Curtis Judd 7/13/22 Curtis Judd 7/13/22

RODECaster Pro II Review — Latency Update

This is an addendum to my RODECaster Pro II review and livestream from July 10, 2022. I reported that the RODECaster’s monitor outputs experience a 100 ms latency based on testing I did. It turns out that the latency was from the Yolobox Pro livestream appliance I used. We demonstrate here that there is no latency when I send audio directly from the RODECaster Pro II to my Canon C70 via the monitor outputs.

Curtis Judd 7/11/22 Curtis Judd 7/11/22

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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Curtis Judd 5/20/22 Curtis Judd 5/20/22

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.

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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:

- 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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Curtis Judd 5/18/22 Curtis Judd 5/18/22

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!

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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:

- 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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Curtis Judd 12/26/21 Curtis Judd 12/26/21

RODE AI-Micro - Record 2 Lavaliers to your Phone, Mac, or PC

In this episode, we have a look at the RODE AI-Micro which allows you to record two lavalier microphones to your iPhone, Android device, iPad, Mac, or PC. It has 2 microphone inputs, a headphone output, and a USB-C output which connects to your mobile or computer. The AI-Micro is a handy little recording interface for enthusiast creators who need to be nimble and mobile. We also recorded this episode with the new RODE Lavalier II so you can hear how that new microphone sounds.

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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:

- RODE AI-Micro — B&H, DVE Store, Sweetwater

- RODE Lavalier II microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store

- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon

- Canon C200 camera — B&H

- Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens — B&H, Amazon

- Litepanels Gemini 1x1 Soft RGBWW LED Light - B&H

- DoP Choice Snapbags for Litepanels 1x1 lights - B&H

- Aputure Amaran 100D LED light used to light the back wall with the spotlight mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount ellipsoidal projection lens for Aputure COB lights — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Aputure Nova P600C panel LED light for the b-roll shots — B&H, DVE Store

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Curtis Judd 10/17/21 Curtis Judd 10/17/21

RØDE PSA1+ Studio Microphone Arm

In this episode, we have a look at the RODE PSA1+ studio microphone arm for live streaming, podcasting, voice over recordings, or any other case where you need to capture great audio at your desk. This is an updated and more “premium” stand over the original PSA1+, one of the most popular microphone arms on the market.

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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:

- RODE PSA1+ microphone boom arm - B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store

- RODE NT1 large diaphragm condenser microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- RODE NT USB microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon

- Desk microphone stand - B&H, Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 condenser vocal microphone - B&H, Sweetwater

- SHURE SM7B dynamic broadcast microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Electrovoice RE20 dynamic broadcast microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Canon C70 camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L lens - B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon

- Lumix 12-35mm f/2.8 lens - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C200 camera - B&H

- Canon EF 24-105 f/4L lens - B&H, Amazon

- Aputure C120D II LED light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Aputure Light Dome II soft box - Aputure, B&H, Amazon

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Curtis Judd 9/26/21 Curtis Judd 9/26/21

Sound for Video Session: Behind the Sound Cart, SHURE Duraplex, Q&A

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we have a look a recent book titled, "Behind the Sound Cart", a quick look at the SHURE Duraplex lavalier microphones and Axient Digital wireless microphone system. Then we cover your sound related questions.

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 also just added a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini.

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:

- Behind the Sound Cart by Patrushkha Mierzwa - Amazon

- RODE Wireless GO II wireless microphone system - B&H, DVE Store, Sweetwater, Amazon

- SHURE Duraplex lavalier microphones - B&H, Sweetwater

- SHURE Twinplex lavalier microphones - B&H, Sweetwater

- SHURE Axient Digital wireless microphone system - B&H, Sweetwater

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- 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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Curtis Judd 5/30/21 Curtis Judd 5/30/21

Sound for Video Session: AEA Ribbon Microphone & Q&A

In this week's session, we demo a supercardioid ribbon microphone from AEA and answer your questions.

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 also just added a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini.

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:

- AEA KU5A Ribbon Microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- RODE NTR - B&H, Sweetwater

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon

- D&O V-Mount Cine Battery - Amazon

- D-Tap to Hirose cable to power MixPre-10 from cine battery - 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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Curtis Judd 4/19/21 Curtis Judd 4/19/21

RODE Connect - A Software RODECaster Pro with the NT-USB Mini Microphone

In this episode, we have a look at and listen to the new RODE Connect app. This free app allows you to record and stream with up to 4 RODE NT-USB Mini microphones at the same time and also features some useful effects including a compressor, noise gate, aural exciter, and big bottom.

My review of the RODE NT-USB Mini microphone

Download the RODE Connect app.

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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:

- RODE NT-USB Mini microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon

- RODE Colors Pack - B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store

- RODE USB-C to USB-C 1.5m cable SC-17 - B&H, DVE Store

- RODE USB-C to USB-A 1.5m cable SC-18 - B&H, DVE Store

- Canon C70 camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L lens - B&H, Amazon

- Aputure COB120d II for the key light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Aputure Nova P300C for the b-roll - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store

- Amaran 100D for the background light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount for the pattern on the back wall - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Signa EF 24-70 f/2.8 DG OS ART lens - B&H, Amazon

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Curtis Judd 10/11/20 Curtis Judd 10/11/20

RODE Wireless GO Dual Mics with the DCS-1 and SC11

In today’s episode, we look at two new accessories from RODE which make it easy to use two RODE Wireless GO microphone kits with your interchangeable lens/mirrorless camera. The DCS-1 makes it easy to mount the two Wireless GO receivers on top of your camera and the SC11 cable allows you to feed the audio from both receivers into your camera’s 3.5mm microphone input jack.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- RODE DCS-1 mounting bracket for 2 Wireless GO receivers - B&H Sweetwater

- RODE SC11 adapter/splitter cable - B&H, Sweetwater

- RODE Wireless GO microphone kit - B&H, Sweetwater, Pictureline

- Aputure Nova P300C LED Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline

- Aputure Softbox for Nova P300C - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Lupo Superpanel 30 Full Color Soft - B&H

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