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by Dave Shim · Posted
Hercules, a manufacturer with a longstanding history in the field of digital DJing, has unveiled the latest in its line of budget-friendly controllers, aimed squarely at aspiring professional DJs and hobbyists. Described by the company as “an exclusive ecosystem designed for the digitally connected DJ,” the Hercules Universal DJ combines the familiar two-deck layout of traditional DJ controllers with tightly integrated software that offers
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In the following video, Rob Rives gets hands-on with Beachtek’s DXA-Pocket audio adapter, and compares it to three other Beachtek products to see how the features match up. He examines the DXA-Pocket's available I/O and how Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera and DSLR shooters might use the adapter to help get better
by Richard L. Stevens · Posted
Free up valuable desktop space for flat panel displays up to 27" with these monitor mounts from Gabor. Available in single- and dual-arm arrays, these mounts offer multiple points of articulation, integrated cable guides for wire management, and convenient desk clamps for installation. Dual-segment and spring-loaded varieties are also available, which support 13-27" and 15-27" screen sizes respectively. The dual-segment mounts allow you to lock the arm in place to
by jaime traba · Posted
Don’t let your mics sit on inferior stands that can tip over or keep you from positioning them at the correct angle. These new arrivals from Auray provide different features, but are all centered on a sturdy design to handle their task. The MS-5340 is optimized for use as a kick drum or guitar mic stand, and is at home both on stage and
by jaime traba · Posted
Breaking into a crowded field is never an easy task and, in the pro audio world where so much market space is taken up by a select few manufacturers, that challenge is even more palpable. A little more than 30 years ago, Audix Microphones was started with a simple vision in mind: to create products that contribute to the advancement of pro audio technology. By sticking to this vision and creating a range of versatile microphones for studio, installed sound, and film applications, Audix has earned itself the respect of users worldwide, thanks
by Sara Lovelace · Posted
Safety first. Remember that great little phrase? Even children know that safety comes first. But do you feel that way when it comes to your electronics and camera gear? What about when you aren't using them—do you keep them in a safe place? Do you have other valuables that you would like to hide and keep secure, but perhaps you have limited space? A high-tech safe may be the perfect safety solution for you. One of the following fantastic safes can keep your valuables and your most precious treasure—your camera gear—secure, yet quickly
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In this video, our in-house audio expert, Rob Rives, demonstrates the new, console-free StudioLive RM32AI from PreSonus, a 32-input digital mixing system that can be controlled using your Mac or PC. It offers full touchscreen integration when used with an iPad or a multi-touch Windows 8 computer. Designed for a wide array of live sound mixing and studio applications, the system is equipped with 32 recallable mic preamps
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Decimator provides a strong choice for field or studio-ready equipment, offering a variety of useful signal converters, including multi-viewers, splitters, scalers, converters, and distribution amplifiers. Each unit comes with an AC/DC power supply
by Jason T · Posted
Are you looking for a windshield and mic suspension solution that can stand up to even the windiest of weather conditions? If so, check out the new Cyclone Windshield Kit from Rycote, which features a two-piece "Z-Locking" basket design that magnetically affixes around your microphone, isolating the mic from wind-caused noise. Up to
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In the following video, Rob Rives takes a look at the new Streichfett String Synthesizer from Waldorf and how it recreates the sound of classic string synths from the 1970s and '80s. The video explores the synth’s presets, as well as what each control is capable of doing to affect the sound. Rives demonstrates the type of sounds the synth is capable of producing, ranging from how it sounds dry to what its effects and LFO can do to the
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Native Instruments is well known for its large selection of virtual instruments and effects processors. In this extensive hands-on review video, Rob Rives, of B&H, takes a look at all the new plug-ins in the Komplete 10 Ultimate bundle, many of which are also available in the standard Komplete 10 bundle. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other
by Jason T · Posted
Designed to accommodate sound reinforcement applications for concerts and performances, as well as recording in live and studio situations, the M32-IP is a 40-input digital mixing console from Midas, a name synonymous with quality in the professional audio world. Housed in a high-performance carbon fiber, aluminum, and high-impact steel chassis, this console is designed to be both lightweight and durable, making it ideal for professional
by Thomas Popp · Posted
One idea that resonates for me, having worked as a Sound Mixer for many years, is that there is no one way to do anything. Putting a lavalier microphone on talent is a skill that requires as many “solutions” as you can possibly devise. The person with the largest number of options and tools is the one who will be prepared for any situation.
Unfortunately, no one accessory or wiring technique is perfect for every scenario, but if something doesn’t work out on
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While we generally recommend getting closer to the subject and using a dual-system solution to avoid recording the camera's noisy preamps, in many one-shooter, run-and-gun situations, that's not always possible. This video is designed to give you an idea of what some of these microphones sound like in such situations. We begin by listening to the poor audio recorded from the built-in mic on a DSLR, followed by examples of how six camera-mountable microphones sound, individually. The featured microphones include:
by Sam Mallery · Posted
No matter what you're using to shoot video these days—a mirrorless hybrid, a DSLR, or a more traditional palm- or shoulder-mount camera—you are capturing both moving images and sound. Although more emphasis is placed on the visuals, the importance of sound should never be overlooked. There are a great number of things you can do to improve the audio quality of your video productions, and using a good on-camera shotgun microphone is one of them.
In this article, we'll take a look at several shotgun microphones that can be mounted on your