AA ’ s OD5 is loaded with more features including 0 or-10dB pad and 0 , 80 or 120Hz high pass filter switching on the microphone ! Heavy duty die-cast body and precise cardioid mic pattern make micing instruments a breeze .
Tested on an acoustic guitar the Austrian Audio OD5 was crystal clear and achieving the correct mic angle was a breeze with the swivel joint . The OD5 does require phantom power , and it includes a mic clip and padded storage case for $ 299.00 . The OC707 Two Condenser Vocal handheld microphone is state of the art in studio quality voice reproduction for Live shows or recordings . The mic boasts the OCC7 open condenser capsule that looks like it is suspended apart from the diecast mic frame defying gravity . Instead of an on / off switch the OC707 features switchable 120Hz highpass filter with true condenser Austrian Audio tech and a cardioid pattern with feedback rejection and noise suppression . The clarity and separation of the OC707 microphone plugged in is stellar up close or at a distance . Priced at $ 449.00 the Austrian Audio OC707 includes a travel case and mic clip and requires 48v phantom power also . www . austrian . audio
Shure MV7 + Podcast Kit So many people have a podcast so why shouldn ’ t you or your special person ? The Shure MV7 + Podcast kit has you set to start the show with a great microphone and Gator adjustable mic stand in one box . The MV7 + microphone can be used for home recording , podcasts or streaming and has a customizable LED light on top . Select from 16.8 million different color hues to personalize it and use it as an audio meter or to pulse the light . Tap on the LED anywhere and quick mute the mic . The MV7 + has DSP technology with real time denoiser and digital pop filter . Updated audio level mode adjusts the mic level based on your distance from it . All of the adjustments and three types of Reverbs can be selected in the free Shure MOTIV Mix desktop App . You can also set your gain , monitor tone and LED selection in the App too . Plugged in the MV7 + sounds warm and full using the XLR output or USB-C output direct into your computer , tablet or smartphone . Visit the Shure website to download MOTIV Mix . The MV7 + Podcast kit includes the MV7 + mic , USB-C to USB-C cable and the adjustable Gator mic stand . At $ 269.00 who wouldn ’ t be happy with this and even gamers can use it ! If you ’ re going to transport , I would recommend buying a case and an SM7B case will fit it . www . shure . com
listen to music headphones . Sennheiser has created these specifically for studio producing , mixing and mastering audio at a professional level . The HD 490 Pro Plus headphones have open back circumaural models to provide a more realistic sound experience . There are two sets of ear pads included one set for mixing and one set for mastering both of which alter the sound patterns , and they are interchangeable and washable . Each ear has a low-frequency cylinder system with onboard neodymium magnet drivers . Even the 3m noise reducing cable is designed to lessen outside noise interference . The HD 490 Pro Plus is designed so that you can interchange the cable to the side that works best with your DAW or mixer system . It includes the Dear Reality dearVR MIX-SE plug-in as part of the package to create your virtual studio for producing , mixing and mastering in the best environment . The Sennheiser HD490 Pro Plus headphones take your sound experience to a whole new level similar to that of quality studio monitors . The package includes two sets of ear pads , an extended 3m cable and a carrying case for $ 479.00 . www . sennheiser . com
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Sennheiser HD 490 Pro Plus Headphones If your Christmas list includes a sound engineer , mixer or audiophile then the Sennheiser HD 490 Pro Plus is the gift to get them . These are not your typical plug into the computer or table and
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