SHURE MoveMic Tiny Dual Transmitter Microphone Direct to Mobile Phone
In this episode we have a look at and listen to the new MoveMic wireless microphone system from SHURE. This consumer wireless microphone system easily records 24-bit/48 kilohertz audio to your phone, tablet, computer, or camera, and is a great addition to any videographer, content creator, or journalist’s audio kit. Noteworthy features include direct-to-mobile (no need for a receiver), a charging case with 24-hour battery capacity, and up to 100 meters of transmission range. 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.
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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- SHURE MoveMic Lineup — Sweetwater, Amazon
Some of my other studio gear:
- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon
- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon
- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H
- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon
- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H
- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon
- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon
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Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
SHURE SLX-D Digital Camera, Bag Wireless Mic receiver and XLR Plug-on Transmitter
In this episode we have a look at and listen to SHURE’s SLXD5 portable receiver and the SLXD3 plug-on transmitter to make any XLR microphone a wireless microphone. This new addition to the SLX-D wireless ecosystem represents SHURE’s jump into the pro-sumer UHF wireless space; it’s their first camera-top and/or sound bag receiver in this price range. Noteworthy features include digital predictive frequency switching, 118 dB of dynamic range, and a multi-source monitoring mode. 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, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- SHURE SLX-D ecosystem — B&H, Amazon
Some of my other studio gear:
- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon
- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon
- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H
- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon
- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H
- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon
- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon
The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself.
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
The White House Microphone - SHURE SM57 with Michael Pettersen
In this week's session, SHURE's historian, Michael Pettersen, joins us to talk about the history of the SM57 dynamic microphone at the White House — the residence and office of the President of the United States of America.
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 I often use or that we mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Waves, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- SHURE SM57 dynamic broadcast microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon
- Canon C200 Camera - B&H
- Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 lens — B&H, Amazon
- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, pre-amp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H
- Universal Audio 6176 channel strip pre-amp, EQ, compressor — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
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Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
Sound for Video Session: The lost lab notebooks of Ben Bauer of SHURE
In this episode, Michael Petterson — the historian from SHURE microphones — joins us to recount some history on the development of some of the most iconic microphones in the world, and their inventor, Ben Bauer. For years, some of Ben's lab notebooks were lost, until...
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 I often use or that we mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Waves, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- Shure SM58 vocal microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Trew Audio, Amazon
- Shure SM57 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Trew Audio, Amazon
- Shure SM7B broadcast microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Shure KSM8 vocal microphone — Sweetwater, B&H, Amazon
- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- RODECaster Pro II audio workstation — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon
- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon
- Canon C200 Camera - B&H
- Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 lens — B&H, Amazon
- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, pre-amp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H
- Universal Audio 6176 channel strip pre-amp, EQ, compressor — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
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Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
Sound for Video Session — History of the SHURE SM7 with Michael Pettersen
In this week's session, SHURE's historian, Michael Pettersen, joins us to talk about the history of the SM7 dynamic broadcast 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 I often use or that we mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Waves, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- SHURE SM7B dynamic broadcast microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Perfect Circuit, Amazon
- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon
- Canon C200 Camera - B&H
- Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 lens — B&H, Amazon
- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, pre-amp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H
- Universal Audio 6176 channel strip pre-amp, EQ, compressor — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
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Copyright 2022, Curtis Judd
SHURE SM57 vs SM58 vs SM7B for Podcast, Livestream, or Zoom Calls
In this week’s episode, we compare three microphones from SHURE: the SM57, SM58, and SM7B. These noteworthy installations of the SM (‘Studio Microphone’) series include two of the bestselling mics in the world— the 57 and 58— as well as a favorite of podcasters and streamers, the 7B. In this video we walk through the SM57’s feature set, compare it to the SM58 and 7B, and discuss how, when, and where you might use each of these three great microphones. 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, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- SHURE SM57 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- SHURE SM58 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Trew Audio, Amazon
- SHURE SM7B microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Perfect Circuit, Amazon
- SHURE A2WS foam windshield (smaller, less imposing, for the SM57) — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon
- SHURE A81WS foam windshield (bigger, better for sibilant voices and wind for SM57) — B&H, Sweetwater, Trew Audio, Amazon
- SHURE A58WS foam windshield for SM58 — B&H, Amazon
- Table mic stand — B&H, Amazon
- RODE PSA1+ boom stand — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon
- XLR cables (high quality Canare) — B&H
- FETHead in-line amplifier — B&H, Amazon
- Sound Devices MixPre-3 audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Trew Audio, 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 Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon
- Rosco Gobo creates the pattern on the back wall — B&H
- Canon C70 cinema camera — B&H
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L lens — B&H, Amazon
- Schneider Radiant Soft diffusion filter — B&H
- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon
The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself.
Copyright 2022, Curtis Judd
Shure Duraplex Lavalier and Headset Microphones
In this episode, we have a look at the Shure Duraplex lavalier microphone. The Duraplex is fits in price below the flagship Twinplex and adds IP57 dust and waterproofing. In this episode we provide some audio samples comparing the Duraplex to the Twinplex TL48.
Samples of the Duraplex headset 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. Our latest course is Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini.
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:
- Shure Duraplex lavalier and headset microphones — B&H, Sweetwater
- Shure Twinplex lavalier microphones — B&H, Sweetwater
- Shure Axient Digital wireless microphone system — B&H, Sweetwater
- Sound Devices 888 audio mixer/recorder — B&H, Sweetwater
- 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
- Aputure Amaran 100D LED light — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Lupo Actionpanel LED light — B&H
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Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd
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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Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd
Shure TwinPlex Lavalier Microphones: What Does a Premium Mic Have That a Cheap One Doesn't?
Shure’s next generation, premium lavalier microphones, TwinPlex, include a number of features sought after by many sound professionals. In this episode, we have an overview of the TwinPlex TL47 and TL48 lavalier microphones from the perspective of a sound for film mixer.
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, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode:
Shure TwinPlex Lavalier Microphones - B&H
Microdot Adapters - B&H
Aputure C120T - B&H - Key Light in this video
Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 4K - B&H
Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens - Amazon
Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Lens - Amazon
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Copyright 2019 by Curtis Judd
Ethics statement: Some of the links above are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links.
Sound for Video Session: Mixing Headphones Compared
In this week's Sound for Video Session, we compare 6 sets of headphones for mixing film and video projects (plus a bonus set that almost nobody can afford, just for fun). We also cover why using headphones alone is not ideal and can make mixing a frustrating experience. We also underscore the importance of reviewing your mixes on lots of different playback systems: Near field monitors, hifi system, car sound system, smartphone earbuds, TV, etc.
Jump ahead to particular headphones:
06:55 AKG K240
12:37 Beyerdynamic DT 880 Pro
16:10 Audio Technica ATH-R70x
20:09 Shure SRH1840
22:45 Sennheiser HD 800
25:23 Audeze LCD-X
30:40 Sennheiser HE 1 Orpheus
Gear discussed in this session:
AKG K240 Studio Pro Semi-Open Back Headphones
Beyerdynamic DT880 Pro Semi-Open Back Reference Headphones
Audio Technica ATH-R70x Pro Reference Headphones
Shure SRH1840 Pro Open Back Headphones
Sennheiser HD 800 Open Back Headphones
Sennheiser HD 800 S Open Back Headphones
Audeze LCD-X High Performance Reference Planar Magnetic Headphones
Sennheiser HE 1 Orpheus Headphones
Copyright 2017 by Curtis Judd
