Specs

• Sensitivity: -38dB, f=1kfz, SPL=1PA, 0dB=1V/PA
• Supercardioid
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 78dB
• 3-pin XLR Balanced Output
• 65Hz to 20kHz respose
• 252 x 19mm
• 203 g
• $499
• Product page https://www.saramonicusa.com/products/soundbird-v6-professional-short-phantom-powered-shotgun-microphone

Warm and Detailed Sound, with Ease

The SoundBird V6 is designed to capture precise, mix-ready audio recordings of the highest caliber. Reliably delivering a smooth, warm, and detailed broadcast-quality sound with ease, every time without switches or buttons to set. Its supercardioid polar pattern is designed for tight directionality and excellent off-axis rejection, with deep bass frequencies naturally attenuated below 65Hz. Giving you the focused sound, you want, without distracting bass rumble and background noise that can ruin a recording.

High-Quality Construction and Advanced Sonic Features

The SoundBird V6 features ultra-low noise circuitry and high sensitivity, allowing you to have strong output levels without using high gain from your mic preamp. The all-brass construction is extremely durable, provides immunity to radio-frequency interference and minimizes handling noise. Perfect for in-studio, or outdoors it features a black anodized finish for low light reflectivity and is als moisture-resistant for when the shot gets dicey. It also features gold-plated XLR output connections for the best possible signal transfer and to resists corrosion.

All Vital Accessories are Included

A professional shotgun microphone needs a lot of accessories, and instead of making additional purchases, all these accessories are all included with SoundBird V6. You get an SR-SMC3 premium shock mount for attaching to a boom pole or camera shoe. You also get a 2’ (61cm) XLR output cable, a dedicated stand mount, a foam windscreen, a furry windscreen, and a custom watertight impact-proof hard case to carry it all. You will have all the essentials and more for capturing the best possible sound quality for your productions.

• Truly professional short 9.9” phantom-powered shotgun microphone that delivers superb, mix-ready recordings of the highest caliber
• Ideal for feature or indie film productions, TV broadcast, news gathering, documentaries, weddings, foley, voice over recording and much more
• Ultra-low noise circuitry, high sensitivity and low-frequencies naturally attenuated below 65Hz with tight directionality and excellent off-axis rejection
• All-brass construction is durable, provides immunity to radio interference and minimizes handling noise, gold-plated XLR connector resists corrosion and provides the best possible signal transfer
• Includes premium shock mount, a stand mount, foam windscreen, furry windshield, 2-foot (61cm) XLR output cable, and custom impact-proof watertight hardcase

TEAC Corporation announced on August 18 that it is developing the TASCAM brand XLR microphone adapter "CA-XLR2d" for mirrorless cameras. The release is scheduled for 2021.

A microphone adapter that is being developed in collaboration with Canon Inc., FUJIFILM Corporation, and Nikon Corporation.

The product is equipped with its own AD converter and a microphone preamplifier.

Specs

• Super-cardioid polar pattern.
• 2-Stage (75/150Hz) High-Pass Filters.
• 3-Level (-10dB, 0dB, +20dB) Gain Control.
• Automatic Power On/Off could choose to automatically turn on/off together with the camera.
• Headphone jack to monitor the sound.
• Integrated shock-mount system.
• Built-in battery for up to 120 hours operating time.
• Includes foam and furry windscreen, USB-C charging cable, 3.5mm TRS audio output cable for camera.

April 4th, 2019: RØDE Microphones is proud to announce the launch and shipping of the Wireless GO digital wireless microphone system – the world’s smallest and most versatile digital wireless mic/receiver combination. Wireless GO will be showcased at NAB 2019 in Las Vegas, US, April 8th -11th.

WHAT IS WIRELESS GO?

Wireless GO is an ultra-compact digital wireless microphone system which is unique in its clip’n’go versatility, incredibly compact form-factor, and unmatched price accessibility. It’s the perfect wireless mic solution for content creators in all disciplines: filmmakers, on-camera presenters, newsgatherers, vloggers and more.

The Transmitter (TX)

Measuring in at an ultra-compact 44mm x 45.3mm x 18.5mm and weighing just 31g, the Wireless GO transmitter (TX) acts as either a quick and easy clip-on wireless microphone, thanks to a high-quality built-in omnidirectional condenser capsule, or as the world’s smallest belt-pack transmitter for a lavalier microphone via the 3.5mm TRS input.

The Receiver (RX)

The RX is just as compact, measuring only 44mm x 46.4mm x 18.5mm and weighing just 31g, which makes your rig that much easier to carry and facilitates mounting on a range of camera gimbals and stabilisers. Its dual-purpose mount sits snug in your camera's shoe mount, or clips easily onto your camera strap or an item of clothing. The supplied 3.5mm TRS output cable plugs into your camera's audio input or, with the relevant available RØDE adaptors, into your recorder, GoPro, iPhone etc. There is also a three-stage output pad -- 0dB, -6dB, -12dB -- to tailor your output to your camera or recorder.

