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As far as recent portable digital audio recorders go, there has been quite a buzz around the Tascam DR-60D Portable Recorder + Field Recorder. The Tascam proves to have good quality sound as a preamp, but when compared to something like a Zoom H4n, the Tascam does not offer a single built in microphone. [...]

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Here’s a look at the Tascam DR-60D 4-Channel Linear PCM Recorder from Oliviatech. Not only is this a preamp that will provide clean gain to your microphones, the DR-60D allows you to capture up to four simultaneous channels of audio and store your recordings to SD or SDHC memory cards.

Channels 1 and 2 [...]

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Here’s a clever little tip for carrying around a portable audio recorder ‘hands free’ and at the same time having quick access to the screen and controls. Vimeo member Bruno Chansou uses a B-Grip Camera Belt (found here Amazon), normally used to clip a DSLR camera combined with a Manfrotto Ball Head for positioning the [...]

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If you’re looking for a good LAV Mic, go for the Rode LAV which runs $249 dollars. Doesn’t require very much gain, and sounds very clean. The Rode allows you to use an exclusive MiCon adapter that can be swapped to support basic 3.5mm, XLR, and more.

Rode LAV Mic with MiCon Connector
Ok so $250 [...]

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Disclaimer: I help to design products for PhotographyandCinema.com. The article below is information about the new P&C GearBox. There are many other great DSLR style cages available within articles of this blog that you may also want to consider.

P&C GearBox – DSLR Cage Video Accessory Bracket
It’s been several weeks, but the new P&C GearBox [...]

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Looking for the most simplest way to mount a Rode VideoMic, LED Light, and Zoom H1 to your camera – all at one time? There’s nothing more simple than this Triple Hotshoe Accessory Bracket. Under the bracket’s mount is a 1/4-20 thread so you can also use this on a lightstand. Great for stacking several [...]

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I was shooting this for my own journal and didn’t think I would actually publish the video, as i’m pretty private about certain things I work on. Then again, I was pretty happy with the results and wanted to share what my treatment was.
Keep in mind that this is not for Sound Isolation. This is [...]

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YouTube member LJtutorials gives a run down on the new BeachTek DXA-SLR Pro. These audio adapters are used to adapt your higher end XLR Microphones to DSLR cameras and provide features like headphone monitoring, Phantom power, Cleaner Pre-amp, Manual Levels adjustment (during recording), and AGC disable. If you’re already enjoying a workflow of separate audio [...]

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For those that don’t want to sync audio in post you may attempt to plug a microphone (like a Rode VideoMic, LAV mic, or Wireless Mic Receiver) directly to the camera’s 3.5mm mic input, and then adjust levels from within the camera (unless you’re stuck with AGC). One problem is that the camera’s internal preamp [...]

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Did Tascam just drop a bomb on the Zoom H4n? The more affordable Tascam DR-40 is a great little recorder, but fell short when people realized you didn’t have the same independent audio track levels like a Zoom H4n. The new firmware released today (found here), now adds that functionality to the Tascam DR-40. It [...]

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B&H published a few articles in their Learning Library around popular gear in 2011. Check out a few of their articles that get in-depth with Fast Glass, Voice-Over equipment, Shotgun Microphones, On camera monitors, and Portable Audio Recorders. These articles are great reading materials for a more in depth look at at tips, tricks, and [...]

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Opteka releases a dual cold shoe bracket that mounts to your camera’s hotshoe. It’s a simple way and inexpensive way to mount two accessories directly to your camera such as an LED light, microphone, or audio recorder.

Opteka Dual Cold Shoe V Bracket
The Opteka looks to have a shorter profile, but it is very similar [...]

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Olivia just posted up her follow up video, a Part #2 of Audio tips from JuicedLink. If you haven’t seen the first part, it’s basically audio tips on using the right microphones for the job. The video can be found (here). In this follow up video, Robert talks about the advantages of using a low [...]

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Olivia sits down with audio engineer Robert from JuicedLink to talk a little bit about audio. It’s a lengthy video but lots of good information in here. This is actually just part #1. In the second part of this series, Robert will talk about DSLR audio pre-amp noise, external audio recorders, and options to get [...]

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Alzo’s latest Multi-Mount serves the same purpose to hold accessories like a DSLR cage, and at the same time provides a shock mount for your Microphones / Portable Recorders. Looks like there’s no need to buy silly homemade shock mounts just for your Zoom H1 or a separate bracket to mount your JuicedLink DS214, this [...]

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When it comes to portable recorders with DSLR video, there’s two names that are sure to come up – Tascam and Samson (a.k.a Zoom). Here’s an interesting new product pointed out to me [Thanks Anthony] that could shake things up for Samson’s Zoom H4n product line. The H4n has been a long mainstay when it [...]