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Tech Zone Audio sent me their Stellar X2 to check out, and (spoiler alert) I've been extremely impressed. The X2 can do quite a lot- instruments or vocals, for example... but of course I wanted to see how it handled for YouTube or podcasting type use. I switched it back and forth with the very [...]
Hollyland is well known for making solid performing wireless video systems in a range of prices and designs. Now they've come out with a new audio system: the Lark 150; a 2 channel compact wireless mic kit. The Rode Wireless Go has become extremely popular due to how compact and easy it is to use, [...]
We all know (or should know) Godox for their budget but fairly high quality flash and continuous lighting. I myself have used and owned a ton of their speedlights, studio strobes, continuous LED lights and now... even more. That's right, Godox now makes a simple little on camera microphone and a fairly full featured camera [...]
A microphone is a microphone, right? Wrong- this microphone is TWO microphones! The Deity D4 Duo is a tiny and light on camera microphone that not only gives you then option of having clear and balanced audio from both in front of and behind the camera, but also opens up the possibility of having a [...]
While the title really says it all, the Comica BoomX-D D2 kit is a compact and lightweight dual mic wireless system that is incredibly convenient when packing small, working with a gimbal or whenever you want decent audio with as little hassle as possible. It's not the most high quality product - either in build [...]
At $199 (and sometimes cheaper on sale), the Mic-D1 from Synco is one of the cheapest XLR mics which can take either phantom or battery power. It has a built in high pass filter, an all brass anti-RF body and even comes in a carry case with 2 cables, a mic clip and cold shoe [...]
K-Tek, a well known and trusted name in the boom pole and audio accessories market, just made it easier than ever for new comers and low budget film makers to get their hands on top of the line quality equipment. The Airo line is by far the best option on the market, and my #1 [...]
Want to get into taking your videos on the go without having to spend a ton of money on a wireless lav mic setup? The Pro-XD from Azden could be the perfect solution. Check this out and decide if it’s right for you. If you’re into unboxing videos and want to see more about what’s [...]
Ok, maybe that’s a bit on the click bait side, but the Azden SGM-250CX really is an amazing choice as a non-obtrusive on camera shotgun mic for cinema cameras like the Canon C200 and has a sound quality to match. Check it out in more detail with sound samples and comparisons to the Sennheiser MKE600. [...]
The Rode Rec iPhone app is an incredibly powerful and affordable option for recording audio on the go. There's even a free version! The paid version is quite cheap at $5.99 though, so I'd recommend just getting it if you can.To see a full run through of the app check the video above, but I [...]
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