The Wire
Top Guitarist Julian Lage Counts on Mark Goodell & TELEFUNKEN
Guitar virtuoso Julian Lage depends on his touring and studio engineer Mark Goodell to deliver sound that captures his remarkable talents using a variety...
Microphone
Business
Sennheiser MKH 416 Shotgun Mic Turns 50
This year marks the 50th anniversary of a microphone that proved to be a cornerstone for Sennheiser: the MKH 416 P48 shotgun mic.
The Wire
TELEFUNKEN Brings Back Stereo Alchemy Tube Mic Sets
TELEFUNKEN is re-introducing Stereo Sets of microphones from its popular and affordable Alchemy Series of large diaphragm tube microphones.
New Products
Ear Trumpet Labs Wanda Condenser Microphone – A Mix Product of the Week
Ear Trumpet Labs just launched Wanda, a condenser mic drawing on the iconic styles of the 1940s and ’50s.
New Products
Austrian Audio Launches New Flagship OC-S10 Mic
Austrian Audio launched a reference recording microphone at the NAMM Show, the OC-S10.
New Products
Audix OMX Dynamic Vocal Mic Range Debuts at NAMM
At NAMM 2025, Audix is introducing its new OMX series of dynamic vocal mics for a variety of singing styles and techniques.
The Wire
Doom Flamingo at TELEFUNKEN “Live From the Lab”
Powerhouse synth-rock band Doom Flamingo recently filmed a series of exclusive videos at the TELEFUNKEN Soundstage in the Connecticut company headquarters.
Microphones
Mix Real-World Reviews: Every 2024 Microphone Review
Here, we look back at the various microphones that our reviewers tested in 2024.
New Products
Shure Launches Microphone with Built-In Interface
Shure has introduced its new MV7i Smart Microphone—which sports an integrated, onboard interface—at CES 2025.
New Products
Sound Devices Launches A20-HH Digital Wireless Handheld Mic
Sound Devices’ first wireless mic, the A20-HH, offers a global RF tuning range and a variety of customization options.
New Products
Audix Celebrates Anniversary with Limited Edition D6
Audix is celebrating the company’s 40th anniversary and is marking the moment with the release of a limited edition of its D6 kick drum...
The Wire
Greg Wells Gets “Wicked” With His TELEFUNKEN TF51 Tube Mics
For this film, the mics needed to capture the most subtle detail to the loudest pounding, and the TF51's never fail to make me...
New Products
Sennheiser Profile Wireless System Debuts
Sennheiser has launched Profile Wireless, a two-channel, 2.4 GHz wireless mic system that connects to mobile phones, cameras or computers.
New Products
Shure SM4 Home Recording Mic — A Mix Product of the Week
New from Shure is the SM4 Home Recording Microphone, a large-diaphragm condenser designed for home and pro studio applications.
The Wire
Sanken Showcases Supersonic 100kHz Music Mics at AES 2024
Sanken will be demonstrating the full range of six unique Sanken Chromatic professional studio microphones available for demo at AES October 8-10. Featuring 100kHz...
New Products
Sennheiser Goes Small with MD 421 Kompakt
Sennheiser builds on the MD 421’s big legacy by going small, reimagining the familiar mic in a compact form factor.
Microphones
Telefunken Elektroakustik TF17 — A Mix Real-World Review
The Mix review team puts the Telefunken Elektroakustik TF17 large-diaphragm microphone to the test—and loves it.
Facilities
Jonathan Wyndham Talks Tracking at Studio 606
On a session at Foo Fighters’ Studio 606 for the Audix All Access YouTube series earlier this year, Nashville singer-songwriter Jonathan Wyndham and his...
New Products
Shure MV6 USB Mic Debuts for Streamers
Aimed at consumer uses like streaming and gaming, Shure's new MV6 is intended for plug-and-play applications.
New Products
Shure Launches SM4 Home Recording Microphone
Eyeing project and at-home recordists, Shure released the SM4 Home Recording Microphone today.
