from TeraBrite
We use Sony Vegas to edit all of our TeraBrite and VleraBrite videos. We go over some of the tools and features that make Sony Vegas Pro 11 the best.
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Sony Vegas Pro 11 Beginner Tutorial
RODE Podcaster Review
from bin-false.org
Over all I am giving the crown for the “Best Podcasting Microphone” to the Rode Podcaster, it’s built in headphone monitor, support for Windows, Linux, and Windows (Linux & Vista/Win7 after a firmware update) really make this a fantastic mic. When you factor in it’s high-end sound quality, exceptional build quality, and Rode’s reputation for making great mics – it’s a clear winner!
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Roland MA-15D Studio Monitor Review
from Gear Junkies
The MA-15Ds feature a built-in Bass Enhancer, which operates on psycho acoustic principles that converts low frequencies into a series of overtones the human ear cannot distinguish from the original low frequencies. This allows the listener to perceive bass frequencies outside of the normal range of the speaker cone, without overdriving the woofer. With the Bass Enhancer the MA-15Ds offer a strong low-end in a very compact set of reference speakers. In addition the MA-15Ds offer a Sub-Out port, to connect a sub woofer.
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JVC Everio GS-TD1 Best 3D Camera of 2011
from Trusted Reviews
With the most accomplished consumer 3D camcorder yet, JVC has taken the lead over all other manufacturers. The Everio GS-TD1 can shoot Full HD frames for each eye, giving it the best 3D image quality on the market. Currently, only the software supplied can take full advantage of the resolution, but this is still the best 3D camcorder currently on the market.
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BlackMagic Design Intensity Shuttle Review
…Here is my review of the HD capture card, the Black Magic Intensity Shuttle. This is a good product in general, but there are quite a lot of considerations you will need to make before going out and purchasing it….
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Sennheiser MKH-60 Review and Test
from Ken Stone
The Sennheiser MKH-60 is a very popular supercardioid patterned shotgun microphone. It has a robust and clear sound with a nice bass response and excellent off-axis rejection. The Sennheiser has a different sound than the other high-end microphones tested, although the basic sound quality is similar to the MKH-50, which I quite liked. The MKH-60 presents with less bass and slightly more mid-range emphasis than the MKH-50.
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Test #1 Male Voice, Interior, on-axis, interview setup
Listen to test #1 recording sample
As I listened to the MKH-60, I sensed a lot of balance in the sound. Just as in the Schoeps CMIT5u, the MKH-60 sounded surprisingly good in a small room with lots of reflective surfaces. I would characterize the sound of the MKH-60 as mid-range emphasized whereas the MKH-50 seemed to be much more bass focused overall. The MKH-60 is a favorite for newer boom operators as it’s pickup pattern is pretty forgiving yet has good rejection of off-axis noise. Like the MKH-50, the overall sound quality of the MKH-60 is darker than many of the other mics tested, one more reason why it is important to have more than one microphone in your sound kit. Sometimes your talent can sound kind of high frequency or even chirpy. Recording that sort of voice through a mic that emphasizes high frequencies can be a mistake. A microphone like the MKH-60 can do very good things for thinner sounding and female/kid voices, as it lends then some richness. I would say that overall the sound of the MKH-60 leans toward the mids.
Test #3 Microphone handling noise, Interior, narrative setup
Listen to test #3 recording sample
The MKH-60 exhibited even slightly lower handling noise levels than the MKH-50. I used the same Sennheiser mic mount and obtained very impressive results. I would say that this would be a great mic to consider if you are an amateur boom pole operator and need a forgiving mic. The MKH-60 isolates you from the boom pole in a way that is very appealing. I felt confident that with this mic, I could actually boom operate and get decent results. That’s saying a lot.
Test #5. Male Voice, Exterior, on-axis, narrative setup
Listen to test #5 recording sample
The MKH-60 was an outstanding performer on the exterior test. I heard very little off-axis sound but I never got a sense being in a VO booth that I had with the Schoeps CMIT5u and the Neumann KMR-81i. I would say overall, the MKH-60 shared a lot of similar qualities with the Sanken CS-3e. They both sound very natural on exteriors with the Sanken leaning slightly toward the mids and the Sennheiser leaning slightly toward the lows. Interestingly, the MKH-60 presents with a lot less of a bass feel than the MK-50 on exteriors. I really like the sound quality of this mic and I am told that the MKH-60 makes an excellent mic for hand booming by less experienced boom operators. It has some latitude and forgiveness in it’s pickup pattern which makes it a natural for a beginning boom operator.
