Microphones Articles
Microphones are an important part of the production equation. Since each type of production may require a different type of microphone, microphone reviews will help you figure out what mic best fits your needs before you buy.
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July, 2012Aimed at the professional, Shure continues its tradition of superior quality with the VP89 end-address shotgun condenser microphone.
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February, 2012For stereo audio on a budget Audio-Technica's AT2022 stereo microphone may well be a sound investment for producers at every level.
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November, 2011What makes great video? Simply put - great audio! As a videographer you can have great shooting and editing skills but if the audio stinks so will the video…
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November, 2011The ATR2100 is a great quality dynamic microphone for both XLR and computer applications.
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November, 2011For the consumer user wishing to improve on the quality of the camera's built-in mic, while reducing zoom and focus noise, the Nikon ME-1 stereo microphone…
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April, 2011The Countryman B6 belongs in any video shooter's audio kit. The question isn't why do you need one, it's why don't you have one yet?
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April, 2011The Shure X2u greatly simplifies connecting computers to any XLR mic. If you find you need to bridge the XLR to USB gap without involving multiple adapters and…
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November, 2010Microphones are a very important part of our everyday lives- not just as video producers, but in everything we do. From cell phones to public address systems,…
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November, 2010The NTG-2 shotgun microphone delivers exceptional quality for the price. The added versatility of using it in concert with the PG2 Pistol Grip Shock Mount and…
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September, 2010Unique look, ease of use, versatility and great sound capture equal a product worth investigating. The Snowball has definitely made my short list of future…
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December, 2009One of the easiest ways to get 5.1-channel audio into your workflow, even if your camcorder only handles stereo audio.
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June, 2009The Sony ECM-HW2 Bluetooth camcorder microphone is lightweight & easy to use. The signal has an impressive operating range & remained strong during all&…
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December, 2008Buying a microphone can be an ordeal. You have to balance features and price, and part of that is having to wade through the many technical specifications.
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October, 2008Excellent performance and value in a shotgun microphone.... RODE is a well-known Australian manufacturer of microphones, whose products tend to deliver more&hel…
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May, 2008Small and Powerful
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July, 2007New Gear: CD of "aggressive, high-energetic grooves". USB microphone utilizes a dynamic neodymium element. DVCA-D1 miniature dolly
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March, 2007New Gear: Crane can accommodate up to 50 lbs. and measures 3 feet from tripod to camera. Nandy offers a 1,000-channel PLL frequency-synthesized UHF…
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February, 2007Riding Shotgun
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September, 2010The gear you gotta have - The craft of making video takes a lot of stuff. This page is set to bring you the newest latest pieces of video support tools we find.
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December, 2006Digital Hotcakes offers ten matching sets of DVD menu templates. Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 adds a sceneline view.
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July, 2010This year, at the National Association of Broadcasters 2010 Conference (NAB Show), expectations were met and in some cases exceeded.
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September, 2006The AKG Perception 100 is a sturdy and professional microphone for the budget-minded producer. If you're looking to add a strong voice-over to your next…
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August, 1995Samsung SCX 904 8mm camcorder Shure VP wireless microphone system TM-900SU 9-inch Color Monitor
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May, 1995Nady 551 VR Wireless Microphone System Panasonic AG-DS850 VCR Fujix Fotovision FV7
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November, 1996Hitachi VM-E625LA 8mm Camcorder Truevision Targa 1000 PCI A/V Capture Board Shure SM89A Condenser Shotgun Microphone Samsung SV-2040U VHS/8mm Dual-deck…
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April, 1997Sony DCR-PC7 Mini DV Camcorder Videonics Titlemaker 3000 Character Generator Azden WR22-PRO Wireless Microphone Receiver DraCo Systems Casablanca Stand-alo…
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May, 1997Canon ES3000 Hi8 Camcorder Sony DHR-1000 DV Editing VCR Audio-Technica AT835b Shotgun Condenser Microphone Seagate Medalist Pro 2520 2.5GB ATA-2 Hard…
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September, 1997
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November, 1997Not only do audio accessories make shooting video more fun, they can also make for a noticeable improvement in the quality of your video. Check out our guide…
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July, 1998Panasonic PV-L558 VHS-C CamcorderSima SCW-2 ColorWriter Plus TitlerStrata VideoShop 4.0/3D Nonlinear Editing SoftwareNady 802 Platinum Wireless Microphone…
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