The Metric Halo MIO Console version 5.1 is out and we couldn't be more excited! With support for Mackie and Euphonix control surfaces, the folks at Metric Halo once again redefine what is possible with location audio equipment. The MIO 2882 and ULN-2 are transformed from top of the line portable audio interfaces with on-board DSP to full featured digital mixers with unrivalled sonic quality, ease of use and portability.

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But despite this classy note from a classy performer, the FCC proceeded to adopt changes (enumerated in their latest report & order) to the way wireless devices can use the unused television channel frequencies (often referred to as the aforementioned "white space") that wireless microphones and other devices operate over. Unlicensed wireless devices will be required to be equipped with spectrum sensing, geo-location, and the ability to access a database over the Internet to make sure that the frequencies on which it is operating won't cause interference. Some room has been left open around TV channel 37 in major markets.

The 4052 Compact Stereo Kit is a kit with two carefully matched (within 1 dB) 4052 Compact Omni Microphones. Together with the accessories, this kit is designed especially for low profile mounting directly inside a piano. The goosenecks can also be mounted directly on microphone stands for various A-B stereo applications such as a full orchestra in a concert hall, choirs and other ambient recordings.

The kit comes complete with a pair of each of the following: silver trapezoid close-miking grids, black diffuse-field grids, suspension mounts, gooseneck mounts, magnet bases, nose cones, windscreens, and silver free-field grids. One caveat - the microphone comes with non-removable attached rear cables.