SONTRONICS
ARIA 2 Sontronics has released the Aria 2, a re- designed valve condenser microphone for vocals, voice over and acoustic instruments. The new model builds on the legacy of the original Aria. At the heart of Aria 2 is a new large-diaphragm capsule, developed in-house to deliver a smoother, more open sound with balanced mids and detailed high frequen- cies. This new capsule captures vocals and instruments with clarity and warmth, making it ideal for studio use. The upgraded internal circuitry has been tuned for higher polariza- tion voltage, resulting in greater sensitivity, lower self-noise and a cleaner, more dynamic signal straight out of the box. {sontronics.com}
HISONG AIRSTUDIO S1
Hisong Music Technologies’ AirStudio S1 is an all-in-one mobile recording capsule built for musicians and content creators. AirStudio S1 is a DAW-compatible compact stu- dio condenser/enhanced dynamic mic with built-in wireless in-ear monitors along with a full audio interface and mixer that works seamlessly with mobile devices, desktops, lap- tops and recording setups. AirStudio S1 was initially available via Kickstarter. {hisong.io}
WHAT’S SELLING RIGHT NOW?
We’ve been moving loads of the Black Lion Audio PBR TRS3 LIT recently. This 48-point TRS patchbay features gold connectors and customizable LED dis- plays. Patchbays have been around as long as recording studios in general but this is a special unit. Not only is it a great,
AUSTRIAN AUDIO
CC8-SC Austrian Audio’s new CC8- SC is the company’s second pencil mic, however this model features a supercardioid polar pattern instead of a cardioid pattern. The CC8-SC uses the OCC7 true condenser capsule inspired by the CK1 capsule. The mic’s OCC7 capsule with true condenser technology, combined with the transformer- less circuitry, delivers a carefully tailored frequency response. The microphone can handle extremely high sound pressure levels, which in combination with a low self-noise of only 13 dB results in an impressive dynamic range. Fast transients and spatial information are captured in detail without distortion. {austrian.audio}
sounding patchbay but the customizable LED display is the clincher. No more sticky tape or markers drawing on the patchbay. Hook up a qwerty keyboard and digitally label every channel. We’ve gotten great feedback on it.” ANTHONY THOMPSON Pro-Audio Sales Manager & Purchaser Alto Music Middletown, New York
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