The new Zoom F4 field recorder was recently announced, so I decided to share my initial thoughts on it. If you’re not familiar, it’s a portable digital audio recorder that can record 6 individual tracks and a stereo mix, and it features built-in time code, high-quality mic preamps, metal construction, and some nicely designed controls. …
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Zoom just announced the new H4n Pro Handy Recorder, and I wanted to share my initial thoughts on it. The original Zoom H4n has been a popular choice for many, many years, so an update is important news and merits deep analysis. SPEAKING OF DEEP ANALYSIS: I recently published an in-depth hands-on review of the Zoom …
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A dear old friend recently sent me an email asking which mic I recommended using with the Zoom H5. It was an old roommate of mine who had played drums in my band. She continues to bang the drums professionally to this day. This person is also an excellent sound recordist, songwriter, guitarist, and several other awesome things. …
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Tascam recently announced the DR-701D field recorder, which, at first glance looks very much like the DR-70D. Indeed, the DR-701D shares the same overall look and many of the features of the DR-70D, but it also has a number of impressive abilities that set it apart.
The announcement of the Zoom F8 in early 2015 was big news. Finally, a field recorder existed that offered some of the same features found on professional models that cost three times as much. On one hand, it seemed like a revelation — but it also seemed fishy. How many corners were cut to get the price …
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I just completed an audio test of the Tascam DR-70D, comparing it with the Zoom H4n and the Tascam DR-40. The test features side-by-side comparisons of each recorder’s built-in microphones, and you also get to hear how they handle several popular microphone for video work: the Rode NTG-3, Rode NTG-2, Audio-Technica 4053B, and the Sennheiser …
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The Tascam DR-70D has a noise problem with its “camera out” jack. This post explains how to fix it. Read more at www.sam-mallery.com
An in-depth review of the Tascam DR-70D that explains how it can help you in video production. This story and more at www.sam-mallery.com
My first thoughts on the new Tascam DR-70D field recorder, and why I’ve decided to buy one right away. This story and more at sam-mallery.com
A Zoom H5 shotgun shootout with the SGH-6 shotgun capsule, Rode NTG-2, NTG-3, AT4053b and the XYH-5. This + more at www.sam-mallery.com
