Microphone

    Need sound effects? Rode’s entire Ambisonic Sound Library is now available to download for free
    Jun 5, 2020 John Aldred

    With the introduction of Rode’s ambisonic microphones like the VideoMic Soundfield and more recently the Rode NT-SF1, recording ambisonic sound has come down in cost…

    Rode expands their Wireless GO system with easier-to-hide “White Edition” and new accessories
    Apr 8, 2020 John Aldred

    Rode’s Wireless GO system has proven to be extremely popular since was introduced last April. It’s an ultra-compact lightweight digital wireless microphone system that packs…

    Rode VideoMic NTG vs. VideoMic Pro+ vs Sennheiser MKE 400 vs. Sennheiser MKH 416
    Feb 17, 2020 Adam Frimer

    Today we are comparing over $1,700 worth of shotgun mics: Rode VideoMic NTG vs. Rode VideoMic Pro+ vs. Sennheiser MKE 400 vs. Sennheiser MKH 416….

    The best wireless mics for $200 – DIYP reviews RODE Wireless GO
    Jan 18, 2020 Adam Frimer

    I remember the first time I bought a wireless lav system. It was a lot of money, but I finally bit the bullet and bought…

    Rode NTG5 – The ultimate all-rounder shotgun microphone
    Dec 19, 2019 John Aldred

    The Rode NTG5 short shotgun broadcast microphone came with a lot of interest and intrigue. The biggest question being “What’s with the holes?”. The NTG5…

    Rode gives on-camera shotgun mics a high end makeover with the new VideoMic NTG
    Nov 20, 2019 John Aldred

    When it comes to on-camera microphones, the Rode VideoMic series is way up there when it comes to recommendations. Their flagship VideoMic Pro Plus is…

    Five tips to record better quality sound with your shotgun microphone
    Nov 13, 2019 John Aldred

    Shotgun microphones are the go-to for many filmmakers when recording audio. Whether it’s on-camera or boomed overhead of your subject, they offer a great ability…

    Deity’s “Connect” 2.4Ghz wireless microphone system lets you remotely control your transmitters
    Sep 24, 2019 John Aldred

    The Deity Connect is Deity’s new wireless microphone system for lavaliers and XLR microphones. It runs on 2.4Ghz, lets you control your transmitters remotely, and…

    Here is the gear we use to cover trade shows like IBC
    Sep 15, 2019 Udi Tirosh

    With the many tradeshows we cover, a constant question that comes up is what gear we are using to cover each show and why. Some…

    Nikon confirms Z RAW video firmware will be a paid upgrade – but they did give us free N-Log LUTs
    Aug 28, 2019 John Aldred

    Nikon’s long-awaited firmware update for the Z6 and Z7 to add 4K ProRes raw video capability via an external recorder still isn’t here. We still…