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18,606 Views· Posted 01/15/2018

In the following video, Doug Guerra, of B&H, tests the SlingStudio Hub and demonstrates how it makes recording a broadcast easy, with multiple cameras, using only a tablet. Guerra stretches the capabilities of the SlingStudio to show off the streaming system’s impressive feature set. The video showcases plenty of shots recorded using the SlingStudio, so you can inspect the quality yourself. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to

Hands-On Review: QSC TouchMix-30 Pro Mixer

3,275 Views· Posted 09/29/2016

In the following video, Rob Rives demonstrates the QSC TouchMix–30 Pro Digital Mixer, and how it can be a useful addition to any band setup, rehearsal room, club, concert hall, house of worship, school, or broadcast studio. This video explores the functions, controls, and features of the TouchMix–30 Pro, including the large 10" multi-touch screen, anti-feedback and room-tuning wizards, two real-time analyzers (RTA), the patch matrix,

Sennheiser Clip-Mic Digital and MKE 2 Digital Microphones: Quick Look

4,838 Views· Posted 11/03/2015

In the following video, Rob Rives demonstrates the Sennheiser ClipMic Digital and MKE2 Digital microphones for iOS, and how they can be a useful addition to any pro audio/video setup. This video explores the functions, controls, and features of both microphones, including Apogee’s Pure Digital preamp and audio converter, which plugs

Shure MOTIV Series: Hands-On Review

3,265 Views· Posted 10/12/2015

In the following video, Rob Rives demonstrates the five new products from Shure’s MOTIV series, and how they can be implemented in a variety of recording applications. This video explores the functions, controls, and features of the MV5, MV51, MVi, MV88 and MVL, including the ShurePlus MOTIV application, which allows control over the microphones from any iOS device. The video showcases the sound quality of each mic and demonstrates how simple they are to set up and use in

PreSonus StudioLive RM32AI & RM16AI: Hands-On Review

1,989 Views· Posted 01/27/2015

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

Wish List: Portable Keyboards for Kids

474 Views· Posted 11/24/2014

In this video, Rob Rives shows us four different portable keyboards that make great starter keyboards for kids. Rives takes a look at the Casio SA-76 and CTK-6200, the Yamaha EZ-220, and the

Wish List: Smartphone Lens Attachments

172 Views· Posted 11/11/2014

In this Wish List video, B&H goes through some interesting options for smartphone lens attachments that can enhance your smartphone and iPhone photography.

Quick Look : Zoom iQ6 Microphone

3,492 Views· Posted 10/02/2014

In this video, our resident audio expert, Rob Rives, shows us the new Zoom iQ6 stereo microphone, which turns your iOS device with Lightning connector into a fully functional field recorder. Great for capturing the sounds of concerts, interviews, meetings, lectures and more, the iQ6 records high-quality audio at up to 16-bit/48kHz resolution. The microphone uses the same two unidirectional condenser mics found in the popular H4n recorder,

First Look: MOTU 1248, 8M & 16A Audio Interfaces with AVB

3,722 Views· Posted 09/11/2014

Dave Roberts, from MOTU, explains the ins and outs of the new Thunderbolt-compatible 1248, 16M, and 8M audio interfaces. He also explains how the separately available MOTU AVB (Audio Video Bridge) box enables you to network with multiple computers and extend cable runs, and he emphasizes how the interfaces themselves are outfitted with top-notch components. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide

Quick Look: Presonus AudioBox iOne and iTwo

3,315 Views· Posted 09/09/2014

In the following video, Rob Rives, from B&H, overviews the new Presonus AudioBox iOne and iTwo audio interfaces for recording one or two tracks at up to 24-bit 96 kHz resolution into your Mac, PC, or iPad. Rives explores the different methods of powering the interfaces, the input connectors, and features such as phantom power for

Quick Look : Focusrite iTrack Dock for the iPad

905 Views· Posted 08/12/2014

In the following video, Rob Rives, from B&H, demonstrates the Focusrite iTrack Dock for the iPad. He explores the dock’s form factor, input capability, and monitor control knob. The video showcases the dock's microphone preamps, taken from Focusrite’s Scarlett interfaces, and Rives mentions its maximum recording resolution of 24-bit/96kHz. He also demonstrates the iTrack’s app compatibility. We hope you enjoy the video, and

How to Improve Your Sound When Shooting Video with an iPad or iPhone

6,523 Views· Posted 07/30/2014

With the growing popularity of using iPads and iPhones to record video, more and more people are running into the same problem - how to get good sound. While the camera is great and the built-in mic is probably fine for phone calls and FaceTime, videographers demand more professional options. In this video, Rob from B&H takes us through some third-party audio solutions to consider, from entry-level consumer up to ENG-grade professional gear. The video explores both wireless systems like the

1,803 Views· Posted 03/06/2014

In this video, Rob Rives shows us around the MOTU 828x, a professional digital audio interface that features a total of 28 inputs and 30 outputs. The unit, which is equipped with bothThunderbolt and USB connections, can be used with 32- or 64-bit Mac or PC systems. The interface is rackmountable and offers eight channels of 192kHz analog recording and playback, combined with 16 channels of ADAT optical digital I/O (8 channels at 96kHz), stereo S/PDIF, MIDI I/O, word clock, two headphone jacks, and stereo XLR main outs.