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Bluetooth Versus Wired

For some months now, persistent rumors have been flying that the next iPhone will do away with the 3.5mm wired headset port. There have been plenty of people arguing both against and for this idea. Some people say that the demise of the wired headset port is inevitable. As an over-the-road truck driver, I’ve been using Bluetooth devices for years.

Neat Microphones Look as Awesome as they Sound

Microphones do not have to be a boring grey color. They can have style! Neat Microphones, a member of the Gibson family, have two lines of aesthetically pleasing microphones that look like pieces of art. They look as awesome as they sound! Scott spoke with Product Manager of Neat Microphones, Clayton Harrison, at CES 2016. They talked about both the

iKlip A/V Smartphone Mount

You're covering an event and travelling light with a smartphone for video. For audio, you've got your radio mic but where's the receiver to go? IK Multimedia have got it covered with the iKlip A/V smartphone mount for broadcast professionals. Daniel gets a demo from Starr. The iKlip A/V is the first portable mount with a built-in pre-amp, allowing HD

Marshall Electronics Targets Pro Portable Audio

Smartphones, and in particular the iPhone, are beginning to replace the video camera for on-the-spot interviews especially when it's a one person gig. While the video side of the recording is well covered by the iPhone, the audio isn't, mainly because the camera has to be six feet away from the subject rather than the the six inches preferred by

Samson’s Go Mic Direct Gives Crystal Clear Communication

Samson's Go Mic Direct is an ideal portable audio solution for Skype, FaceTime and voice recognition software. It can also be used for recording audio for YouTube videos, lectures, podcasts, and webinars. The Go Mic Direct features the Samson Sound Deck Noise Cancellation Software (Mac OS X/Windows) allowing you to capture pristine, accurate vocal communications and recordings in any environment.

Samson Meteorite Falls Into CES

Audio specialists Samson today announced the new Meteorite, a USB condenser microphone for capturing high-quality recordings on a laptop or desktop. Meteorite is perfect for podcasting, creating audio for YouTube videos and recording music on your favourite software or apps, and to top it all, looks great. The Meteorite will be better than any computer’s internal microphone and soundcard, which is often provided at

Marshall Electronics Launches Family of Broadcast-Ready Products

Marshall Electronics, is a privately owned American company. They recently released a family of products for broadcasters. Many were demonstrated at NAB 2014. They include a new encoder/decoder, some new hybrid broadcast cameras, a professional monitor with 4K display, and the Micro Studio. The do-it-yourself Micro Studio allows anyone to record HD videos with high quality sound from their homes

Sennheiser has Unveiled its New MK 8 Microphone

Sennheiser unveiled its new MK 8, large-diaphragm, condenser studio microphone at NAB 2014. The new microphone features five selectable polar patterns. They are: omni-directional, wide cardioid, cardioid, super-cardioid, and figure-of-eight. The MK 8 also has a low cut/roll-off filter and selectable pad. The MK 8 was designed and manufactured in Germany. It echos the sleek design of the MK 4

Mogees Makes Music at The Gadget Show

The Gadget Show has all kinds of tech on display, from mainstream suppliers with latest tablets to niche fun products that bring a smile to your face and Mogees is definitely in the latter camp. Many of us will have seen those vibration speakers that turn any surface into a speaker....Mogees does the reverse, converting any surface or object into

iRig Mic Cast Review

After reviewing the iRig Mic which includes a full sized microphone. I really did not know what to expect in Audio quality from the iRig Mic Cast for the iPhone/iPod/iPad & most Android Devices. But knowing what the IK Multimedia folks had accomplished with the iRig Mic my expectations where high. I attend a lot of conferences where  like to

iRig Mic / iRecorder Review

Over the past 10 years I have reviewed over 50 microphones across all price points. So when Don Baine and I stumbled across the iRig® Mic for iPhone, iPad & compatible with most Android phones at CES I really wanted to put the microphone to the test.. The true beauty of this setup is that you can have a podcast

XOEye Streaming Safety Glasses

There's no doubt that wearables are where it's at right now, but devices such as Google Glass or Recon goggles are very much luxury toys. XOEye Technologies have taken a more practical approach, developing safety glasses with built-in video cameras and microphones for use in business, typically manufacturing, construction and field service industry. Don and Todd talk to Aaron Salow,

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