Kansas City, MO – January 2009 … Avlex Corporation, the name audio professionals turn to for world-class wireless technology and microphones, proudly introduces the new Superlux PRO238MKII True Condenser microphone. Featuring a modular design with a removable capsule, high SPL characteristics, a hidden low-cut switch, and a warm, detailed sound, the new Superlux PRO238MKII feels great in the hand and makes an excellent choice for live sound, broadcast, and recording applications. more

WEST CHESTER, PA—Aviom, exclusive developer of the world’s most powerful audio transport protocol, A-Net®, continues to add to its Pro64® Series with the introduction of the 6416o v.2 Output Module. The output levels featured on this new Pro64 Series output module simplify connectivity with other manufacturers’ mixing consoles, amplifiers, powered speaker systems, and recording devices, and increase the flexibility of Aviom’s high-fidelity digital audio networking solution. more

Rio Rancho, NM – January 2009… For any sound crew, outdoor music programs are tough enough, as they require extra care to avoid wind, condensation, and the unavoidable issue of something being dropped at the most inopportune time—usually when changing the setups between the opening and main acts. Now, take these ever-present conditions and multiply them by fifteen and you begin to grasp the challenges facing Ted Morgan and his crew as they ran sound for the recent Word Out Festival Battle of the Bands near Kissimmee, FL in Osceola County just south of Orlando. The wireless mics and instrument transmitters deployed on this project worked flawlessly, but the gear absorbed some rather nasty bumps. As it turned out, all is well—thanks in large part to the fact that the wireless equipment was from none other than Lectrosonics. more

~ Variety of Panels Tame Live Room Acoustics ~

Cincinnati, OH - Funk legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Bootsy Collins recently turned to Auralex Acoustics, Inc., the industry leader in innovative sound control solutions, to help tame the wild live room acoustics of his personal studio, The ARK. The large, multi-purpose room, capable of holding sizeable string and horn sections, large school bands or full dance troupes, replete with stage and backline, became a sonic nightmare with bouncing frequencies jamming up the funk jam. The remedy was the prudent application of Auralex’s AudioTile™, SonoFlat Panels and 4″ StudioFoam Pyramid products. more

Eight Microphone Winners Announced

Pictured (L-R) are Phil Feinman, Tom Hickey, M 80 winner Jeri Palumbo, and Ian Jones. Photo by David Goggin.

TELEFUNKEN USA awarded two M 80 microphones as raffle prizes each day at the recent NAMM convention in Anaheim, CA. Participants entered to win by texting the word TELEFUNKEN and dropped by the booth to pick up their prizes. One of eight winners was Jeri Palumbo, Broadcast Audio Engineer/Field and RF Tech for ESPN/FoxSports/CBS, who works primarily with the NFL, NBA and MLB.

Each day, vintage microphone expert Dan Alexander conducted microphone comparisons at the TELEFUNKEN USA booth. Numerous international dealers in recording equipment, as well as musicians, engineers, and producers offered their opinion of how the company’s Historic Reissue microphones compare to excellent, original examples of the classic European microphones. The overwhelming majority proclaimed the new TELEFUNKEN USA microphones to be equal or better than the vintage examples.

Well known personalities Brian Wilson, Denny Sewell, and engineers such as Mark Linett, Allen Sides, Joe Chiccarelli, and Brian Rizner all visited the TELEFUNKEN USA booth and expressed their unreserved endorsement of the company’s new products.

For more information about the Ela M 80, visit the dedicated website:

http://www.m80mic.com

For more information about Telefunken USA, visit:

http://www.telefunkenusa.com