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Small Things Can Make All The Difference
Apart from the essentials like microphones and mixer/recorders there are many small items that make the job of a location sound recordist easier, many of them introduced recently, writes Nigel Woodford. The French firm Cinela makes the OSIX range of microphone suspensions, designed to significan ...
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Studio Technologies Unveils Model 362
Studio Technologies has released the Model 362 Listen-Only Beltpack, featuring Dante technology. For use by on-air talent or production personnel, the Model 362 is a 2-channel user device that supports headphone monitoring of two audio channels associated with a Dante application. Features o ...
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BCD Audio Launches New Mic Amps
BCD Audio has launched its new microphone amplifiers, the BCD ALT-2R and the BCD ALT-2S. Replacing the series of ALT-1 amps dating from 1993, the ALT-2R is intended for use in voice-over booths, unattended studios, direct to camera installations, emergency studio microphone points, and talkback, ...
Broadcast Equipment Reviews
The Pursuit Of Sound Perfection
Headphones, one of the most important pieces of equipment for an audio engineer. But which is best? By Benjamin Malloy, Polkadot Audio Post Production. Well, as I'm sure you know, different headphones have different qualities and suit different purposes. Some are purely made to look good when in ...
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Microphone Sennheiser MKH 416 P
MKH 416-P48U3 or 416-T with RYCOTE Softie General Description The MKH 416 is a short gun interference tube microphone. Its excellent directivity and compact design, high consonant articulat
MKH 416-P48U3 or 416-T with RYCOTE Softie General Description The MKH 416 is a short gun interference tube microphone. Its excellent directivity and compact design, high consonant articulat
From 15/day

Microphone Sennheiser MKH 60
MKH 60-1 with Rycote General Description The MKH 60 is a lightweight short gun microphone. It is versatile and easy to handle and its superb lateral sound muting makes it an excellent choice for
MKH 60-1 with Rycote General Description The MKH 60 is a lightweight short gun microphone. It is versatile and easy to handle and its superb lateral sound muting makes it an excellent choice for
From 15/day

Sennheiser EM1046 Wireless microphone rental
Sennheiser EM1046 UHF radio receivers. Available in 8 way mains racks or 3 way mains or battery powered racks. Ch38-69
Sennheiser EM1046 UHF radio receivers. Available in 8 way mains racks or 3 way mains or battery powered racks. Ch38-69
From £15/day

Sennheiser SK3063 Radio Microphone hire
The SK 3063-U is an extremely rugged pocket transmitter which fulfils the stringent demands on operational reliability and flexibility. It is suitable for musicals, shows and broadcast applications."
The SK 3063-U is an extremely rugged pocket transmitter which fulfils the stringent demands on operational reliability and flexibility. It is suitable for musicals, shows and broadcast applications."
From £12.50/day

Sennheiser SKM 3072 Wireless Microphone hire
Sennheiser SKM3072 hand held wireless mic with cardiod response. Available on Ch 50 60-62 and 67-69
Sennheiser SKM3072 hand held wireless mic with cardiod response. Available on Ch 50 60-62 and 67-69
From £12.50/day

Sennheiser SKM 5000 Wireless mic
Sennheiser Skm 5000 handheld microphone. Ch 38 50 60-62 and 67-69
Sennheiser Skm 5000 handheld microphone. Ch 38 50 60-62 and 67-69
From £12.50

Microphone DPA 4088
DPA 4088 is a miniature cardioid headband built on the finest DPA experiences in microphone design and manufacturing, providing the best sounding directional headworn microphone available today for pe
DPA 4088 is a miniature cardioid headband built on the finest DPA experiences in microphone design and manufacturing, providing the best sounding directional headworn microphone available today for pe
From 10/day

Coles 4104
Broadcast quality noise-cancelling ‘lip’ microphone, specifically for commentary work in environments where the level of background noise requires that the microphone be used very close to the mouth.
Broadcast quality noise-cancelling ‘lip’ microphone, specifically for commentary work in environments where the level of background noise requires that the microphone be used very close to the mouth.
£5/day £20/Week

Microphone DPA 4071
The 4071 features a specially designed, fixed microphone grid with a soft presence boost of typically 5 dB at 4 - 6 kHz. Speech intelligibility, clarity and definition of voices and instruments lie wi
The 4071 features a specially designed, fixed microphone grid with a soft presence boost of typically 5 dB at 4 - 6 kHz. Speech intelligibility, clarity and definition of voices and instruments lie wi
From 5/day

Microphone DPA 4060
The 4060 series are prepolarized omnidirectional miniature condenser microphones. They have a 5.4mm vertical diaphragm specially designed for maximum performance under the often difficult conditions t
The 4060 series are prepolarized omnidirectional miniature condenser microphones. They have a 5.4mm vertical diaphragm specially designed for maximum performance under the often difficult conditions t
From £2.50/day

