Sound, audio gear, microphones, lapel mics

The RØDE VideoMic Pro raises the bar set by the original RØDE VideoMic, by combining broadcast quality audio with an ultra compact and lightweight ergonomic design.
Incorporating new features specific to high end video, the VMP also evolves many of the features that have made the VideoMic so successful. Noise transference has been significantly reduced using both a revised, more elegant shock mounting system and a lightweight premium cable.
Rode Videomic Pro is available for hire from RENTaCAM Sydney.

The new RODE NTG-2 is a lightweight condenser shotgun microphone, designed for professional applications within the film, video, television and production industries.
The NTG-2 provides a balanced low impedance output stage and operates either from an internal 1.5 V battery (AA) or 48 V to the P48 standard. A wide bandwidth and controlled polar response coupled with low noise SMT electronics, makes the NTG-2 the perfect choice for film, video engineering and voice-over work.
The NTG-2 is extremely lightweight making it ideal for mounting directly to video cameras or on boom poles. Rode NTG-2 works with BeachTek DXA-SLR Active DSLR Adapter and is available for hire from RENTaCAM Sydney.

Rugged, compact and versatile for great video sound: The MKE 400 is a small shot gun microphone for cameras with a lighting shoe mount and external microphone input.
Sennheiser MKE 400 is now available for hire from RENTaCAM Sydney.

• Rugged all-metal housing
• Maximum side noise rejection, optimised for video recordings
• Switchable wind noise filter
• Approximately 300 hrs operating time (from a single AAA battery)

Fast, flexible and professional: these characteristics make the ew 112-p G3 the perfect fit for every ambitious reporting team seeking both portability and great sound quality. The nearly invisible clip-on omni-directional microphone transmits its signal via a bodypack transmitter with mute function and a portable, battery-powered adaptive-diversity receiver. The receiver and transmitter are lightweight and easy to operate, yet rugged and packed with features.

• Sturdy metal housing (transmitter and receiver)
• 42 MHz bandwidth: 1680 tunable UHF frequencies for interference-free reception
• Automatic frequency scan feature searches for available frequencies
• Increased range for audio sensitivity

The HD 280 Pro is Sennheiser's most significant closed, circumaural headphone to be introduced in years. Designed to exceed the demands of the professional environment, the HD 280 Pro boasts extremely robust construction combined with extensive features that meet the requirements of today's most demanding applications. The unique collapsible design, combined with swiveling ear cups, offers maximum flexibility in any application.

• Rotating ear-pieces
• Excellent for use in high-noise environment
• Lightweight and comfortable

The HD 380 Pro professional monitoring headphone is designed to exceed the demands of the professional environment. The HD 380 Pro provides an extended frequency response with increased sound pressure level (up to 110 dB) for accurate sound reproduction in demanding applications. Not only that, but the lightweight, secure and rugged design offers a comfortable listening experience for long recording sessions.

• Impeccable detail and imaging
• E.A.R. provides speaker-like presentation
• Passive noise reduction ideal for studio/live work

Like all Zoom recorders, the H1's onboard microphones are configured in an X/Y pattern for stunning stereo imaging. Because both mics are arranged on the same axis, they are equidistant from the sound source for perfect localization and no phase shifting. The result is great stereo recordings with natural depth and accurate imaging. Zoom H1 handy recorder is available for hire from RENTaCAM Sydney.

• - can record linear PCM (WAV) files at 24-bit/96 kHz
• - automatic level settings
• - onboard low-cut filter
• - 10 hours of continuous recording on 1 AA battery
• - comes with 8gb SDHC card, windscreen, a mic stand clip adapter, an adjustable desktop tripod, a soft case, an AC adapter (USB type) and a USB cable

Custom designed, onboard X/Y stereo condenser mics allow variable recording patterns at either 90° or 120°. Unique design lets you rotate each mic capsule from 90° (standard) to 120° (wide-angle) stereo for the ultimate versatility in any recording situation. Now your recordings can be richer than ever before. Zoom H4n recorder is available for hire from RENTaCAM Sydney.

• - the only handheld recorder that allows recording on four channels simultaneously
• - automatic level settings
• - low-cut filter
• - supports Broadcast Wave Format (BWF)
• - approx. battery life: up to 11 hours (runs on two batteries)
• - comes with 8gb SDHC card, RC4 remote control, windshield, stand
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The DXA-SLR gives you everything you need to connect professional audio gear to your camera to capture superb sound. The DXA-SLR is very easy to set up and use. The Good/Peak signal indicators show the ideal input levels at a glance while the headphone output lets you monitor what you are recording. The enhanced AGC Disable feature works even better at controlling the wild swings of the Auto Gain Control that plague most cameras. This dramatically reduce the noise during quiet moments of recording allowing you to record two channels of clean audio. You can also monitor the playback audio from the camera. Fits neatly under any camera and can also be mounted to a tripod. Operates on one 9 volt battery. BeachTek DXA-SLR Active DSLR Adapter is compatible with Canon EOS cameras (5D Mark II, 7D, ...) and is available for hire from RENTaCAM Sydney.