microphones 2008+ + NEUMANN+ + + + NEUMANN+ + + + NEUMANN+ + + + NEUMANN+Neumann’s Philosophy“Our decades of success are based on an uncompromising, qualityorientedapproach, in both the development and manufacture of ourproducts,” explains Wolfgang Fraissinet, President of Marketing/Sales. “Neumann Berlin repairs all of its microphones produced sincethe 1950‘s, to a large extent using the original spare parts.” This is aservicing pledge which is hard to equal.All this gives the customer the certainty of acquiring a productwith unsurpassed sound quality, reliability and lasting value, aninvestment that usually survives several generations of audioengineers. Professionals know from their daily experience thatNeumann microphones are worth the cost.The Neumann U 87 Anniversary SetOn the occasion of the 40th Anniversaryof the living legend U 87, an exclusiveAnniversary Set is available from Neumann.This special edition, in a fine and robustclassic style case, is offered with uniqueproduct features.The set includes an exclusively designedpop screen. Its characteristic design is areminiscence of the sixties, the early yearsof the U 87.The entire set shows the stylishcombination of polished nickel parts withthe traditional Neumann matte nickel look.Microphone, elastic suspension and popscreen are instantly recognisable.For handling this valuable equipmentthe set contains a dust cover embroideredwith the anniversary logo and a pair of whitegloves. A signed and framed certificate ofauthenticity with individual serial numbercompletes each original set.Technical Features:• Switchable low frequency roll-off• Switchable 10dB pre-attenuation• Three directional characteristics: omni,cardioid, figure-8• Pressure-gradient transducer with doublediaphragm capsuleTLM 103- A modern NeumannclassicCONTACT DETAILSGeorg Neumann GmbHOllenhauerstr. 98 13403 Berlin Germanyt +49 (30) 41 77 24-0f +49 (30) 41 77 24-50e headoffice@neumann.comw www.neumann.comTHE INTERNATIONAL MICROPHONE BUYER’S GUIDE 23
++RØDE MICROPHONES + + + + RØDE MICROPHONES+ + + + RØDE MITradition, Technology,And InnovationA uniquely Australian owned manufacturer that pridesitself in innovation, superior technology application,and an understanding of the unique needs of therecording industry. A company steeped in tradition witha progressive ethos, RØDE Microphones has secureditself as the go-to product for savvy audio professionals.Photograph by Daniel BoudThe RØDE StoryRØDE Microphones evolved from theFreedman Group of Companies, establishedin 1967 by Henry and Astrid Freedman,after emigrating to Australia from Sweden.Freedman Electronics was a pioneerin the Australian audio industry for thedesign, manufacture, installation, andservicing of a diverse range of audioproducts. Loudspeakers, amplifiers, customelectronics, and microphones were all a partof the company’s expertise; all of which tookplace within the confines of the small butunique Australian market.Ongoing microphone research anddevelopment within Freedman Electronics,both in the laboratory and in the field,would later drive the ambition to design andproduce superior microphone products.In 1990, the decision was made to produceand market the first RØDE microphone.Before the explosion of the homerecording market, there were very fewestablished and respected manufacturers ofprofessional recording quality (condenser)microphones. Those previous ‘marketleaders’produced premium product thatalso carried a premium price.Why were they so expensive? Well,the market at that time was small, andconsiderable investment had to be recoupedfrom a limited customer base.RØDE’s early manufacturing coincidedwith the emergence of the much largerhome recording and project studio markets.The company was aware that by using thelatest technologies, and the best designand engineering staff, production quantitiescould be produced which would achieveK2 – Variablepattern tubewarmth.S1 – The nocompromiselivemicrophone.AwardsRØDE microphones have been consistently recognised as the very bestavailable by the international media. Amongst the many garnered awards,there are a few special achievements that reflect the passion and effort ofRØDE’s design and engineering team.RØDE was awarded the Musikmesse International Press Award forBest Studio Microphone in 2004 with the K2 precision variable pattern dual1” condenser valve microphone, and again in 2006 with the NT2-A multipattern1” condenser microphone, in addition to being nominated in 2007and 2002 for the Classic II and NTK respectively.In 2004 the RØDE S1 livecondenser microphone wasrecognised with the TEC awardfor Microphone Technology/<strong>Sound</strong>Reinforcement. The same year the K2was nominated for the MicrophoneTechnology/Studio category award.NT2-A – Multi-patternlarge diaphragmcondenser.24 RØDE MICROPHONES