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PRODUCT SAMPLER<br />
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Parading on stage <strong>for</strong> you this<br />
month are some of the best live<br />
vocal mics on the market.<br />
AKG has recently released<br />
the new limited edition D7<br />
LTD reference class dynamic<br />
microphone that features a<br />
‘deep-drawing’ laminated varimotion<br />
diaphragm to allow<br />
fine-tuning without any extra<br />
tuning resonators. The supercardioid<br />
pattern gives a frequency<br />
range of 70Hz-20kHz,<br />
while the integrated high-pass<br />
filter eliminates all handling<br />
noises. An extra windshield is<br />
also included in the package.<br />
www.akg.com<br />
The AE5400 cardioid condenser mic<br />
from audio-technica heads up the<br />
Artist Elite Series and incorporates<br />
a large-diaphragm element with<br />
a true condenser design. Notable<br />
features include a multi-stage<br />
grille design <strong>for</strong> protection against<br />
plosives and sibilance, high-quality<br />
double-sided PCB surface-mount<br />
components, and anti-shock engineering<br />
<strong>for</strong> low handling noise.<br />
Furthermore, all Artist Series and<br />
Artist Elite live sound mics are now<br />
covered by the company’s lifetime warranty.<br />
www.audio-technica.com<br />
The OM5 from Audix is a dynamic<br />
vocal mic suitable <strong>for</strong> stage,<br />
studio, and broadcast use.<br />
The tight hypercardioid polar<br />
pattern ensures source sound<br />
isolation, while the natural attenuation<br />
at 120Hz helps to reduce<br />
boominess and handling noise.<br />
The frequency range extends<br />
from 48Hz-19kHz, accentuated<br />
by a VLM (Very Low Mass) diaphragm<br />
<strong>for</strong> ‘natural response,<br />
accurate sound reproduction,<br />
and exceptional transient response’.<br />
www.audixusa.com<br />
Live Vocal Mics<br />
The beyerdynamic TG-X 930 is<br />
built around the capsule from<br />
the MC 930 true condenser<br />
microphone, and features a slight<br />
treble boost to deliver an ‘open<br />
and detailed sound’ on top of<br />
neutral transmission. A stainless<br />
steel basket with multi-layer<br />
gauze and additional inner basket<br />
protects against pop sounds,<br />
provides easy cleaning solutions,<br />
and improves rear-attenuation <strong>for</strong><br />
feedback suppression.<br />
www.beyerdynamic.com<br />
The PL (Professional Live) Series<br />
Vocal Group from Electro-Voice<br />
comprises seven mics, all benefiting<br />
from Memraflex grilles, shockmounted<br />
capsules, and a non-reflective<br />
textured satin finish. The PL24<br />
and PL24S (switched version) offer<br />
vocal clarity; the PL44 delivers plugand-play<br />
placement of vocals in any<br />
mix; the ‘EQ-friendly’ PL80a enables<br />
up-front vocal placement; the PL80c<br />
presents a ‘Classic’ finish; while the<br />
PL84 and PL8S are suitable <strong>for</strong> enhancing<br />
detail and presence.<br />
www.electrovoice.com<br />
The KMS 104 plus from Neumann<br />
is the latest development in its<br />
stage microphone series with a<br />
design philosophy that gears its<br />
use towards female vocals in the<br />
rock and pop field. The company<br />
believes the cardioid polar pattern<br />
mic offers a highly transparent<br />
sound and maximum reliability<br />
with regards to feedback.<br />
Furthermore, the robust housing,<br />
grille, and electronics ensure<br />
protection from challenging<br />
stage environments.<br />
www.neumann.com<br />
AUDIO MEDIA MAY <strong>2009</strong><br />
05|09<br />
<strong>Audio</strong> <strong>Media</strong> has done all the hard work in bringing you a smorgasbord of technical<br />
delicacies to pick and choose from. If your stage sound isn’t quite cutting it, the<br />
following offerings could well be what you’re looking <strong>for</strong>.<br />
The H1 hand-held condenser<br />
from sE Electronics is based<br />
on the sE2a condenser capsule,<br />
re-voiced and tuned to<br />
accept an SPL of up to 145dB.<br />
The mic is suitable <strong>for</strong> both live<br />
and studio use, with a cardioid<br />
polar pattern and a frequency<br />
response of 20Hz-20kHz. The<br />
mic also utilises an internal<br />
shock mount that dramatically<br />
reduces handling noise during<br />
live per<strong>for</strong>mances.<br />
www.seelectronics.com<br />
Sennheiser’s E965 handheld vocal<br />
microphone utilises a true condenser<br />
capsule with large<br />
diaphragm technology, and combines<br />
the company’s knowledge<br />
in the field of acoustics with stage<br />
functionality. Notable features<br />
include switchable pick-up pattern<br />
(cardioid/super-cardioid), low cut<br />
switch, switchable pad (-10dB),<br />
integrated acoustic pop and windshield,<br />
moisture damage protection,<br />
and a shock-mounted capsule<br />
<strong>for</strong> suppression of handling noise.<br />
www.sennheiser.co.uk<br />
AMSR<br />
The soon to be released Super 55 Deluxe Vocal<br />
Microphone from Shure is an<br />
evolution of the 55SH Series, and<br />
comes with a self-tensioning swivel<br />
mount to permit tilting through 45<br />
degrees <strong>for</strong>ward and 80 degrees<br />
backward. The new model is<br />
further augmented by a chromeplated<br />
design, tailored frequency<br />
response, a shock mounted cartridge,<br />
high gain-be<strong>for</strong>e-feedback,<br />
and strong off-axis rejection.<br />
Of course, the ubiquitously robust SM58<br />
continues to remain as popular as ever.<br />
www.shure.co.uk