Microphones

Switchcraft has launched a new single microphone splitter. The manufacturer’s latest offering is a passive device that provides three balanced XLR outputs (two isolated and one direct) from one XLR input.

Rycote’s new universal wireless receiver camera bracket is aimed at location recording engineers who want a quick-release, instant-access means of attaching their wireless mic receivers to a camcorder or video camera. The new bracket connects to the camera via either the standard quarter-inch female thread or, if that already has accessories attached, via the camera’s hot shoe, making use of one of Rycote’s milled brass thread and hot shoe adapters.

Røde has developed the new NTG-8 broadcast-grade long shotgun microphone. According to the manufacturer, the NTG-8 has been optimised for recording high-quality audio for film, television, sports and outdoor broadcasting or any professional application where distance miking is required. 

DPA’s recently launched d:fine single earpiece headsets have been named to reflect what the manufacturer describes as ‘their accurate audio definition and natural sonic characteristics’.

Beyerdynamic has introduced its new Pro and Pro XL drum sets, which both feature a collection from the manufacturer’s TG-series.

Audix has launched the DP-Quad, a combination of microphones described by the manufacturer as ‘the simplest, most effective combination of microphones needed to capture the depth and imaging of a full drum kit.’ 

Zoom’s ‘feature packed’ H2n handheld recorder features five studio-quality microphones designed to allow the user to record ‘pristine’ audio wherever they are. 

In response to the decision to close UHF frequencies from 790 to 862MHz for wireless micro­phones in Europe, Sennheiser has launched nine wireless microphone systems that transmit on 1,800MHz. The systems of the evolution wireless ew 100 G3‑1G8 series are moving to the higher frequency band.

RTS has introduced its latest BTR-240 wireless intercom system, distributed exclusively by Canford Audio, with the promise of support for an ‘almost unlimited’ number of half duplex beltpacks.

JZ Microphones has introduced a special Michael Wagener signature microphone kit, consisting of a BT‐201 small diaphragm cardioid condenser, and a limited edition BT‐301 medium diaphragm condenser.