Microphones

AUDIX FIREBALL
New from Audix is its crimson-hued FireBall™, a handheld dynamic microphone designed to fit snugly in the hands of harmonica players and offering a flat 50 to 16k Hz response and 150-ohm XLR output.
Summer NAMM Booth #1210
9400 SW Barber St.
Wilsonville OR, 97070
503/682-6933; fax 503/682-7114
www.audixusa.com

CAD E-3002
The latest studio condenser from CAD features dual 1.1-inch gold-sputtered diaphragms, stainless-steel/brass dual-stage pop/EMI filter and a custom elastomer shock cradle system. The E-3002 has cardioid, omni and figure-8 patterns, automatic power shut-off to retain battery life, highpass filter and -20dB pad. The mic can be phantom powered or used remotely for six hours via a rechargeable 9V nickel hydride battery. Shock-mount and carrying case are included.
Summer NAMM Booth #1205
Omnitronics LLC
5970 Heisley Rd.
Mentor, Ohio 44060
440/354-3300
www.cadmics.com

NEUMANN BCM 705
The BCM 705 from Neumann is the company's first dynamic mic. This $799 supercardioid model is designed for broadcast and voice-over work, but would be equally at home on close-in vocals in the project or pro studio.
Summer NAMM Booth #1116
1 Enterprise Dr.
Old Lyme, CT 06371
860/434-9190
www.neumannusa.com

SAMSON USB STUDIO MIC
The Samson C01U condenser microphone features a USB output for seamless direct-to-computer recording of vocals and acoustic instruments. No more need for expensive converter boxes or preamps. The C01U plugs right into your USB-compatible Mac or PC, and records pristine audio right into any post-production or audio recording software. The C01U features a 19mm internally shock-mounted diaphragm with a cardioid pickup.
Summer NAMM Booth #2117
575 Underhill Blvd.
Syosset, NY 11791
516/364-2244
www.samsontech.com

SENNHEISER FREEPORT WIRELESS SYSTEM
The freePORT Vocal Set, Presentation Set and Instrument Set are now available from Sennheiser. Switchable UHF frequencies allow up to four systems to be operated simultaneously, making the freePORT products ideal for group use. Diversity technology optimizes reception, while a bright, natural sound quality is offered through the integrated dynamic processing. The compact diversity receiver offers XLR balanced and 1/4-inch jack unbalanced output options. Get up to 10 hours of use from a single 9V battery.

SENNHEISER EVOLUTION 900 SERIES MICROPHONES
Comprising seven new backline mics, including the 901 (kicks/drum), 902 (kick/bass guitar/brass), 904 (drums), 905 (snare), 906 (guitars/percussion/horns), 908 (brass/percussion) and 914 (all-purpose electret condenser)—plus the three previously introduced 900 Series models, the cardioid 935, supercardiod 945 and the 903 instrumental mics—Sennheiser's 900 Series features powerful transparent sound, are highly insensitive to handling noise and have excellent transient response and feedback rejection. Tight and uniform polar patterns, tighter manufacturing tolerances and gold XLR pins are common to the entire line.
Summer NAMM Booth #1116
1 Enterprise Dr.
Old Lyme, CT 06371
860/434-9190
www.sennheiserusa.com

SHURE PGX WIRELESS
Offering diversity operation and audio reference companding in an affordable, simple-to-use system is the PGX Wireless Series. Priced from $558, the series is offered in instrument, lavalier and handheld versions, with the latter offering PG58, SM58, Beta 58A or SM86 condenser capsules. Other features include the simultaneous operation of up to nine systems per band (up to 12 systems using multiple frequency bands) and eight hours of operation from two AA batteries.
Summer NAMM Booth #1101
5800 West Touhy Ave.
Niles, IL 60714-4608
800/25-SHURE; fax 847/600-2000
www.shure.com