Local tv station chooses Trew to deliver multiple Lectrosonics wireless systems
WTVF Cameraman Nathan Sharkey and his newly outfitted camera Over the years WTVF–NewsChannel 5 in Nashville, Tennessee, has kept a close watch on emerging and evolving technologies and is often among the first to adopt systems that will truly aid their mission of news gathering and delivery. NewsChannel 5 was the first station in Tennessee […]
READ MOREA trip to the Rycote Factory
The classic blimp-shaped microphone windscreen: It’s the most iconic image of film and video sound. Even people who are not in the business relate to this because they see it everywhere; on television news, behind-the-scenes movie productions, and when passing by a film production. That familiar shape bobbing around high overhead on a pole is […]
READ MOREWindscreens and Mounts: The Basics
The human hand can be a reasonably good suspension device. In most film and video production situations hand-held mics are not effective, one arm is too short. We need to mount the mic on a rigid pole. The rigidity of the boom pole is where the problems begin. Boom poles transmit vibrations rather well, some better than others. Many clever
READ MOREPSC Refines the Solice Mixer
Since the original review of the PSC Solice mixer of April 2009, PSC has responded with several improvements as described below. It is a credit to PSC that they responded so quickly, and an added bonus that they are offering all of these refinements to existing Solice owners at no charge. Below is a description […]
READ MORESonosax SX-ES64 Review
Another jewel from Switzerland: The new Sonosax SX-ES64 portable compact audio mixer. It just arrived at Trew Audio this past Friday, September 18, and I must say it is a beautiful piece. We’ve grown to expect audio equipment as art from Sonosax, but still, the first gaze at the SX-ES64 is stunning. Read full entry »
READ MORESound Devices 552
On September 8th, Sound Devices rocked our world with their latest product release: the 552 Mixer/Recorder. Evolving from the esteemed 442 mixer, the 552 has 5 mic/line inputs, all with pre or post fader direct outputs, plus two other very notable additions: a built-in stereo recorder, and four channels of AES outputs. The two […]
READ MOREField Reports: The new BDSv3, Hot Strip, and RM meter.
As many of you know, Remote Audio recently began shipping three new products: the BDSv3, Hot Strip, and RM remote meter. Now that these power management devices are being put to work in the field, reports from happy users are coming in, and a couple are listed below. I am happy to see that many […]
READ MOREDeva External Slate Mic Modification
Trew Audio is now offering a modification to the Deva recorder models 4, 5, 5.8, 16, and Fusion. This mod adds an external slate/com mic input and a headphone jack to the left side. The mod is structurally non-invasive, as only existing panel holes are used, and the mod is easily reversible to the original […]
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