Hello New Gear – September 2024

While the new SM4 condenser microphone from Shure is specifically designed as an affordable home recording solution, it does not compromise on sound quality. The mic features a 1-inch dual-diaphragm capsule and a cardioid polar pattern. Thanks to the built-in pop filter, a frequency range of 20 to 20,000 Hz, and a maximum SPL of 145 dB, it is a great all-rounder for recording vocals and instruments. To eliminate annoying interference from mobile phones or other devices, the SM4 is equipped with Interference Shielding Technology that blocks RF interference directly! Watch the video below for a brief overview:

The UB-Xa D is the compact desktop version of Behringer’s remake of the classic OB-Xa polyphonic analogue synthesizer – and it’s now available directly from us! If you love the powerful sound and prefer 16 voices over the original’s 8 – all without taking up too much space – this is the right choice for you! As always, Behringer has stayed as true to the original as possible, while adding some subtle improvements. And of course, the original factory presets are also included. Find more information on our product page and in the video below:

Behringer proved a long time ago with the Neutron that its engineers are also capable of coming up with excellent synthesizer designs of their own. Now the company is launching a new in-house development with Proton, a semi-modular, paraphonic analogue synthesizer. The Proton has 2 VCOs, 2 muti-mode filters, 2 VCAs, a large patch panel with 40 inputs and 24 outputs, and a fully analogue signal path. The desktop synth is very clearly laid out and invites you to tweak the sound! You can find all the details in the video below:

Looking for the authentic sound of the 120-watt tube amps of the 90s, such as the aggressive and “scooped” guitar sounds of genres like thrash, death metal, grunge, or black metal? The Universal Audio UAFX ANTI 1992 High Gain Amp is the solution! The stereo amplifier with a built-in speaker emulation and 6 microphone/speaker combinations produces exactly the sound you need! Listen for yourself in the video below:

61-key keyboards are known to be the perfect size for almost all producers. Large enough to record complex parts and compact enough not to take up the whole desk. The new 4th generation Novation Launchkey 61 is exactly that! With semi-weighted piano-style keys, 16 FSR drum pads with polyphonic aftertouch, an OLED display, 9 faders and fader buttons, 8 endless rotary knobs, and many other features known from its predecessors, it is the ideal command centre for your studio.

The Behringer Model 15 synthesizer is an authentic replica of the circuitry of the legendary modular synth built from 1973 until 1981. Its purely analogue signal path is based on the original VCO, VCF, and VCA designs. 2 oscillators with 4 waveforms, oscillator sync, pulse width modulation, a sub-oscillator, a classic 24 dB ladder filter, and an extended step sequencer provide an authentic sound and feel. And with no less than 48 patch points, the Model 15 is a real modular monster in a compact format. You just have to hear it, for example in the video below:

Is the tube still doing what it should? The Orange Valve Tester MKII, now equipped with an improved tube socket, will answer this question accurately and reliably. For the complete list of compatible tubes, please take a look at our product page, where you’ll also find information on testable preamp tubes and available add-on modules. Never worry about your tubes again!

This small diaphragm condenser microphone stereo set in a convenient transport case offers everything you need for your next stereo recording. The two Rode NT5-MP microphones have long been classics and each pair is carefully selected and matched.  The included stereo bar with the appropriate markings makes quick work of setting up ORTF, XY, or small AB configurations. This set is the Thomann 70th Anniversary model, which we can offer at an especially affordable price.

In 1979, a Japanese drum maker jumped on the electronic bandwagon and created the Syncussion, a drum and percussion synth that still enjoys immense popularity. Although it has long been discontinued, it was used in a wide variety of genres – from pop to techno. Now you can bring these sounds back to life in the studio and on stage with the Behringer Syncussion Sy-1! Thanks to 30 controls, all important parameters of this dual-channel instrument are easily tweakable. You can find out more about the history of the Syncussion and hear lots of demo sounds in the video below: