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by Steve Levy · Posted
Hobolite has announced the Avant Max and Mini Max bi-color LED lights, both of which are offered in various kits with unique accessories and colorway options. Designed for photo and video content creators, these lights have impressive illumination, a stylish aesthetic, and impressive build quality.
Starting with the Avant Max Standard and
by Mos Khan · Posted
Right now, the idea of heading back to school means different things for different people. For some, it means returning to a full-time schedule on a conventional campus or classroom. For others, it’s attending a virtual classroom or participating in some variation of remote learning. But regardless of what "back to school" means to you, there are plenty of great headphone options to address all your wants and needs.
One of the most important
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Join Westcott Top Pro Ian Spanier for a live demonstration on how he’s using the Westcott Optical Spot by Lindsay Adler to push the creativity of his portraits with this unique modifier.
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - Ian's Setup
2:23 - The Westcott Optical Spot
4:40 - Optical Spot Setup 1
19:23 - Changing to Setup 2
22:50 - It's All About Lighting
31:40 - Optical Spot Setup 2
42:50 - Using the Cam Ranger
45:16 - Photo Review
52:55 - What
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Join us and the Nanlux Evoke 2400B at a cabin in the woods for a video shoot, where we test this LED light's power, effect modes, and more.
0:00 - Specs
0:56 - Mysterious, Moonlit Scene
7:55 - Stormy Scene (Effect Modes)
10:12 - Power
11:05 - Simulating Daylight (NANLINK App)
13:43 - Important to Note
14:29 - Final Thoughts
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by Gabby Bloch · Posted
If you’re ready to set up your house with a wireless speaker system, you’re going to face a lot of choices. Maybe too many. You might be looking for a seamless music experience throughout the house. Or maybe you want to set up a wireless sound system for your TV. Do you want Hi-Res sound? What about taking your speaker outside? Let’s break down your options.
Wireless Bookshelf Speakers
If you’re looking to play decent quality wireless sound in one area of the house, you may want to consider a pair of compact wireless stereo speakers, commonly
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
If you’re looking to elevate your home theater experience, you’re probably willing to delve into the seemingly complicated world of surround sound. The truth is that while some surround sound systems might be slightly challenging to set up, understanding how they work, for the most part, is not that complicated. And once you read this reasonably accessible guide, your buying options should become a lot clearer. With that in mind, let’s start with some of the basics.
What is Surround Sound?
Surround sound means precisely what the term implies.
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
For many of us, earbuds are an essential accessory, providing us with endless hours of audio entertainment and enjoyment. However, for some, the cost of prolonged use is a nagging itch. Why does this happen and what can you do about it? Let's talk about some of the potential causes of itchy ears and what you can do to stop it.
The Causes of Itchy Ears
Allergies
One of the most common reasons for itchy ears is allergies. That’s right. You may be allergic to silicone material, or at least the grade of silicone used by most earbud brands. This
by Mos Khan · Posted
If you’ve ever run out of power at an inconvenient time, you know just how important it is to keep an extra battery pack around. Battery packs are one of the most saturated accessory markets out there and finding the best one often requires a little bit of research. We've put together this list of our favorites to help you find the perfect one to throw into your bag, no matter what your everyday carry might look like.
– Best Battery Pack Overall:
by Zack Young · Posted
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
For all of us avid fake readers out there, it’s imperative that we savor our precious time alone with an audiobook, whether on our commute to the office or in between moments of existential despair. So, let’s not mess around with crappy headphones. We deserve better.
What Makes a Good Audiobook Headphone?
It’s all about balance. If a headphone has too much bass, our narrator will sound like a dying walrus moaning in his last breath. On the other hand, if the headphone presents too much treble or sibilance, then every “S” that is uttered will
by Zack Young · Posted
Swedish brand Profoto, a legendary name in the photo world, is releasing the L1600D Mono-LED, a compact, versatile LED COB light built for professional and demanding cinema production environments. This fixed 5700K light can be used as a key or fill on set and in studio work, with a CRI of 97 and a max power draw of 1600W.
The L1600D has dual mounting options, Profoto and Bowens, for use with virtually any stand, as well
by Mos Khan · Posted
Apple recently announced a bunch of new iPads, and if you're planning on picking one up, you should definitely pair it with an accessory or two. Not only will the right accessory provide additional functionality, it will also improve your overall experience by helping you get the most out of your new iPad. Here's a list of some our favorite iPad accessories.
Apple Pencil
Without a doubt, the
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
Despite its decades-long dominance of the high-end wireless speaker market, Sonos has yet to enter the wireless headphone category—until now. Introducing the Sonos Ace, the legendary speaker-maker’s first-ever pair of wireless headphones. Designed to rival flagship offerings from heavy hitters like Sony, Bose, and now Apple, the Ace headphones offer great sound quality, a sleek build, and some of the latest
by Robert Rives · Posted
Legendary speaker-maker Sonos is releasing its first-ever pair of wireless headphones, the Sonos Ace. Featuring an objectively stunning design, exceptional sound quality, and “world-class” active noise cancellation, the new headphones appear to be a premium product capable of competing with big-name brands like Apple, Sony, and Bose.
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
When Bluetooth headphone technology first arrived on the scene, wireless headphones couldn’t come close to offering the same resolution as a wired headphone. And in some respects, this unfortunate fact remains true.
However, Bluetooth technology has undoubtedly improved since its early days, now offering Hi-Res Bluetooth codecs like aptX HD, aptX lossless, and LDAC. In short, you can now play Hi-Res Bluetooth audio without compromising too much sound quality. As a result, many audiophiles have accepted Bluetooth headphones as a reasonable and