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In the following video, Rob Rives, from B&H, discusses the Shure PG ALTA line of microphones. The microphones are designed to provide high-quality sound at an approachable price point for musicians and performers in a wide range of recording and live applications.
The video explores ten different microphones, as well as three different kits for various applications. Specifically, Rives looks at: the PGA27 Large Diaphragm Side-Address
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In the following video, Rob Rives, from B&H, discusses the Audio-Technica AT8024 camera-mount microphone. With the microphone mounted on a Canon 5D mk III, the video explores the microphone’s two settings: one for a mono cardioid pickup pattern and one for an internally matrixed mid-side stereo pattern.
The
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Adrian Toto has an important piece of advice for wedding videographers: think about audio! Quality audio bridges the gap between fine art and storytelling and is imperative for a successful wedding video. Toto outlines the basic audio gear and mic setups needed to record a wedding, whether you are shooting solo or with assistants, and he mentions a few pitfalls that you can expect along the way, and how best to avoid them. His pointers are apt for a video team or anyone shooting solo, but his most practical tip—hire an assistant who is as
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For many in video production or electronic news gathering (ENG), the most complicated part of their rig is the wireless audio system. Without a dedicated sound person, capturing audio that matches the quality of your shot can be a daunting task. However, not every wireless system requires a Bachelors degree in audio engineering and fluency in German to get you great results. Enter Audio-Technica’s System 10 Camera-Mount Wireless System, which
by Sam Mallery and Daniel Bockrath · Posted
While sometimes it may seem as though all of recorded music is available by a quick search on services such as Spotify, Google Play, or iTunes (to name just three), the truth is that a significant amount of recorded music is only available in analog formats, such as cassette tapes. So, whether your interest is in digitizing cassettes from childhood or a mix tape from an old high-school flame, B&H has a range of solutions to help you enjoy your analog music in a convenient digital format.
There are two approaches to digitizing cassette
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Designed to accommodate a wide variety of live sound mixing and recording scenarios, the new Allen & Heath Qu-Pac is a 16-in/12-out, rack-mountable, console-less digital mixer that doubles as a 32 x 32 USB recording interface. Featuring 16 of the company's recallable AnalogiQ microphone preamps and powered by a
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Featuring both analog and digital sound engines and a compact, highly-portable design, the 37 mini-key JD-Xi from Roland is designed to deliver fat, warm analog bass and lead tones, plus polyphonic digital pads, strings, brass, and much more. With a diverse sound set, 128-voice total polyphony, and ample
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In the following video, Rob Rives takes a quick look at Apogee’s refresh of its Ensemble audio interface, the Ensemble Thunderbolt. The video touches upon its high-quality, 32-bit conversion, along with how it employs its Thunderbolt connectivity for extremely low roundtrip latency. Rives discusses how the Ensemble eases strain on your Mac’s processor, leaving you more power for plug-ins and effects. He also runs down
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In this video, our in-house audio expert, Rob Rives, demonstrates two condenser shotgun microphones from RØDE: the NTG4 and NTG4+. Featuring a supercardioid polar pattern and the ability to withstand up to 135 dB SPL, these mics offer an ideal solution for ENG, filmmaking, field recording, sound design, and broadcast applications. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and
by Chris Goldin · Posted
Recently, a whole world of video and filmmaking opportunities has opened up to photographers, thanks to the fact that nearly every DSLR camera is capable of shooting surprisingly good High Definition, or sometimes even 4K, video. However, there is one area in which the DSLR lags behind greatly, and that is in sound. You may not realize it at first, but good sound is really just as important to a final video as is good cinematography.
While an experienced photographer might have a head start composing good shots, they are probably ill
by Chad Johnson · Posted
Azden is taking a major step forward in its shotgun microphone design, with the SGM-250. The sixty-plus-year-old Japanese company has studied the market’s offerings and come out with a totally revamped, dual-powered shotgun specifically designed to compete with others at its moderate price point. Made in Japan and targeted at audio professionals in the video production industry from Broadcasters to DSLR users, the ground up redesign includes a new microphone element that is more durable and lighter in weight, for improved transient response
by Chad Johnson · Posted
The aim of the ORCA Bags company is to provide the best, customized bags and accessories for today’s working broadcast and cinema professionals worldwide. Through diligent research and development over the past 30 years, ORCA Bags CEO Ofer Menashe has designed a line of products that utilize the most advanced technologies and materials available. Starting as a young designer at KATA, Menashe eventually moved on to start Petrol Bags, and now heads ORCA, where he implements all of his experience to bring new ideas to the marketplace continuously
by Daniel Bockrath · Posted
The home is a special place to connect with family and friends. A great way to share this special place and time is by listening to music and watching your favorite films together. These shared experiences can be the basis for the kind of lifelong memories that hold friendships together, so it makes sense and is well worthwhile to invest in quality equipment that delivers those experiences with the best possible fidelity.
"The creative process of designing, assembling, and realizing your own personal hi-fi audio system is itself a great deal
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In this video, Rob Rives shows us three new pocket synthesizers from Teenage Engineering and Cheap Monday: the PO-12 Rhythm for drums, the PO-14 Sub for bass, and the PO
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The term “boutique” gets thrown around a lot in the microphone game, and seems to be readily applied to anything that is not mass produced in China (and more than a few that are). While it has become increasingly easy to get a good microphone without spending a small fortune, serious project and professional studios alike have proven there is still a need for truly great microphones, which provide an extra something for your sound, be it warmth or clarity, that is often difficult to describe. As it is with most great pieces of audio gear, it