Need Remote Gear?

No. I have not "sold-out" to anybody. It's just a nice little "remote gear sale" at BSW.
Anyone looking for a Telos?
(I really need that Lectrosonic plug-in transmitter and receiver package)

Interesting Enhancements for Mojave FET

MOJAVE AUDIO ANNOUNCES NEW MA-201fet CARDIOID CONDENSER MICROPHONE (hint--click on sub-head)

Burbank, CA… Mojave Audio, a company founded by David Royer (known for his work with ribbon microphones) is pleased to announce the introduction of the Mojave Audio MA-201fet Cardioid Condenser Microphone. Evolving from David’s 20-plus years as a designer of custom microphones, the MA-201fet is an ideal choice for recording vocals, dialog work of all types (including broadcast and voiceovers), recording acoustic instruments such as guitar, piano, and wind instruments, as well as choral work. Additionally, this new microphone is a great choice for kick drum, bass amps, drum overheads, capturing drum room sounds, and orchestral recording.

The new MA-201fet provides warm, full-bodied reproductions of vocals and instruments without the shrillness and high frequency artifacts so often encountered with modern condenser microphones. The microphone’s warm FET circuitry and Jensen transformer combine to deliver low noise and high quality performance. As a solid state, large diaphragm condenser microphone with a cardioid polar pattern and a 3-micron thick, 1-inch (diameter) gold sputtered capsule, the new MA-201fet is a truly versatile recording instrument.

As one would expect from a David Royer designed microphone, the MA-201fet’s performance specifications are equally impressive. This exceptional microphone features a frequency response of 20 Hz-20 kHz +/ - 3.0 dB, a sensitivity rating of -39 dB, with a distortion rating not to exceed less than 1% @120dB SPL; less than 3% @134dB SPL. The microphone operates on standard 48 V Phantom power.

Dusty Wakeman, Mojave Audio’s president, commented on the company’s new offering, “The new MA-201fet draws upon the success of our MA-200 and brings a comparable level of performance at a truly competitive price point. This microphone is a remarkably versatile general purpose recording tool that, I’m confident, will find a home in a wide variety of environments.”

With a MSRP of $695, the Mojave Audio MA-201fet will become widely available September 1 of 2008.

it's a Wide World of Mic Excitement

Have you ever been like me during a weekend of "Mic Fever" and searched the entire Internet for every source of a possible perfect mic that you may have missed. Maybe you'll find the one secret combination that no one else has found or thought of.

You may have thought about ordering just one of the exotic sounding one-off brands that sounds so good in the web description. That's one reason we try to contact some of these companies and ask if they know if anyone is using their product for voiceover and can we get an audio clip.

Our friends at cuonet.com feature an link to an interesting UFO brand USB condenser. I really like the marketing style of the demonstration. Wonder how it sounds? It looks great. (There I go again--stop it!)

Do you consider brands like Flea, Karma, LeWilson, Microphonedeals (reorganizing), Superlux, T.H.E., UMT, HDW as one-offs or boutique makers?
Do you have or know someone that uses what may be considered an unusual brand....with good success?

Let us know what you have found.
VOMICTEST here

MKH 416 compared to NTG-3

Well, ask and you will receive? Ty Ford does an in-depth comparison between these two shotgun mics.
What do you think. Click Here and let the large file load.

1st Heil PR-22 Test...Watch This Space!

I got it! Got my PR-22 from HeilSound. You may know the story already. I really like the sound of the PR-20 and used it hand-held for on-camera interviews. Well....as everyone knows that's used the PR-20 it does sound good...unless you handle it.
You should have heard the videographer yell, "That was great....except for the mic noise. Do it again!" Dang--that was irritating.
I did learn some better handling techniques and did use the PR-20 on many good takes. Just irritating when something slipped.
So, I got the new PR-22. It sounds great. Seems to have a little narrower cardioid field. I'll check it all out in action soon.

I promise you a mic test with this mic like you have never seen....coming soon.
In the meantime--listen and compare the Heil PR-22 HERE.

I Found it....The Rode NTG-3 for A/V

Well, I have been hearing rumblings & rumors about all the new shotgun and eng mics that were supposed to be coming out.....and now I finally see one of the most anticipated--the Rode NTG-3.

Claims include "the finest mic available for Audio/Video acquisition." The specs are impressive...No, wait--that aluminum carrying case is impressive.

Now if we can just find out more about the four new shotguns coming from MXL. These are great times.

Really, if anyone has tried the new NTG-3, please let us know. We can't wait to find out more.

CHECK THE JULY 10 BLOG ENTRY FOR COMPARISON TEST

A Month with Bob Heil…….

As most of you know, I am a big Bob Heil fan. All during my developmental years, he was doing it—making the legends. We share some of the same interest and hobbies…and heck….some young digibrains may say we’re both old. (No way!)

We have spoken on the phone several times and shared a few emails and just like his reputation—he is the perfect professional and gentleman. He’s someone you want to do business with.

Terry Manning is the Moderator of the Whatever Works board on the ProSoundWeb’s forum. The month of June was designated as “Ask Bob Heil” month. Here’s an excerpt from his opening:

For those few who may not know, Bob has recorded or mixed, usually in live situations, such groups as The Grateful Dead, The Who, Humble Pie, ZZ Top etc, etc.
He also was the creator of the famous Heil Talk Box, and is an innovator in live sound system and studio microphone design philosophy.
Believe me, Bob has some of the most amazing road stories you have never heard as well!
Of course, Bob is also the creator of the great new Heil dynamic microphones.

Link up to the forum and read all the entries. It will take some time—it’s long.
The Rock’N Roll history is incredible. If you are a HAM, there’s valuable contacts.
If you are a fan of microphone technology, this is a gold mine that may shake the way you think about your studio set-up.

Link up HERE.

P.S. Yes, for those of you that asked….I did order a new Heil PR-22. Test coming soon.