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DVcreators Line to Mic Cable

DVcreators 1/8″ - 1/8″ Line to Mic Cable

Unbalanced 1/8″ to 1/8″ (mini)  Stereo Cable w/ built-in -50dB Mic Pad. Perfect for taking the Line level output from a portable recorder to the Mic Input of the Canon 5D and Canon 7D. Also called 3.5mm or miniplug male to male cable. Works great with the Tascam DR-100 portable recorder….



RODE NTG-3 Shotgun Mic


The NTG-3 competes head to head with the Sennheiser MKH-416 shotgun. While the 416 has been an industry standard for years, the $1199 price has kept many aspiring filmmakers at bay. With it’s aggressively focused pickup pattern and buttery smooth sound, the NTG-3 is poised to become the go to microphone for high definition shooters. You’ve got the hi-def picture, well here’s the hi-def sound. We tested the microphone both indoor and outdoor and were shocked at the results. Never before have we heard this caliber of sound for under $1000. Add a boom pole …



Sennheiser EW172 G3 Wireless System

The Sennheiser EW 172 G3-G wireless instrument system brings wireless freedom to your guitar rig! Using a combination of a compact bodypack transmitter and a very reliable rackmountable receiver, the EW 172 G3-G system makes it easy to “plug in” without the hassle of onstage cable tangles. Thiis system provides easy setup a wide AF frequency response for clear, natural sound; you can even choose a “virtual cable length” to get the response you prefer. A built-in EQ and tuner add to this system’s convenience, and bass players will love the …



Tascam DR-680 8 Channel Recorder

TASCAM’s DR-680 brings multi-channel portable recording within reach of any musician for polished live, location and surround recordings. Up to eight tracks can be recorded to solid-state SD card media at 96kHz/24-bit Broadcast WAV quality. Six mic inputs provide phantom power and 60dB of gain for great-sounding recordings with your condenser microphones. Record the six microphones along with a digital S/PDIF source for 8 track recording. Each mic input has a selectable low cut filter and analog limiter for optimal sound.

Inputs can be monitored using a built-in mixer with level and pan controls …



Sanken CS3e Shotgun Microphone

The Sanken CS-3E shotgun microphone provides convenient camera mountable size with the directional signal reproduction and range expected of larger, professional shotgun microphones. The CS-3E is designed for directional dialog capturing in studios or on location. The microphone implements 3 directional capsules arranged in a front-to-back array resulting in phenomenal super-cardioid directivity at high, mid and low frequencies.

The CS-3E is capable of maintaining high signal quality at longer distances, making it ideal for ceiling and overhead placement. In addition to exceptional super-cardioid off-axis rejection, the microphone capsule eliminates low-frequency proximity effect when used …



Sanken CS1 Shotgun Microphone

The Sanken CS1 Shotgun Microphone

The Sanken CS-1 is a compact, professional shotgun microphone designed for film, video and broadcast applications. It’s slim, compact design conveniently allows on-camera mounting without obstructing the camera’s view. The CS-1’s cardioid polar pattern and off-axis rejection combine to deliver focused, targeted signal while eliminating noise and ambiance at the perimeter of the capsule. The microphone delivers narrow angle directivity in all frequency ranges to ensure accurate sonic performance and rejection with any signal source. A high SPL rating of 137dB allows reproduction of transient signals with no distortion, …



Sennheiser Mics



Sennheiser Evolution G3 Wireless Lavalier System

Fast, flexible and professional: these characteristics make the EW112P G3 the perfect fit for every ambitious reporting team seeking both portability and great sound quality. The nearly invisible clip-on omni-directional



Boom Boy

Here is a very simple device that makes life a little easier on those days when you’d rather not be doing two things at once. It’s called the Boom Boy.

It will hold any standard size boompole for hours without complaining. Your boompole is protected from scratches with the soft plastic coating while also being lightweight and small enough not to be a hassle to pack in your kit. The stainless steel post will mount to any “C” stand head or Mafer grip commonly found with most crews. The best thing is it doesn’t …



Rode Blimp

For the last few years we have been searching for an inexpensive wind protection system. While we have featured the professional Sennheiser set-up in the DVeStore, the price point was out of reach for many of us. We just couldn’t justify spending $800+ on a serious package. Alas, RODE has developed a solution for us mere mortals to be proud of owning - the all new RODE Blimp.

We’re excited to bring professional quality wind protection to you for under $300! It’s an amazing value - no more ruined audio due to a …



Tascam DR-100 Digital Audio Recorder

The DR-100 from Tascam is a professional-quality portable digital field recorder designed for musicians, journalists, and more. The unit has 4 built-in microphones, 2 cardioid and 2 omnidirectional, with analog limiting and filtering features to provide excellent audio quality. Dual XLR inputs with +48V phantom power allow you to connect your favorite external condenser mics. Line in and out 3.5mm connectors allow you to connect additional sound sources, mixers, or speakers.

The DR-100 can record MP3 or WAV files to SD card flash media for stable and secure storage that’s also …



Sony PCM-M10 Handheld Recorder

The PCM-M10 from Sony is a compact digital audio recorder that packs a wealth of features into a rugged design. The PCM-M10 can record MP3 or WAV files at rates up to 24-bit/96kHz. The stereo audio files can be stored on the 4GB of internal flash memory, or to a removable Micro SD or Memory Stick Micro card. The unit has built-in microphones for stereo recording, as well as 3.5mm mic and line input jacks for connecting an external mic, portable music player, and more.

The PCM-M10 features a 5-second pre-record buffer, …



Sennheiser Wireless G2 Evolution

Sennheiser Evolution G2 Wireless Lavalier System

When you need freedom of movement in a scene, high-quality wireless microphones are the right choice of gear for the job. Say for instance you have a workout video you are shooting and the talent is moving from machine to machine while talking up the latest features in the products, unless you have a dedicated sound man with a mic on a boom



DVcreator Location Sound Package 1

DVcreator Location Sound Package 1:


RODE NTG-2 Shotgun

RODE 10′ Boom Pole

K-TEK Zeppelin Fuzzy Windscreen - Foam wrapped with fur

RODE Shockmount - Mounts on camera hot-shoe or boom pole!

Audio Technica Premium AT8314 XLR cables- Audio



Rode M1


The Rode M1 Dynamic Hand Held Microphone

Rode’s M1 dynamic microphone is ruggedly built with a die-cast body and a sturdy dynamic capsule - designed to thrive through night after night of stage abuse. This handheld microphone also offers an excellent balance of weight and ergonomics, so it’s comfortable for vocalists to hold and perform with onstage. What’s more, the Rode M1 carries with an impressive lifetime warranty from Rode - a testament to the microphone’s solid build construction. When you want studio-quality sound onstage, look no further than the Rode M1 dynamic …



SignVideo ENG-44 Portable Mixer


The ENG-44 mixer has more important features than any other ENG audio mixer in its price class, and offers superb sound mixing quality, backed by our guaranteed ENG mixer specs. The ENG44 portable audio mixer is also compact, rugged, light weight, reliable and easy to use– strap it over your shoulder or use it table top for complete hands on sound control– on location or anywhere else. The ideal ENG mixer for video production.



DVeStore’s Shotgun Shootout

This is the most amazing mic comparison on the internet! Listen to a variety of shotguns and compare the sound quality right on this page!
A good quality shotgun mic will pickup great sound a few feet directly in front of the mic while at the same time rejecting sound from the sides. This is great for picking out just the sounds you want and is the most desirable and common microphone for DV filmmakers.
A question most new camcorder owners have is, “Which shotgun mic should I buy?” This usually happens after they shot some awesome footage, but later found that …