In Broadcast - December 2013 - 23

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Broadcast-Centric Mics Keep Radio Stations Sounding Good Cont.

The PCM-D100 is said to be Sony's
highest-quality built-in mic to date

recording formats are linear PCM
(at 192, 176.4, 96, 88.2, 48 and
44.1kHz); DSD (2.8224 MHz) and
MP3 (320 and128 kbps). Additional
playback support is provided for
FLAC, WMA and AAC ﬁles. Using
high-resolution formats can take
up a lot of space, so the recorder
has 32 GB of built-in memory and
a combination SD Card/Memory
Stick slot for expandable storage.
TASCAM introduced the TM2X Stereo X-Y Pattern Mic for
DSLR Cameras at AES. Users
now have the option to utilise
the same cardioid mics made
popular on the DR-Series PCM
recorders and record straight
into their camera of choice.
The TM-2X is ﬁtted with a pair of
high-quality X-Y pattern cardioid
mics that are able to rotate
horizontally 180 degrees. They
are equipped with a switchable
low-cut filter and a two-stage
output level adjustment for varying
cameras input levels. The mic rests
on a ﬂoating support structure to
eliminate handling noise.
For additional noise isolation,
the TM-2X ships with an isolation
arm to distance the mics from

camera lens auto-focus noise and
to place the mics closer to the
audio source being recorded. For
outdoor recording, an included furrywindscreen can be attached.
The TM-2X and noise-isolation
arm attach to the top of the camera
via the standard hot shoe mount.
The mics plug into cameras' 3.5mm
mic input, and are powered from the
standard plug-in power supplied by
the DSLR camera. The TM-2X is
available in November.
Finally, Telefunken showed its
new M82 end-address dynamic
microphone that features two
separate EQ switches, Kick EQ
and High Boost, which yield four
settings. The mic features a large
35mm diaphragm with superb low
frequency capabilities. The High
Boost switch, for voice use,
tilts the upper
mid-range
and high
frequencies
(starting
around 2kHz

with a 6dB boost by 10kHz).
The EQ switches make the M82
equally suited for a multitude of
sources such broadcast voice
applications or for percussion, guitar
and bass ampliﬁers, organ and brass
instruments.
All of these companies offer
programs for broadcasters to test
the equipment before they buy it, so
readers are encouraged to contact
their sales rep and get a "loaner"."
That's the only way you can really
tell if the product is right for your
individual use.

TASCAM introduced the TM-2X
Stereo X-Y Pattern Mic for DSLR
Cameras at AES

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