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Internal shock mounting of the capsule ensures minimal handling noise, with an internal pop filter for reducing plosives, plus it includes a windshield for recording outdoors. The Australian audio giant has also unveiled two new products for smartphone video shooters, including the Phone Cage, which has 33 mounting threads and five coldshoe slots to build a full mobile videography rig. The £109/$120 Phone Cage uses a powerful magnetic mounting disc for attaching any Magsafe iPhone or compatible smartphone case or accessory. Cable slots make it easy to keep accessories tidy. An ergonomic grip aids handheld filming and its attachment points make it easy to mount on tripods or desk mounts. Finally, the £80/$90 Rode Magnetic Mount is a system for attaching microphones, lights and other accessories to any Magsafe iPhone or Magsafe-compatible smartphone case or accessory. It has the same strong magnet as the Phone Cage for attaching to a mobile and comes with three removable arms: coldshoe arms for shooting in landscape or portrait, plus a long arm with 1/4-inch thread for mounting on a tripod, handle or desktop arm. rode.com
Rode’s Interview Pro is a broadcast- quality, handheld reporter mic for use with any Rode Series IV wireless system, including the Wireless Pro, Wireless Me and Wireless Go II. It can send the audio signal to a camera, smartphone, computer or the Rodecaster Pro II, Rodecaster Duo and Streamer X just like an XLR microphone, making it ideal for podcasting or streaming. The Interview Pro uses Rode’s 2.4GHz digital transmission with 128-bit encryption for stable wireless audio at a range up to 200m with clear line of sight, but is optimised for close-range use. This £249/$249 mic features a pro-grade condenser capsule for rich, detailed voice reproduction. And its omnidirectional polar pattern makes it very forgiving when it comes to mic placement, meaning it’s perfect for interviews. Rode’s Gain Assist technology includes intelligent algorithms for automatically controlling the mic’s audio levels on the fly to minimise clipping. It also features 32-bit float on-board recording, with 32GB of internal memory offering 40 hours of recording time, and a dedicated button for stopping and starting recording. So there’s always a clean backup of audio and the Interview Pro can be used as a stand-alone field recorder.
Benro has released a trio of carbon-fibre tripods in its heavy-duty Mammoth series, which all feature a quick-levelling 75mm platform to fit a bowl head. Independently locking, three-stop adjustable legs work well for low shooting angles and there’s a choice of rubber or spiked feet. The tripods each weigh 2.25kg. First, the three-section TMTH43C is priced at £390/$330 and supports up to 25kg, while the £360/$300, three-section TMTH33C and £380/$320, four-section TMTH34C hold up to 18kg. These models have three built-in threads for mounting accessories like microphones, monitors or lights. uk.benroeu.com Benro’s Mammoth family grows larger
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