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ADK CUSTOM SHOP AU SERIES
Beligium design; handcrafted in U.S. Vienna II-AU and Hamburg II-AU feature British transformer, Dutch über-FET, unique circuit designed to soft-saturate. Price: $1,595. NAMM booth #6290.
503/296-9400
www.adkmics.com

AKG D 5/D 5S
Dynamic supercardioid vocal mics with newly-patented Laminated Varimotion diaphragm that delivers a powerful up-front sound quality that cuts through dense mixes and has unprecedented gain-before-feedback. The new industrial design is extremely rugged and features a double shock mount system for ultra-low handling noise, a dent-resistant spring steel grille and gold-plated XLR-type output. Also available with silent on-off switch (D 5S). Prices: D 5, $156; D 5S, $170. NAMM booth #7800.

AKG C 5
Handheld condenser mic with cardioid pickup pattern optimized for use with in-ear monitors. Capsule is encapsulated in 24-carat gold for protection against humidity and moisture. The C 5’s response is wide with a well-designed presence peak. The C 5 also comes with AKG’s PB1000 presence boost adapter for singers who want additional midrange detail. Its chassis uses a dent-resistant spring steel grille and gold-plated XLR-type output. Price: $299. NAMM booth #7800.

AKG C516ML
Miniature clip-on cardioid condenser mic designed for use with accordions, pianos, guitar/instrument amps or speakers. Features include non-marring adhesive and screws for easy mounting on various-sized instruments, an adapter plate for simple mounting of AKG PT40PRO or PT400 bodypack transmitters for wireless use and a shock-mounted capsule with flexible gooseneck for positioning flexibility. Available with XLR-type output (C518M) or with mini-XLR (C519ML) for use with AKG wireless systems, B29L battery supply/mixer or MPAVL phantom adapter. Price: $249. NAMM booth #7800.

AKG C518M/C518MLL
Flexible clip-on condenser mic for use with drums and percussion. Includes vice-type clamp for attachment to drum and an adapter plate that allows AKG PT40PRO or PT400 bodypacks to be attached for wireless use. Cardioid condenser capsule is shock-mounted, and its flexible gooseneck makes positioning easy. Terminated in either a 3-pin XLR or a TA3F mini-XLR for use with AKG wireless, and can be used with either B29L battery supply or MPAVL adapters for normal XLR-type output. Prices: C518M, $299; C518ML, $249. NAMM booth #7800.
818/920-3212
www.akgusa.com

ALESIS USB MIC PODCASTING KIT
The USB Mic Podcasting Kit lets users quickly record audio into the computer and have their podcast heard on the Internet. Simply plug the USB microphone into your computer and install the included easy-to-use Audacity software program for recording your audio. Once finished recording, the custom Alesis Podcast Website allows you to easily upload your audio and will host your podcasts for free for 30 days. A desktop microphone stand and headphones are also included in the kit. NAMM booth #6864.
401/658-5760
www.alesis.com

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT2010
Audio-Technica’s new AT2010 handheld condenser vocal microphone brings the studio-quality sound of A-T’s 20 Series to the stage. Featuring the same 16mm low-mass diaphragm found in the critically acclaimed AT2020 side-address studio condenser, the AT2010 excels wherever articulate vocals are needed. This rugged microphone offers a wide dynamic range and handles high SPLs with ease. It comes equipped with the AT8470 QuietFlex™ stand clamp and a protective pouch. Price: 169. NAMM booth: #6740.
330/686-2600
www.audio-technica.com

AUDIX VX-5 VOCAL MIC
This professional slim-line, 9 to 52V phantom-powered, electret condenser vocal mic is aimed at the live performance and broadcast market. With a uniform frequency response of 40 to 18k Hz, the VX-5 features a 14mm gold-vapor diaphragm, a supercardioid polar pattern, bass roll-off filter, a specially ported steel mesh grille and Audix’s trademark black-satin finish. Its -10dB pad enables the capsule to handle SPLs in excess of 140 dB. NAMM booth #6976.
www.audixusa.com

AVANT ELECTRONICS CV-12
From its cabernet red finish on machined brass this beauty is a beast under the hood. Available patterns include omni, cardioid, and figure-8 patterns and six “in-between” settings. Avantone also includes three tubes with the CV-12, each offering different gain characteristics and tonal personalities: swapping them is easy for hot-rodders. High pass and -10dB switches are on the mic itself, and the whole package comes with power supply, wooden box for the CV-12, a custom shockmount, special XLR cables and a padded metal carrying case for the entire system. NAMM booth #2782.
www.avantone.com

