Microphones Articles

• Holophone PortaMic 5.1 Surround Microphone Reviewed
  December, 2009
  by Hal Robertson
  One of the easiest ways to get 5.1-channel audio into your workflow, even if your camcorder only handles stereo audio.
• Wireless Camcorder Microphone Review: Sony ECM-HW2 Bluetooth Wireless Microphone.
  June, 2009
  by Brent Holland
  The Sony ECM-HW2 Bluetooth camcorder microphone is lightweight & easy to use. The signal has an impressive operating range & remained strong during all&…
• Audio Microphone Tech Specs
  December, 2008
  by Hal Robertson
  Buying 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.
• Shotgun Microphone Review RODE NTG-3 Shotgun Mic
  October, 2008
  by John Burkhart
  Excellent performance and value in a shotgun microphone.... RODE is a well-known Australian manufacturer of microphones, whose products tend to deliver more&hel…
• Microphone Review: Azden SMX-10 Microphone
  May, 2008
  by Hal Robertson
  Small and Powerful
• Music 2 Hues Adrenaline Crush | Nady USB-24M USB microphone | DVCA-D1 camcorder dolly.
  July, 2007
  by Charles Fulton
  New Gear: CD of "aggressive, high-energetic grooves". USB microphone utilizes a dynamic neodymium element. DVCA-D1 miniature dolly
• Nady wireless diversity microphone | crane measures 3 feet tripod to camera
  March, 2007
  by Charles Fulton
  New 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…
• Shotgun Microphone Review: Audio-Technica AT897
  February, 2007
  by Hal Robertson
  Riding Shotgun
• Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 | Pinnacle Studio MovieBox Plus
  December, 2006
  by Charles Fulton
  Digital Hotcakes offers ten matching sets of DVD menu templates. Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 adds a sceneline view.
• Podcast Microphone Review: AKG Perception 100
  September, 2006
  by Mark Montgomery
  The 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…
• Microphone Buyer's Guide
  July, 2006
  by Randy Hansen
  To appreciate where we are in regards to microphones, let's review a little history.
• Videomaker's 2005 Best Products of the Year
  February, 2006
  by Morgan Paar
  The best consumer video production products of 2005, selected by the editors of Videomaker.
• Wireless Microphone System Review: Sennheiser Evolution ew 112-p
  January, 2006
  by Bruce Coykendall
  Great wireless microphone system at a super price.
• BluffTitler | particleIllusion | Datavideo SE-500
  December, 2005
  by Charles Fulton
  Datavideo SE-500 Video Switcher. WonderTouch particleIllusion 3.0 for Mac OS X. Outerspace Software BluffTitler 3.0.
• Microphones Take Flight
  October, 2005
  by James DeRuvo
  Microphones Take Flight
• Microphone Review: Rode VideoMic
  September, 2005
  by Mark Montgomery
  Rode VideoMic Camera-Mounted Microphone
• Microphones Take Flight
  July, 2005
  by James DeRuvo
  A brief overview of microphones for the videographer.
• Best Products of Year
  February, 2005
  by Joe McCleskey
  The best consumer video products of 2004, as selected by the editors of Videomaker.
• Test Bench: Studio 1 XLR-MIX Pro, Guy Graphics GG-14 and Audio Technica AT8410a
  January, 2005
  by Brian Peterson
  Studio 1 XLR-MIX Pro, Guy Graphics GG-14 and Audio Technica AT8410a
• Audio-Technica U100 Series UHF Wireless Microphone System
  October, 2004
  by
  AudioTechnica
• Test Bench: Audio-Technica U100 Series UHF Wireless Microphone System
  August, 2004
  by Joe McCleskey
  Audio-Technica U100 Series UHF Wireless Microphone System
• Wireless Lapel Microphone System: Azden 100LT UHF Review
  March, 2004
  by Joe McCleskey
  Azden 100LT UHF Wireless Lapel Microphone System Review
• New Gear
  June, 2003
  by Charles Fulton
  JVC GR-HD1 Mini DV/HD CamcorderMaxtor Personal Storage 5000DV FireWire/USB 2 Hard DriveCanon ZR CamcordersSharp Z-series ViewcamsSchriber Acoustic SA-568…
• New Gear
  October, 2002
  by Wendy Nichols
  MacroSystem US Casablanca Kron editing applianceViewcast Osprey 540 capture cardInnovators Co. Videomaster V1000 deposition systemUltralink Products composite…
• New Gear
  August, 2002
  by Wendy Nichols
  Focus Enhancements FireStore Field KitEZQuest Boa USB 2.0 DVD burnerRosco DigiComp video color fabric, paint and tapeShure ULX wireless microphonesRoxio…
• Microphone Buyer's Guide
  July, 2002
  by Hal Robertson
  Nothing does more to help create professional video than a good, external microphone.
• Shotgun Microphone Review: Azden SGM-1X
  April, 2002
  by Bruce Coykendall
  Azden SGM-1X Shotgun Microphone
• In Box
  April, 2002
  by Wendy Nichols
• New Gear
  March, 2002
  by Wendy Nichols
  Edirol VideoCanvas DV-7 Digital Video WorkstationNighingale Voice Box production elements: Just Kids and BabiesVinten Vision 3 Pan and Tilt TripodDazzle 6 in 1…
• Audio Boom Op 101
  July, 2008
  by Hal Robertson
  The boom mic is the go-to microphone of choice for most television shows, documentaries and major motion pictures.