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Filmmakers and podcasters can capture studio-quality dialogue SHURE WAY TO USE XLR ON PHONES almost anywhere with Shure’s new MVX2U Gen 2 digital audio interface, a compact single-channel device designed to make professional XLR microphones easier to use with phones, tablets and laptops. The travel-friendly interface allows users to connect broadcast- The £138/$139 interface provides up to 60dB of clean gain and 48V phantom power, allowing it to drive both dynamic and condenser microphones without requiring an external preamp. Where the latest version improves on the original is in its built-in digital signal processing. Features such as Auto-Level Mode, a real-time denoiser and Shure’s Digital Popper Stopper help maintain consistent dialogue levels while reducing background noise and plosives. The onboard processing runs with quality microphones directly to their recording device via USB-C. zero latency and remembers the user’s last settings, making it easy to maintain a consistent sound whenever switching between devices. You can fine-tune EQ, compression and limiting via Shure’s Motiv desktop and mobile apps, which work across iOS, Android and computers. A built-in 3.5mm headphone output allows zero- latency monitoring, while a tricolour LED confirms connection status. shure.com
You had me at Halo! LED brand Amaran unveils a new budget COB range
A maran has expanded its creator-focused lighting range with the launch of the Halo series, a new family of bicolour COB fixtures designed to make studio lighting more accessible than ever. The five-light line-up ranges from the Halo 60x (63W) to the high-output Halo 600x (610W), giving filmmakers the flexibility to scale their lighting set-ups as their productions grow. The full range includes the Halo 60x, 100x, 200x, 300x and 600x, each offering increasing levels of output while maintaining consistent colour quality and simple controls. Designed for environments such as livestream spaces, YouTube set-ups and small production studios, the Halo lights prioritise usability. Every model has dual control knobs for brightness and colour temperature, allowing fast adjustments without navigating complicated menus. Output levels range from 3270 lux at one metre for the Halo 60x up to
32,500 lux for the flagship Halo 600x, delivering more power than the previous Amaran COB S series. Despite the added performance, the fixtures are compact, making them easier to integrate into smaller creator spaces. The Halo 60x and 100x models can be powered via USB-C PD, allowing set-ups using portable power sources. The 200x, 300x and 600x models feature integrated power supplies, simplifying studio installations with a single mains cable. All Halo fixtures support DMX control via USB-C, making them easy to integrate into lighting set-ups. Built-in NFC pairing allows users to add lights to the Amaran mobile app for wireless control. With an 85° beam angle, the Halo lights are designed to fill softboxes evenly and work with Amaran’s growing ecosystem of modifiers. Prices range from £120 for the Halo 60x to £459 for the flagship Halo 600x. amarancreators.com
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temperature range with ±200 green- magenta adjustment. Output reaches over 22,000 lux at one metre with the 45° reflector, while colour performance is rated at CRI/TLCI 98/98. The fixture remains portable thanks to its magnesium alloy housing and IP66 weather sealing makes it suitable for outdoor or run-and-gun productions. nanlux.com
Nanlux now offers two and three- light Evoke 150C kits at $2450 and $3690 which are ideal for broadcast, corporate and creator applications. Everything fits into a custom hard roller case, including stands and modifiers, fresnel lenses and the new Rapid 60 softbox. Powered by Nanlux’s Nebula C8 eight-colour light engine, the Evoke 150C delivers a 1000-20,000K colour
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