Artel Quarra 10100
Artel Quarra 10100Chris Collings2022-01-06T17:19:31 00:00 The Artel Quarra 10100 is a PTP-Smart Ethernet switch for use in Audio-over-IP and Video-over-IP networks. The 10100 is a ten port switch
Artel Quarra 10100Chris Collings2022-01-06T17:19:31 00:00 The Artel Quarra 10100 is a PTP-Smart Ethernet switch for use in Audio-over-IP and Video-over-IP networks. The 10100 is a ten port switch

Directout Technologies ANDIAMO
DirectOut Technologies ANDIAMOstevegayler2024-07-23T16:45:49 01:00 A highly-specified 32-channel A-D/D-A converter for interfacing analogue audio with MADI, Dante or Ravenna digital domains, ANDI
DirectOut Technologies ANDIAMOstevegayler2024-07-23T16:45:49 01:00 A highly-specified 32-channel A-D/D-A converter for interfacing analogue audio with MADI, Dante or Ravenna digital domains, ANDI

Directout Technologies ANNA-LISA
DirectOut Technologies ANNA-LISAChris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:21 00:00 Analyser: Simple traffic light LED go/no-go indication Two-button operation Compatible with all standard MADI formats: 5
DirectOut Technologies ANNA-LISAChris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:21 00:00 Analyser: Simple traffic light LED go/no-go indication Two-button operation Compatible with all standard MADI formats: 5

Directout Technologies EXBOX.MD
DirectOut Technologies EXBOX.MDChris Collings2024-07-23T16:47:47 01:00 A compact, bidirectional Dante/MADI format converter. EXBOX.MD can simultaneously convert up to 64 channels of audio from Dant
DirectOut Technologies EXBOX.MDChris Collings2024-07-23T16:47:47 01:00 A compact, bidirectional Dante/MADI format converter. EXBOX.MD can simultaneously convert up to 64 channels of audio from Dant

Directout Technologies EXBOX.RAV
DirectOut Technologies EXBOX.RAVstevegayler2021-09-07T16:33:14 01:00 A compact, bidirectional Ravenna/MADI format converter. EXBOX.RAV can simultaneously convert up to 64 channels of audio from Rav
DirectOut Technologies EXBOX.RAVstevegayler2021-09-07T16:33:14 01:00 A compact, bidirectional Ravenna/MADI format converter. EXBOX.RAV can simultaneously convert up to 64 channels of audio from Rav

Directout Technologies EXBOX.SG
DirectOut Technologies EXBOX.SGstevegayler2024-07-26T16:01:46 01:00 A compact, bidirectional SoundGrid/MADI format converter. EXBOX.SG can simultaneously convert up to 128 channels of Waves SoundGr
DirectOut Technologies EXBOX.SGstevegayler2024-07-26T16:01:46 01:00 A compact, bidirectional SoundGrid/MADI format converter. EXBOX.SG can simultaneously convert up to 128 channels of Waves SoundGr

Directout Technologies MONTONE.42
DirectOut Technologies MONTONE.42Chris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:17 00:00 A bidirectional MADI-to-Ethernet bridge enabling audio channels to be routed as required between up to four MADI streams and
DirectOut Technologies MONTONE.42Chris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:17 00:00 A bidirectional MADI-to-Ethernet bridge enabling audio channels to be routed as required between up to four MADI streams and

Globcon
globconChris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:21 00:00 globcon is a free, multi-platform software tool enabling full control of many DirectOut products via a single, standardised graphical interface. A si
globconChris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:21 00:00 globcon is a free, multi-platform software tool enabling full control of many DirectOut products via a single, standardised graphical interface. A si

Intracom Systems VCOM Network Intercom
Intracom Systems VCOM Network IntercomChris Collings2024-07-26T12:22:17 01:00 A scalable IP-based intercom system for broadcast, theatre or commercial applications. The VCOM solution offers several
Intracom Systems VCOM Network IntercomChris Collings2024-07-26T12:22:17 01:00 A scalable IP-based intercom system for broadcast, theatre or commercial applications. The VCOM solution offers several

JL Cooper Slomo Pro
JL Cooper SloMo ProChris Collings2021-11-15T09:11:36 00:00 Powerful and ergonomic control surface for up to four video players SloMo Pro RS-422 controls video recorders of all types (tape/disk/fil
JL Cooper SloMo ProChris Collings2021-11-15T09:11:36 00:00 Powerful and ergonomic control surface for up to four video players SloMo Pro RS-422 controls video recorders of all types (tape/disk/fil

