09Jul JuicedLink RM333 and RA333 Audio Preamps
For those that want to record quality audio directly into the camera, JuicedLink has released the RM333 and RA333 Audio Preamps. These units don’t have minijack inputs, but you can always grab a simple minijack to XLR adapter. Lower noise is one reason for a preamp, but it’s also most desirable for event coverage shooters who end up with hundreds of video clips at the end of each day (i.e. weddings). You won’t need to sync audio in post which is a huge time saver when publishing content.
With the JuicedLink RM333 or RA333, you can input more than 1 microphone and quickly adjust levels independently through the analog dials. Obviously DSLR cameras can’t support all types of microphones directly, so the new JL preamps allow for use of XLR type microphones and can provide Phantom Power. For cameras that require AGC disable, without on screen audio levels, or headphone monitoring (everything before the Canon 5D Mark III), the RA333 is your choice. The Output Bracketing Protection feature is another unique feature that sends a duplicate lower signal to the right channel, so if you blow out the main audio channel, you have a back up that you can pull from in post. Check out the RM333, RA333, and other Preamp options over RM333 at the JuicedLink webpage CLICK HERE.
JuicedLink RM333 & RA333 Low Noise PreAmps for DSLR Video
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July 9th, 2012 at 5:56 am
Hey Emm,
Thanks for the post!
I’m quite sold on the RM333 for my 5d3 as well but just one question though:
I’m pretty sure i can achieve the same results with an H4n (with the line/headphone out into the mic) and they both roughly cost about the same amount of money.
Besides the rm333 being “riggy” and i suppose smaller, is there any other upside to using it instead of the H4n?
Thanks!
July 9th, 2012 at 6:12 am
@Habez – It’s sort of possible. Just be careful with the line out on the H4n. There are many times where a portable audio recorder is ideal, and where a preamp is ideal. If you shoot with DSLRs it’s great to have both. I guess you have to determine which one you need right now. If you have multiple inputs, the JL is faster to change recording levels by turning the knob. This is great when you’re monitoring audio in real time and need to turn up/down as your subject is speaking.
On the H4n I always try to record at a lower setting because i’m afraid of blowing out the sound and then would have to boost gain in post. The JL also offers audio bracketing (records right channel at lower volume). This lets you really push your recording levels to the highest, and has a backup file in case you have times when it can peak.
July 9th, 2012 at 7:44 am
I have both H4n and JL preamp. They both have there respective strengths, but i would say that the JL has somewhat better pres than the H4n and results in a better end product. With tweaking in post, the h4n is OK but there is a higher noise floor.
I say get both if u can….
July 9th, 2012 at 10:42 am
a blog post from Robert Rozak (maker of the juicedlink products)
http://juicedlink.com/blog/2012/07/h4n-verus-juicedlink/
July 10th, 2012 at 9:16 am
@pao thanks for the link pao. (: But Robert doesn’t really hit the point I was trying to make (like Emm did) because I’m intending to use the H4n exactly like the juicedlink: Ie, Mic-h4n-camera just so i have XLR inputs and what not but i’m still recording into the camera xD
Thanks anyway for the post. I’m beginning to see how each has its ups and downs now (:
July 10th, 2012 at 9:35 am
Does anybody know if the RM333 would be suitable for the Canon Rebel series utilizing AGC and monitoring via Magic Lantern?
July 10th, 2012 at 9:41 am
@Marc B – I thought ML can already disable AGC? Either way, an external preamp like JL will sound better because it has better amps than what’s inside a DSLR.
July 11th, 2012 at 9:37 am
@EMM – I know about shutting off the AGC and metering in ML, but I was wondering if there still may be an issue regarding the amps on these two JL models being suitable for specific cameras.
March 15th, 2013 at 4:18 pm
Hello,
I have a Nikon D600 with headphone output and I bought the Riggy RM333 which does not have the headphone out.
I don’t feel that the headphone out on the Nikon D600 is very loud as I can really monitor sound through it very well while using my headphones by Sony MDR-7506.
Question, would the Riggy RA333 with it’s own headphone out and level control be better for me or do you think I just need better, maybe powered headphones?
Thanks,
SpiderWayne