Mics that record in “3D” and ambisonics are the next big thing

Call it the virtual reality microphone … or just think of it as an evolution of microphones that capture sounds more as you hear them. But mics purporting to give you 3D recording are arriving in waves – and they could change both immersive sound and how we record music.

A simple, classic channel strip, Mr. Putnam’s mic collection, and more

Universal Audio have dropped another of their semi-annual releases of high-end digital sound toys. And this one is revealing of how studio production is becoming more accessible. Plus, you get to steal Bill Putnam’s mic collection. Well, virtually.

Peter Kirn - August 15, 2018

Tour the goodies in Universal Audio 9.4 – including an Empirical Distressor

Universal Audio are here with their winter lineup – the latest processing tools for their hardware platform – now including a sought-after compressor.

Peter Kirn - November 15, 2017

These mics capture sounds from the edge of human hearing – and beyond

Peter Kirn - July 31, 2015

Peek Inside Adam’s Mobile Rig to See How to Be Inspired on the Go

Peter Kirn - June 18, 2015

Watch Holly Herndon Talk About Giving Laptops a Voice

- November 6, 2014

This Wearable Necklace Mic Could Change How You Hear – or Record

- January 6, 2014

pMic is a 3D-Printed A-B Stereo Mic You Can Make Yourself; Hear It

- November 21, 2013

Zoom H6 Handheld Recorder, Now with Shotgun, Starts at US$399 [Preview]

- October 16, 2013

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