Over the years of designing AVL systems, I have had the pleasure of walking into many churches of all denominations, shapes and sizes.  It is always a treat because I get to see the wide variety of equipment used, both new and especially old.  Because digital pianos are quite good these days, I don’t get […]

The History and Uses of Microphones The microphone was first invented in the 1870s and has advanced over the last 140 years as technology has allowed. The type of materials, circuitry and tools these days have made precision microphones of all types and for all uses imaginable. Microphone options for live environments are so numbered […]

Mojave Audio announced the new MA-50 Large-Diaphragm Transformerless Condenser Microphone. Mojave Audio’s new MA-50 uses the identical capsule as found in the company’s MA-200 and MA-201fet models and handles transients — all the way up to 140dB. The microphone’s transient response and its ability to handle high SPLs make the MA-50 an extremely versatile model: one that […]

Mojave Audio just announced the MA-1000 Large-diaphragm Multi-pattern Tube Condenser Microphone, the first model in the company’s new Signature Series line of products. The MA-1000 features an original new old-stock 5840 tube, a 251-style capsule and a custom-designed transformer built by Coast Magnetics. Among its notable attributes, the MA-1000 includes a remotely controlled, continuously variable polar pattern […]