FLEXIBLE AND VERSATILE

The Wireless GO's quick clip-on capabilities make it perfect for run-and-gun journalists and vloggers in the field: never miss the action as it happens -- no cables and great sound.

FEATURES

• Operates as a clip-on mic or belt-pack transmitter for a lavalier/headset microphone
• Built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone delivers broadcast-quality sound
• All-new Series III 2.4GHz digital wireless transmission with 128-bit encryption designed to deliver crystal clear audio under any conditions, even in locations with dense Wi-Fi and Bluetooth activity like shopping malls, conventions, hotels etc
• Up to 70m range (line-of-sight), but optimised for shorter-range operation in congested radio-frequency environments
• TX and RX have built-in rechargeable batteries, charged via USB-C
• Up to 7 hours on a full charge, including a battery saver mode
• Super lightweight and ultra-compact: TX and RX are only 31g each
• The transmitter and receiver pair in just 3 seconds
• 3-stage output pad: 0, -6dB and -12dB
• RØDE's market-leading smartLav+ (with an SC3 adaptor), Lavalier microphone and HS2 headset microphone are perfect companions for the Wireless GO when used as a belt-pack (and sold separately).
• Use up to 8 systems in one location.

"The Wireless GO is an incredible marriage of form and function, substance and style," says Freedman Group CEO Damien Wilson. "Pristine audio, versatility and build quality, and a price that will reset the marketplace. Video content is a vital part of everyone's business, and the simplicity offered by the Wireless GO's built-in mic means that everyone can produce broadcast-quality audio along with their vision: emerging filmmakers, reporters, real estate agents -- you name it.

"For RØDE, Wireless GO is the perfect addition to our range of wireless solutions, which includes the bestselling RØDELink Filmmaker Kit," continues Wilson. "And it's another world-first in RØDE's fantastic run of innovative new products, following the 2018 releases of the RØDECaster Pro and NT-SF1 ambisonic microphone. We continue to identify capability gaps in the market and are determined to be first in the space with revolutionary pro audio equipment, built to deliver brilliant audio for creators around the world."

Compact. Versatile. Ready when you are. Wireless GO. Shipping April.

Meet the Wireless GO (and RØDE's product specialist team) at the B&H booth (Central Hall C10916) at NAB in Las Vegas, from Monday April 8th to Thursday April 11th.

The Wireless GO can be pre-ordered for US$199 (B&H).

Specs

• 30Hz to 20kHz
• -40dB +/- 3dB sensitivity
• S/N ratio - 74 dB
• Maximum sound pressure level is 132 dB
• 3-pin XLR male connector
• 153 x 23 mm
• low-cut filter
• 53g

https://search.rpxcorp.com/litigation_documents/11010569

Zaxcom also delayed JuicedLink Little DARling - http://www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/9974/juicedlink-little-darling-recorder

Initially case seems like not too important (now Tascam backed off removing output in US and restricting to 3.5mm input only).
It actually states that Zaxcom will prevent selling in US any device that have both wireless audio transmission and recording. Case is even not about such device, but one part of such device. And it is really big with current technology. As patents prevent making really affordable and in same time fully reliable systems what also have local recorded backup audio.

What else Zaxcom prevents to appear in your everyday life?

How about ability for recorder to make 32-bit floating wave (and even 24bit files) files using two parallel DACs aimed at different levels? It is possible to record two separate files as many recorders do, but not to join them in portable recorder. It is patented by Zaxcom.

How about wireless timecode transmission to multiple recorders? Patented by Zaxcom.

Add here patents on wireless transmission methods and encodings.

All of this produce big damage in the interest of few capitalists, and no, this guys did not invented anything, their engineers did and long ago they compensated all expenses.

More details: http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/3197/at875r-mic-phantom-powered-directly-by-the-gh2#Item_7

Audio samples: http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/3197/at875r-mic-phantom-powered-directly-by-the-gh2#Item_11

Which phantom powered mics will operate on such a low voltage? Electret condenser mics (i.e. permanently charged) are good candidates. You'll also want a mic with high sensitivity, to give a high SNR given the noise of the GH2's pre-amps and the quantization noise of 16-bit samples. I speculate that mics that can operate on a low-voltage battery are good candidates. But ultimately you'll have to test the mic to see how well it works. Here's more info: http://recording.org/pro-audio-gear/30016-phantom-power-is-a-mystery.html

