Audio Test: Tascam DR-70D vs. Zoom H4n vs. Tascam DR-40
I just completed an audio test of the Tascam DR-70D, comparing it with the Zoom H4n and the Tascam DR-40. The test features side-by-side comparisons of each recorder’s built-in microphones, and you...
View ArticleHands-on Review of the Rode Stereo VideoMic Pro
When someone is speaking in front of your camera, you need specific microphones to clearly capture their voice. But what if you’re not trying to record the sound of someone’s voice? What if you’re...
View ArticleShould you buy the Zoom F8 field recorder?
The announcement of the Zoom F8 in early 2015 was big news. Finally, a field recorder existed that offered some of the same features found on professional models that cost three times as much. On one...
View ArticleA Doritos “Crash the Superbowl” video completed, and a lesson learned
A few years ago I shot a video for the Doritos “Crash the Superbowl” contest. If you’re not familiar, the idea is to produce an original 30-second Doritos commercial. The winning video gets aired...
View ArticleFirst Thoughts on the Tascam DR-701D Field Recorder
Tascam recently announced the DR-701D field recorder, which, at first glance looks very much like the DR-70D. Indeed, the DR-701D shares the same overall look and many of the features of the DR-70D,...
View ArticleWhat mic should a French person use to record interviews with a Zoom H5?
A dear old friend recently sent me an email asking which mic I recommended using with the Zoom H5. It was an old roommate of mine who had played drums in my band. She continues to bang the drums...
View ArticleFirst thoughts on the new Zoom H4n Pro Recorder
Zoom just announced the new H4n Pro Handy Recorder, and I wanted to share my initial thoughts on it. The original Zoom H4n has been a popular choice for many, many years, so an update is important news...
View ArticleFirst thoughts on the new Zoom F4 MultiTrack Field Recorder
The new Zoom F4 field recorder was recently announced, so I decided to share my initial thoughts on it. If you’re not familiar, it’s a portable digital audio recorder that can record 6 individual...
View ArticleHands-on Review of the Canon 7D Mark II
There are lots of reviews of the Canon 7D Mark II that lean heavily into its specs, but that’s not what you’ll find here. I shoot photos and videos primarily to indulge my interests. It’s a hobby, and...
View ArticleWho should buy the Sound Devices MixPre-3 or MixPre-6?
Sound Devices recently announced two new portable audio recorders that are remarkably affordable: the MixPre-3 and the MixPre-6 (products like these from this manufacturer historically cost several...
View ArticleFirst thoughts on the new Zoom H1n audio recorder
The new Zoom H1n is a compact audio recorder with high-quality built-in microphones, and it was just announced, so I wanted to share my thoughts on it. This model is an update to the much-loved Zoom...
View ArticleEverything that’s new on the Sennheiser 100 series G4 camera-mount wireless...
Sennheiser just announced the new G4 100 series camera-mountable wireless systems, which are the same series that are used by a great number of people. When important gear gets updated, you want to...
View ArticleFirst thoughts on the new Zoom F1 Field Recorder
Zoom recently released the new F1 Field Recorder, an ultra-compact device that can handle a variety of audio tasks. It can be used as an on-camera microphone and recorder, it can placed on a person’s...
View ArticleHands-on review of the Tascam DR-40X
I own several portable digital audio recorders, and when I need to make a recording I usually grab my old Tascam DR-40. Why? I like how it sounds, and the controls are easy to use. I also occasionally...
View ArticleHow to start making a Final Cut Pro X video
I often forget how to do things I occasionally want to do, so I write down notes that remind me how to do them. Instead of storing these notes privately, I publish them on this blog so others can...
View ArticleThe settings I recommend for the Tascam DR-10L
The default settings of the Tascam DR-10L are well chosen, but I still recommend changing a few of them. For example, I always think it’s a good idea to use the DUAL RECORD feature. For the best...
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