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Libec’s high-fibre diet When we tested the Libec HS-150M tripod kit, it’s fair to say we loved it but had one gripe – it was not the lightest set of sticks in the world. Now Libec has reacted by offering its models with carbon-fibre legs counterbalance knob is altered until the camera stays perfectly still wherever it’s pointed. The pan and tilt movements have three drag settings, as well as free movement – plus lock. The payload is up to 3kg/6.6lb. libec-global.com
that are around 20% lighter. The HS-150C and HS-150MC come with either floor or mid- level spreaders, and both cost £1320 – up on the aluminium versions by £215. No US prices have yet been set. We love the Libec tripods, as the HS system uses a simple counterbalancer that works for lighter mirrorless cameras. The legs have bowl-style adjusters to get everything level, and a Manfrotto-fit plate clicks onto the head. Then the
INFRARED UPGRADE TO SCHNEIDER ND s Schneider-Kreuznach has launched a new line of neutral density filters called Classic NDs, which will replace the current series. This includes eight ND filters with a range of ten stops, from 0.3 to 3.0. These consist of one special coated glass surface to deliver the highest colour accuracy at all stops and between batches. This enables filter stacking and reduces grading time. The new collection is coated for light from 380-780nm, effective from visible light up to the near-infrared spectrum to reduce infrared pollution. There’s also a multi-resistant, anti-reflection coating. No prices have been announced. schneiderkreuznach.com
CARBON COPY The latest Libec tripods are the same design as before, but now lighter
INDUSTRIAL MIXER Roland’s new VR-120HD is a portable unit suitable for professional production
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Roland aims to mix it up Roland’s new VR-120HD pro hybrid event mixer has six SDI and HDMI inputs, three SDI and HDMI outputs, 42-channel audio mixing, Get extensive audio and video I/O options, a large touchscreen and hands-on controls. This portable unit is ideal for mid-level productions and includes customisable
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direct LAN and USB-C webcam streaming outputs, advanced automation and more. The VR-120HD is a direct streaming AV mixer, designed so a single operator can manage hybrid live and online productions without external gear or the staff to run it.
workflows, deep automation, remote PTZ camera control, one-touch macro sequencing, plus streaming over LAN and USB. It’s expected to retail for £5884/$6495. proav.roland.com
Microphone maker Rode casts its net into the stream All-in-one audio kit for
Companion app Rode Central has been updated to mirror new configuration options, such as setting up advanced Aphex audio processing and Smart pads. rode.com
destinations, such as stream and chat applications, as well as the headphone mix. Improvements include the routing of voice effects, now applied to each individual channel in multitrack mode.
the levels of ten audio I/Os, including the headphone and monitor outputs, Bluetooth channel, on-board recording mix and three USB ports. This is useful for creating custom submixes for different audio
podcasters, the Rodecaster Pro II, has received a major firmware update for easier integration in streaming set- ups. New functionality allows independent adjustments for
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