All items tagged with podcasting (121)
Turtle Beach Acquires What's Left of Neat Microphones
January 13, 2021 by Joao Martins

Turtle Beach Acquires What's Left of Neat Microphones

Neat Microphones was one of the unfortunate victims of the Gibson Group debacle. The company was founded in 2014 by Skipper Wise and Martins Saulespurens, the co-founders of Blue Microphones. Neat was introduced to the market in 2016, only to disappear short after. Nothing was known about the company since 2017, when all the founders apparently moved on. Now, Nest was acquired by Turtle Beach, and the San-Diego-based company says that the original Neat team is also joining.
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The Audio Technologies That Matter More Than Ever in audioXpress February 2021
January 11, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

The Audio Technologies That Matter More Than Ever in audioXpress February 2021

audioXpress February 2021 explains why Microphones have gained Essential Status, and how microphones have a foundational contribution to voice front-ends. Erica Yorga details how Thousands of Virtual Microphones can solve audio conferencing challenges, and Mike Meechan explains how to design high-performance microphone preamplifiers. Brent Butterworth reviews the Widex Moment mRIC RD hearing aids to understand the differences and similarities in the critical sound experience. Michael Steffes explains how to increase the output current for an audio op-amp, and Andrew C. Russell details the X-Altra, a high-performance MC/MM phono equalizer DIY project. Now available in print and digital.
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M-Audio Announces Two New Affordable USB Audio Interfaces
December 23, 2020 by Joao Martins

M-Audio Announces Two New Affordable USB Audio Interfaces

People working from home. Constrains on manufacturing and logistics. These are ideal times to repackage and relaunch basic products in high-demand. M-Audio just launched two new ultra-compact and affordable audio interfaces featuring the company’s own Crystal preamps, enabling users anywhere to produce studio quality sound for livestreams, podcasts, and music productions. And the company increased the perceived value with a strong software bundle for all production needs.
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Telos Alliance Launches Axia iQs AES67 Mixing Console Software with Full HTML-5 Control
December 3, 2020 by Joao Martins

Telos Alliance Launches Axia iQs AES67 Mixing Console Software with Full HTML-5 Control

Leading audio broadcast group Telos Alliance launched Axia iQs, an AES67 Mixing Console Software that allows broadcasters and podcasters to ‘Studio Anywhere.’ Axia iQs is the first soft console controlled by a full HTML-5 interface, allowing users to control a mix from anywhere, on any device — Mac, Windows, tablet, laptop, or even a smartphone — for the ultimate remote broadcast and virtual workflows. A very significant development to make organizations even more agile and decentralized.
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Electro-Voice Introduces Low-Reflection Dark Finish Version of Classic RE20 Microphone
December 3, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Electro-Voice Introduces Low-Reflection Dark Finish Version of Classic RE20 Microphone

With lots of people receptive to the idea of investing in a nice, high-quality microphone to use at home - preferably an instantly recognizable classic that screams "pro" - Electro-Voice announced the introduction of the RE20-BLACK – a new low-reflection color option for the classic broadcast microphone. Sporting an elegant, dark charcoal finish the classic RE20 looks even better, while its unique Variable-D design allows users to work naturally around the mic at varying distances, while ensuring full, smooth sound quality.
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Earthworks Audio Enters USB Microphone Space With Two New Products
November 27, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Earthworks Audio Enters USB Microphone Space With Two New Products

Targeting podcasters, live streamers, gamers, and remote workers, Earthworks Audio is entering the growing USB space. Earthworks released ICON, a studio-quality USB microphone, and ICON PRO, a broadcast-quality XLR streaming microphone. Both products enhance the quality and experience of remote working, podcasting, gaming, and home recording. For the new ICON design, Earthworks partnered with Triad-Orbit to create a custom desktop microphone stand.
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PreSonus Introduces Software-Controlled Revelator USB-C Microphone
November 12, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

PreSonus Introduces Software-Controlled Revelator USB-C Microphone

Reacting to the exploding demand for microphone that can be used at home for web meetings, podcasting, voiceovers, or general home studio use, PreSonus is the latest company to announce a new entry in the USB microphone category. The new PreSonus Revelator microphone makes it easy to get polished, professional-sounding results with selectable polar patterns, preset configurations and loopback audio. Better still, it's an affordable option that looks like a big, expensive studio microphone that offers that delivers the desired "Radio Sound."
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Tascam Launches US-HR Series of High-Resolution USB Audio Interfaces
November 11, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Tascam Launches US-HR Series of High-Resolution USB Audio Interfaces

With orders for simple USB audio interfaces with one or two microphone preamps skyrocketing due to home use requirements, Tascam decided to launch an update to its existing US series of audio interfaces, highlighting features that will be better appreciated by today's market, such as iOS compatibility, USB Type C connections, and the support for 24-bit up to 192kHz high-resolution audio. The bundled software also highlights usage in podcasting and webcasting, with zero-latency direct monitoring function (mono or stereo for each input pair).
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Full Agenda Now Available for Audio Collaborative 2020, November 4-5
October 30, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Full Agenda Now Available for Audio Collaborative 2020, November 4-5

Futuresource Consulting has put together another edition of the company's renowned Audio Collaborative event, this year shifting to a two-day all-virtual experience on November 4-5, Wednesday and Thursday, from 2pm – 6pm GMT (9am – 1pm EST). Attendees will see first class presentations and panels from industry experts, while Futuresource experts will present on the growth and the crossover of business opportunities for the entire audio ecosystem.
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Shure Introduces MV7 Hybrid XLR/USB Microphone for Recording and Streaming
October 27, 2020 by Joao Martins

Shure Introduces MV7 Hybrid XLR/USB Microphone for Recording and Streaming

Inspired by the Shure SM7B, which quickly became an icon among many musicians, podcasters and creatives forced to work from home, the new Shure MV7 is a dynamic microphone with both USB and XLR outputs for use with computers and professional interfaces alike. Basically, the MV7 expands on the famous cardioid studio microphone with software features. Users can connect via USB and explore additional set-up features and Auto Level Mode within the complementary ShurePlus MOTIV app, which allows controlling vocal tone, and distance-effect from the microphone.
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