JL Cooper Transport Pro
JL Cooper Transport ProChris Collings2021-11-15T09:14:27 00:00 Professional quality remote control for most RS-422-controlled file-based recorders Large, optical JLC jog/shuttle control High qual
JL Cooper Transport ProChris Collings2021-11-15T09:14:27 00:00 Professional quality remote control for most RS-422-controlled file-based recorders Large, optical JLC jog/shuttle control High qual

Jlcooper AXOS Panner
JLCooper AXOS PannerChris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:38 00:00 Surround sound pan controller for Avid Pro Tools and Apple Logic Pro X . Pan controller for Pro Tools HD 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 on Mac or
JLCooper AXOS PannerChris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:38 00:00 Surround sound pan controller for Avid Pro Tools and Apple Logic Pro X . Pan controller for Pro Tools HD 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 on Mac or

Jlcooper Ebox
JLCooper eBOXChris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:37 00:00 eBOX is a 10/100BASE-T (Ethernet) to Quad RS-232/422(9-Pin) and GPI hardware interface. It acts as a portal for controlling devices over any TC
JLCooper eBOXChris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:37 00:00 eBOX is a 10/100BASE-T (Ethernet) to Quad RS-232/422(9-Pin) and GPI hardware interface. It acts as a portal for controlling devices over any TC

Jlcooper Eclipse MXL Midnight
JLCooper Eclipse MXL MidnightChris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:37 00:00 8-fader audio controller with programmable alphanumeric LCD push-buttons; provides flexible hardware control of audio mixing in
JLCooper Eclipse MXL MidnightChris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:37 00:00 8-fader audio controller with programmable alphanumeric LCD push-buttons; provides flexible hardware control of audio mixing in

Jlcooper Eclipse TX Midnight
JLCooper Eclipse TX MidnightChris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:37 00:00 Transport control expander unit for use with Eclipse SX Midnight. Provides hardware control of transport and locator functions in
JLCooper Eclipse TX MidnightChris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:37 00:00 Transport control expander unit for use with Eclipse SX Midnight. Provides hardware control of transport and locator functions in

Jlcooper Fadermaster Pro
JLCooper FaderMaster ProChris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:36 00:00 The FaderMaster Pro is the universal MIDI fader control unit. It can control the audio faders of a wide range of MIDI, audio or video
JLCooper FaderMaster ProChris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:36 00:00 The FaderMaster Pro is the universal MIDI fader control unit. It can control the audio faders of a wide range of MIDI, audio or video

Jlcooper Gangway16
JLCooper Gangway16Chris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:35 00:00 Cueing or gang-recording multiple VTRs during studio sessions or sports outside broadcast is essentially a simple job that unfortunately of
JLCooper Gangway16Chris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:35 00:00 Cueing or gang-recording multiple VTRs during studio sessions or sports outside broadcast is essentially a simple job that unfortunately of

Jlcooper Ion
JLCooper ionChris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:25 00:00 The JLCooper ion is an ultra-compact video switcher controller for live video production; provides hardware control of Blackmagic Design ATEM Liv
JLCooper ionChris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:25 00:00 The JLCooper ion is an ultra-compact video switcher controller for live video production; provides hardware control of Blackmagic Design ATEM Liv

Jlcooper MLA Series – MIDI Line Amplifiers
JLCooper MLA Series MIDI Line AmplifiersChris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:26 00:00 MIDI, from its humble beginnings in the music industry, has become one of the most robust and consistently implemen
JLCooper MLA Series MIDI Line AmplifiersChris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:26 00:00 MIDI, from its humble beginnings in the music industry, has become one of the most robust and consistently implemen

Jlcooper MLA-1
JLCooper MLA-1Chris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:26 00:00 The MLA-1 overcomes the inherent 20m restriction in MIDI cable runs, converting MIDI signals to a highly robust balanced signal that can be tra
JLCooper MLA-1Chris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:26 00:00 The MLA-1 overcomes the inherent 20m restriction in MIDI cable runs, converting MIDI signals to a highly robust balanced signal that can be tra

Jlcooper MLA-10
JLCooper MLA-10Chris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:26 00:00 The rackmounting MLA-10 overcomes the inherent 20m restriction in MIDI cable runs, converting MIDI data to a highly robust balanced signal tha
JLCooper MLA-10Chris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:26 00:00 The rackmounting MLA-10 overcomes the inherent 20m restriction in MIDI cable runs, converting MIDI data to a highly robust balanced signal tha

Jlcooper Proton
JLCooper ProtonChris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:25 00:00 Compact, low-cost video switcher control surface for live video production; provides hardware-based control of all recent Blackmagic Design AT
JLCooper ProtonChris Collings2020-01-24T19:37:25 00:00 Compact, low-cost video switcher control surface for live video production; provides hardware-based control of all recent Blackmagic Design AT