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August 7, 2010

Audix’s Newest Stand-Mount Condenser Mic: The Audix TM1 Test and Measurement Microphone

Audix has finally released the newest highly accurate stand-mount condenser microphone perfect for test and measurement applications. The moment you lay your hands on the Audix TM1 Test and Measurement Mic, the way you see stand-mount condenser microphones will definitely change.

But what makes the Audix TM1 microphone so great?

Consistency and accurate response are among the best known traits of the Audix TM1. Aside from that, it is very easy to use and is very budget friendly as compared to other condenser mics in the market of the same quality. This new test and measurement condenser microphone from Audix is designed to capture acoustic measurements needed for room analysis in software programs, or for real-time analyzers, or for any other sound-control devices and endeavors.

A 6mm pre-polarized condenser mic, the TM1 features an omni-directional polar pattern. It has an extremely flat frequency range (20Hz to 25 Hz), making it an excellent mic for sound engineers, sound companies, and even for recording enthusiasts. It is housed in a four-stage brass body and capsule housing in an elegant nickel plate finish. With the TM1 condenser mic, accidental falls and bumps will be harmless, thanks to its shock absorbent O-rings and heavy duty snap fit mic clip.

The TM1 is an omni-directional microphone. It means that its response is generally considered as a perfect sphere in three dimensions, which means it picks up sound evenly from all directions. For other stand-mount condenser microphones, that is virtually impossible. Thanks to the uniquely slim body of the TM1, it allows even the highest of frequencies to be heard without impediments. And because it is omni-directional, it almost never adds to the original sound it captures, and for that, the Audix TM1 Test and Measurement Microphone is known as the “purest” microphone in the market today.

Being an omni microphone is perhaps the greatest feature of the TM1. . By picking up sound practically from all directions evenly, in a circular pattern, you are sure that what you get is nothing but sound in its rawest form. Therefore, the TM1 without a doubt is the perfect choice for symphonic music recording. It is exactly these highly accurate pick up characteristics that make the TM1 the best stand-mount condenser microphone for pro recording both for studio and live performance.

For such an affordable price, you will get all that and so much more the TM1 includes an innovative acoustic foam windscreen threading seamlessly to the mic housing for secure and stable operation and a shockmount adapter. So what are you waiting for? Get the Audix TM1 Test and Measurement stand mount condenser microphones today! The Gigasonic.com music store offers free shipping on the Audix TM1, check it out.

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July 25, 2010

Portable Recorders: The Roland R05

Let’s admit it, we have not heard much from the world of multi-track recorders for a very long time now. But with Roland’s release of its newest addition to the multi track recorders, the long silence has finally been broken. The Roland R-05 WAV/MP3 Handheld Recorder is Roland’s youngest among its impressive family of digital recorders.

This new Roland R-05 Recorder will surely capture the interest of recording geeks because of its ease of use, crystal clear audio quality, and enhanced editing features. And to make things better, this portable multi track recorder comes with an extended battery life.

Anyone can record straight onto SD cards with this Roland’s stable stereo recording that boasts of a resolution up to 24-bit/95kHz. This makes the Roland R-05 a perfect recording gizmo for almost everywhere be it in school, in the boardroom, or at the streets. The R-05 will not need any external microphone because it already has its own built-in stereo microphone. But if ever you will really need an external one, the R-05 has the complementing port for an external mic. The R-05 has the new Roland CS-10EM Binaural Microphone and Earphones, so you can do stereo field recording like a pro.

Aside from all its amazing physical features and capabilities intended to satisfy the needs of musicians after pro recording at their hands, the Roland R-05 can withstand and record up to 16 hours worth of content. Anticipation is not a problem since you can manipulate its playback speed without ruining or changing the pitch.

You can loop different audio regions with the R-05 because its Rehearsal mode automatically adjusts and compensates to suit your recording needs. Its integrated reverb provides a high gloss finish to the recordings as well. But the thing that really caught my interest in the R-05 is its unique feature of letting you record WAV and MP3 based files simultaneously, on the same performance. If you do not find that impressive, then I don’t know what will.

File transfers from device to computer are not a problem, thanks to the USB 2.0 that is included when you get the R-05. And since you can transfer your recorded audio files effortlessly to your computer, you will be dividing, trimming, editing, and merging your audio files in no time.

Your quest in finding the best multi track recorder will end the moment your get your hands on the Roland R-05. No other recorder this small can do everything that the Roland R-05 can. Fill in that void in your lonely pocket and take advantage of the cool features that the Roland R-05 WAV/MP3 Recorder has, today!

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July 17, 2010

Roland R-05 Handheld Recorder Review

Let’s admit it, we have not heard much from the world of multi-track recorders for a very long time now. So when Roland announced their new baby, the Roland R-05 WAV/MP3 Handheld Recorder, it certainly came as a breath of fresh air. The Roland R-05 is currently the youngest tot among the impressive line of digital recorders from Roland.

The Roland R-05 Handheld Recorder will surely capture the hearts of the tiny gadget geeks because it is very user-friendly and at the same time has a crystal clear audio quality as well as enhanced editing features. This portable multi-track recorder’s features come with an extended battery life, making the deal even sweeter than it already is.

Using its stable stereo recording capability plus a resolution of up to 24-bit/96kHz, anyone can record virtually anything with the R-05 straight to an SD card. This makes the Roland R-05 a perfect recording gizmo for almost everywhere be it in school, in the boardroom, or at the streets. With the R-05, you will not need any external recording device because it has a built-in stereo microphone. . But if you really want to use one, the R-05 has the port for an external mic. With its new Roland CS-10EM Binaural Microphone and Earphones, this device will let you enjoy stereo field recording like never before.

Aside from all its amazing physical features and capabilities intended to satisfy the needs of musicians after pro recording at their hands, the Roland R-05 can withstand and record up to 16 hours worth of content. And it gets better because if you want to repeat what you just recorded, you can easily toy with its playback speed without altering the quality and the pitch of the sound.

With the R-05 handheld multi track recorder, you will be able to loop different audio regions at optimum recording levels because when in Rehearsal mode, the device automatically adjusts and compensates for your recording needs. Its integrated reverb provides a high gloss finish to the recordings as well. . But the very interesting feature of the Roland R-05 is that its ability to let you record WAV and MP3 based files all the same time, on the same performance. If you do not find that impressive, then I don’t know what will.

File transfers from device to computer are not a problem, thanks to the USB 2.0 that is included when you get the R-05. Therefore, you can already start dividing, trimming, and merging your recorded audio files right away.

Anyone looking for a portable multi track recording will end their search with the Roland R-05 WAV/ MP3 Handheld Recorder. No other recorder this small can do everything that the Roland R-05 can. So fill in that void in your pocket and check the Roland R-05 WAV/ MP3 Handheld Recorder now!

Find out more about the Roland R-05 Recorder.

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