» Archive for the ‘Field recorders’ Category
28Mar Juicedlink Riggy RM333 – First Impressions
I’ve used all kinds of XLR adapter boxes over the years both on video cameras like the now antique Canon GL1 to modern day DSLR like the 5d mark III. There hasn’t been much innovation with these devices and companies like Beachtek, Studio 1 productions, and Juicedlink still make audio devices almost identical to devices […]
17Mar Used Gear Watch: Tascam DR-40
I’ve had this Tascam DR-40 around for quite awhile. It’s done a great job, but I don’t really need to have 3 hand held field recorders. The Zoom h4n and Zoom h1 are more then enough for most applications and more often then not, the DR-40 doesn’t make it into my bag. You can pick […]
14Mar Wireless boom mic transmitter under $200
This is just a quick test of the Wi Audiolink from Jangus digital. I’ve been using this little stereo transmitter for scratch audio and monitoring for quit sometime, but I never took the time to test it out with a the iRig pre or Rode VideoMic Pro. Turns out it could be perfect for a […]
09Jan Rode iXY Stereo Microphone for the iPhone and iPad
Rode announced the interesting looking Rode iXY stereo Microphone and app for the iPhone and iPad. It’s basically an XY microphone adapter for your iOS device that allows you to record audio at a 24 bit 96kHz sampling rate. The app also looks like it adds a few interesting features to the mix, including noise reduction, copy […]
17Dec My Myk compact condenser microphone
Rode’s Videomic has been one of the leading affordable camera mounted microphone options for quite some time. Even so, there is still a lot of room for improvement. Many people don’t like the large size of the Videomic or the shock mount system and I personally find it hard to close 9 volt battery door on the VideoMic […]
30Nov Canon 6d manual posted, audio level meters confirmed!
I’ve been looking all over the place trying to find out if the Canon 6d includes audio level meters. I know a number of you have asked if this was the case. I can now confirm that it does in fact have level meters as you can see from this screen cap of page 210 […]
28Nov Used Gear watch: Juicedlink DT454
There is no doubt that the preamps in the Juicedlink DT454 are good, and now that the Riggy RA333 has replaced it in the Juicedlink lineup, the used prices are starting to drop. Right now on ebay there is a Juicedlink DT454 with a starting price of $74. Not sure how high the price will […]
25Nov iRig Pre Hack, cheap XLR phantom power preamp for your DSLR
As promised here is the iRig Pre hack video with a few extra audio tests. If you need a low price affordable XLR adapter for your camera this is probably the best bang for your buck. I’ve covered the subject pretty well so check out these earlier posts if you want more audio samples, guides, […]
23Nov iRig Pre after hack testing
It seems there is some confusion about the iRig Pre Hack I posted. You could use the adapter cable (on the right) to brake out the pins on the included iOS cable into a microphone output and a headphone input but this is messy and the headphone part of the cable is basically useless for none […]
22Nov iRig Pre DSLR Audio Hack
I was looking at the iRig Pre and realized it would be very easy to use the built in headphone jack as a standard output which would mean no hacked cable or extra parts would be required. If you remove the battery cover and battery, you’ll notice a small screw between the positive and negative terminals. Removing […]
