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by Jordan Gallant · Posted
Over the last few years, it seems like every manufacturer with a stake in the audio-for-video sphere has released a beginner-friendly, easy-to-use wireless microphone system. Most of these products arrived with similar form factors, with little emphasis on variation or innovation—until now. Enter Sennheiser and the Profile Wireless System. Not only are you getting all the connectivity you could ever want
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Join Gabriel Richards as he demonstrates shows the features of the RØDE X XCM-50 and XDM-100, two USB-C microphones that are perfect for podcasters, streamers, and gamers! Using these microphones with RØDE's UNIFY software allows for an all-in-one solution for your audio needs. Compare their sound reproduction in this video, and let us know what you think, in the Comments section. Which works best for your setup?
0:00 - Introduction
1:04 - Highlighted Specs for Both
by Julius Richmond · Posted
A bunch of my peers scoffed when the YouTube videos for Waves Clarity Vx dropped, and so did I. There was no way this simple-looking noise-reduction plug-in could compete with iZotope RX, right? Then I downloaded the plug-in to see what it was all about, and I
by Jordan Gallant · Posted
Lots of free time during the pandemic brought many budding content creators out of hibernation as they began to document their days and family milestones with a newfound voraciousness. As they upgraded their gear, they may have come to understand what numerous freelance filmmakers and hobbyists already discovered: The built-in microphones of DSLR cameras leave much to be desired.
The Saramonic Vmic5 Pro endeavors to
by Phillip Nichol… · Posted
In a world nearly overrun by USB microphones, I set out to see what sets the AKG ARA apart from the masses. Since there’s no shortage of USB condenser mics available, even with the current supply chain issues, people can still be picky and not resort to settling for a less-than-ideal solution. So, considering the demands of present-day content creators, livestreamers, podcasters, vloggers, and musically gifted online
by Phillip Nichol… · Posted
Do I have a lavish recording studio in my NYC apartment? No, my 18-month-old son “Tater Tots” insists on using the spare room for a place to sleep. Can I, or someone like me, still pop out a decent panel podcast? Having been temporarily blessed with TASCAM’s Mixcast 4 all-in-one podcast recording console and an industry-standard Shure SM7B
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
There I was, three years of audio digital engineering to my name and wondering why nothing I bounced ever sounded as good as what I heard in the session itself. Inside my DAW, the mix would feel wide and sound impactful. Then, I’d render the track, and find myself gut-punched by the washed-out sound of the finished product. Lifeless. Harsh. Unacceptable.
What is a summing mixer anyway?
A neophyte still—and banging my head against the digital wall of fixed-point architecture, where harsh digital clipping can be an immutable problem—I called up
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A.B. Belinfanti takes a look at Sennheiser's second-generation MKE 400 on-camera supercardioid shotgun microphone. Whether you’re a videographer or content creator, using a camera or smartphone, this versatile shotgun mic is made for on-the-go filming!
Watch the video, then learn more in this article on
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
Anyone in the recording game is familiar with Shure microphones—and anyone in the broadcast world is acquainted with the Shure SM7B. First released in 1973, the SM7B quickly became a standard not just in the world of music, but in radio and, eventually, podcasting.
Now, nearly half a century
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
Now is a good time for recording at home—and the AKG Podcasting Lyra USB Microphone Kit purports to be an effective solution for exactly that purpose. Harman, the company that distributes AKG products, was kind enough to send me the kit to review, and lo, I am come, results in hand.
The kit itself essentially comprises two pieces: an AKG
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
The Saramonic Blink Wireless system was released a little while ago, and we here at B&H were given a unit to test and evaluate in the form of an article, which you are now in the process of reading. Hello, and welcome to our review of this wireless system.
Saramonic Blink 500 B2 2-Person Digital Camera-Mount Wireless
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Want to know all about the Sony C-100 microphone and hear it in action? AB here at B&H gets into detail about how this microphone is perfect for recording vocals and instruments. Stick around to hear the song AB and his friends recorded using this microphone!
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In this video, AB reviews the Shure MV88+, a small but powerful stereo microphone that enables you to record high-quality audio with your smartphone. Bundled in a kit with a Manfrotto PIXI tabletop tripod and other useful accessories, the MV88+ gives you the ability to capture great audio on the go, whether you’re a vlogger, videographer,
by Nicholas Messitte · Posted
We’ve done a few microphone buying guides, to be sure. But this one has a special place in our hearts: Below, you’ll find a list of wallet-friendly microphones we use here at B&H on a somewhat regular basis. We don’t just recommend these mics—we love using them, and we hope you get a kick out of them too!
Shure SM7B Microphone
The SM7B is a microphone with a storied sound. Its progenitor, the SM7, was famously used by Michael Jackson on
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In this video, AB talks about six wrong things you might be doing when you record your vocals. From improper mic choice to bad acoustics, you’ll learn about some of the most common mistakes people make when tracking vocals. Check it out!