AVLEX SUPERLUX S241/U3
The Superlux S241/U3 condenser mic ($250) features interchangeable capsules, a 3-position attenuation pad and a 3-position low-cut filter. The grey-finished S241/U3 offers a bump in the high-end making it optimal for instrument recording. It ships in a carrying case and comes with the HM-40 shock mount clip, S-09 foam windscreen and the HM-43 pop filter. NAMM booth #6810.
www.avlex.com

CAD TRION 7000
The Trion 7000 is a dynamic, dual-element, figure-8 ribbon mic. The 7000 incorporates a sophisticated, precision-machined, hand-assembled dual-element aluminum ribbon capsule, offering the warm, rich classic ribbon sound. Its smooth natural response allows accurate reproduction of high SPL and extended low frequencies. Accurate transient response, high-SPL capability and warm ribbon performance make this the choice for a wide variety of live and recording applications. Pro shock-mount, heavy-duty aluminum carrying case included. Retail $479. NAMM booth #6226.
800/762-9266
www.cadmics.com

CHARTEROAK M900
The M900 is a transformerless small-diaphragm condenser mic that uses the company’s S-5 (cardioid), S-6 (hypercardioid) and S-7 (omnidirectional) capsule types. All three capsules are shipped with each M900 head amplifier and are easily interchangeable. M900 is equipped with a two-step sensitivity switch (-10 dB and -20 dB) and a two-position bass roll-off (-3 dB per octave starting at 150 Hz and -6 dB per octave starting at 75 Hz), which increase the versatility of the microphone. The M900 ships in a flight case with wind sock, mic clip and lifetime warranty. Sold singly or as matched pairs. Prices: single, $999; matched, $1,099.
860/698-9794
www.charteroakacoustics.com

EQUATION AUDIO F.20
The F.20 large diaphragm, side-address condenser features a new advanced HR-2295 high-resolution head amp, a near-one-inch diameter (22mm) proprietary electret transducer and an exclusive multi-faceted body and chassis design. Performance beta tests have demonstrated it has extraordinary frequency response, robust ballistic capability and exceptionally low self noise. Price: TBA.
www.equationaudio.com

MOJAVE AUDIO MA-100
The MA-100 is a small-diaphragm tube condenser mic that employs interchangeable capsules—both cardioid and omnidirectional. Basic specs include a military-grade JAN 5840 vacuum tube, a 20.5mm diameter capsule, a diaphragm thickness of 3 microns and transformer balanced output. Frequency response is rated at 30 to 18k Hz +/-2.5 dB. With high-SPL capability, the MA-100 excels at miking drums and guitar amps, and is equally adept with strings and acoustic guitar. Price: $995. NAMM booth #6963.
818/847-0222
www.mojaveaudio.com

MXL USB.007
The USB.007 stereo is the world’s only stereo gold-diaphragm studio mic with a USB interface. Connecting directly to the computer via USB without the need for external mic preamps, it features an X/Y pattern, dual pressure-gradient gold capsules and a three-position attenuation switch to easily configure the microphone to any sound source. With a frequency response of 20 to 20k Hz, the USB.007 makes an outstanding choice for live in-studio and location recording. Price: $199. NAMM booth #6498.
800/800-6608
www.mxlmics.com

NEUMANN KMS 104
Neumann KMS 104 cardioid mics features all of the same capabilities as the KMS 105 with the choice of a cardioid polar pattern. Offers superior resolution of the voice, with extended frequency response and accurate transient detail. Sibilance problems are virtually eliminated. Delivers an "open" and detailed presence, with controlled, accurate bass response. The frequency response and built-inch highpass filters have been optimized for very close-miking. Price: $849.99. NAMM booth #6579.
860/434-9190
www.neumannusa.com

RED TYPE A
The Type A tube mic ($1,345) comes with a single, hot-swappable, lollipop-style capsule; eight other available capsules are priced from $249 to $849. Capsule personalities range from cardioid, figure-8 and omni patterns to “bright” and smaller diaphragm capsules. The “Robbie reminiscent” power supply has an ECC88 vacuum tube and a soft-start feature to maximize tube life and minimize startup time. The mic ships in a foam lined flight case that holds the cable, shock-mount and power supply. NAMM booth #6220.
www.redmic.com








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