Final Evaluation and Recommendations
Unlike it’s sibling, the MKH-50, the Sennheiser MKH-60 had a slightly more balanced sound overall. It produced less bass coloration on exteriors, had excellent off-axis rejection and did extremely well in the mic handling tests. In exteriors, the MKH-60 seemed to compare more to the Sanken CS-3e than the other German microphones. After reviewing both of these Sennheisers, I could see that teaming the two of them together would result in a very complimentary microphone package, if not an inexpensive one.
I have shot many hundreds of interviews with the MKH-60 over the years and it presents a very well balanced sound picture with a slight mid-range emphasis. Personally, I find that I really enjoy using the MKH-60 although it becomes rather transparent, like the Schoeps CMC641. After a while, you just don’t notice the microphone’s characteristics at all, you just notice the sound it recorded. I feel that the Schoeps is less colored than the Sennheiser but both of them present a very realistic sound.
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Rode NTG-3 Put to the Test
There’s been a lot of great things said about the Rode NTG-3, but the best way to decide on whether a microphone is right for you is not by reading about it, it’s by hearing it in action. Below are 3 great videos demonstrating the NTG-3 in different environments.
Shotgun mic Test – Exterior / Interior with the RODE NTG-3 from Guy Cochran on Vimeo.
rode ntg3 mic example in wind from Adam Perry on Vimeo.
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Sennheiser RS120 Wireless Headphones Review
from CNET
Sennheiser’s latest RF wireless-headphone set is that rare midrange model that outperforms its pricier sibling. The RS120s ($110, with a two-year warranty) look hip and offer home-theater and music performance that’s considerably better than that of Sennheiser’s more expensive RS65s. Were it not for the occasional interference, we’d think we were listening to corded headphones.
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The RS120s weigh a slight 8.1 ounces and enclose and coddle your ears. They proved comfortable even after a long evening of listening to DVDs. A built-in volume control lets you crank up the action, while a transmitter control lets you fine-tune the reception
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The transmitter base serves as a charger for the headphones’ included pair of AAA nickel-metal-hydride batteries, and you can place it near your components or mount it on a wall. Just remember that you must hook up the transmitter to the analog stereo outputs or the headphone jack on your HTIB or receiver. Reception was generally clean and free of nois
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The RS120s’ sound quality is even better than that of Sennheiser’s wireless RS65 headphone set, a more expensive model that was a little too mellow for our taste. With their excellent detail resolution, the RS120s shined on DVDs and CDs, although their bass power and definition were only fair.
Design: 8.0
Features: 8.0
Performance: 7.0
CNET Editor’s Rating: Very Good
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Primera Bravo 4100 Series Review
cdrom2go have posted a couple of fantastic videos discussing the new Primera Bravo 4100 series of DVD and Blu-ray duplicators.
Primera Bravo 4102 Product Review from cdrom2go on Vimeo.
Primera Bravo 4101/4102 Product Overview from cdrom2go on Vimeo.
From polyNEWSline
How long does the print take when you include disc picking mechanism?
Just a little over 20 seconds. The 4100 series includes the improvements to the disc picking mechanism that were developed in the last Xi update. That makes the mechanics about 300% faster than previous Bravo units.
What about print costs?
The 4100 Series has separate ink cartridges for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black. (The first Primera printer or publisher to do this.) This means you replace only the color that needs replenishing, saving money on each printed disc. This places the cost per disc at around 6 to 12-cents per disc. This is definitely Primera’s most affordable disc publishing option.
Any other changes?
The chassis has been updated and now has more metal parts. It makes the unit slightly heavier but more robust.
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Hands-on with the Roland VR-5
Roland’s much anticipated all-in-one video/audio mixer and recorder, the VR-5, has just been released.
Earlier this year, Harmony Central had a hands-on preview of the Roland VR-5.
Some VR-5 features include
- 5-Channel Video Switcher (3 video sources, PC input, video playback)
- 2 Mono and 5 Stereo Mixable Audio Channels
- Built-in scan converter for PC input
- Built-in dual LCD monitors with touch control for easy video source selection
- Three video layers for 2 video sources plus DSK (downstream keyer)
- MPEG-4 player/recorder
- USB video/audio class device for web streaming
