RØDE, like its counterpart in the broadcast camera and switching gear etc field, Blackmagic Design, is an Australian phenomenon; a small business that has grown into a global audio superstar but remains truly Australian based. It’s been clever too and broadened its scope beyond microphones into the podcasting market where...
Review: Sennheiser MKE 400 Shotgun Mic
Vlogging is all the rage these days and manufacturers are bringing out cameras especially designed for this purpose, such as the Sony ZV-1 I currently have for review. Others such as Canon also actively tout certain models as “ideal” for that purpose. But vlogging (and video in general) is more...
The perfect camera / drone backpack? Maybe…
I have been searching for the ‘perfect’ camera / drone backpack for more time than I care to think. I would have thoughts my needs were simple; lots of adjustable compartments, plenty of external pockets, water resistant with a raincoat available, comfortable and able to carry a tripod and drinks...
The Perfect Hardware Combo of Gear? My Choices. For Now Anyway…
I am luckier than most in that I get to play with a lot of gear, ranging from cameras to camcorders and action cams to gimbals, drones, microphones of all types and even tripods. There are some “off-beat” gadgets too like the MSM for astrophotography and the brilliant little Pluto...
Interview: John Haenke, “FlyFishingMasterClass.com”
I have known John Haenke for a number of years now, first meeting at his Hervey Bay house / office back in around 2018. I’d booked a fishing charter with him, as his fame as a brilliant guide and fly fishing whizzo had preceded him via contacts I had in...
Review: Sennheiser Profile Streaming Kit
I am very fond of Sennheiser mics. Over the years, I have had the opportunity to try just about every mic on the market (designed for the stuff I do anyway), and with very few exceptions, I have graduated to a Sennheiser model. (Those exceptions if you are interested are...
Sennheiser Profile USB microphone for streaming and podcasting
Sennheiser is launching the Profile USB microphone, a cardioid condenser microphone that presents an easy and stylish solution for streaming and podcasting. It combines professional sound with direct accessibility of all functions, allowing streamers, podcasters and gamers to fully focus on their content. The side-address microphone is available as a...
Microphone pickup types. A quick primer.
Audio is important. I’ve said it before and no doubt I will say it again. And I’ll repeat what was said to me many donkeys ages ago that reinforced this; turn on the TV at 7pm, switch to the ABC News and turn the sound off. Then tell me what...
Netflix spatial audio powered by Sennheiser
Netflix has announced a series of brand-new features for members on its Premium plan, including Netflix spatial audio. Starting today, members on Netflix’s Premium plan using a stereo system will experience immersive cinematic audio on more than 700 top titles – all on their existing hardware. Netflix spatial audio is...
Updated: A Live Video Streaming Recording Studio for <$3K
Updated: I have been asked to itemise the individual costs of my setup. All products are listed at the end of the main story. One of my projects over the Christmas and New Year break was to put together a mini–TV Studio setup in my office. The intention was to...