New Audio Gear Alert: Edge Note from Antelope, Oberheim’s OB-X8 Analog Synth, Rift 2 by Minimal Audio & More

Antelope Audio introduces the newest member of the Edge microphone family: the Edge Note.

Antelope furthers their popular Edge series mics with the new Edge Note.

Although small in stature, the Edge Note is an impressive small diaphragm condenser that offers 13 emulations of classic studio mics. With exceptional sound capture performance, it’s suitable for a wide range of instruments and scenarios. The pad attenuation and high-
pass filter add additional options for instrumentalists, recording engineers, and studio owners looking for a high-quality, affordable workhorse.

Thanks to its back-electret capsule and a signal-to-noise ratio of 69dB, the mic cleanly captures even the smallest details across the frequency range. The transparent input allows recordings to be easily molded in post-production to suit the requirements of any mix. In addition, the mic emulations sound as close to the original classics as possible.

Boasting an SPL of 146dB before attenuation, the Edge Note is an excellent choice for recording even the loudest sources. For particularly demanding scenarios, the attenuation pad can reduce the level with -10 or -20dB. Additionally, the high-pass filter facilitates the handling of the low-end frequencies and negative aspects of the proximity effect.

For pricing and further information on the Edge Note, click here.

Oberheim begins shipping the OB-X8 analog synthesizer.

Harness the revered synth sounds of yesteryear with the OB-X8.

The OB-X8 is an eight-voice polyphonic analog synth that combines the classic sound and key features of the legendary OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8 products from the 1980s, including all of the original presets that gave them their signature sounds.

The catalog of artists associated with the original OB-series synths is long, and includes innovators like Prince, Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Jam, and Herbie Hancock. For many, it was much more than just an instrument; it was part of their signature sound and a key part of the musical tapestry of the 1980s and beyond.

The OB-X8 eight-voice analog synthesizer is available now, with a US MAP of $4,999.

Minimal Audio updates the Rift 2 distortion plugin.

Meet the new and improved Rift 2 distortion plugin from Minimal Audio.

Minimal Audio has packed even more into their flagship product Rift 2, introducing an all-new experience with dark mode and multiband features.

Send any combination of distortion, feedback, and filtering through the multi-band crossover to keep the effect exactly where you want. With Dark Mode for night owls, switch between light and dark modes with the click of a button. Create massive distortion effects and animated harmonic movements with unprecedented control.

Physical modeling feedback and advanced morphing filters make Rift much more than just another multi-effect plugin. With intuitive pitch snapping, scale presets, and MIDI tracking, you can blur the line between effect and instrument. And with powerful curve sequencing, you can now effortlessly draw modulation shapes and assign them to any parameter. Save and load presets, randomize, edit, and undo.

To learn more about Rift 2, click here.

JBL debuts the VTX A6 subcompact dual 6.5-inch passive line array element and the VTX B15 compact 15-inch subwoofer.

JBL offers a strong solution for smaller-format live sound applications with the new VTX models.

The A6 and B15 bring JBL’s top acoustic technologies to compact form factors for small- to medium-size touring and fixed installations, providing versatile solutions for production companies, touring acts, rental houses, theaters, houses of worship and anyone who requires superior sonic performance in space-critical applications.

The A6 6.5-inch passive two-way line array element is engineered from the ground up for stunning sonic performance and ease of integration and deployment, as a standalone system or as a supplement to larger VTX systems. It houses two custom 6.5-inch woofers and a 3-inch annular-diaphragm compression driver and features acoustic innovations pioneered in JBL’s VTX line, including JBL’s patented Radiation Boundary Integrator (RBI) and Differential Drive dual-voicecoil, dual-magnet woofer.

Extend the low-end range of VTX full-range systems with the VTX B15 15-inch subwoofer. The B15 features acoustic advancements such as SlipStream double-flared exponential ports and Differential Drive dual-voicecoil design and is based on JBL’s new 2285H 15-inch woofer, which is engineered for linearity, efficiency and excursion that rival 18-inch models. Two B15 versions are available: the arrayable B15 and the B15G, which is designed without rigging hardware for ground-stacked applications.

To learn more about the VTX A6, click here; to learn more about the VTX B15, click here.

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