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Microphone ReviewRODE NTG-3 Shotgun Mic

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Excellent performance and value in a shotgun microphone.... RODE is a well-known Australian manufacturer of microphones, whose products tend to deliver more sound than their prices might suggest.

Videomaker Presents - Episode 126 - TIPS & TRICKS: Foley Sound 2

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:49:40 PDT

Jennifer shows you how to make sound effects free of royalties and copyright problems.

Microphone Review: Azden SMX-10 Microphone

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 PDT

Small and Powerful

Music 2 Hues Adrenaline Crush | Nady USB-24M USB microphone | DVCA-D1 camcorder dolly.

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT

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

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST

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 microphone system

Shotgun Microphone Review:Audio-Technica AT897

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 PST

Riding Shotgun

Adobe Premiere Elements 3.0 | Pinnacle Studio MovieBox Plus

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 PST

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

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT

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 production consider the Perception 100 as the starting point.

Microphone Buyer's Guide

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT

To appreciate where we are in regards to microphones, let's review a little history.

Videomaker's 2005 Best Products of the Year

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST

The best consumer video production products of 2005, selected by the editors of Videomaker.

Wireless Microphone System Review:Sennheiser Evolution ew 112-p

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST

Great wireless microphone system at a super price.

BluffTitler | particleIllusion | Datavideo SE-500

Thu, 01 Dec 2005 00:00:00 PST

Datavideo SE-500 Video Switcher. WonderTouch particleIllusion 3.0 for Mac OS X. Outerspace Software BluffTitler 3.0.

Microphones Take Flight

Sun, 02 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Microphones Take Flight

Microphone Review: Rode VideoMic

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT

Rode VideoMic Camera-Mounted Microphone

Microphones Take Flight

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT

A brief overview of microphones for the videographer.

Best Products of Year

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 PST

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

Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 PST

Studio 1 XLR-MIX Pro, Guy Graphics GG-14 and Audio Technica AT8410a

Tech Talk

Tue, 01 Oct 1996 00:00:00 PDT

Tech Talk

Product Probe

Tue, 01 Aug 1995 00:00:00 PDT

Samsung SCX 904 8mm camcorder
Shure VP wireless microphone system
TM-900SU 9-inch Color Monitor

Product Probe

Mon, 01 May 1995 00:00:00 PDT

Nady 551 VR Wireless Microphone System
Panasonic AG-DS850 VCR
Fujix Fotovision FV7

Benchmarks

Fri, 01 Nov 1996 00:00:00 PST

Hitachi VM-E625LA 8mm Camcorder
Truevision Targa 1000 PCI A/V Capture Board
Shure SM89A Condenser Shotgun Microphone
Samsung SV-2040U VHS/8mm Dual-deck VCR
MetaTools Kai's Power Goo

Benchmarks

Tue, 01 Apr 1997 00:00:00 PST

Sony DCR-PC7 Mini DV Camcorder
Videonics Titlemaker 3000 Character Generator
Azden WR22-PRO Wireless Microphone Receiver
DraCo Systems Casablanca Stand-alone Nonlinear Editor
TAO Media Systems L-Port 422 Protocol Convertor

Benchmarks

Thu, 01 May 1997 00:00:00 PDT

Canon ES3000 Hi8 Camcorder
Sony DHR-1000 DV Editing VCR
Audio-Technica AT835b Shotgun Condenser Microphone
Seagate Medalist Pro 2520 2.5GB ATA-2 Hard Drive
Macromedia Extreme 3D 2.0

Microphone Buyer's Guide

Tue, 01 Jul 1997 00:00:00 PDT

Microphone Buyer's Guide

Benchmarks

Mon, 01 Sep 1997 00:00:00 PDT

Pack Up Your Audio Toolbox: Audio Accessories for Video

Sat, 01 Nov 1997 00:00:00 PST

Not 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 to audio accessories that can add functionality to your camcorder and solve specific audio problems.

Benchmarks

Wed, 01 Jul 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Panasonic PV-L558 VHS-C Camcorder
Sima SCW-2 ColorWriter Plus Titler
Strata VideoShop 4.0/3D Nonlinear Editing Software
Nady 802 Platinum Wireless Microphone System
Smith-Victor M-75 & MP-100A On-camera Lights

Gear

Mon, 01 Jun 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Lowepro Pro Roller 1
Bogen Photo Manfrotto510-10 Pro Video tripod head
Fostex FD-4 Digital Multitracker
Supercircuits wireless covert book-cam
Telemetrics PT-LP
TecNec On The Level
Sharp VL-E760U
Cinema Products DV Steadycam
Cool-Lux Pan-EL-Lites
Century Precision Optics Digital series

Gear

Fri, 01 May 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Quest Tiberon
Datavideo Technologies MD-1000 Video Producer
Seagate Elite 47
Panasonic PV-L858
Panasonic PV-L958
RCA CC4371
MetaCreations Final Effects Complete
Vitec Multimedia MPEG-Cut Machine
Sharp Electronics VL-PD1U
Marshall Electronics V-VGA300
Azden WX/T-PRO

Book and Tape Reviews

Wed, 01 Apr 1998 00:00:00 PST

Sales and Marketing
Capture the Power
The Home Studio Guide to Microphones

Gear

Wed, 01 Jul 1998 00:00:00 PDT

What Your Hear is What You Get:The Benefits of External Mikes and Headphones

Sat, 01 Aug 1998 00:00:00 PDT

Good sound can often be as simple as using the correct mike and headphones. We can help.

