RODECaster Pro II Review
In this week’s episode, we have a look at the new RODECaster Pro II. This follow-up to the original RODECaster Pro is an ‘integrated audio production studio,’ as well as a user-friendly audio recorder and interface for streaming and podcasting. It’s also something of a real-time digital audio processor, sound pad playback device, 4-way headphone amplifier, livestream MIDI controller, and overall purpose-built computer. Because this is a deep product, we’ll just scratch the surface in this video by giving you an overview of the feature set as well as walk through some sound quality and functionality tests. In future episodes we’ll take a deeper dive into some of the specific features and use cases discussed here. Let’s take a closer look!
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.
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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- RODECaster Pro II audio recorder/interface — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon
- SHURE SM7B microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Perfect Circuit, Amazon
- SHURE MV7 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Aputure P300C LED used as key light — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store
- Aputure LS 300X used for background light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon
- Aputure Amaran P60X used for rim light — B&H, Amazon
- Aputure Spotlight Mount - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo Cool Lavender creates the color pattern on the back wall - B&H
- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K — B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Canon C70 camera — B&H
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L lens — B&H, Amazon
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Copyright 2022, Curtis Judd
Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone Review
In this week’s episode, we have a look at and a listen to the Sennheiser MKE 600 shotgun microphone. This medium sized shotgun mic — in Sennheiser’s words, a ‘microphone for video journalists’ — is highly directional and can be used both as a traditional shotgun mic or as a camera-top vlog microphone. The included XLR to 3.5 mm TRS cable also allows you to record from this mic directly into cameras with a 3.5mm mic input. In this video we walk through the MKE 600’s feature set and test it out in multiple environments and applications. Let’s take a closer look!
Additional microphone reviews:
- RODE NTG4
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.
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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone – Trew Audio, B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Sennheiser MKH416 shotgun microphone — Trew Audio, B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon
- DEITY S-Mic 2 shotgun microphone — Trew Audio, B&H, Amazon
- Aputure 600D PRO LED Light — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store
- Impact Luxbank softbox - B&H
- Aputure Amaran 100D - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Aputure Spotlight Mount - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo Cool Lavender creates the color pattern on the back wall - B&H
- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K — B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Canon C70 camera — B&H
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L lens — B&H, Amazon
- SoundDevices 888 Audio Recorder – Trew Audio, B&H, Sweetwater
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Copyright 2022, Curtis Judd
Mobile Audio Interface and Mixer — iRig Pro Quattro I/O review
In this week’s episode, we take a look at the iRig Pro Quattro I/O from IK Multimedia. This compact audio interface and mixer has two XLR combo mic/instrument inputs and two XLR combo mic/line-in inputs equipped with phantom power, two 3.5mm RCA line-in inputs, two balanced XLR outputs, direct monitoring for the headphone output, and several recording modes and functions. This multifunctional device can be used for streaming, podcasting, and other applications of dialogue recording. In this video we walk through the Quattro’s feature set and compare it to similar sound recorders like the Zoom H8 and CEntrance Portcaster. Let’s take a closer look!
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.
Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- iRig Pro Quattro I/O audio interface & mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Shure SM7B — B&H, Sweetwater, Perfect Circuit, Amazon
- Aputure 600D PRO LED Light — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store
- Impact Luxbank softbox - B&H
- Aputure Amaran 100D - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Aputure Spotlight Mount - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo Cool Lavender creates the color pattern on the back wall - B&H
- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K — B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Neumann U87 Microphone Set — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Zoom H8 Digital Multitrack Recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- CEntrance Portcaster Podcast Mixer and Recorder Interface — B&H
- Canon C70 camera — B&H
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L lens — B&H, Amazon
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Copyright 2022, Curtis Judd
ZOOM F8n Pro Audio Recorder Review
In this week’s episode, we take a look at the new Zoom F8n Pro recorder. Zoom’s self-described ‘new flagship field recorder’ has 8 inputs and 3 outputs, 10-track recording, dual A/D converters, professional-grade preamps, Automix, and, of course, 32-bit float wide dynamic range recording capability. This new edition of the F8 recorder can also be used as an 8-in/4-out audio interface and can be controlled with the F8 Control App for both iOS and Android. In this video we walk through this feature set and compare it to your other favorite recorders. Let’s take a closer look!
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.
Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- Zoom F8n Pro — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon
- Zoom F6 — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon
- SoundDevices MixPre II series — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon
- Earthworks SV33 — B&H, Sweetwater
- Shure SM7B — B&H, Sweetwater, Perfect Circuit, Amazon
- Bebob Cinema Batteries — B&H
- D-tap to hirose cable to power with cine batteries — Amazon, B&H
- Aputure 600D PRO LED Light — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store
- Impact Luxbank softbox - B&H
- Aputure Amaran 100D - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Aputure Spotlight Mount - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo Cool Lavender creates the color pattern on the back wall - B&H
- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K — B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
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Copyright 2022, Curtis Judd
ZOOM F3 32-bit float audio recorder review
In this week’s episode, we have a look at the ZOOM F3 audio recorder. This sound recorder can record wide dynamic range sound with its dual analogue to digital converters per input and 32-bit float recording capabilities. This tiny recorder features two high quality microphone inputs and a solid body that can attach to a camera or your belt or even to your wrist with a strap.
