Highlights from the Sennheiser stable will be the new MKE 600 shotgun mic, MKH 8090 wide cardioid condenser microphone and its Digital 9000 system, as well as the KH120 studio monitor from sister company, Neumann.
Launched at IBC 2012, Digital 9000 is a digital wireless system that can transmit completely uncompressed audio, artefact-free. Targeting broadcasting professionals, (musical) theatres and high-profile live audio events, Digital 9000 sets a new benchmark in digital wireless transmission. The system, which includes the EM 9046 receiver, SKM 9000 handheld and SK 9000 bodypack transmitters, and a comprehensive suite of accessories, has been meticulously designed for the highest channel counts in today's increasingly dense frequency environment.
The MKH 8090 has a wide cardioid pick-up pattern, which makes it suitable for orchestral recordings. The RF condenser microphone suited as both a main and a spot microphone. An optional screw-on module, the MZD8000, can be used to convert it into a digital AES42 microphone.
Designed for use as a near-field loudspeaker or as a rear loudspeaker in larger multi-channel systems, the KH 120 represents Neumann's use of the very latest in acoustic and electronic simulation and measurement technologies to ensure the most accurate sound reproduction possible.
Products from Nagra Audio's range of digital audio recorders include two cost conscious products: the LINO, a high quality compact hand-held digital recorder designed to offer a lower cost recorder for professional users for radio journalism and music recording; and the PICO, a high quality compact hand-held digital recorder designed to offer an entry-level recorder for low budget music recording and independent journalism.
Finally, from Avalon examples from their highly regarded range of processors and pre-amps will be on display. Highlights will include the V5 high voltage, Pure Class A multi-purpose instrument line and mic pre-amp, the M5 Mono dedicated Mic Pre and the U5 mono instrument DI pre-amp with 6 tone EQ.
(Jim Evans)
