Archive of the Microphones, accessories Category

Innovative New Range Of Microphone Suspension Products Makes Its Debut

Stroud, UK, September 2008: Rycote’s major launch in 2008 has been the complete range of InVision microphone suspensions, which dispense with the elasticated cradles traditionally used to reduce microphone handling noise, and can be seen at the Rycote stand during this year’s IBC show. Instead, the eight-strong InVision range is based around flexible but virtually unbreakable W-shaped clips, known as Lyres and available in several different sizes, which provide a more efficient isolation from unwanted vibrations than traditional suspensions. more

Rycote Introduce Wind-noise Protection For Compact Digital Field Recorders

Stroud, UK, September 2008: Windshield specialist Rycote are announcing several new additions to their range of Mini Windjammers for compact microphones and built-in camcorder mics at this year’s IBC show in Amsterdam.

Rycote forged its reputation providing windshields to professional broadcasters who needed to record on location without the intrusion of wind noise. The more recent Mini Windjammer range was created to offer similar wind-noise protection to users of modern camcorders with built-in miniature microphones. more

Innovative Suspension Introduced On All Rycote Modular Systems At IBC 2008

Stroud, UK, September 2008: Rycote, the UK-based manufacturer of innovative microphone suspension and windshield systems, have announced that their patented Lyre microphone clips will be introduced this month across their well-known range of Modular Suspension and Modular Windshield systems, replacing the original four-point elasticated suspension design.

The W-shaped, virtually unbreakable Lyre clip (shown at the end of this news release) made its debut in Rycote’s S-series windshield and suspension system last year, following several years of R&D effort. The aim was to create a one-piece, firm but flexible suspension clip that would isolate microphones from handling noise and stand-borne vibrations more efficiently than traditional elasticated suspension cradles or elastic-suspended clips. more

Stereo-to-5.1 Upmix Processor & SMP200 Mic Preamp ‘Sneak-previewed’ at IBC

Wakefield, UK, September 2008: Surround and stereo microphone manufacturer SoundField previewed two new products at IBC 2008, both aimed at the broadcast market. The first, the UPM-1, is a complete departure for SoundField: it’s a hardware stereo-to-5.1 upmix processor, designed for HD broadcasters who use a lot of archive stereo material and wish to generate acceptable 5.1 broadcast mixes from stereo soundtracks.

“Most of the material broadcast by music entertainment channels, classic movie channels and sports broadcasters is of course in stereo — pretty much anything that dates from before three or four years ago,” explains Ken Giles, Managing Director of SoundField. “Multi-channel recordings are hardly ever available to properly remix this material into 5.1, to say nothing of the budget and time to do so. So most broadcasters are using the original stereo, which is very disconcerting for HD viewers, as the audio keeps switching to 5.1 for recent footage and then collapsing back into stereo for older material.” more

SoundField DSF-2 Mic System Generates 5.1 Audio At Wimbledon & The Proms

Wakefield, UK, September 2008: UK-based Outside Broadcast facilities company SISLIVE have purchased a SoundField DSF-2 digital microphone system and accompanying DSF-3 surround-sound processor. The DSF-2/DSF-3 pairing made its debut on SISLIVE’s high-definition coverage of 2008’s Wimbledon tennis tournament for BBC Sport in June, and has since been used for the live coverage of the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, which is continuing until September 13th.

According to SISLIVE OB sound supervisor Bill Whiston, who experimented with surround sound recording as a BBC OB sound engineer for many years, SoundField’s digital microphone system has been a big step forward. “I’ve been interested in the SoundField microphone for years, ever since it was introduced as a Calrec product”, comments Whiston. “The digital version and the DSF-3 have made surround sound for broadcast very simple.” more

Burbank, CA… Mojave Audio, a company founded by David Royer (known for his work with ribbon microphones) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cathy Kelly to the newly-created position of VP of Sales & Marketing. Kelly will be based in Nashville, TN. Her presence in this high profile music city is expected to dramatically increase Mojave Audio’s visibility among the area’s numerous studios and recording professionals. Her appointment takes effect October 1, 2008. more

BEIJING, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 2008: Sennheiser Electronic Corporation was selected to provide wireless microphones and personal monitor systems to NBC during the network’s coverage of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, August 8-24. From the spectacular Beijing Opening Ceremony to the handover to the 2012 London Olympics during the Closing Ceremony with London mayor Boris Johnson, NBC Olympics utilized Sennheiser Professional 3000, 5000 and evolution series wireless microphone and personal monitor systems to ensure uninterrupted coverage from every venue. In addition, Uwe Sattler, Sennheiser’s technical director, was on site to assist with frequency coordination and reallocation for broadcasters using Sennheiser RF equipment. more

Affordable 5.1 Version of the H2-PRO

AMSTERDAM, SEPTEMBER 12, 2008 — Holophone®, the leading manufacturer of surround microphones, is offering its users access to the power and audio quality of the H2-PRO in an affordable 5.1 package with the introduction of the H2-5.1 surround microphone. Ideal for productions solely requiring a superior discrete 5.1 surround recording, the H2-5.1 is making its industry debut at IBC 2008 (Booth 8.C10). more

A Point and Shoot 5.1 Surround Recording at an Aggressive Price Point

AMSTERDAM, SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 — Holophone®, the leading manufacturer of surround microphones, is introducing the revolutionary PortaMic 5.1 camera-mountable surround microphone, an easy-to-use and cost-effective means of recording surround sound, to the European market at IBC 2008 (Stand 8.C10). more

Reno, NV, September 4, 2008 – KRNV-TV News 4 will be giving viewers the best seat in the house as the 2008 Great Reno Balloon Race takes flight on September 5 through September 7. The station will broadcast the “Hare & Hound: Hunting Balloon-Style” event in HD using four of RF Central’s RFX-CMT-II camera-mounted transmitters and four of its RFX-RMR-II rack mount receivers as more than 100 vibrant hot air balloons take to the Nevada skies. more