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411 Views· Posted 05/25/2017

In this hands-on review, B&H’s Rob Rives tests the iZotope RX 6, a music and post-production tool that helps repair unwanted noise in a variety of circumstances. Modules tested in this review include De-Bleed, De-Plosive, De-Clip, De-Wind, Mouth De-Click, Vocal De-Noise, De-Rustle, and Dialog Isolate. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other

Hands-On Review: Rycote’s Perfect for Range of Windshields and Shock Mounts

4,197 Views· Posted 10/06/2016

We’re trying out Rycote’s model-specific “Perfect For” Series of windshields and shock mounts for popular Sennheiser and Rode microphones.

Essential Guide on How to Mic Talent for Video

22,896 Views· Posted 05/18/2016

In the following video, Rob Rives, from B&H, demonstrates how to mike talent using lavalier microphones. Rives explores the reasons for using a lavalier over a boom microphone, the actual placement of the lavalier, and how to deal with issues of clothing noise. We also showcase alternate locations for mounting lavaliers, and provide some solutions for frequency attenuation that occurs when lavaliers are hidden, as opposed to being exposed. We hope you enjoy the

Top Tips to Adjust Your Audio Levels for Video

1,613 Views· Posted 04/06/2016

In the following video, Rob Rives, from B&H, discusses how to improve the audio in your video without the use of a dedicated audio editor. He explores the basics of audio levels during recording, and what to do once audio is inside the video-editing software, including normalizing and compression. We also briefly look at what to be aware of during final audio output. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and informative videos at B

Hands-On Review : Beachtek DXA-POCKET Compact Audio Adapter

12,013 Views· Posted 02/17/2015

In the following video, Rob Rives gets hands-on with Beachtek’s DXA-Pocket audio adapter, and compares it to three other Beachtek products to see how the features match up. He examines the DXA-Pocket's available I/O and how Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera and DSLR shooters might use the adapter to help get better

Beachtek DXA-SLR ULTRA

2,299 Views· Posted 05/12/2014

In the following video, Rob Rives, from B&H, discusses the Beachtek DXA-SLR Ultra 2-Channel XLR Adapter, and how it can improve in-camera audio with a DSLR camera. Rives explores the adapter's form factor, how it attaches beneath the camera, and considers the included detachable rail system with 3" rods. Rives also points out the two Neutrik Combo XLR and 1/4" input connections, which can be switched from line level to

Novation Bass Station II

565 Views· Posted 09/18/2013

The Novation Bass Station II features two oscillators, a sub-oscillator, Classic and Acid filters, an arpeggiator, and effects, making the Bass Station II a powerful machine for bass sounds and more.