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NEW MICROPHONES PRODUCT SAMPLER Dorset-based British microphone designer/ developer Sontronics’ recently introduced STC-6 condenser microphone features a redesigned body with grip-aiding grooves and various additional features, including a 0dB/-10dB pad and linear 75kHz high-pass filter, and comes complete with a mic clip, all safely housed in an aluminium flightcase. Resulting from a five-year R&D programme, the SoundField DSF-2 Broadcast Microphone System represents the latest generation of SoundField technology, comprising a fourcapsule microphone and the DSF-2 Digital Microphone Controller, which outputs stereo, M/S, and the four-channel B-Format that can be decoded into any current or future surround format using the hardware SP451 or Surround Zone plug-in. All mic parameters can be adjusted from the controller without having to physically move the mic. SoundField’s new SPS200 A-Format microphone is the first SoundField mic that does not require an accompanying control unit; as such, a short breakout cable outputs the SoundField A-Format on four balanced XLRs. All processing takes place in the bundled software plug-ins (available for Digidesign Pro Tools HD and all platforms supporting multi-channel VST), while the relatively lightweight (220g) mic itself is powered by standard 48V phantom power and incorporates four low-noise, studiograde condenser capsules. www.sontronics.com www.sound eld.com www.sound eld.com Violet Design’s recently-launched The Wedge Telefunken|USA’s Ela M 260 small-diaphragm is a high-quality studio microphone that uses condenser features a ‘new old stock’ a large true electrostatic single diaphragm to Telefunken EF-732 tube and a custom-wound provide high output (130dB) and full sound transformer from AMI/TAB-Funkenwerk, and spectrum (20Hz to 20kHz). Its transducer comes complete with a set of interchangeable capsule is internally damped from vibration cardioid, hyper-cardioid, and omni-directional and resonance while the double capsules, as well as an adaptor to allow the mesh head helps deliver a use of most AKG CS series capsules, together transparent, natural sound. The with other capsules made by Red/B.L.U.E. Wedge ships with a stand holder, and JZ/Violet. Systems also while three different optional include a wooden mic box, shock mounts provide additional 10-metre Gotham Audio cable, protection from external subsonic shockmount, mic clip, owner’s interference. manual,  warranty.   and 10-year       Built to order as a so-called AEA Service Shop (Pasadena, California) Special at a list price of $5,800, AEA’s new phantom-powered Big Ribbon A440 purportedly has the greatest useable dynamic range of any ribbon microphone manufactured today, and, according to company f o u n d e r We s D o o l e y, i s “ the quietest ribbon microphone in existence.” The A440 has a flat frequency response and an accurate figure-of-eight polar pattern down to 20Hz. www.telefunkenusa.com www.violet-design.com www.wesdooley.com PRO I/O PRICED TO GO Available in 8 and 16 channel versions, Lynx Aurora eclipses the performance of other audio converters costing up to three times the price. And while some devices want to hog your whole rack, Aurora takes up just 1U. With interface cards now available for Pro Tools | HD®, FireWire® and ADAT®, Aurora can bring a ray of sunshine into the life of every DAW user. So isn’t it time you saw the light? • Aurora 8: simultaneous 8 channel analogue I/O and 8 channel AES/EBU I/O • Aurora 16: simultaneous 16 channel analogue I/O and 16 channel AES/EBU I/O • 24-bit/192kHz A/D and D/A conversion • LSlot™ expansion slot for Pro Tools | HD®, FireWire® and ADAT® interfaces • Extensive remote control capabilities • On-board digital mixer provides flexible I/O routing • Word Clock I/O with Lynx SynchroLock™ jitter reduction technology • 1U rack-mountable All trademarks are recognised as the property of their respective owners. UK distribution by Source Find a dealer at: www.sourcedistribution.co.uk/lynx • T: 020 8962 5080 00 A U D U O I O M E DI IA J M AN E 1 9 908 0 8 UY 2 AID MED A 55 http://www.sontronics.com http://www.soundfield.com http://www.soundfield.com http://www.telefunkenusa.com http://www.violet-design.com http://www.wesdooley.com http://www.sourcedistribution.co.uk/lynx http://www.sourcedistribution.co.uk/lynx

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AudioMedia - June 2008 Contents Recording Post Broadcast AES Review What's Up UK? Geofocus: Australia For the Record Special Report: Videosonics Newstalk: DPA New Microphones Novation SL Compact Allen & Heath IDR-8 Eastwest Quantum Leap SD2 & Goliath Final Cut: Indiana Jones Merging ADR Module Koolworld SSL Duende Good Product Sampler: Microphones Video Guide AMSR Meyer Sound The Blue Planet Live! Royer Labs Mics R-121 & R-122

AudioMedia - June 2008

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