Tascam DR-60D Review, Audio Tests & Comparison to juicedLink Production Flow

Robert from juicedLink puts the Tascam DR-60D 4-Channel Linear PCM Recorder through the paces in a video comparison to using the workflow of a juicedLink Low-Noise Preamp. He covers key features on each unit and compares the value of dual-system audio to recording directly into the camera with a juicedLink low-noise preamp. We also finally [...]

An Audio Tutorial for Recording Quality Audio Into the Panasonic GH3

In this Part II Audio Tutorial, Robert from juicedLink and I talk audio recording solutions for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Mirrorless Digital Camera using a Preamp like the juicedLink RM333 Riggy Micro. For Part I on the Blackmagic CInema Camera (( click here )). The Panasonic GH3 has added headphone monitoring directly into the camera, [...]

An Audio Tutorial for Recording Quality Audio Into the Blackmagic Cinema Camera

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 [...]

Audio Recorder Comparison – Digital Recorders vs Preamps

Robert from JuicedLink performs a really great audio test comparing popular external audio recorders and popular preamps. He compares and reviews signal to noise tests of the Zoom H4n, Tascam DT-100 MKII, Sound Devices 702, Beachtek DXA-SLR PRO, Edirol R44, Tascam DR-680 and the juicedLink Riggy Micro / Assist. In the video below, Robert and [...]

Audio Test with JuicedLink RA-333 Preamp and How To Properly Ground

In the video above, Robert from JuicedLink and I address how to properly ground your JuicedLink Preamp, in this case we are using the JuicedLink RA-333 Preamp. In an earlier video on the RA-333 coupled with the RODE NTG-2, we experienced some unwanted ground noise. Robert explains where the ground noise may have originated from [...]

Rode NTG-2 Boomed and Audio Test With and Without JuicedLink RA333 Preamp

In the video above I show you how we oriented the Rode NTG2 Condenser Shotgun Microphone while booming to best pick up our intended signal. This RODE condenser shotgun microphone has a supercardioid polar pattern. I show you how the off-axis signal rejection and front sensitivity are best used to capture audio and explain why [...]

JuicedLink RM333 Riggy Micro NOW Available

Canon and Nikon have answered the issue of in-camera audio monitoring with the 5DMKIII and D800 offering manual control, headphone monitoring and visible metering for audio during recording. JuicedLink’s new RM333 from the Riggy Micro Series is the smallest, lightest, and most power efficient low-noise preamp with some added attachment features. We used the RM333 [...]

OliviaTech NAB 2012 Coverage Episode 6

In Episode 6 of OliviaTech NAB 2012 Coverage: Robert reveals JuicedLink’s new highly anticipated RM333. Steve at EzFX gives me a tour of their jib systems. Torrey tells us about his NAB search operation. We get a look at the crazy Helix from Letus. Tim from IndieSystems shows me their Air Support 2.0 rig. More [...]

FiiO Headphone Amplifier as a Microphone to Camera Solution

There are a slew of benefits to using a low noise preamp when recording audio directly into your DSLR. Not only do most preamps (like a JuicedLink) provide phantom power and automatic gain control (AGC) disable, they also accept XLR microphones and cut down the post production process of having to sync audio. The basic [...]

JuicedLink Preamps Explained

My friend Robert from JuicedLink explains the benefits of using a JuicedLink Preamplifier. If you missed our last video discussion on how to achieve quality audio, you might want to check it out HERE. Robert supplied us with a valuable 101 on all things capturing quality audio. Robert is responsible for the JuicedLink Preamps that [...]