Pro Audio
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Here at B&H, we’d like you to celebrate the pro-audio people in your lives, so we’ve compiled a list of stocking stuffers for the studio supplicant in your circle, whether that person be a musician, an engineer, or as is usually the case these days, some horridly undercompensated combination of the two.
Pro audio gear can be quite expensive; it’s not uncommon for engineers to spend hundreds—if not thousands—of dollars on some essential product that won’t even look cool or make any sound whatsoever (I’m looking at you, room treatment). Thus
Looking for a loudspeaker system capable of reproducing audio with extreme fidelity at both high and low volumes? Then the Presonus Air Series might be what you’re after, offering three full-range speakers and two subwoofers, all of which offer clear,
If you’re in the market for a great sounding, long lasting PA, then you’ll definitely want to check out the JBL PRX800 Series Power PA System, which utilizes cutting-edge Wi-Fi technology and sophisticated DSP and combines it with an efficient 1500-watt Class-D amplifier, JBL’s Differential Drive technology, and rugged all-wood enclosures with a simple input panel and universal power supply. The series includes four full-range tops and two subwoofers.
All PRX800 Series cabinets are built
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In this video, Sonic Scoop’s Justin Colletti gives you several tips for greatly improving vocals in a mix, including how to use commercial references to gauge how loud to make a vocal track, when to use automation, what kinds of time-based effects.
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Justin Colletti from our partners at SonicScoop wraps up his interview with producer/recording engineer Chris Zane by getting down to the nitty gritty about his equipment, the outboard gear he uses, and why he traded in his Neve console for an SSL.
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Join Justin Colletti, from our Pro Audio partners, Sonic Scoop, as he sits down to talk shop with recording engineer Chris Zane at Gigantic Studios, in Manhattan. Known for his work with a variety of artists ranging from Passion Pit to Nelly Furtado, Miniature Tigers, Friendly Fires, and many more, Part 1 of this three-part video examines some of Zane’s recording philosophies, as well as his typical approach to tracking guitars and his trademark drum sound.
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In the following video, both Larry Becker and Mia McCormick dive headfirst into the astounding feature set of the Sony Alpha a7R II Mirrorless Digital Camera, a monster 42MP full-frame camera that squeezes in internal 4K video recording capabilities. First, Becker covers the high-resolution stills features, detailing the incredible photo quality with a wide ISO range, good dynamic range, and fast autofocus. Also, the redesigned body is described and
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In the following video, Allan Weitz gives us a demonstration of the nifty little Lumu Light Meter for iOS devices. The video dives right into the meter’s exceptionally compact design and operation, as well as its accuracy to within 1/10 stop. Weitz also walks us through working with the free Lumu apps and the variety of different capabilities and settings accessible, including both incident and reflected readings. Finally, he details the
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With the recent announcement of the a7SII, Kenta Honjo from Sony talks with us today about what’s new with the a7SII. Featuring 4K video can now be recorded internally at 30p or 24p up 100 Mbps.
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The BLADE Chroma enters the market with four bundles: a basic BNF with no controller, camera, or gimbal; a 3-axis gimbal-equipped RTF model; and two with integrated, 3-axis stabilized cameras, one shooting 1080p, and the other 4K. The camera-equipped models feature the ST-10+ transmitter with built-in live video monitoring and ground station mission planning via an embedded Android device. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other
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In the following video, Larry Becker covers a broad range of X-mount lenses specifically designed for the popular Fujifilm X Series of mirrorless digital cameras. Beginning with a pair of zoom lenses, Becker takes a look at the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS, as well as the longer XC 50-230mm
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In the following video, Mia McCormick, from KelbyOne Media, offers us a quick look at the SmallHD 502 Monitor. About the size of a smartphone, the monitor features a 5" screen with Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution and weighs just 8 oz, making it a perfect pairing for a DSLR or handheld gimbal stabilizer. With SDI and HDMI connectivity and 3D LUT support, the monitor is ready for use with virtually any camera, and on productions of all
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In this week’s video, FocusEd explains the basics of shutter speed. In no time flat, you will understand the practical uses of shutter speed, and how it interacts with aperture to determine the exposure of your image. The video also offers a few settings tips to get creative shots, by adjusting the duration of the shutter speed. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at BandH.com.
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Welcome to FocusEd, a series of short and entertaining videos on general photography topics from B&H Photo! In this series, we will cover specific photography topics in an easy-to-understand, amusing fashion that is perfect for the beginner.
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Moderated by Larry Becker, photographer Gregory Heisler and Canon Technical Advisor Rudy Winston have a live discussion about the new Canon 5DS and 5DS R digital cameras. These cameras have already created a year’s worth of buzz with their 50.6MP sensor, as well as anti-vibration and shutter design improvements. The 5DS R distinguishes itself from the