Premier audio gear manufacturer Sennheiser unveiled their brand new digital wireless microphone system dubbed AVX in a few configurations at last month’s NAB Show in Las Vegas. The new system has designed with ease of workflow in mind and saving time on set thanks to a brand new digita

As video editors, we are always challenged to find the most efficient and creative way to put together a certain story. Whether you are working with a client or on your own project, there are many tips and tricks that can be beneficial and make your life in the editing suite a lot easi

As cameras and just about everything around them get smaller, faster and more powerful, the audio side of things isn’t that far off. We don’t usually see that much innovation and creativity outside the “usual suspects” in the audio capture world like Sennheiser and Rode Microphones for

Zoom demoed a prototype of their flagship multi-track field recorder dubbed the F8 at NAB this year, and now the massively impressive field recorder is available to pre-order from B&H for a penny short of $1,000. This may not be every filmmaker’s cup of tea in terms price point, bu

Similar to Instamic, which we covered last month, there is a new smart audio device seeking crowd-funding support – it’s called Mikme, and it is taking IndieGoGo by storm reaching its initial goal of $25,000 in less than 8 hours, and bringing in close to $200,000 in just under two week

Rode Microphones announced two new microphone solutions particularly targeted towards small compact camera and smart phone video shooters like vloggers and other video content creators who need lightweight and highly portable but good quality audio gear to amp the quality of their vide

Having a wireless audio solution in your kit bag as a sound recordist or a jobbing cameraman/woman is a must these days. With budgets for “sound persons” often gone out the window, slashed or non-existent, cameraman/filmmakers and everyone capturing video professionally has come up aga

Tascam has been making some awesome field recorders for DSLR filmmakers like the DR-60D Mark II ($199.99 at B&H) and the slimmer and more portable DR-70D ($300 at B&H). I used to own a DR-100 Mark II, which was a really nice and rugged little handy recorder with 2 x XLR inputs

Black Friday may be over, but the awesome deals in the run up to Christmas is far from over. With less than three weeks till Xmas, those of us who still have a few presents to tick-off on their shopping list can look no further than the awesome GoPro Hero4 Session, which has now been r

You might remember our post about the Azden PRO-XD wireless microphone system we did a while back, and now we have some more announcements from the popular budget audio brand. The time around they have a couple of new microphones designed for DSLR/mirrorless video shooters – the SMX-15

Whether you’re new to sound recording or you’ve captured high-quality sound waves for a long time, it should come as no surprise that each variety of microphone has its own benefits and disadvantages depending on your needs.Shotgun microphones are very common for video camera applications and audio

Various COVID-19 variants continue to spread throughout the world. As a result, many educational institutions continue to rely on a hybrid teaching model that combines both in-class and at-home learning. With this in mind, Adorama and PreSonus have put together a special hybrid education-focused aud

JOBY mounts, cases, lights, stands, and grips have always been designed with the user in mind. It shouldn’t come as a surprise then to hear about JOBY’s new products which includes the JOBY Spin, JOBY Swing, Wave Audio, and Charge and Connect Accessories for smartphone content creat

The new Presonus Revelator series is designed to make voice capture easy for radio, podcasters, streamers, gamers, and vocalists who need accessible and affordable solutions. Now, the company’s two new advanced additions complement an already impressive list of hardware offerings. Whether you

While video quality matters, sound quality is equally as important — often differentiating amateur and professional content. In this article, we’ll discuss various shotgun microphones to capture the best audio possible for seamless pairing with your video. The guidelines offered here will help you

By far the most popular vocal microphone of all time, the Shure SM58 Microphone has stood the test of time as the most recognizable and best-selling vocal microphone of all time. The “SM” is an abbreviation for “studio microphone.” This is a nod to its intended market of tel

Table of Contents What is a DAW controller? DAW control functions Devices with DAW control capabilities DAW-specific MIDI Controllers To Consider Still confused? We can help There’s no doubt about it: Modern digital audio workstation (DAW) software gives you a level of control that borders on t

Need help choosing the best audio monitor speakers to match your music, budget and recording space? We're here to help. Table of Contents Understanding studio monitors What makes a good monitor? Monitor components: What are your monitors made of? Powered Studio Monitors Unpowered Studio Mo

If you're looking to start recording or mixing music and not sure what gear you need, you've come to the right place. We'll help you choose the best audio recording equipment to match your skills, music and budget. Whether you're looking for an audio interface, microphones, st

Need help understanding the differences between active and passive DIs, how they work, and how to harness them onstage and in the studio for better sound? You've come to the right place. Table of Contents What is a DI and why you need one A short history of the direct box (DI) What is an a