Post and Broadcast
Survey Reveals Podcasters’ Favorite Audio Gear
More than 500 podcasters were surveyed to determine what audio gear is currently the industry standard.
Business
Roswell Pro Audio Custom Mic Builder Debuts
Web-based customization tool provides more than 1,800 potential combinations for mic buyers.
The Wire
Dom McLennon at TELEFUNKEN “Live From The Lab”
Acclaimed rapper and music producer Dom McLennon returned to his Hartford, Connecticut hometown to perform a "Live From the Lab" set at the TELEFUNKEN.
Microphones
Vanguard Audio Labs V24 — A Mix Real-World Review
Our review team puts the pricey Vanguard Audio Labs V2 mic kit to the test and finds you get what you pay for.
New Products
Shure Nexadyne Dynamic Vocal Microphone — A Mix Product of the Week
Shure has announced a new generation of vocal mics, the Nexadyne Series of handheld dynamic vocal microphones.
Business
Royer’s Perotta Retires, Jennings Named President
Royer Labs' president Rick Perotta has retired from the position, and taking the reins will be his fellow co-founder, John Jennings.
New Products
Lewitt Bundles LCT 240 Pro Microphone
Lewitt GmbH has introduced a new microphone bundle based around its one of its entry-level mics—the LCT 240 Pro Vocal set.
New Products
ADK Mics Teams with David Bock For Z2 Series
ADK Microphones recently paired up with legendary microphone designer David Bock to devise a new line of mics: The Z² Series.
New Products
Lauten Audio Announces Tom Mic
World’s first large-diaphragm condenser made specifically for use on tom drum—with minimal cymbal bleed.
Live Gear
Miking for Metal Drum Sound Consistency
Bob Strakele, FOH engineer for both Avenged Sevenfold and Slipknot, discusses some of his methods for drum sound consistency.
Live Gear
Engineer Talks Trumpets and All That Jazz
Johnathan Smith, FOH engineer with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, discusses his miking for trumpets at the venue and on tour.
New Products
Telefunken Launches TF17 FET Microphone
The new TF17 large-diaphragm FET mic is the latest addition to Telefunken’s Alchemy Series.
The Wire
Johnathan Smith, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Engineer/FOH, Picks Sanken CU-55 Microphones
Johnathan Smith, Jazz at Lincoln Center orchestra engineer/FOH, has embraced the compact yet powerful Sanken CU-55 microphone for trumpets
The Wire
TELEFUNKEN Introduces TF17 Large Diaphragm FET Microphone
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik has introduced the TF17, newest voice in the TEC Award-winning Alchemy Series.
New Products
Røde Debuts Interview Pro Wireless Mic
Røde has launched the Interview Pro, a wireless handheld microphone for use with the company’s wireless systems.
Blog
Mix Blog: Clarence Kane 1926 – 2024
Remembering Clarence Kane, who showed countless valuable, vintage microphones some TLC to keep them running for decades to come.
The Wire
Leo Z Picks TELEFUNKEN for Handpan Virtuoso Davide Friello
Gifted composer, pianist and producer Leo Z has employed his personal collection of TELEFUNKEN microphones to record Italian handpan virtuoso David Friello.
Microphones
Lauten Audio Snare Mic — A Mix Real-World Review
The Mix review team puts the Lauten Audio Snare Mic to the test in the studio for a Real-World Review.
Business
A-T Bows Broadcast Audio Rental Program in U.S.
Audio-Technica has announced its new U.S. Broadcast Audio Rental Program.
Live Gear
Capturing the Careening Beat of Ozomatli
Renowned for its propulsive live shows, Ozomatli's ornate beats have been getting captured onstage by Audix mics.
Microphones
Sony C-80 Condenser Microphone — A Mix Real-World Review
We put the C-80 condenser microphone, Sony’s latest high-resolution mic, to the test in this Mix Real-World Review.
Business
Sennheiser’s Latest Investment Puts the Micro in Microphone
Sennheiser has invested in startup sensiBel, whose MEMS microphones, measuring less than 5 mm, use an optical system to capture sound.