News Summary

• Lectrosonics have announced the launch of a new lightweight shotgun microphone designed for high-end location and studio work.
• Aimed at the likes of film, TV, sports broadcasting and news, the S1 promises to pair top-quality audio performance with a robust design that will stand up to harsh environments both indoors and out.
• The new mic is built around a true condenser capsule with RF biasing, and boasts a newly designed body that helps to maintain a consistent polar pattern with uniform off-axis rejection and low colouration.
• It’s a compact and lightweight design, measuring 215mm (8.4 inches) long with a diameter of 19mm (0.75 inches), meaning it’ll be well suited to boom work as well as being compatible with a wide range of shockmounts and other hardware.
• The S1 will be available in the second half of 2026, and expected to be priced at $1639.