DPA Microphones DDK4000 Drum Microphone Kit
This Danish manufacturer created a boxed set with seven great mics for capturing drummer performances on stage or in the studio. Steve Savanyu checks it out.
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QSC TouchMix-30 Pro Digital Console, Firmware v3.0
This mixer delivers the features, capabilities and sound quality of a large-format console in a compact, portable package. We put the latest update to the test.
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Sennheiser EW-DX Advanced Digital Wireless
Steve Savanyu puts the company’s latest scalable digital wireless mic solution and its advanced feature set through its paces, with impressive results.
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RME 12 Mic-D Digitally Controlled Preamp with Dante
We check out this unit that packs 12 no-compromise, digitally controlled mic preamps, Dante networking, integrated dual-port MADI connectivity and studio-quality digital conversion — all into a compact 1U chassis.
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Lewitt Audio MTP W950 Handheld Condenser Microphone
We test drive this new handheld model that brings studio condenser performance to the live stage, with excellent off-axis rejection and feedback control, along with a few hidden features under the hood.
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Gator Frameworks ID Series Speaker Stands
This advanced design does the speaker lifting with a new take on the familiar speaker stand, adding features and functions for ease of use and quick setups.
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Austrian Audio Hi-X60 Reference Headphones
We check out this high-output, closed-back model, with excellent isolation and performance that’s ideal for live sound applications.
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Neumann MCM Miniature Instrument Mic System
The company renowned for its studio mics steps out with its first electret model in a compact package that’s specifically designed for close-miking on a wide array of instruments.
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sE Electronics sE4400 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Designed to offer a “classic vintage sound,” sE Electronics’ new large-diaphragm condensers improve on the company’s earlier sE4400a model and in a stage-black finish, are perfectly suited for a wide range of live sound applications. We put them to the test.
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Radial Engineering Power-1 & Power-2 Surge Suppressor/Power Conditioners
After years of dominating the direct box market, this company turns its sights on the AC surge suppressor market. We check out their first two entries – two new units that would be a welcome addition to anyone’s install or P.A. rack.
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ROAD TEST: Electro-Voice EVERSE 8 Battery-Powered, Two-Way Loudspeaker
Electro-Voice EVERSE 8. We check out this battery-powered, 400-watt two-way compact speaker that’s goes beyond the “busking market” and presents a portable (and powerful) high-performance solution in many professional sound reinforcement applications.
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Audio-Technica ATW-3255 IEM System
With its ATW-3255 IEM System, Audio-Technica returns to the wireless in-ear hardware market, with a solid new entry based on RF technologies developed for its flagship 300 Series gear.
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