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_descriptionThe D-01 Mic:
http://www.neumann.com/?lang=en&id=current_microphones&cid=d01_descriptionListed 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 MicrophoneA/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 InterfaceAES 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 SoftwareControl and monitoring of all parameters
DSP function control
Peak level meter
Gain reduction bargraph for limiter
Save, copy, and recall for complete setups