Benchmarks

Sun, 01 Nov 1998 00:00:00 PST

Casablanca DV Nonlinear Editor
Azden ECZ-990 Zoom Microphone
Sharp VL-PD1U Slimcam
Cool-Lux Video Kit light kit
Magix Music Maker music creation software

Gear

Sun, 01 Nov 1998 00:00:00 PST

Canon Vistura
RCA L4000BC
Westcott speed rings
Supercircuits PC-57XP
Promise Technology DriveDefender
AKG Acoustics WMS 60
NRG Research 2CD-01
NRG Research 2CD-04
Classic Video Products SteadyTRACKER F-10
Frezzi Energy Systems Full Spectrum MA-50
Videonics Effetto Pronto

Benchmarks

Mon, 01 Feb 1999 00:00:00 PST

JVC GR-AXM700, Audio-Technica AT851a, Classic Video Products Cobra Crane, Cinovation Scriptware, Truevision Bravado 2000

Benchmarks

Thu, 01 Apr 1999 00:00:00 PST

Panasonic PV-DV910 Mini DV camcorder
Samsung SCL 150 8mm camcorder
Beyerdynamic MCE 86 N(C)S short shotgun microphone
FAST DVMaster Pro DV capture board
Iomega Buz Multimedia Producer video capture board

Benchmark:Taking Studio Mikes for a Test Drive

Wed, 01 Dec 1999 00:00:00 PST

Taking Studio Mikes for a Test Drive

Wireless Microphone Review: Nady Systems 351 Wireless Microphone Kit

Fri, 01 Oct 1999 00:00:00 PDT

This inexpensive wireless unit is good for amateur productions, but advanced videographers might want more from a wireless.

Benchmark:Shure Brothers Microflex MX391/c Boundary Microphone

Wed, 01 Sep 1999 00:00:00 PDT

Shure Brothers Microflex MX391/c Boundary Microphone

Benchmark: AKG WMS 60 Wireless Microphone System

Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 PDT

AKG WMS 60 Wireless Microphone System

Benchmark: Roland DR-10 hypercardioid dynamic microphone

Tue, 01 Jun 1999 00:00:00 PDT

Roland DR-10 hypercardioid dynamic microphone

Gear

Sat, 01 Apr 2000 00:00:00 PST

Gear

Fri, 01 Sep 2000 00:00:00 PDT

Canon ES410V 8mm Camcorder
Dazzle Digital Video Creator II
Eskape Labs MyVideo digitizer
Case Logic CBV-12 storage bag
ADS Technologies Pyro 1394 Drive Kit
Magix Entertainment @udio & video office
2netFX.com CastFX Desktop Broadcaster

New Gear

Fri, 01 Mar 2002 00:00:00 PST

Edirol VideoCanvas DV-7 Digital Video Workstation
Nighingale Voice Box production elements: Just Kids and Babies
Vinten Vision 3 Pan and Tilt Tripod
Dazzle 6 in 1 Card Reader
Mini-Punch Ps5 switching power supply
Panasonic DMR-E20 DVD Recorder
Azden SGM-2X shotgun microphone
VariZoom StealthZoom hands-free control
Maxtor Personal Storage 3000DV IEEE 1394 hard drive

Shotgun Microphone Review:Azden SGM-1X

Mon, 01 Apr 2002 00:00:00 PST

Azden SGM-1X Shotgun Microphone

In Box

Mon, 01 Apr 2002 00:00:00 PST

In Box

New Gear

Thu, 01 Aug 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Focus Enhancements FireStore Field Kit
EZQuest Boa USB 2.0 DVD burner
Rosco DigiComp video color fabric, paint and tape
Shure ULX wireless microphones
Roxio VideoWave Movie Creator
MacroSystem US Casablanca Avio DV
Canon ZR50 MC Mini DV Camcorder

Microphone Buyer's Guide

Mon, 01 Jul 2002 00:00:00 PDT

Nothing does more to help create professional video than a good, external microphone.

New Gear

Tue, 01 Oct 2002 00:00:00 PDT

MacroSystem US Casablanca Kron editing appliance
Viewcast Osprey 540 capture card
Innovators Co. Videomaster V1000 deposition system
Ultralink Products composite video to S-video conversion cable
Wildform Flix Lite Flash encoder
Canopus ADVC-100 media converter
Anthro Corp. Video Editing Console
TV One LTM-150X-DV color LCD monitor
Visual Infinity Grain Surgery for After Effects
Setwear Hothand gloves

New Gear

Sun, 01 Jun 2003 00:00:00 PDT

JVC GR-HD1 Mini DV/HD Camcorder
Maxtor Personal Storage 5000DV FireWire/USB 2 Hard Drive
Canon ZR Camcorders
Sharp Z-series Viewcams
Schriber Acoustic SA-568 Shotgun Microphone
Apple PowerBook G4
Panasonic VDR-M30 DVD Camcorder

Wireless Lapel Microphone System:Azden 100LT UHF Review

Mon, 01 Mar 2004 00:00:00 PST

Azden 100LT UHF Wireless Lapel Microphone System Review

Test Bench: Audio-Technica U100 Series UHF Wireless Microphone System

Sun, 01 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT

Audio-Technica U100 Series UHF Wireless Microphone System

Sat, 02 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT

AudioTechnica