On-camera mics comparison
This is an entirely unscientific comparison of tiny micro shotgun microphones for camcorders and the like. Featuring the Rode VideoMicro, the Joby Wavo Mobile, the Deity D4 Duo and the MCOPlus VM-D02.
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Review: dual “vlogger” microphone
The Deity V-Mic D4 Duo is, at time of writing, a unique proposition that combines two ultra-short mono shotgun mics into a “back to back” configuration seemingly designed for vloggers. The design means people can both record themselves (a commentary perhaps or interview questions) while they film as well as well as audio from in front of the camera such as natural sound or an interviewee.
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Video: Sony ZV-1 vlogging camera
I’ve had a Sony ZV-1 “vlogging” camera for a few weeks now and have tested it at home and out
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“New” Sony 4K camcorder
Sony has unveiled a cut-down version of its top consumer-grade camcorder (the AX53) called the AX43. Essentially an AX53 minus
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New vlog cam from Sony
Sony has unveiled a compact camera designed at the video blogging (“vlogging”) market. The ZV-1 is not a camcorder in
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Video Review: low cost mics
This is a look at and test of two compact cardioid microphones from Chinese brand MCOplus. One is designed for camcorders / phones. The obvious comparison is with the popular Rode VideoMicro so I did some audio samples of them both.
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Atem Mini goes Pro
In an update that will be welcomed excitedly by low-cost live streamers the world over, BlackMagic Design have listened to
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Rode shrink the NT-USB mic
I’m a big fan of Rode’s NT-USB tabletop voiceover mic; it sounds good and plugs straight into any USB computer
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