B&H has the Zoom H4nSP dual XLR audio recorder for $159.99 (reg. $199.99). Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Deal: Tascam DR-100 for $249
Adorama has the Tascam DR-100mkII for $249.99 (reg. $299.99) through March 5. This is a solid XLR audio recorder the provides phantom power to shotgun mics and other condenser mics. Check it out here at Adorama.
You can also read my earlier comparison review among the DR-100, the Zoom H4n and the Olympus LS100.
Polar Pro ProMic Adds Improved Audio and Wind Protection for GoPro
The Polar Pro ProMic is a small microphone capsule that attaches to your GoPro HERO’s audio out port via a right-angle adapter. The ProMic then sits above the GoPro and captures audio instead of the internal mic. [Read more…]
Tascam DR-60DmkII Released
Tascam recently announced the DR-60DmkII as an update to its first edition of the unique form-factor audio recorder. The DR-60DmkII gets new mic preamps with up to 64db of gain for recording on quiet sets. [Read more…]
Zoom H5 Audio Recorder Now Shipping
The new Zoom H5 XLR audio recorder is now in stock and shipping. This is the follow-up to the popular Zoom H4n. The zoom H5 is also compatible with the higher-end Zoom H5 mic modules. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Tascam DR-60D HDSLR Audio Recorder for $199 – Deal Alert
B&H has the Tascam DR-60D 4-channel audio recorder for $199.99 (reg. $349.99). The recorder features dual XLR inputs with 24v and 48v phantom power available. Additionally, B&H includes PluralEyes 3 audio syncing software for free (reg. $179). Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Zoom iQ5 Stereo Microphone with Lightning Connector Announced
Zoom has announced the new iQ5 stereo mic with lightning connector for the latest generation of iOS devices. The iQ5 features two microphone elements in mid-side configuration with portrait or landscape recording modes. [Read more…]
Zoom Releases TAC-2 Thunderbolt Audio Interface for Mac Pro
Zoom has released a new Thunderbolt interface for audio I/O geared toward Macs – more specifically, the new Mac Pro. The Zoom TAC-2 features a single, large knob that is used to control all parameters of audio connections. [Read more…]
Zoom H6 Handheld XLR Recorder Now Shipping
The new Zoom H6 handheld recorder is now shipping.
As you may recall, the Zoom H6 has just about everything the Zoom H4n was missing. It features up to 6 XLR inputs (4 on-board and 2 additional inputs available via an option module) with the ability to record to all 6 simultaneously. The H6 also includes independent gain dials for each channel and a revised display and menu system.
Additional modules allow you to attach a shotgun mic, XY mic or a mid-side mic. It captures up to 24-bit/96kHz audio to SDXC cards.
The Zoom H6 retails for $399.99. Check it out here at B&H Photo.
Tascam DR-60D Takes HDSLR Dual System Audio to Next Level
One of the very interesting announcements at NAB 2013 was the new Tascam DR-60D. It is a XLR audio recorder designed specifically to work with the HDSLR form factor. [Read more…]