» Archive for the ‘Audio Gear’ Category
17Aug Canon 7d firmware 2.0 audio recording tip
Even though the new Canon 7d firmware update adds audio features to the camera, there is still no way to monitor audio levels while recording. Which basically means you’re flying blind while filming. If someone gets a little to loud or a microphone gets closer then you expected to a subject it could basically ruin an entire […]
15Aug Azden SGM 2X tested with the Zoom h4n
A number of you mentioned that the Zoom h4n doesn’t have enough built in gain to record a strong signal from the Azden SGM 2X. I’ve used the microphone in the past with a number of field recorders and didn’t recall having this problem. But it’s been a long time since I’ve used it with […]
11Aug Azden SGM-2X shotgun microphone with windscreen
I have a few old shotgun microphones laying around but a few of them like the Azden SGM-2X don’t get used much. The SGM-2x is a good entry level boom mic with the option to power the mic from a AAA battery and switchable end adapters to change the pickup pattern from Supercardioid to Omni. If you’re interested, you […]
08Aug Canon 7d firmware 2.0 update, test, and Review Video
Canon finally released the new 7D firmware 2.0 update this week which adds new features like improved burst mode and audio input level controls. The Canon 7d now has most of the same features out of the box that are included in cameras like the 60d and t4i. In the past the main reason to […]
19Jul Shure FP Wireless UHF system
Shure is a well known name in the music community. Microphones like the Shure sm58 and sm57 can be found on thousands of stages and countless studios, but honestly their wireless microphones have been horrible. Large plastic peaces of hardly working junk is what I would say if you asked me about a sure wireless system a […]
19Jul DSLR Audio editing tips for post production: Auto Gate
Running audio and video equipment at the same time can be a lot of work. Sometimes it’s easy to miss simple things on one device or the other because your focus is divided between two sets of equipment. An example of this is ambient room noise from fans or air-conditioning systems. The noise might not be […]
30Jun 4DSLR ZOOM H4N cradle adapter and Manfrotto 15mm rail mount – Video Review
There are two reasons to buy the 4dslr Zoom h4n cradle. The first is if you have stripped out the threads on your Zoom h4n. The second is if you want quick access to the battery compartment. Sure the Zoom h4n has a 1/4 20 mount on the back, but it’s close enough to the battery […]
28Jun Canon 7d Firmware v2 makes it the top of the Crop sensor lineup.
With the official announcement of the firmware update, the Canon 7d will finally move back into the top position in Canon’s crop sensor lineup. Sure there are a few new features that the 7d is missing compared to the new t4i body, like the touch screen interface, continues live view auto focus in video mode, and the […]
26Jun Tascam DR-40 Firmware update version 1.20
The Tascam DR-40 just received a firmware update to version 1.20. The previous firmware version 1.10 added independent control of both the left and right audio inputs (more on that here). The newest version of the firmware isn’t anything quit so dramatic. Basically it allows you to flip the instrument tuning display over by pressing a button, which makes it easier to […]
