..And Speaking of Instant Vocal Booths...

Here's a Mix video demo of a new product from Primeacoustic FlexiBooth.
What do you think? I would have to try it to be sure it works like they say.

"Mic Isolation Test" by SomeAudioGuy

We have all been asking about the SE Reflextion Filter and other gadgets to efficiently isolate our mics from room noise. Here's a hands-on test of a similar device--The Mic Thing. Very enlightening.

Here is the Story!

"You Can't Win Unless You Play"

ENGLISH VERSION(German Version follows below)

Closing Date November, 1st: Win a Neumann TLM 67!

On the occasion of its 80th anniversary, Neumann is having a draw for three brand new TLM 67 microphones. The website www.80yearsneumann.com provides three questions in the field of music history. Answering one of the questions correctly will enable you to take part in the draw for one of the microphones. However, you can considerably increase your chances of winning if you give the correct answers for all three questions. This will triple your chances!

The launch of Neumann's latest innovation, the TLM 67 microphone, celebrates the 80th anniversary of the company. The TLM 67 is modelled after the legendary U 67, the "workhorse" of the 1960s, and uses the same K 67 microphone capsule. The TLM 67 sound characteristics, inspired by the U 67, are achieved via a special new circuit design, without the use of tubes. Detailed product information can be found at: www.neumann.com.

Kind RegardsGeorg Neumann GmbH, Berlinhttp://www.neumann.com

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Nur noch bis zum 1. November: Gewinnen Sie ein Neumann TLM 67

Anläßlich des 80. Jubiläums verlost Neumann insgesamt 3 brandneue TLM 67. Auf www.80yearsneumann.com finden Sie 3 Fragen zur Musikgeschichte. Beantworten Sie eine der 3 Fragen richtig und sie nehmen an der Verlosung eines Mikrophons teil. Sie können aber Ihre Gewinnchance deutlich erhöhen, wenn Sie auf alle drei Fragen die richtige Lösung wissen. Dann haben sie nämlich 3 mal die Chance auf einen Gewinn.

Das TLM 67 ist die jüngste Entwicklung aus dem Hause Neumann und zugleich das Mikrophon zum 80. Jubiläum. Vorbild für das TLM 67 war das legendäre U 67, das "Arbeitspferd" der 60er-Jahre. Es verwendet die gleiche Mikrophonkapsel K 67 und mit einem neuen, speziellen Schaltungsdesign ist es eng an die Klangeigenschaften des U 67 angelehnt, kommt dabei allerdings ohne eine Röhre aus. Detaillierte Produktinformationen erhalten Sie unter www.neumann.com.

Mit freundlichen GrüßenGeorg Neumann GmbH, Berlinhttp://www.neumann.com

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WTF test the Heil PR-20, PR-30 & PR-40

WTF stands for Wah! That's Fierce! What did you think it stood for?
I have not heard this before. I love it.

Click on the audio player below story.

TEST WIF AND WIF-OUT POP FILTA.

Making Money by the Dashboard Lights!

(As posted on the VO-BB) If you happen to be going by the NC State Fair in Raleigh, check out the video playing in the NC Wildlife booth. If the section titled "Electro Fishing" is playing....that's me..or my voice.

Wasn't supposed to be. You see, one of our top videographers worked on the project and needed a place holder voice to mark his edits. The leader of the organization was then to replace the voice with his.

The videographer asked me if I would help him and somewhere between cities, we recorded the piece in the back seat of a Cadillac Sedan DeVille in a Mall parking lot...on a hand-held RE-20 straight into the audio channel of the camera. Well, NC Wildlife loved it....as is. (It pays to help a friend in need.)

Want to SEE why the Neumann U87 cost what it does?

So... I'm watching DiscoveryHD this weekend to notice if any of our "buds" are getting extra Cable VO work and one of my favorite shows, How It's Made, opens with a feature on how the Neumann U87 is made. Now, they don't say it is a Neumann U87--but it's real obvious. They show just about everything but the electronics process. Hands-on, indiviually made, the care and quality is right there and up front.

Here is the schedule:

How It's Made: Season 11: Ep. 7 - Microphones, Hot Tubs
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at 8:00 PM (EST)
Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at 2:00 AM (EST)
Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 11:00 AM (EST)

Watch it and let me know what you're thinking.

Want to hear a New Brauner Test? Wanna U87 of your own?

I'm so jealous of Rob Ellis. Not only does he go great work, he now has a new Brauner Phanthera V that makes him sound even better.
CHECK IT OUT ON THE VO MIC TEST WEB PAGE--HERE.

Our buddy Skinny Johnny Weeks is another talent that flips my glockenspiel with his talent and killer Mic Locker. HERE'S BIG NEWS.....John is selling his prized Neumann U87 for a steal.
Hurry--Contact him NOW!

Big News Coming Soon...
Love ya...Mean it.

Please Induge Me....It's Because--I can.

Many of you already know these North Carolina fellas from their incredible internet success. You may have seen them on their short-lived TV series.
Our Lexington Barbecue Festival is coming up October 25th. We asked Rhett & Link to share their famous songs on our Leased Access Channels. Thanks to Rhett & Link and Alka-Seltzer, we can.

Rhett & Link Website.

What Does "Field Recording" Mean to MXL?

We told you these models were coming from MXL quite a while ago. When MXL told us the expectations for some of these new products it was truley exciting. Now they are on their website with even a few more enhancements. (Check out that Line Level USB interface.) I would like to see a little more description of each of the new shotguns though.
Check them all out HERE.

UPDATE: Oh yeah! Here's the reason I wanted you to take a look. It's a direct test comparison between the basic "Mic Mate" and a Pro Audio set-up. The Pro set-up includes Neumann Mic, Millennia Preamp. YOU AIN"T GONNA BELIEVE THIS! Listen HERE:

Are You Ready to Take Your Show on the Road?

I have seen lots of variations of the VO and Video Studios in a trailer at many Sports events. I always thought how convenient that would be. Several operators told me the trailers served as semi-permanent facilities when not rented out for road tours. Makes sense to me. I always thought I would talk to some of the companies that build the different kinds of haulers and trailers and find out what it would take to put one together.

Well now I know. Check out all the turn-key variations from Markertek.