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Audio and podcasting may not be my strong suit, but I am very impressed with it 512 Audio Skylight XLR microphone.
The brand is rapidly expanding its product line with three new devices at CES 2020.
There are two USB-powered microphones that provide a lower price and a more user-friendly and affordable interface than XLR.
Then there is a USB audio interface with two XLR microphone inputs.
Full press release
512 Audio is an Austin-based brand dedicated to providing creators with professional audio equipment. It launched its first USB microphones-Script and Tempest, and an intuitive audio interface at the 2022 International Consumer Electronics Show.
“Our goal for 512 Audio is to help creators connect with their audience-so it’s very exciting to introduce classic, studio-inspired microphones and the convenience of USB to provide them with professional audio out of the box. Exciting,” said Tommy Edwards, vice president of product strategy for 512 Audio and Warm Audio. “We also look forward to providing creators with a new way to improve the professionalism of their settings by introducing an interface that will become a central hub for audio production that simplifies content creation.”
USB microphone
Script (recommended retail price of £129.99):
Script is a compact dual-mode USB microphone with a retro-style design and simple built-in studio controls, designed for podcasting, streaming and clear online communication. Script uses high-quality component design, borrowing from the classic Warm Audio WA-14 studio condenser microphone design and powerful sound contours to capture your voice with natural clarity and fullness. Optimized for speech and voice, the dual capsule design plus stricter frequency response allows Script to handle the general home recording environment by rejecting common and unwanted frequencies. With onboard gain and mute and a dedicated headphone jack, Script can easily set the level and monitor directly, making it easy to record outstanding sound in any setting. It will be launched in the spring of 2022.
Tempest (recommended retail price of £154.99):
Tempest is a true large-diaphragm studio microphone with the convenience of a modern USB-C connection. With 34mm gold-plated condenser poles and 24-bit/48kHz resolution, Tempest can capture rich, detailed audio for podcasts, live broadcasts, acoustic instruments, and vocal performances. For USB plug-and-play workflows, Tempest has microphone gain, zero-delay headphone volume monitoring, and mute functions, allowing you to fully control your voice. Tempest borrows the design and sound characteristics of another classic Warm Audio WA-47jr studio microphone, and combines high-quality components to provide truly professional audio. Tempest will be listed on Amazon UK in March.
audio port
The 512 audio interface will be the perfect introduction to audio production, with the basic functions, inputs and outputs needed to record professional podcasts or use studio-quality audio streams directly from your desktop. This intuitive USB The audio interface will be equipped with two XLR microphone inputs, a low-noise, studio-quality preamplifier and a telephone input with automatic mixing function, which can achieve echoless integration of calls and background music, all of which have separate Gain control. In addition, the XLR microphone input allows the connection of various devices other than microphones, including receiving audio from dedicated gaming computers and consoles, audio tracks from other devices, and musical instruments such as keyboards and guitars. This interface adds two headphone outputs with independent volume control, so you and your guests can confidently understand your voice. The mute button can easily mute the signal from the analog XLR input immediately to eliminate unexpected noise or talk to your co-host in the air. Using the stereo line output jack, you can send audio to dedicated streaming computers, speakers for important content listening, or to portable recording devices for mobile production. Full details, pricing, and availability for the summer of 2022.
