Tag: microphones

Video Review: low cost mics

Posted on May 7, 2020September 26, 2022 by David Johns

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.

Rode NTG5 microphone being used to record sound on a beach

New short shotgun from Rode

Posted on October 23, 2019September 26, 2022 by David Johns

Rode Microphones are not ones to rest on their extensive laurels and have just announced another addition to their range

Video Review: RODELink wireless mic kit

Posted on June 20, 2015December 19, 2016 by David Johns

The RodeLink wireless microphone transmitter and receiver kit has two parts, the beltpack transmitter unit, and a receiver – both

Freebie from Red Giant with Rode purchase

Posted on April 7, 2015 by David Johns

If you’re one of the diehards who insists on making life hard for yourself by shooting on a rigged up

Video Review: Rode NTG4+ shotgun mic

Posted on April 1, 2015December 19, 2016 by David Johns

The NTG4+ shotgun microphone is new from Rode. The “plus” means it has a rechargeable lithium battery inside the barrel

Rode unveil “world’s best” microphone

Posted on January 21, 2015February 11, 2015 by David Johns

It’s a bold claim but we’d expect nothing less of Rode. The not-in-the-slightest-bit-shy-and-retiring Australian microphone manufacturer has announced a selection

New USB mic from Rode

Posted on July 24, 2014December 2, 2014 by David Johns

*** Update: we have now reviewed this excellent mic; read, watch and hear about it at www.tubeshooter.co.uk/2014/08/15/review-rode-nt-usb-microphone/ plus you can buy

Win BIG with Rode mics

Posted on February 26, 2014April 19, 2014 by David Johns

How do you fancy grabbing a share of $70,000 USD worth of fabulous filming gear? Of course you do. Thanks