At its heart, sound is all about communication. Whether it’s conveying emotion and art through music or narrating an event through speech, a good microphone is able to get your message across well. And nowhere is that more important than in interviews and newscasting. In today’s review of the Røde Reporter microphone, we take a…
Not every recording or filming situation is the same— sometimes, you need specialized tools to get a certain result. And with something as tricky as audio, you’ll need to go the extra mile to make sure there’s no room for error. The Røde Stereo VideoMic is a stereo microphone that’s meant to broaden your recording…
If there’s one trend you can count on when it comes to electronics in the modern age, it’s that things are getting smaller and smaller. That’s not necessarily a bad thing— smaller means more compact and easier to lug around, and that can make a world of difference for a lot of professions. Take the…
In the era of the smartphone, more and more people are realizing that the best tool they have for filmmaking and recording is quite literally at their fingertips. Improvements in smartphone technology and app development have created the opportunity for creators to create on the go. The Rode VideoMic Me microphone opens doors for creators…
The great thing about living in the modern era is just how much freedom content creators now have to do things on their own. Where putting together video content in the past might have required tens of thousands of dollars in equipment, greater accessibility of tools means that practically anyone can do it. A good…
Sound is basically everywhere, and through the decades humans have constantly been challenged on how to best record it. From almost-silent studio setups to weathering all kinds of outdoor activity, we’ve designed recording equipment to fit nearly every situation. One of the best, and most compact examples of this is the Lavalier mic. In today’s…
If there’s one thing that the modern era has brought us, it’s convenience. Thanks to advancements in technology, things that would have required complicated equipment and processes are now easier than ever to set up. The recording is definitely one of them. In today’s review of the Røde NT-USB microphone, we talk about how USB…
If there’s one thing you can say about media in the 21st century, it’s that filmmaking and videography have never been more accessible. Content creators now have a range of different tools at their disposal, at different price points, and for different purposes. Whether you’re an indie filmmaker or an aspiring journalist, you’re sure to…
Since its establishment as Freedman Electronics in 1967 and subsequent rebranding as Røde in the 1990s, Røde Microphones has dedicated itself to producing quality mics at affordable prices. The Australian company has an international team of over 250 professionals in a number of disciplines, including electronics engineering, acoustics engineering, robotics, and more. With offices in…
When buying a new microphone, there are tons of factors that you’ll need to consider before biting the bullet. Polar patterns, frequency response, sensitivity, and sample rates are all specs that every buyer needs to know, but one thing that many people seem to forget is that where your microphone is made is just as…