Zaxcom has announced the launch of software version 2.0 for its recorder/mixer/receiver: the Zaxcom Nova. This major firmware update introduces a lot of new features for the Zaxcom Nova, including an increase in the number of audio tracks you can record from 12 to 16. Also, the company announced that they are withdrawing from NAB 2020. Let’s take a closer look at all these announcements. The Zaxcom Nova. Image credit: Zaxcom Zaxcom Nova Software Version 2.0 The Zaxcom Nova is a compact audio mixer/recorder that features 4 XLR mic/line “NeverClip” inputs and two line-level balanced inputs. On the digital audio side, there are four external AES inputs and six analog/AES output buses. Also, at the back of the unit, there are two optional module receivers slots. Each slot can receive audio from up to four separate wireless transmitters. The module receivers are fully integrated into the Zaxcom Nova, which means you don’t need any cables to connect your wireless receivers and the recorder. You now probably got it, the Zaxcom Nova is a high-end product made for professionals sound recordists. Zaxcom is further expending the Nova’s capabilities with the release of software version 2.0, which adds: This version increases the recording track count from 12 to 16. You can mix and record any combination of ISO’s or mix tracks to any of the 16 tracks. Addition of the adaptive threshold Automixer algorithm. This feature automatically opens and closes microphones, so dialog is smooth with minimal to no background noise. Support for the Zaxcom’s Oasis control surface for external linear fader control. Also, the Walkie Talkie interface lets you plug your Walkie Talkie into the Nova and use your slate mic and headphones for communication around set with integrated push to talk functionality. A new mirror file list keeps a running list of all files mirrored for visual confirmation. Other new features include Sound Report generation while mirroring, the ability to disable unused home screen views, and better recognition of a variety of CF cards. The Zaxcom Nova software version 2.0 is a free update, and you can download it on Zaxcom’s website. Zaxcom Withdraws from NAB 2020 After Nikon and AJA, Zaxcom also withdraws from NAB 2020 due to the risks from the Coronavirus. Here is the full statement from Zaxcom: Zaxcom is sad to announce their withdrawal from the NAB 2020 show in Las Vegas due to the risks from the Coronavirus, Covid-19. This difficult decision was made as a precaution to keep everyone involved as safe and healthy as possible. Zaxcom has participated in NAB for over 30 consecutive years. “We greatly look forward to seeing our colleagues and friends from all over the world and will greatly miss that without a physical presence at this year’s show,” said Colleen Goodsir, Director of Sales & Marketing from Zaxcom. Zaxcom is the fifth company to exit the Las Vegas show, after Nikon, AJA, Fox and TVU Networks. More importantly, the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, which was supposed to open its doors on Friday in Austin, TX, has been canceled due to the city’s fears of large gatherings as Covid-19 is spreading. NAB 2020 is still up at the moment, but for how long? The cinema5D crew will fly to Las Vegas as usual unless NAB is completely canceled. Even then, we will find ways to report about all the product news in the best way possible. Did you ever use a Zaxcom recorder/mixer in the field? Do you think other companies will withdraw from NAB 2020? Let us know in the comments below!

There are a couple of new, interesting deals for filmmakers available. We have selected the best offers of filmmaking gear from our partners’ online shops for this week – including a SmallHD monitor, a Manfrotto tripod, the Panasonic GX85, the Zoom H1n, the Sennheiser G4 wireless set, a MacBook Pro 16″ and more. Watch out – the first four deals expire today, on March 4th, 11:59 p.m. (EST time). I went through the current deals on our partners’ websites and have selected the best offers currently available, which I think could be interesting for you. For this week, I have only found great deals on B&H, for our readers based in North and South America, and no deals on CVP, our European partner. B&H is mostly offering worldwide shipping, though. By shopping at our partners’ stores, you are supporting cinema5D through our buy links, as we get a small affiliate commission when a purchase is completed. Now, let’s take a look at this week’s top deals for filmmakers: B&H: SmallHD 702 Lite 7″ SDI and HDMI On-Camera Monitor – $300 Discount – Deal Expires on March 4th, 11:59 p.m. (EST time) This 7″ monitor from SmallHD offers 1200×800 resolution screen with 450 cd/m² brightness. It accepts 3G-SDI & HDMI inputs and also has both SDI and HDMI outputs with cross conversion. The monitor can be powered with LP-E6 and Sony L