How do you wire the mic cable? From my testing, the AT875R can be wired with XLR pin 3 unconnected, or shorted to pin 1, which apparently means it is impedance balanced. Here are wiring references:
http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/site/4ffc7039c199613a/index.html/index.html#unbalancedinput http://www.benchmarkmedia.com/discuss/feedback/newsletter/2008/05/2/helpful-how-tos-how-properly-connect-balanced-outputs-unbalanced-input

You must lose something by operating the mic under spec, right? Generally speaking, the max sound pressure level before distortion will be reduced somewhat, and the sensitivity will be reduced a tiny bit. Judging by the specs of other Audio-Technica shotgun mics that can operate on phantom power or from a 1.5-V battery, the max SPL is reduced by about 10 dB. Even with that reduction, the max SPL is still quite high - so high that if you are in that environment, you better be wearing earplugs. I tested some loud sounds, and I was getting distortion inside the GH2 with the mic level setting set to 1 (the lowest gain setting) before I got any distortion from the mic.

Of course the weak point in any GH2 mic connection is the 2.5-mm jack. I got the highest quality cable with a right-angle connector that I could find, and made my cable just the right length to keep it secure and out of the way. The link is unbalanced, so to minimize interference, use a shielded cable and keep it short.

The GH2's lack of real-time audio monitoring prevents the use of the mic port for any application in which the audio is critical. But you can work around the lack of monitoring to a certain extent. Plug the mic into something that does allow monitoring (e.g. the Zoom H1), and do some walk-around tests to identify problems. I found and eliminated noise coming from my shock mount, cable, and XLR connector. You can also record a short test video and play it back and listen through the GH2's terrible, tiny speaker before shooting.

The shock mount configuration in my photos is intended to have a very low profile. A more standard configuration would put the shock mount higher and allow for the use of wide-angle lenses. But in my configuration the mic is out of the view of all of my lenses, including the Lumix 20-mm. I swapped and reconfigured the elastic bands to improve the isolation and give a slight upward tilt that keeps the mic out of the lens's view.

With the GH2 mic level set to 4 (the highest gain setting), speaking in a normal voice from about 3 feet in front of the mic puts the meter at 7 bars, just into the red.

Compared to the MKE-400, the AT875R has better rejection of off-axis sounds, and the shock mount I'm using performs much, much better than the one built into the MKE-400. I might have been satisfied with the MKE-400, except for its shock mount. Every time my finger touched the camera, you could hear it in the recording.

Where to get mike:

• http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-Gradient-Shotgun-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B000BQ79W0/
• http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313&_nkw=Audio-Technica%20AT875R&_sacat=0&_clu=2&_fcid=168&_localstpos&_stpos&gbr=1

Lectrosonics introduced two newest members of the digital wireless microphone system family, the DBSM single battery and DBSMD dual-battery bodypack transmitters.

The new units are fully compatible with the DSQD digital receiver, DCHR digital portable receiver, and DCR822 compact dual channel digital receiver and feature a tuning range covering both the A1 and B1 bands from 470 to 608 MHz (470 to 614 MHz for the E01 international versions). The new transmitters include specially developed, high efficiency circuitry for extended operating time on AA batteries, and offer RF power selections at 10, 25 and 50 mW. In addition, a new, selectable high-density transmission mode (HDM) allows for much tighter channel spacing, yielding more than double the operating frequencies per available spectrum. Firmware updates are now available for the DSQD, DCHR, and DCR822 receivers, and updates for the Mac and PC versions of Wireless Designer software, to make use of this this new high-density mode.

With an audio frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz in standard transmission mode, a dynamic range of 112 dB, and a flat in-band phase response, the DBSM and DBSMD provide studio-grade sound, with low noise, for the most demanding productions.

The DBSM and DBSMD can be configured as either transmitters or recorders, with files stored on microSD card memory in the industry standard Broadcast Wave .wav (BWF) format at 24 bits, 48 kHz sample rate. The TA5M mic/line connector also acts as a timecode input for jam sync with master clocks on set, making audio file alignment quick and easy in post-production. The internal clock provides accuracy of <1ppm for all-day operation.

The microSD memory card can also be used to update the units’ firmware in the field. The DBSM and DBSMD respond to remote “dweedle tone” commands, available via 3rd party apps such as New Endian’s LectroRM and PDR Remote, allowing users to change settings including frequency, audio level, lock/unlock, and to start or stop recording.

The durable, machined aluminum housings are the same size and shape as the previous generation SMWB and SMDWB units so that standard accessories are compatible, including belt clips, battery eliminators, and pouches. The input wiring is also the same as previous generation SM Series transmitters, allowing the use of existing lavaliere and headset microphones wired for either servo-bias or “universal” inputs, along with adapter cables for line inputs and dynamic mics. The two-way IR port ensures quick setup and allows for data sharing between units including frequency tuning groups and encryption keys when in shared key management mode.

