AGENDA Rode’s seventh heaven in Sin City
NEWS
Rode rolled out its biggest ever product announcement at NAB Show in Las Vegas, with seven new products and updates. This includes firmware updates for the Wireless Go II and Rodecaster Pro II, plus offerings like the Streamer X, Rodecaster Duo and Podmic USB, as well as accessories. An update for the Wireless Go II includes the ability to save on-board recordings as WAV files for easy transfer to a computer on-the-go, and start/stop
on-board recordings using the transmitter power button. A new charge case houses both transmitters and the receiver, and an integrated battery allows three recharges for up to 30 hours of continuous use. The Rodecaster Pro II will also get wireless connectivity from a firmware upgrade. This will allow any Rode Series IV wireless transmitter – including Wireless Go II and Wireless Me – to record directly to the Rodecaster Pro II. Brand new is the Streamer X, which combines a pro audio interface and video capture card in a compact, all-in-one streaming console. It features audio inputs for XLR and line-level devices, headsets and Rode wireless microphones, with a low-noise, high-gain preamp and powerful audio processor. Streaming is offered in 4K/30p and 2K/60p, and up to 2K/120p and 4K/60p pass-through. Two USB-C connections accommodate dual PC set-ups; four customisable smart pads allow instant triggering of sound or voice FX and other actions on a computer. The new Rodecaster Duo is a small, all- in-one audio solution for podcasters and
streamers, with the same features as the Pro II in a more compact form factor. It works perfectly with Rode’s Podmic USB: a versatile, broadcast-grade dynamic microphone for podcasting and streaming. With equal sound quality to the bestselling Podmic, it boasts XLR and USB connection. If you want to take your kit around with you, Rode’s latest backpack model is custom-designed for the Rodecaster series, including accessories and a 16in laptop. No prices have yet been revealed. rode.com “Streamer X combines an audio interface and video capture card in a compact console”
FRESH KIT The Rodecaster Pro II (above) and Podmic USB (top right) were just two of seven products revealed at NAB
ATOMOS LINKS TO SONY CLOUD
Wooden it be nice! Wooden Camera has unveiled its new modular accessory system for the Sony FX3 and FX30 mirrorless cinema cameras. The basis is the L-Cage, which features lots of mounting points. The cage features Arca-Swiss mounting points on the underside,
a pair of 3/8in-16 - one on the top, one on the side – two 1/4in-20 on the side, and a removable HDMI cable clamp. The system top-plate features a cheese plate design that works in place of the standard Sony carry handle. This offers two 1/4in-20 and one 3/8in-16 accessory mounting points to integrate with the ultra handle system. A wraparound right cage grip offers four further mounting points and a pass-through cutaway for unobstructed battery swapping. Finally, the cheese plate attaches to the carry handle, which adds a coldshoe mounting point, and a new micro battery slide is available in Gold and V-Mount versions and comes with two D-Taps, a dual rod clamp and resettable 9A fuse. The whole system is $1482; no UK price has been set. woodencamera.com
Atomos’ range of camera-mounted monitor-recorders will work with Sony’s new Ci Media Cloud directly from Atomos Cloud Studio in a new deal announced at NAB Show. With this, users can upload files directly to a folder in their Ci Workspace from any camera using Atomos Connect products, except for the entry-level Zato. Once uploaded, Ci transcodes and makes files available for preview. Files, proxies and clips can be delivered to post teams directly from Ci, avoiding duplicate copies and redundant rendering. Basic access to Sony’s Ci Media Cloud will be available through Atomos Cloud Studio. For just £5/$5 a month, up to five Atomos devices can be registered, all capable of uploading 1080p proxy files while recording locally. The integration is scheduled to be rolled out in mid-2023. atomos.com
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