PRODUCTS
Sennheiser Ambeo VR Mic
Sennheiser has released the Ambeo VR Mic , an ambisonic microphone fitted with four matched KE 14 capsules in a tetrahedral arrangement .
The Ambeo VR Mic ’ s design captures the sound that surrounds the microphone from a single point . As a result , the microphone captures a fully spherical ambisonic sound to match VR video / spherical 360 content . Through its VR Creators Program , Sennheiser involved professionals in the virtual reality industry in the development of the Ambeo VR Mic . With their input , Sennheiser created a comprehensive product package , including many accessories that allow for a smooth workflow . This includes the A-B encoder software , which works as a plug-in that can be embedded in the post-production process .
For more information , contact Sennheiser : 514-426-3013 , FAX 514-426-3953 , info @ sennheiser . ca , www . sennheiser . ca .
ProCo Analog-over-Category & DMX-over-Category Series Cables
ProCo Sound , an RHC Audio brand , has released the Analog-over-Category ( AOC ) and DMX-over-Category ( DOC ) cabling product ranges , which help to streamline audio setups by reducing signal degradation and setup time when working with longer cable runs . The AOC cabling allows users to run between one and four channels of analog audio up to 3,000 ft . It is available in XLR male and female versions with four channels of audio to 2-ft . fan breakouts , as well as 1 / 4-in . TRS with four channels of audio to 2-ft . fan breakouts . All variations run into an individual Neutrik EtherCON connector .
The DOC cabling converts up to four DMX lines into one Neutrik EtherCON connector . Cables are available in two , three , and four universe breakout fans . All of the DOC cables are compatible with the DMX 4U-BI-6 and DMX 4U-BO-6 Break In / Out Boxes , which can be used for in- or out-breaks in DMX 2 , 3 , or 4 universes over long-distance Cat-6 ( 5e ) cable runs and are available with either an eyelet or truss-clamp option .
For more information , contact Rapco Professional Sound : 416-656-8462 , FAX 416-656-8695 , info @ rhcholdings . net , www . rapcohorizon . com .
Tascam TM-150SG Shotgun Microphone
Tascam has released the TM-150SG supercardioid shotgun microphone for videographers and filmmakers . It captures clear , focused audio from a distance and comes with a microphone clip and shoe mount so users can mount the microphone to compatible DSLR cameras .
The TM-150SG can handle up to 124dB SPL , and its included windscreen and built-in low-cut filter make it an ideal choice for outdoor applications . With the TM-150SG ’ s XLR output , it can be coupled with a Tascam digital audio recorder like the DR-701D or DR-70D , combining the electret condenser shotgun mic and the recorder ’ s built-in omnidirectional condenser mics to capture voices and ambient sound . A hard carry case and 5 / 8-to-3 / 8-in . mic screw adapter are included .
For more information , contact Erikson Audio : 514-457-2555 , FAX 514-457-0055 , info @ eriksonaudio . com , www . eriksonaudio . com .
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