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 [...]

The RØDE smartLav Lavalier Condenser Microphone turns your Apple or mobile phone into a high-quality voice recording device. This makes for a really nice backup recording option if you’re ever in a pinch or for when you need to record a quality audio and share the file quickly. The smartLav is capable of recording any [...]

My friend Elvin, from Audioneer.com, and I go over some basics on how to capture audio in event type situations. Elvin runs Audioneer.com, an insightful blog for audio enthusiasts. For capturing audio at events, loud ambient noise can become an issue when you’re trying to get the best signal to noise ratio during your audio [...]

The RØDE smartLav Lavalier Condenser Microphone for your Apple or Android mobile device that is designed to deliver high quality audio recording. The smartLav clips on to your shirt or lapel, and the sensitive, omni-directional condenser capsule captures the sound equally from all sides of the microphone for handsfree recording of speeches, interviews and more. [...]

Our favorite Blue Digital Microphone expert, Hillary is back with straight hair and more audio info. Hillary shows us the Blue Mikey Digital Microphone for iPod, iPhone and iPad. Mikey is a compact, versatile tool for mobile recording. Featuring two custom-tuned Blue capsules for stereo recording, a line-input, USB pass through and a 230-degree rotating [...]

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, [...]

The NEW RØDE iXY Stereo Microphone is a recording device for iPhone and iPad. With up to 24-bit/96k* recording and on-board high-fidelity A/D conversion, your iXY recordings are rich and accurate. At the heart of the iXY is a matched pair of ½” cardioid condenser capsules, fixed in a perfect 90 degree ‘near-coincident’ alignment. According [...]

The Phocus iPhone 4 and 4S Rig and Lenses not only give you better optics and more stability, it also equips you with 1/4-20″ holes and a hotshoe mount to outfit additional audio and lighting. For video bloggers who are covering events solo and want to keep their audio and visuals looking as best as [...]

Recording audio onto your iPhone can get tricky. When I began my research on this, I wasn’t sure what adaptor I should use, which audio recording app was best to download (not to mention free), which XLR microphone would produce the best quality sound and be portable. So many questions! I came across the affordable [...]