RODE Purchases Fire Application for iOS
RØDE Microphones is excited to announce its purchase of the acclaimed FiRe audio recording application for Apple iOS devices, from leading US based developer, Audiofile Engineering.
Audiofile are considered one of the world’s best audio software development studios across all iOS platforms. This acquisition now makes RØDE the world leader in iOS based audio recording innovation and expertise.
Under the terms of the agreement, RØDE has taken complete ownership of the app as well as the fundamental code. In the next few months RØDE will release improved versions of its existing app based on the FiRe platform, RØDE Rec, and is working on new, advanced hardware.
I am VERY pleased with the iXY - the quality is incredible! The iXY has made it to every rehearsal and gig since I received it two weeks ago. Everyone (I mean EVERYONE!) is complimenting on the recording this rig is making. This product re-defines 'bang for buck'!
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60 Seconds on Set : Lavalier Mounting Basics Part 1 & 2.
Check out another handy episode of 60 Seconds on Set with filmmaker Clinton Harn. This time we've created a special double episode to fit in all the knowledge Clinton has to share.
In Part 1 Clinton takes us through the industry basics of mounting your smartLav™ lavalier mic for professional audio results.
Part 2 covers a few more involved methods of mounting your mic and some extra tips for perfecting your sound. Check out the tutorials now!
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Sound Magician Part V - Diego Stocco.
A pair of NT5s and an NTG2 capture Diego’s latest aural masterpiece as part of his amazing ‘Sound Magician’ series.
In this episode Diego creates an impressively convincing soundtrack of ‘wild animals’ roaming through the forest - as usual, aided only with the most ordinary and unexpected of props!
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Using the smartLav™ while filming with the iPhone®.
Join our Product Specialist Ryan Burke as he explains the best practices for recording using the smartLav™ while filming with an iPhone®.
If you’ve ever been unsure of how to sync up dual system sound, Ryan also does a great step-by-step tutorial showing us how, using iMovie. Check out the video now!
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The VideoMic Pro shines in the Adventure for Change expedition
Dean Miller and the Adventure for Change crew recently completed a two month expedition across the eastern face of Greenland, documenting its amazing landscape, wildlife and people for conservation purposes.
Helping out the team in the challenging conditions as they covered 5000km on foot, snowmobile and air, was the VideoMic Pro, performing unrelentessly despite the harsh environment.
“Thanks for all your fantastic support RØDE Microphones,” wrote the Adventure for Change team. “All the equipment survived temperatures of -30 and over 5000km of Arctic travel! Could not have done it without you."
Click here to watch a video summarising Adventure for Change’s amazing journey.
The Art of Visual Storytelling Tour starts!
The Art of Visual Storytelling Tour sponsored by RØDE Microphones, has started strongly, with many workshops already sold out ahead of time. Secure your place for the upcoming dates now!
The Art of Visual Storytelling Tour is an intensive all-day filmmaking and cinematography workshop being held across the US until August. Instructor Alex Buono is a veteran writer, producer and cinematographer whos enviable list of credits include 14 years as the DP of Saturday Night Live. Filmmakers of any level will gain some invaluable knowledge from taking part in this experience.
If you’ve missed out so far, don’t worry - there are many more locations across the US where the workshop will be held for another month or more, or you can order the DVDs as well!
How to Shoot Day to Night Timelapses with Preston Kanak
Captured by the RØDE Lavalier and NTG2 on location, filmmaker and timelapse photographer Preston Kanak brings us an extremely in-depth day to night timelapse tutorial.
Preston delivers a great video covering the three main methods of shooting day to night timelapses: shooting in aperture priority, shooting a day and night timelapse and blending in post, or bulb ramping. With each of these methods Preston gives us the pros, cons and things to consider to help you make an informed choice for your next shoot.
This is a great tutorial designed to take the mystery out of creating a skillful timelapse for filmmakers of every level. Keep an ear out also for Preston's great post-processing commentary – captured on the RØDE Broadcaster!
Den Lennie Australian Masterclasses
Den Lennie is a true film and TV industry veteran, having worked across a wide range of genres for over 20 years and with more than 3500 interview shoots under his belt. These days he spends much of his time as an educator, sharing his expertise through his website F-Stop Academy.
For the first time, Den’s masterclasses will be available here in Australia – a 2 day Cinematic Production lighting masterclass held in Sydney. Tickets are extremely limited so secure your place in the workshop right now! Click the link below to find out more.