Shooting Awesome Video
May 22, 2009 in cinematography, lighting, location sound, planning, self-paced training, web video by Josh
May 22, 2009 in cinematography, lighting, location sound, planning, self-paced training, web video by Josh
January 3, 2009 in location sound, location sound gear by guy
Sennheiser Evolution G3 Wireless Lavalier SystemFast, 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 microphone transmits its signal via a bodypack transmitter with mute function and a portable, battery-powered adaptive-diversity receiver. The receiver [...]
November 10, 2008 in broadcast, broadcast products, location sound, location sound gear by grace
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 [...]
November 1, 2008 in location sound by guy
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August 13, 2008 in camera products, digital video news, dvcTV, editing, location sound, post visuals, web video by Josh
What just happened to video on the web? We are extremely excited to announce that DV Kitchen, the ultimate solution for publishing professional quality video on the web, is available immediately! Click here to find out all about it and watch the new movies! DV Kitchen’s primary focus is encoding and uploading broadcast quality, internet-friendly-bandwidth [...]
March 10, 2008 in location sound, location sound gear, post visuals by grace
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 [...]
March 9, 2008 in location sound, location sound gear by guy
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 [...]
February 11, 2008 in location sound, location sound gear by grace
Juicedlink DT454 for DSLR Cameras The Juicedlink DT454 XLR adapter is designed for DSLR shooters. Adding such great features as headphone out, VU meters, AGC defeat and more, this is a great addition to any DSLR Video rig! DT454—XLR Adapter / Preamplifier / AGC Disabler • 4 microphone channels (2 XLR, 2 unbalanced) • Low-noise [...]
January 7, 2008 in broadcast products, location sound, location sound gear by grace
The EW135 is a great addition to Sennheiser’s Evolution family of wireless handheld microphones. The UHF wireless microphone system features 1440 tunable frequencies within a 36MHz switching bandwidth for greater tuning flexibility and 4 frequency presets . Autoscan on all receivers for simple and secure frequency selection. Robust metal construction for durability. Product Features Autoscan [...]
December 5, 2007 in broadcast products, location sound, location sound gear by grace
The Azden FMX-42 Having 4 balanced XLR line/mic inputs with individual level and pan controls, the FMX-42 provides switchable (per channel) 48V phantom power and limiting, professional quality VU meters for accurate level setting, master level control, 1 k tone generator, 2 balanced XLR outputs (line/mic switchable), stereo mini-jack output for DV cameras and a [...]
November 28, 2007 in broadcast, broadcast products, location sound, location sound gear by grace
The RODE WS6 Windmuff for RODE NTG-1 and NTG-2 The Rode WS6 Deluxe Windshield provides excellent noise protection against high wind and adverse weather conditions. The slip-on design of the WS6 features dimensions that accommodate the Rode NTG2 and NTG1 microphones; as well as any shotgun or stereo mic with a length of 6.25″ (160.5mm) [...]
September 5, 2007 in broadcast, camera products, location sound, location sound gear by grace
Audio-Technica Premium Microphone Cable is engineered for maximum signal transfer and minimum loss. Designed for low-impedance operation, this balanced cable features heavy-duty construction and professional Neutrik connectors. To protect signal quality, each conductor has an individual spiral shield inside the molded insulating sheath. A conductive PVC layer inside each shield dissipates static buildup during flexing. [...]
December 27, 2006 in broadcast, cinematography, editing, location sound, post audio by Josh
I have shot multicam concerts locking up timecode by beaming wireless audio SMPTE timecode to all cameras and recording it on Ch 2, but I can tell you it was a big hassle and a waste of time. My recommendation for multi-camera shoots is to either: 1. Use TOD (Free Run) Timecode TOD (Time of [...]
October 12, 2006 in location sound, location sound gear by guy
In the DVeStore we’re seeing a lot of folks making the right choice and stepping up to better quality audio gear. Think about it, you just spent thousands on a high quality camera that produces a truly exquisite picture. Next you show a few people the great project you’re working on. They say, “It looks [...]
January 30, 2006 in camera products, film products, location sound, location sound gear by guy
SM5 Suspension Shock Mount – (Clamp Adaptor) A shotgun microphone suspension shock mount for high end video cameras. The SM5 shock mount is designed specifically to fit Panasonic® and Sony® video cameras with clamp mounts.Features a 4-way rubber suspension with an integral Ø24 mm and Ø27 mm clamp mount adaptor.The SM5 incorporates a two way [...]