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RØDE Announces the i16 Surround Sound Microphone for Apple iOS Devices

April 1, 2013 By Eric Reagan

RODE i16 Surround Sound Mic April Fools

After the iXY was announced back at CES 2013, RØDE has stepped up its game with the new i16 surround sound mic with 16 channels.

Check out the overview video below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Humor Tagged With: April Fools, i16, iOS, iphone, rode

 

RØDE VideoMic Updated with New Mount and Rycote Suspension

February 11, 2013 By Eric Reagan

 Rode VideoMic

RØDE has updated its popular VideoMic, which now uses the Lyre suspension system from Rycote. The new orientation has lowered the microphone profile, and the plastic shoe mount has been replaced with a billet all-metal shoe for extra reliability.

The RØDE VideoMic features a high-pass filter at 80Hz and is designed for use with HDSLRs and other video cameras that offer a 3.5mm mic input. the VideoMic is powered by a 9-volt battery, which RØDE estimates will provide 100 hours of runtime.

The new RØDE VideoMic retails for $169 and should be available later this month. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Filed Under: hdslr Tagged With: hdslr, Lyre, rode, Rycote, videomic

RØDE Announces smartLav Mic for iPhone

February 1, 2013 By Eric Reagan

RØDE smartLav

RØDE has unveiled a new lavalier mic for iOS devices. The smartLav is a $60 lav mic that plugs into the headphone jack of the iPhone or other iOS device for close-miking of talent.

The smartLav is designed to be used with the RØDE Rec iOS app, which will allow you to record up to 16-bit/48kHz audio and then edit and publish that audio to a variety of sources. HDSLR shooters can import audio through from their iPhone into iTunes and then pull it into their NLE program for syncing with scratch audio from the camera. [Read more…]

Filed Under: hdslr Tagged With: hdslr, iOS, ipad, iphone, lav, lavalier, rode, smartLav

Rode iXY Stereo Mic for iPhone and iPad

January 13, 2013 By Eric Reagan

Rode iXY Mic

At CES 2013, Rode unveiled the iXY mic, a new stereo mic unit designed for iOS devices that captures up to 24-bit/96kHz audio directly to your iPhone or iPad. The iXY is fitted with a matched pair of 0.5″ cardioid condenser mics aligned at 90-degrees for optimal stereo recording. [Read more…]

Filed Under: hdslr Tagged With: audio, CES 2013, hdslr, iOS, ipad, iphone, iXY, mic, microphone, rode

Rode VideoMic HD Brings Serious Audio to HDSLRs

January 20, 2012 By Eric Reagan

Rode VideoMic HD

The thing about shooting video with HDSLRs is the necessity of using a dual system for audio.  I’ve tried several mics that plug-in to the 5D’s mic port and there are many good ones; however, none replace the quality you get from an external recorder and a shotgun mic (my favorite being the Rode NTG-3).

Even if you’re rolling with something small like a Zoom H4n, you need a couple of mounting points for the recorder and mic, which needs to be in a shock mount to avoid noise from camera handling or cords tapping against your gear.  Now, that simple little HDSLR run-and-gun kit looks like your TV’s cable box vomited on top of your camera.  And, you’d better not forget to hit record twice (camera and H4n) before you call ‘action’ (*raises hand). [Read more…]

Filed Under: hdslr Tagged With: audio, hdslr, ntg-3, rode, shotgun mic, video, VideoMic HD, XLR, zoom h4n

Rode Videomic Pro Compared to Original Videomic

January 28, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Carl from Digital SLR Shooter put together the above comparison video between the new Rode Videomic Pro and the original Rode Videomic.  I’m pretty impressed with the difference the +20db gain setting makes on noise for the new mic.  Thanks for sharing your test Carl. Hopefully, I’ll get a chance to try one out for myself soon.

Additional links:

  • Carl’s previous test
  • Rode’s website

Filed Under: hdslr Tagged With: audio, canon 5d mark ii, dslr, hdslr, mic, microphone, rode, rode videomic pro, shotgun mic, videomic, videomic pro

Rode VideoMic Pro

January 15, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Rode has announced the VideoMic Pro, a follow-up to its popular VideoMic that became an almost instant standard for HDSLR video use.  The new VideoMic Pro was designed to address lower noise, lighter weight and a better shock mounting system. [Read more…]

Filed Under: hdslr Tagged With: audio, cinematography, hdslr, mic, microphone, rode, shotgun mic, videomic, videomic pro

HDSLR Audio and Shotgun Mic Shootout

November 1, 2010 By Eric Reagan

For those of you interested in the HDSLR scene, there’s a new post over at Tech Tilt covering HDSLR audio setups, along with a discussion of the below video that compares multiple mics and audio sources.

Audio sources covered in the video are listed below.

Canon 5D Mark II + Rode NTG-2

Canon 7D On-Camera Audio

Rode NTG-3 + PreSonus FireStudio

Audio Technica AT8015 + PreSonus FireStudio

Get the full coverage over at Tech Tilt: HDSLR Audio: Shotgun Mic Shootout

Filed Under: Gear Tagged With: at8015, audio technica, firestudio, h4n, hdslr, mic, microphone, ntg-1, ntg-2, ntg-3, presonus, rode, shotgun mic, zoom

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