Field Report: Heil Sound PR-30 and PR-40
In case you haven't heard of the new kid on the block, Heil Sound has been making microphones and accessories for the communications and amateur radio market for a number of years.
Field Report: Audio-Technica AT2020
The AT2020 is a good choice for remote broadcasts where quality sound is required and you don't want to risk a more expensive microphone.
Field Report: Neumann BCM-104
Vermont Public Radio has increased its demand on condenser mics, as outlined in this review.
Mic processors and preamps
The microphone is the first element in the broadcast chain.
Find the Mic Sweepstakes Winners
Find out who won our annual Find the Mic Sweepstakes.
The Perfect Pickup: Mics
Select a mic for its overall sound and suitability, and avoid the tendency to settle for an old standard.
Field Report: Blue Mouse
It looks unusual, but the Blue Mouse is a real performer.
Field Report: Audio-Technica AT3060
The AT3060 is a large-diaphragm, phantom-powered tube microphone, with shock-mounted, hand selected, tested and aged tubes.
Bridging the digital divide
After several years of common ownership before Cumulus Broadcasting acquired the group, these stations have finally completed their facility upgrade.
Field Report: Studio Projects condenser mics
Mic processing and EQ are commonplace at radio stations, but the right mic makes all the difference.
Clean & Elegant Production
Let creativity thrive by providing the proper tools and a comfortable work space for the idea factory of the station.
On Location: Old-time Radio In a Modern Era
It's time for The Mighty Wurlitzer Radio Hour program to originate live on WCLV-AM and FM from the home of the John Milton Williams Museum of Radio Broadcasting History.
When words count
Whether it's sports, news or general talk, all that jabber presents some interesting challenges to the engineer responsible for maintaining a good and intelligible sound.
Field Report: AKG C 4500B-BC
When I started in radio, at a small AM/FM in Iowa, microphones were simple and cheap. There was always an abundance of hand-held stick-mics and inexpensive stand-mounted microphones. These ancient necessities of the business were neither powered nor processed. Did they sound good? Not really.
Field Report: Neumann KMS 105
Neumann's recent addition to the stage microphone category has provided the broadcaster with a new and effective tool.
Microphones at NAB2001
Radio discovers the joys of condenser microphones.
Are Dynamic Mics Dead?
Condensors are popular, but dynamic mics are still a viablle choice.
Phantom Powering
Condenser microphones require a power source to operate. Sometimes, this power can be provided internally with a battery, but an external supply is more common.
Shure KSM44
Studio microphone
True Systems P2 Digital
Two-channel microphone preamplifier
Condenser microphone
Audix USA A CX-211: With a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz, the CX-211 features a brass housing, steel mesh grill screen, and a black satin finish.
Condenser microphone
AKG C 4500B-BC: A condenser microphone with transformerless output, the AKG C 4500B-BC is immune to electro-magnetic fields. Its all-metal housing and
