AUDIO ROUND-UP
ACCESSORIES Shure Uniplex lav mic wireless kit, then you’re missing out on top-quality audio and potentially something more discreet. Shure’s brand-new Uniplex is a tiny, 5mm sub-miniature cardioid lavalier If you’ve only ever used the lav mic that came bundled with your
BIG SOFTIES Furry windjammers from Rycote come in a whole array of sizes and styles
microphone for vocal use. It comes in four colours and three connector types to fit most transmitters. The mic uses 1.6mm Shure Plex Cable technology, which ensures long-lasting durability and comfort for the wearer. The cable has been under development for four years and is built to eliminate kinks and memory effects thanks to its innovative spiral construction and shielding. So that it can be disguised on the wearer, the cable is fully paintable too. Each mic comes in a carrying case, with a snap-fit windscreen and single tie clip. There’s a choice of TA4F, Shure Lemo or XLR fitting connections, with prices starting at £309/$299. shure.com Rode NTH-100 headphones Consumer headphones are typically built to make music from your phone sound as bassy as possible, not for editing video – where you want something that’s neutral and comfortable for long hours of use. Rode has moved into the realm of editing headphones, with the £149/$149 NTH-100 professional over-ear cans. These feature comfy, ergonomic earcups with memory
foam cushions and CoolTech gel for reducing fatigue. Both the earcup and headband cushions are made from Alcantara for comfort and the adjustable headband has a locking system for a custom fit. This closed-back design offers good isolation from unwanted noise, while the audio quality is incredibly clear and well-defined, with a good neutral frequency response allowing you to make precise EQ adjustments. rode.com
SHURE THING Uniplex lav mics (below) feature new-tech cables, while Rode’s NTH-100 headphones (right) are designed for video editing
Rycote Softies Many mics come included with a dead cat muff designed to cut wind noise. But an upgrade to consider is Rycote, which offers all sorts of wind-deadening kit with speciality mic covers and high-tech fabrics. Many standard furry covers simply stretch over the mic’s original foam, but two better options are Rycote’s popular Classic Softie and Short Hair Softie windshields. These are available in different lengths and diameters to fit most shotgun mics, and typically cost around £84/$99. Both have synthetic fur covers over a specially designed acoustic foam, which cuts up to 25dB of low-frequency wind noise without touching high-frequency audio. rycote.com
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