Microphones and Audio Hardware

Choosing the right mic for a particular situation can be daunting - there are just so many types out there! And what about headphones, mixers, field recorders and the best way to set up for audio.

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The Sennheiser HD490s are not just headphones. They are an audio engineering triumph.

The meticulous design of this top-of-the-range studio model does not stop with the accessories.

With a GoPro, there are a number of ways to get good audio, and a lot depends on what you are recording and how you are recording it.

RØDE has today announced a dual transmitter version of the Wireless ME. RØDE pioneered the ultra-compact wireless mic category with…

DJI overnight announced the launch of the new DJI Mic 2. With DJI Mic 2, the company says creators can…

I have been asked by a few people if I can make a sample version of the latest Creative Content -Magazine for GoPro available so they gain a better idea of its content.

Hollyland has announced the LARK M2, a new consumer-grade wireless lavalier microphone. At only 9 grams, it stands out as…

I have just been informed by RØDE, if before December 31st you purchase a Streamer X audio interface and video…

When we first moved into our house here in suburbia in SW of Western Australia. after living in the deep…

RØDE has today announced the acquisition of American pro audio company Mackie.

Vimo Q is a lightweight, mobile product, ideal for video shoots, vlogging, interviews, livestreaming, podcasts, online meetings, and online tutoring.…

If you are in need of such a thing, I just had a brief note from the folks at RØDE…

The NT1 Signature Series arrives hot on the heels of the NT1 5th Generation, which fused the classic sound signature…

RØDE has today launched a limited-edition range of white products featuring the RØDECaster Duo, PodMic, PSA1+ and NTH-100. The exclusive…

For quite some time now I have waxed lyrical about the Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro. I have stated many…

At the end of October, the EW-DP SKP plug-on transmitter will complete the EW-DP series for videographers, broadcasters, and filmmakers.…

RØDE has today announced a 'groundbreaking' new wireless microphone system for filmmakers and content creators, the Wireless PRO. Fresh off…

RØDE, like its counterpart in the broadcast camera and switching gear etc field, Blackmagic Design, is an Australian phenomenon; a…

Vlogging is all the rage these days and manufacturers are bringing out cameras especially designed for this purpose, such as…

Hollyland’s new LARK MAX wireless microphone system offers unparalleled sound quality, noise cancellation, and convenience for content creators – both…

RØDE has today released the highly anticipated RØDECaster Duo, a compact version of the RØDECaster Pro II. RØDE pioneered the…

For the first time in around 5 years, I am taking a short holiday for my birthday and going to…

Super Cardioid 2.4GHZ Shotgun Microphone and Receiver With Long Battery Life Comica, a maker of professional audio equipment for photography…

Not that many years ago, if it was suggested I would need more than 4 USB ports on a PC,…

I have been somewhat spoiled over the last few years having access to differing types of Sennheiser headphones and ear…

As the volume of stories, tutorials, case studies and reviews grows, even though there is a 'Search' option on my…

I am luckier than most in that I get to play with a lot of gear, ranging from cameras to…

Sometimes something becomes invaluable for the simplest of reasons. And so it is with my Jabra Talk 65 headset. The…

My very first podcast! In the 10 minute epsidode,  I discuss the important news of the week, different microphone types…

RØDE has today announced the Wireless ME. RØDE – creators of the first truly wireless wearable microphone system – has…

I am very fond of Sennheiser mics. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to try just about every…

Sennheiser is launching the Profile USB microphone, a cardioid condenser microphone that presents an easy and stylish solution for streaming…

I first met Aboriginal journalist Charles Pakana, born Keir Wells, in the early eighties when he and I were both…

Audio is important. I’ve said it before and no doubt I will say it again. And I’ll repeat what was…

I have to admit being somewhat in awe of the engineer types at DJI. I swear they go to bed…

If you are after an ultra-light 39g camera top mic for vlogging, or as something you can quickly grab if…

The Sennheiser IE range continues its history with the all-new IE 200. The newest member of the IE family shares…

Hollyland Technology has announced the Lark C1, an ultra-compact, feature-packed wireless microphone system that can be plugged into mobile phones and…

The new firmware update, available via the Smart Control App (iOS, Android) enables multipoint device connectivity and a high-resolution sound…

RØDE has today announced a new addition to its industry-leading range of USB microphones, the NT-USB+. Based on the legendary…

f you don’t have a grand to spare to get the best of the best, what’s a budding voice over…

by Graeme Hague When it comes creating great videos some producers get so caught up in the picture quality, the editing,…

Headphones can tend to be a personal thing. One set may be my favourite to listen to Pink Floyd through,…

Ask any tech reviewer and they’ll tell you the most boring thing on the planet to review is a printer.…

There has been a surfeit of wireless mic systems of late and therefore we are spoiled for choice these days.…

First we had RØDE with its Go system, then DJI muscled in with the DJI Mic and now this… I…

I’ve looked at a few Hollyland products in the past – the Solidcom M1 system, Lark M1 wireless mic package…

By Graeme Hague The Sennheiser MK4 condenser microphone has been around for a while now, making its debut at NAMM…

At some point in time, in your filmmaking journey, you are going to need a microphone. The problem lies in…

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