Audio Recording

Shotgun Mic or Hypercardioid Condenser? Sennheiser MKH-416 vs Audio-Technica AT4053B for Indoor Interviews

Posted on August 31, 2022

Is a shotgun microphone really bad for indoor interviews? Why is a hypercardioid condenser recommended instead? Let's debunk this assumption.

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Rode VideoMic GO II Review – A $99 All-Purpose Mic, But It’s No VideoMic NTG

Posted on February 14, 2022

The new Rode VideoMic GO II is a super versatile little mic for only $99, but how does it compare to the VideoMic NTG or VideoMicro?

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My RØDE Reel 2021 and the TikTok Challenge

Posted on September 2, 2021

RØDE’s annual short film competition My RØDE Reel is back with a whopping $250,000 cash prize for the winner, as well as a new TikTok

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Hollyland Lark 150 Wireless Microphone System Announced

Posted on December 3, 2020

On the heels of their recent updates in their wireless video monitor lineup, Hollyland has announced a new wireless audio kit called LARK 150. It

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My RØDE Reel 2020 is back with life-changing prizes

Posted on July 31, 2020

The world's largest short film competition is back and this year they're giving away $1 million dollars in cash.

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Rode VideoMic NTG Review

Posted on February 5, 2020

The RØDE VideoMic NTG might be your last microphone. You can use it as an on-camera shotgun, or a USB mic, or on a boom. The safety track feature especially is killer.

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PFY Voice On-Camera Microphone Review

Posted on January 26, 2020

The PFY Voice is a new compact on-camera shotgun microphone that looks a lot like the Rode VideoMicro, but offers more sensitivity and accessories for a smaller price.

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Rode Lavalier GO Microphone

Posted on July 31, 2019

RØDE Microphones has released a new lavalier microphone specifically for the Rode Wireless GO system. It’s a great solution for anyone who is buying a

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Epic Sound Effects Launches New Audio Library

Posted on June 27, 2019

Florida-based Epic Sounds Effects has launched their new subscription based service for finding sounds for videos. Music producer Clement Ducasse has teamed up with composer

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Rode Wireless GO: Review and Lav Mic Comparison

Posted on June 5, 2019

The Rode Wireless GO is such an essential little wireless mic that we have it velcro'd to our camera at all times.

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Roland R-07 Audio Recorder Review: A Wireless Treat

Posted on May 15, 2019

The Roland R-07 portable audio recorder rises above most pocket recorders by introducing wireless control and remote headphone monitoring. It's like a pseudo wireless transmitter with a built-in microphone and external mic input.

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My RØDE Reel Returns for a 6th Year

Posted on April 29, 2019

The world's largest filmmaking competition is back with over $1 million in prizes. Here's the scoop on My Rode Reel 2019.

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My RØDE Cast Contest – Submit a 1-2 Min Podcast To Win Big

Posted on February 10, 2019

Rode is launching their first ever My RØDE Cast competition, to win $150k in prizes. It's super easy, but what can you say in a 1-2 minute podcast?

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Rode Mics – The Rise of Battery Powered On Camera Microphones

Posted on January 17, 2019

Since the beginning of the DSLR camera revolution, Rode mics have become the standard for on camera microphones. Here's our take on RØDE battery powered mics over the years.

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Gifts for Filmmakers and Videographers

Posted on November 3, 2018

What are the best gifts for videographers and filmmakers in your life? Here are our recommended gift ideas for aspiring filmmakers, video editors, and camera lovers.

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Rode SoundField NT-SF1 Ambisonic Microphone

Posted on September 18, 2018

First previewed earlier this year, RØDE is now ready to start shipping the new SoundField ambisonic microphone. 3D audio production is a new product category

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Deity S-Mic 2 – The Constraints of Comparing Microphones

Posted on September 5, 2018

Comparing microphones can be important for sound professionals, but for most videographers, the value to cost ratio of the Deity S-Mic 2 is what makes it a good buy.

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Instamic – A Microphone & Recorder the Size of Your Thumb

Posted on August 8, 2018

The Instamic is a tiny standalone microphone and audio recorder that can be placed anywhere for intimate sound recording. It's a game changer for video producers.

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