| B&H eXplora

In this video, Rob Rives shows us the RØDE VideoMicro, a compact camera-mountable microphone that features a cardioid condenser capsule for capturing pro-quality recordings. Highly portable, and great indoors or outdoors, the mic is powered by plug-in power from your camera, and it comes with a 3.5mm coiled connection cable, Rycote shockmount and furry windshield. It’s an ideal choice for ENG, wedding videos, film, and much more. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite

boom

boompole

Rode RodeLink Filmmaker Kit: Hands-On Review

33,354 Views· Posted 06/09/2015

In the following video, Rob Rives, from B&H, discusses the new RØDE RodeLink Wireless Filmmaker Kit, a camera-mounted digital wireless microphone solution. With the system mounted on a Canon 5D mk III, the video explores the system’s 100-meter wireless range and ease of use in pairing the transmitter to the receiver when

Quick Look: Rode NTG4 & NTG4+

9,104 Views· Posted 04/01/2015

In this video, our in-house audio expert, Rob Rives, demonstrates two condenser shotgun microphones from RØDE: the NTG4 and NTG4+. Featuring a supercardioid polar pattern and the ability to withstand up to 135 dB SPL, these mics offer an ideal solution for ENG, filmmaking, field recording, sound design, and broadcast applications. We hope you enjoy the video, and invite you to view the wide selection of other instructional and

Wish List: Great Values for DSLR Microphones

3,455 Views· Posted 12/18/2014

While we generally recommend getting closer to the subject and using a dual-system solution to avoid recording the camera's noisy preamps, in many one-shooter, run-and-gun situations, that's not always possible. This video is designed to give you an idea of what some of these microphones sound like in such situations. We begin by listening to the poor audio recorded from the built-in mic on a DSLR, followed by examples of how six camera-mountable microphones sound, individually. The featured microphones include:

How to Improve Your Sound When Shooting Video with an iPad or iPhone

6,523 Views· Posted 07/30/2014

With the growing popularity of using iPads and iPhones to record video, more and more people are running into the same problem - how to get good sound. While the camera is great and the built-in mic is probably fine for phone calls and FaceTime, videographers demand more professional options. In this video, Rob from B&H takes us through some third-party audio solutions to consider, from entry-level consumer up to ENG-grade professional gear. The video explores both wireless systems like the

Wish-List Picks: Audio for iOS 2013

791 Views· Posted 12/04/2013

We’re checking out some inexpensive audio products including microphones, controllers, and interfaces that work with the iPad; some also work with the iPhone and iPod Touch as well.

1,580 Views· Posted 04/25/2013

"The RODE smartLav is an inexpensive clip-on mic that records to smartphones, tablets, and other devices. The RODE smartLav works with iOS and Android."

22 Views· Posted 02/20/2013

"The Rode iXY mic and Rode Rec app turns your iPhone into a portable audio recorder in seconds for quality stereo recordings at resolutions of up to 24-bit/96kHz anytime, anywhere."