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26Jan Monoprice 2.4Ghz Wireless system Audio tests & the Aspen Lav
I had a little bit of time to test the Monoprice 2.4Ghz wireless system this weekend and it works. The design choices, connector types, and labels aren’t exactly straight forward, and it seems as though the volume controls only affect the headphone output, but for a price of $89, it works. One of the major […]
21Jan RodeLink 2.4Ghz Wireless mic Kit
It looks like Monoprice isn’t the only one getting into the 2.4Ghz audio transmitter game. Rode just announced the Rodelink wireless film kit, the setup includes a Rode Lav and 2.4Ghz audio transmitter/receiver kit with camera mounting and locking audio cables for $399. Here are the specs for the Rodelink units: Series II 2.4GHz digital transmission 128-bit encrypted signal […]
20Jan $89 monoprice 2.4Ghz Wireless mic system just showed up
Just made it back home from Pittsburgh last night and had a chance to grab the mail this morning. Among other things, the $89 Monoprice wireless system showed up for review. I have a few lav mics laying around and I’ll try and get some test audio up towards the middle of the week. Very […]
20Jan Logitech C930e webcam
The few times i’ve actually needed a webcam, i’ve ended up using my laptop. So the Logitech C930e is kind of a first for me. I own a lot of cameras, but a professional webcam was not one of them. In my hunt for the C930e I wandered around the internet, looked at a few reviews and […]
15Jan Matin Neoprene Soft Lens Bags
While M4/3 lenses are generally very small, most of them aren’t very tough. With large lenses I tend to use a camera bag with a large storage area and I separate lenses with multiple compartments velcroed together inside the bag. Instead of attempting to use the same method for M4/3 lenses I use these very affordable […]
13Jan Senal SHM-1000 headphones on sale $49
I have a couple of pairs of the SMH-1000 headphones and I think I paid $75 or $80 a piece for them (review here). Looks like B&H has them on sale for the next 7 hours for $49 with free shipping. If you are looking for a decent pair of headphones at a really good […]
12Jan Canon 5d mark III new $2279
Despite what people say, the Canon 5d mark III is still a very good camera for filmmakers and photographers alike. Originally released at a price of $3400, the 5d mark III has bounced up and down in price since it’s release thanks in large part to the Magic lantern hack. Right now it’s as low as […]
09Jan 1TB SSD $359 on Newegg!
Quick heads up for those of you in the market for a 1TB ssd. Newegg currently has the Muskin 1TB ssd on sale for $359 with 99 cent shipping. That puts the Muskin 1TB ssd at the sweet spot of 36 cents a GB. While $359 is still a little pricey, it’s $60 less than it’s nearest […]
08Jan Monoprice 2.4Ghz Wireless lav system?
Jordan posted this demonstration of the Monoprice wireless lav system. The $82 price tag is pretty attractive, maybe I should say really attractive. Honestly, that’s extremely well priced. It also supports two way communication over the 2.4Ghz wifi band and sports a pretty decent transmission distance (150 feet). The lav mic didn’t sound that good […]
07Jan The Rode Procaster that didn’t work out
As I move forward with the Podcast initiative, I’ve been upgrading my gear and readying a small spot in the studio for a weekly (possibly bi-weekly show). The audio hasn’t been bad, but I figured it might be time to switch from the makeshift Audio Technica 4073 boom mic and the Tascam DR-60D (supported by boxes) to something a […]
