When it comes to recording sound for video production, everyone wants it to be easy, but most people aren’t willing to sacrifice sound quality for ease-of-use. Sounding professional is a top concern, no matter what. I’ve used lots of gear over the years, but it wasn’t until I tried the Tascam DR-10L belt-pack recorder that …
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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 results with the Tascam DR-10L, just follow the chart below. Changing the settings on the DR-10L is logical …
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When you shoot a video, you should always record the sound separately with an audio recorder. It sounds drastically better and is definitely worth the extra effort. It’s not very difficult to do. If you use Final Cut Pro, this is how sync externally recorded audio files with your video footage.
tl;dr = rub alcohol on it with a cloth 🍸 There are certain portable audio recorders, headphones, and other equipment have a special kind of external plastic that “feels rubbery” to the touch. The advantage was that it made the gear easier to grip when you held it, reducing the likelihood that you would accidentally …
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The new Zoom H8 audio recorder was just announced and I wanted to share my initial thoughts. This device offers a new spin on the role a portable audio recorder can play, and it does a few things that I think are impressive and compelling. If you’re someone who records music, podcasts, and audio-for-video, the …
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The Zoom H4n Pro is an updated version of the Zoom H4n, a portable audio recorder with a diverse array of features. The original H4n—which is now discontinued—was one of the most popular models on the market. The H4n Pro is very similar, but it has 3 key upgrades that make it a better product. …
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 record line-level audio, and the DR-40 has a simple switch that adjusts the input levels for that …
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 belt and be used as a clip-on mic recorder, it can even be used to record music, ambient environmental sounds, and for recording …
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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 H1, a budget-friendly recorder that offered easy-to-use operation. There are many features of the new H1n that improve upon the old design, …
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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 thousand dollars). If you’re trying to decide between one of these Sound Devices recorders and the Zoom F4, F8, and the Tascam DR-701D, this post will hopefully help you …
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