Blue Microphones has announced their latest microphones - the BottleRocket Stage One Solid-State Microphone System and the Bottle Rocket Stage Two Tube Microphone System.
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Already time for AES again! Man, time flies. Unfortunately I won’t be attending it this year. The worst part about that isn’t necessarily that I can’t go around molesting the latest gear, but that I’ll miss all the kickass parties I’ve been invited to! Oh well. I’ll of course do my best to cover the news, and hopefully some friendly dude or dudette will supply me with some floor footage as well (if you’re going and is interested, let me know).

In the meantime, here are some of the AES news that have dropped into my mailbox over the last few weeks.
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Blue wants you to buy their microphones so badly they’ll pay you. Purchase a Dragonfly microphone between July 1st and August 31, 2008, from an authorized Blue retailer within the US and Canada and you’ll be eligible to receive a $200 rebate from Blue. The offer is additive, so if you purchase two you’ll get $400 cash back.

Blue

Both the Phanthera and the Phantom Classic microphones from microphone manufacturer Brauner Microphones are now available in a package that is supposedly much more budget friendly. Phanthera and Phantom Classic are now being offered in a basic edition that comes with elementary accessory equipment only. The basic-editions can be upgraded at any time to the full versions with an optional upgrade kit.
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Need to overlook your old micing techniques? Røde actualy have a pretty impressive collection of videos available on their new Røde University website. The bad news is, as this is a university, you’ll have to take an exam after each class. You’ll also have to sign up, but it’s quick and free.

Røde University

Via Harmony Central

Hm… Suddenly I have the urge to buy a Røde mic. I wonder why…

The newest addition to Blues award-winning microphone line, Joe is a cardioid large diaphragm condenser mic that is a perfect addition to any project studio microphone cabinet. With a classic look and anodized finish, Joe’s styling is uniquely Blue, while its Class A discrete electronics and hand tuned and tested capsules are built on the pedigree of award-winning Blue mics like the Dragonfly, Kiwi, and venerable Bottle microphone system.
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In one of the most exciting partnerships in manufacturing, the sE Electronics International group is producing a brand new range of Rupert Neve signature series mics under the sE stable for 2008.

The first of several mics being readied for production in this new sE series will be a state-of-the-art active Ribbon mic with revolutionary performance, provided by discrete circuits and purpose designed transformers by Mr. Rupert Neve. The capsule and manufacturing are being controlled by sE, whilst the electronics, and of course the transformer, are being taken care of by Mr. Neve.
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Audio-Technica introduces two stereo shotgun microphones aimed at the high-end broadcast and production environment.
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I came across this one:

“In looking at the professional audio market in general and the microphone market specifically, we realized there are very few specialized instruments for female performers,” explained Stefan Gubi, President of AKG. “We wanted to design a high-performance microphone fine-tuned for the needs of a female vocalist both in terms of sound quality and physical appearance. The result of a detailed market research project, the Elle C delivers a technologically-advanced microphone solution to a largely unaddressed, yet vast marketplace of female vocalists.”

I just have to ask, are the other microphones made for men?

AKG

Nothing against Nady at all but I’m more than a little skeptic when someone announces a “pro” USB microphone. My prejudices could be all wrong though.

* Perfect for recording vocal tracks or voice-overs on your computer or for online communication.
* Excellent clear, crisp sound with smooth response.
* Dynamic neodymium element provides ultimate sensitivity with cardioid pick-up.
* Connects directly to any computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher) input port for easy plug-and-play operation with most DAW software.
* AD converter with 24-bit, 96KHz sampling rate.
* Convenient On/Off switch and USB connection LED indicator
* Easy to use with computer recording software
* Heavy gauge mesh grill and durable construction

Nady