At the Bench: Multi-Mic Recording with the Sound Devices 633
When working in a multi-mic scenario, something with the flexibility of the Sound Devices 633 – an audio mixer and recorder that can handle up to six audio inputs – is key to your success. Traditional...
View ArticleNew FS7 Firmware Enables More Recording and Audio Options
EDIT: Sony FS7 firmware v2.0 is now available for download from the Sony Community Site. Sony has announced a new firmware update to the FS7 that will be available free of charge on March 15. This...
View ArticleNAB 2015: Sound Devices 688 Field Mixer
You may have seen my earlier blog on how to put AES audio into your camera using Sound Devices gear. I stopped by the Sound Devices booth at NAB to learn about their new 688 Field Mixer and its SL-6...
View ArticleNAB 2015: Sennheiser AVX
I spoke to David Missall, the Manager of Customer Development & Application Engineering for Sennheiser USA, about the new AVX. The AVX plugs into an XLR connector on your camera, camcorder, or...
View ArticleNAB 2015: Roundup of Our Blog Coverage
It was a busy NAB for our technical specialists with visits to the Panasonic, RED, Arri, Zeiss, Canon, Sony and Freefly booths, to name a few. With so much to cover, we thought we’d round up all our...
View ArticleLenses and Accessories for the Sony FS7
Sony’s enormously flexible PXW-FS7 has been shipping for about eight months now and is very well received at many different levels of the market. With its two shooting modes – Custom and CINE-EI –...
View ArticleVideo Devices PIX-E Series Camera Integration
Now that the PIX-E5 recorder is shipping, Video Devices, the new division and name of Sound Devices’ video product line, has released a series of PDF guides on how to best integrate the most popular...
View ArticleAt the Bench: Sennheiser AVX Audio System
At NAB 2015 I reported on Sennheiser’s AVX system, which includes a lavalier mic, transmitter and receiver. What makes this system unique is the fact that it is able to set its own levels. Camera...
View ArticleNAB 2016: Sound Devices PIX Series Updates
The PIX-E series of recorders from Sound Devices have proven to be very popular, and at their booth this year, Paul Isaacs talked to me about the next evolution in the line. The PIX-LR is an accessory...
View ArticleAt the Bench: Sennheiser MKE 600 and ME 64 Microphones
Quality audio is a must on any shoot, and Sennheiser offers professional audio solutions at an affordable price. In this blog, I take a look at two solutions using the Canon C300 MK II as a point of...
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