Production
Canon EOS RP battery grip solution for over 6x duration
Ever since Canon added the previously missing ≈23.976p (aka “23.98p”) framerate in 1080p via a free firmware update, many...
Production
Review: AKG Lyra microphone, USB-C/vintage/multi-pattern/multi-platform
The AKG Lyra microphone has a striking, vintage-looking yet state-of-the-art look. Unlike many inexpensive replicas of the Elvis type...
Production
Canon EOS RP full-frame camcorder US$999 Rich Port observations
The unusual name of the Canon EOS RP mirrorless hybrid camera reminds me of the English translation of the...
Post Production
Plugable releases 512GB version of its Thunderbolt 3 NVMe
Back in November 2019, I reviewed and published speed tests of Plugable’s Thunderbolt 3 NVMe SSD (link ahead). Now...
Production
Samson launches Q9U dynamic hybrid studio microphone at CES
At CES 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, Samson has just unveiled its new Q9U, a dynamic hybrid...
Production
Five Android advantages in 2020 (over iPhone/iOS)
Although I am the first to admit that there are about 3 advanced video production apps that are still...
Production
First look: Saramonic SmartRig+ audio interfaces for USB-C or Lightning
I just received review samples of the Saramonic SmartRig+ portable audio interfaces, which handle two channels, either XLR balanced...
Production
First look: AKG Lyra microphone, USB-C/vintage/multi-pattern/multiplatform
I just received the AKG Lyra to review it. This unusual microphone has a striking, vintage-looking yet state-of-the-art look....
Production
Blackmagic ATEM Mini video mixer with SHY 1080p cameras
The US$295 1080p Blackmagic ATEM Mini video mixer (“switcher”) is amazing for the price, especially with its 10-bit 4:2:2...
Production
Why NewTek castrated the TriCaster Mini’s software (2019)
In November 2019, I applauded NewTek for streamlining the hardware in the new TriCaster Mini (2019), in an act...