Topic: New Digital Mics

[BWolf]

So I noticed the other day when looking through the new Full Compass catalog that there was a section for new Neumann digital mics.  Look pretty cool.  The A/D is actually in the mic, with a controller box that allows for multiple bit rates/sample rates and the output of the mic is a digital AES signal.  Two digital mic types have been introduced, the KM D series is basically the 180 mic in digital form (with 7 polar pattern coming soon), and the D-01 LD mic.  The price on these sucker is really high right now, but it could come down with more companies getting into the market.  Look pretty interesting.  Anyone know anything about them?  Ever used them?  Any recordings made from them for a sample?

The KM D Mic: http://www.neumann.com/?lang=en&id=current_microphones&cid=kmd_description
The D-01 Mic: http://www.neumann.com/?lang=en&id=current_microphones&cid=d01_description



Listed Features:

Extremely wide dynamic range: more than 130 dB
Neumann A/D conversion process
Pre-amps and external A/D converter are no longer necessary
Wide range of new functions through integrated digital signal processing
Control and monitoring of all microphone parameters and functions through Remote Control Software

Digital Microphone
A/D Converter, optimized for direct conversion of the capsule signal
New capsule design
Additional DSP functions
Limiter (incl. de-esser)
All parameters and functions remote controllable

Digital Microphone Interface
AES 42-2001 to AES/EBU conversion
Reliable synchronization through new PLL process
2 channels (8 channel version planned), cascadable
Phantom powering
Word clock in and out
Integrated word clock generator

Remote Control Software
Control and monitoring of all parameters
DSP function control
Peak level meter
Gain reduction bargraph for limiter
Save, copy, and recall for complete setups

[leehookem]

hmm

[THE NIZ BIAAAAACH!]

I'm pretty sure schoeps has a pair also, they are not yet to market but are caller the cmd 2U  and can be used with the standard collete capsul there is a spec sheet and owners manual under the "news"  section at the schoeps website.

[joekar]

Looks sweet......as soon as I win the lottery I'll grab a pair......I bet they will cost a pretty penny.....


Peace,
jk

[twatts (pants are so over-rated...)]

$1 says its AC powered...

But looks really cool!

Terry

Wow!!!  Edit, who wants my $1!!!




I have a woody...




And 24/96 capable... I'm selling my left kidney...

Terry

[stirinthesauce]

I'll take analog, thanks very much. Mics are too pricy to date them with adc technology.
Analog will always be analog, and digital will always be outdated.

I agree with Mike on this.  Beyer made some digital mics some years ago.  They were 20 bit.  I'm sure it was cutting edge when they were out, but who wants 20 bit now?  That is so 2000   


http://www.microphone-data.com/microphone.asp?mic=631

[Nick's Picks]

same.  analog is the way to go.
I also saw in the new FC catalog some other digital mic from a different company.  prices were not included, but it looked nice.

[Cooker]

i dunno if i'm as shy on this technology as mike and nick.  sounds like a great way to eliminate a lot of gear. mics > bitbucket sounds OK in my book.

like nick would keep a pair of mics long enough for the AD to get outdated

[Nick's Picks]

good point.

why do I feel like i'm getting a reputation for being...well, "loose" ?

[stirinthesauce]

why do I feel like i'm getting a reputation for being...well, "loose" ?

 

I'll take a stab 

You have made your rounds with most all of the gear accessible today for our needs.  But not once, multiple trips around the block 

But this is not a bad thing per se, so a big +T

[rowjimmy]

Milab has gotten into the game, as well.

DM1001
Digital microphone for today's digital world
A complete digital microphone system for studio and broadcasting with computer controlled features. This microphone is based on Milab's rectangular capsule.

DETAILS •AES/EBU digital output •Rectangular dual capsule •24-bit/48kHz ADC •Rectangular dual capsule •Computer contolled filters and polar patterns

[Shawn]

there is a great thread on here where some one (john willet???) talks about using the neumann digital mics. he even had a link to an article he wrote about the recording session very interesting stuff. I tried to find it with the search feature, but couldn't.

[TNJazz]

there is a great thread on here where some one (john willet???) talks about using the neumann digital mics. he even had a link to an article he wrote about the recording session very interesting stuff. I tried to find it with the search feature, but couldn't.

http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,81924.msg1088920.html#msg1088920

[Nick's Picks]

 

I'll take a stab 

You have made your rounds with most all of the gear accessible today for our needs.  But not once, multiple trips around the block 

But this is not a bad thing per se, so a big +T

Oh.
now I see.

[Nick's Picks]

I was thinking of these mics earlier today (almost set of the smoke alarms!)

if one mic has an AES output...how in the hell would you record in stereo w/a pair?
two decks, synched up w/AES inputs ?
no thanks.