The DBSM and DBSMD support encryption in a 256 bit AES, CTR mode format for robust security, meeting FIPS 197 and 140-2 standards. Four different key management modes can be employed, including Universal – where all units in the system share the same default key; Shared – where a unique key is created and can be shared between transmitters and between transmitters and receivers; Standard – where a unique key is created but cannot be shared between transmitters or from transmitters to receivers; and Volatile – where every session requires a new key.

“The SM Series of miniature transmitters has been immensely popular since their original introduction four generations and more than and 15 years ago,” says Karl Winkler, VP of sales & marketing at Lectrosonics, Inc. “This latest generation brings these body-worn transmitters into the digital era, with a host of important features. The high-density mode alone will be a huge problem solver for a wide range of users. And the option to record gives these transmitters enormous flexibility for the demanding applications our users encounter on a daily basis”.

MSRP is $2,350 for the single-battery DBSM and $2,450 for the dual-battery DBSMD. Availability: Q2, 2021

Abnormal price of $199

More info at https://en-us.sennheiser.com/mke-400

for nostalgic reasons, I want to produce a video with my beloved original BMPCC. Therefore I want to pair the camera with a JuicedLink BMC388 preamp. However, the manufacturer doesn't exist anymore and neither do the instructional videos on youtube. There are some tweaks that need to be done in order to make the BMPCC and BMC388 work flawlessly together. Audio meter calibration, input volume...

As all the manuals and instructional videos have vanished from the internet, maybe there's someone on this forum who is familiar with the procedure and can provide me with a short instruction?

I appreciate it! Thank you.

Availability

• Wireless mike for $229 at
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1629559-REG/sony_ecm_w2bt_digital_bluetooth_wireless.html
  • https://www.adorama.com/isoecmw2bt.html
• Lav mike for $30
  • https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1629560-REG/sony_ecm_lv1_compact_stereo_lavalier.html
  • https://www.adorama.com/isoecmlv1.html

TEAC Corporation will release the accessory package "AK-DR11CMKII" for TASCAM recorder products on February 27th. Handled at major musical instrument stores, mass retailers, and TEAC stores nationwide. The price is open. The selling price at the TEAC store is 4,800 yen (excluding tax).

Kit includes a cable for connecting DR series products to the camera, a cold shoe adapter for attaching hot shoes, a fur windscreen, and a soft case.

There are two types of cables included. The first is an attenuator cable for connecting the recorder to the camera. Since the audio signal of the recorder's headphone output can be adjusted to an appropriate level, clear audio can be input to the camera as it is.

The second is the splitter cable. The headphone output of the recorder can be split into the audio input to the camera and the monitoring output from the headphone. The terminal is a 3.5mm stereo mini, and the length is 150mm.

Compatible products

• DR-05
• DR-05X
• DR-07X
• DR-07MKII
• DR-40
• DR-40X
• DR-22WL
• DR-44WL
• DR-100MKIII

Specs

• Coming soon

Where to get

• US - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087417D3P
• DE - https://amzn.to/2QDP3Vx
• UK - https://amzn.to/3ixpBxf
• https://www.andycine.com/comica-boomx-d-wireless-microphone-transmitter-receiver-system-p2570591.html

This ultra compact and ultra lightweight shotgun microphone features a detachable shockmount that mounts directly to your DSLR, mirrorless, or video camera and reduces noise from vibrations and camera handling. This ultra compact and ultra lightweight shotgun microphone features a detachable shockmount that mounts directly to your DSLR, mirrorless, or video camera and reduces noise from vibrations and camera handling. The Smartphone holder with integrated cold show mount opens you a fully compact setup, and this is what a Vlogger needs. The furry wind shield with inner cell foam, is designed for use in outdoor scenarios where wind and environmental noise can inhibit recordings. Due to its lightweight and compact design the Voice fits perfectly to the gimbal users as well. You can mount it on top of the camera with the cold shoe mount or on the handle with the Magic Arm or our universal handgrip.

Features:

• CNC Aluminum Body
• High Quality Cardioid Condenser
• Weights only 45g (1.58 oz)
• Highly durable shock mount included
• Compact Design
• Crystal Clear Sound
• No Battery Required
• TRS and TRRS Cable included
• Compact and lightweigth
only 80mm (3') long and 45g
• Ideal for Vloggers with Smartphones
• Ideal for Journalists or Run-and-Gun shooters
• Ideal for Gimbal User
• More info at https://www.pfy-tech.com

Nice small microphone

• Price around $39
• Available at https://www.amazon.com/Shotgun-Microphone-iPhone-HuaWei-Cameras/dp/B06ZYN1H9P/

https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/podtrak-recorders/podcast-recorders/podtrak-p4/