NAMM 2015: TC-Helicon MP-76 Controller Microphone Released

Four buttons is better than one, say TC-Helicon
Four buttons is better than one, say TC-Helicon

TC-Helicon have improved upon their one-button MP-75 microphone with the addition of... three new buttons. This expanded control gives vocalists the ability to call upon far more TC-Helicon effects processing power right from the palm of their hand than ever before.

Vocalists can take more control over their TC-Helicon equipment while unshackled from the hardware, thanks to the options allowed by the new mic. The buttons of the MP-76 can be assigned to toggle effects and presets, controlling loops and more from anywhere on stage.

As for the capsule quality, the MP-76 features the same Lismer capsule as the MP-75. The super-cardioid polar response should ensure that the microphone picks up less unwanted spill from the sides.

It connects via an XLR cable, which TC-Helicon are keen to label as an advantage.

The MP-76 will be available next month, and should set you back £119, $179 or €149, depending on what currency you think is the coolest. Find out more at the TC-Helicon website.

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James Russell
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A former Production Editor of Computer Music and FutureMusic magazines, James has gone on to be a freelance writer and reviewer of music software since 2018, and has also written for many of the biggest brands in music software. His specialties include mixing techniques, DAWs, acoustics and audio analysis, as well as an overall knowledge of the music software industry.