To learn more about 32-bit float wide dynamic range audio, please see this sound for video session.
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.
Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- ZOOM F3 32-bit float audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon
- ZOOM BTA-1 bluetooth adapter — B&H, Amazon
- ZOOM F8n Pro 32-bit float audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon
- Sound Devices MixPre II series 32-bit float recorders — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon
- Tascam Portacapture x8 32-bit float audio recorder — B&H, Amazon
- Sennheiser MKH416 Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon
- AA Li-Ion rechargeable batteries — Amazon
- Aputure 600D PRO LED Light — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store
- Impact Luxbank softbox - B&H
- Aputure Amaran 100D - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Aputure Spotlight Mount - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo Cool Lavender creates the color pattern on the back wall - B&H
- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon
- Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens — B&H, Amazon
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Copyright 2022, Curtis Judd
RODE NTH-100 Headphones Review
In this week’s episode, we have a look at the RODE NTH-100 headphones. These headphones include several interesting comfort and convenience features. Let’s run through the features and talk a bit about how they sound.
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.
Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- RODE NTH-100 headphones — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon
- Earthworks SV33 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater
- ZOOM F8n Pro audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon
- Aputure 600D PRO LED Light — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store
- Impact Luxbank softbox - B&H
- Aputure Amaran 100D - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Aputure Spotlight Mount - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo Cool Lavender creates the color pattern on the back wall - B&H
- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Simga EF 24-70mm f/2.8 lens - https://geni.us/bhOWVlW
- Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro — Sweetwater, Amazon
- Beyerdynamic DT 700 and 900 PRO X — Sweetwater, Amazon
- Sennheiser HD 820 headphones — B&H, Amazon
- Sony MDR-7506 headphones — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
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Copyright 2022, Curtis Judd
NEAT Microphones King Bee II Review — Budget XLR broadcast sounding microphone
In this week’s episode, we have a look at and a listen to the NEAT Microphones King Bee II. This large diaphragm condenser microphone has an XLR output and has a rich, broadcast style sound for spoken word audio such as for podcasts, live streams, interviews, etc. Its self-noise is very low, almost on part with the RODE NT1 which is one of the best in the market. We include some raw samples so you can hear the microphone directly out of the recorder without any processing.
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.
Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- NEAT Microphones King Bee II microphone — Sweetwater, Amazon
- RODE NT1 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Universal Audio Volt 276 USB audio interface - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Aputure 600X LED light — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Impact Luxbank softbox - B&H
- Aputure Amaran 100D - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Aputure Spotlight Mount - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo Cool Lavender creates the color pattern on the back wall - B&H
- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Simga EF 24-70mm f/2.8 lens - https://geni.us/bhOWVlW
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Copyright 2022, Curtis Judd
RODE VideoMic GO II
In this episode, we have a look and a listen to the RODE VideoMic GO II. This versatile, very small shotgun style microphone can record to your camera, your mobile device (iOS or Android) or your Mac or PC. It is super simple to use and it doesn’t require a battery. Let’s take a closer look and listen!
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.
Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- RODE VideoMic GO II and accessories - B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store
- RODE VideoMic NTG - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- RODE Tripod 2 — B&H
- iFootage Cobra II tabletop tripod - B&H, Amazon
- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon
- Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens — B&H, Amazon
- Canon C70 Camera — B&H
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon
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Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd
Rycote Nano Shield and PCS Quick Release System for Microphones
In this episode, we have a closer look at the Rycote Nano Shield wind shield as well as Rycote’s PCS quick release system for microphones. Rycote pitches the Nano Shield as their most advanced wind shield to date, and in my testing with it so far, I agree. Their PCS quick release system includes several different models including their flagship model for boom poles as well as the less expensive Lite version for studio microphone arms or even camera equipment. Let’s take a closer look!
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.
Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- Rycote Nano Shield microphone wind shield kits — B&H
- Rycote PCS microphone quick release — B&H
- DPA 4017b shotgun microphone — B&H, Sweetwater
- Sound Devices 888 audio recorder/mixer — B&H, Sweetwater
- Earthworks Ethos studio microphone — B&H, Sweetwater
- Universal Audio Volt 276 USB Audio Interface — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon
- Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens — B&H, Amazon
- Canon C70 Camera — B&H
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon
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Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd
Sound for Video Session: Adobe Audition Multitrack Editor & Q&A
In this week's Sound for Video Session, we'll talk a bit about Adobe Audition's multitrack editor and answer your sound for video questions. We'll also demo a new microphone this week — the Earthworks SV33 — a ridiculous but beautiful studio vocal microphone.
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. We have a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini and just added Introduction to Izotope RX for Dialogue Audio.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVE Store, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- Earthworks SV33 studio vocal microphone — B&H, Sweetwater
- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater
- Universal Audio Volt 276 USB audio interface — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater
- Epiphan Pearl Nano live stream encoder — B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon
- Canon C70 Camera - B&H
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS lens - B&H, Amazon
- TA3-M to XLR-F Adapter cable to feed microphones to C70 or Blackmagic Pocket cameras - B&H
- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, pre-amp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H
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Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd
