In the video below we take a look at the Tascam DR-60D 4-Channel Linear PCM Recorder. The DR-60D allows you to capture up to four simultaneous channels of audio and store your recordings to SD or SDHC memory cards. Channels 1 and 2 are equipped with XLR/TRS combo jacks that accept either mic or line [...]

Adam from MXL gives us some info on a few microphones from MXL, the FR-500WK Professional Portable Wireless Audio System, FR-304 Shotgun Microphone, MXL FR-310 video mic and the soon to be released Mobile Videographer’s Kit. MXL FR-500WK Portable Wireless Audio System The FR-500WK Professional Portable Wireless Audio System is designed for recording audio onscreen [...]

Robert from juicedLink tells us all about his new juicedLink BMC366 Low-Noise Preamp For Blackmagic Cinema Camera at NAB 2013. The BMC366 features two balanced outputs to interface to the balanced inputs on the BMCC. The juicedLink BMC366 Low-Noise Preamp For Blackmagic is very similar to the RM333 in that there are 3 XLR inputs, [...]

Zoom announced their new H6 Handy Recorder at Musikmesse 2013 as the world’s first handy recorder with an interchangeable mic system. It looks like companies are really vying for customer loyalty as the audio game is changing to accommodate more all-in-one products. Most of us are already invested in Zoom products like the Zoom H4n [...]

OTech reader, Pepe recently tipped me off regarding a wireless transmitter and receiver package that he’s been using and is very pleased with. I only have experience with the Sennheiser ew 100 ENG G3 Wireless Microphone System Combo- which works wonderfully! After reading the reviews on the Sony UWP-V6 Wireless Plug-in & Lavalier Microphone Package, [...]

Michelle from Olympus gives us the specs on their Olympus LS-100 Multi-Track PCM Recorder that features 90° Directional Stereo Condenser Microphones, Stereo XLR / Phone Combo Inputs and an Eight Track Multi-Tracking Function. The Olympus LS-100 Multi-Track PCM Recorder features high-quality 96kHz / 24-Bit Linear PCM recording. It also supports 44.1kHz / 16-Bit Linear PCM [...]

James from Zoom gives us a bit of insight on what NAMM is along with a quick tour of the Zoom Q2HD Handy Video Recorder. Most of us are familiar with their ever so popular Zoom H4N and the Zoom H1 (I’m using it as a handheld microphone), but we wanted to show you that [...]

Robert from juicedLink stops by the studio again to give us another helpful audio tutorial. This time, Robert and I take a look at what you can expect with the Blackmagic Cinema Camera’s current audio pros and pitfalls. The Part I video below is intended to provide an overview of audio on the BlackMagic Cinema [...]

RØDE Microphones announced their alliance with UK-based audio accessory maker Rycote into a wide range of microphones and accessories, commencing with its popular VideoMic on-camera microphone. The RØDE VideoMic with Lyre onboard marks the debut product of the RØDE Rycote relationship. Its new form factor using the integrated Lyre suspension, gives the microphone a lower [...]

Let’s talk about sticker shock. Today RØDE Microphones announced the release of the smartLav Lavalier Microphone that connects directly to the headset jack of Apple iOS devices. Compatible with the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, smartLav delivers premium quality audio capture in a compact and accessible form factor. The smartLav is mounted onto the talent, [...]