Ascendo Unveils HALO 10 Pro Active EXT Cardioid Speaker at CEDIA Expo 2025

The new HALO 10 Pro Active EXT Cardiod from Ascendo Immersive Audio is a three-way active speaker with a peculiar circular configuration. As Ascendo explains, unlike conventional speakers that radiate sound omnidirectionally, often causing unwanted reflections and bass buildup, the HALO 10 directs low-frequency energy forward, minimizing rear-wall interactions. In the middle, there’s a 10” midrange driver (operating from 200Hz up) paired coaxially with a 3” compression driver, surrounded by six 8” woofers in a cardioid array.

German microphone brand Schoeps launched its best-selling modular microphone series Colette in a matched set, packed in a handy and robust Peli Case. The company called it the Desert Island Stereo Set, and inside the Peli case we can find two CMC 1 U microphone amplifiers (Ref No. 132011) and two MK, axially aligned microphone capsules (No. 1310xxm), as a matched pair. The set includes a certificate of matching for the capsules and doesn't forget two SG 20 stand clamps.

DPA Microphones, the leading Danish manufacturer of high-quality microphone solutions and a spin-off of the original Brüel & Kjær, is increasingly focused on the live performance and touring markets. The company now unveiled its new compact 2012 Cardioid and 2015 Wide Cardioid Microphones featuring a durable, reinforced construction to withstand the rigors of the stage. The new mics join the brand’s original line of pencil studio mics, almost instrumentation-level designs.

Following an earlier unveil at Prolight+Sound 2022, Microtech Gefell GmbH has now launched the new M 330 condenser microphone, extending its proven M 300 "pencil-type" small-diaphragm condenser microphone series. The new M 330 is a wide-cardioid and expands the range of applications in challenging situations, being particularly suitable for vocal and instrumental recordings in both mono and stereo applications.