batteries. Buy link: SmallHD 702 Lite 7″ SDI and HDMI On-Camera Monitor Was: $899.00  Now: $599.00 (Savings: $300.00) Watch out – Deal expires on March 4th, 11:59 p.m. (EST time) B&H: Manfrotto MVH502A Fluid Head and MVT502AM Tripod – $215 Discount – Deal Expires on March 4th, 11:59 p.m. (EST time) This set from Manfrotto includes the MVH502A 75mm half ball video head and the telescopic aluminum twin-tube MVT502AM tripod. A padded carrying case is also included for transport and storage. The head has a spring-loaded counterbalance system that supports up to 8.8lb, while the head has a payload capacity of 15.4lb. There are independent locks for pan and tilt, with the drag continuously adjustable for both. The MVT502AM video tripod is a lightweight, 2-stage aluminum twin-tube video tripod with rubber feet for all floor and ground surfaces. Buy link: Manfrotto MVH502A Fluid Head and MVT502AM Tripod Was: $544.88  Now: $329.88 (Savings: $215.00) Watch out – Deal expires on March 4th, 11:59 p.m. (EST time) B&H: Angler CI-LR20 Circo 19″ LED Ring Light – $170 Discount – Deal Expires on March 4th, 11:59 p.m. (EST time) This LED ring light from Angler offers a powerful output of 5683 Lux with 5500K daylight temperature. The CRI of the light is 96, featuring 0 to 100% dimming. The light’s dimensions are 23 x 19 x 1.75″ and it can be mounted onto a light stand. Buy link: Angler CI-LR20 Circo 19″ LED Ring Light Was: $299.95  Now: $129.95 (Savings: $170.00) Watch out – Deal expires on March 4th, 11:59 p.m. (EST time) B&H: Porta Brace Carrying Case for DSLR Camera and Accessories – $42 Discount – Deal Expires on March 4th, 11:59 p.m. (EST time) I probably don’t have to stress how important keeping your gear safe during transportation is. This carrying case from Porta Brace can accommodate up to 8 lenses and accessories, along with a DSLR camera body. It has padded touch-fastening dividers, an exterior clear-window ID pocket, and features a lightweight frame with thick padding. Buy link: Porta Brace Carrying Case for DSLR Camera and Accessories Was: $141.92  Now: $99.92 (Savings: $42.00) Watch out – Deal expires on March 4th, 11:59 p.m. (EST time) B&H: Panasonic Lumix GX85 with 12-32mm and 45-150mm Lenses Kit – $500 Discount The Lumix GX85 mirrorless camera is a versatile Micro Four Thirds camera, capable of UHD 4K video recording at up to 30fps (100Mbps in H.264). Its 16MP MOS sensor features 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization. For this price you will get the camera body plus two lenses – the Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH lens, and the Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. lens. As a bonus within this accessory kit, you will also receive a SanDisk 64GB SDXC memory card, a Ruggard shoulder bag, a Chiaro 37mm 95-UVAT UV filter, and a lens cleaning kit. Buy link: Panasonic Lumix GX85 with 12-32mm and 45-150mm Lenses Kit Was: $997.99  Now: $497.99 (Savings: $500.00) B&H: Zoom H1n Portable Audio Recorder with Onboard X/Y Microphone – $35 Discount This compact audio recorder from Zoom offers 2 inputs and 2 tracks. It has a built-in X/Y stereo mic, a speaker, and a 3.5mm mic/line Input with plug-in power. It can record audio in BWF,MP3 or WAV format (44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz) on microSD cards up to 32GB. Note that only the gray version is discounted. Buy link: Zoom H1n Portable Audio Recorder with Onboard X/Y Microphone Was: $119.99  Now: $84.99 (Savings: $35.00) B&H: Sennheiser EW 112P G4 Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System – $99 Discount This wireless set from Sennheiser includes both, the EK 100 G4 wireless camera-mount receiver and the SK 100 G4 wireless bodypack transmitter. This version has a 516 to 558 MHz frequency. The set comes with the Sennheiser ME 2-II omnidirectional lavalier microphone, a shoe-mount adapter, CL-100 1/8″-male mini jack to XLR-male connector cable, and the CL1 3.5mm to 3.5mm output cable. The set is powered by 2+2 AA batteries, which are included in the package as well. Buy link: Sennheiser EW 112P G4 Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System Was: $599.00  Now: $499.95 (Savings: $99.05) B&H: WD 10TB Red Pro 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5″ Internal NAS HDD – $90 Discount If you use NAS to store your footage, you might find this deal interesting. This 10TB 3.5″ WD Red HDD offers 7200rpm with 256MB cache and SATA III 6 Gb/s interface. Since it is the NAS version, it is designed for non-stop operation. Buy link: WD 10TB Red Pro 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5″ Internal NAS HDD Was: $389.99  Now: $299.99 (Savings: $90.00) B&H: Apple 16″ MacBook Pro (Late 2019, Space Gray) – $300 Discount Last year, Apple launched the new MacBook Pro with 16″ (3072 x 1920 Retina) screen with thinner bezels, so the whole laptop body stays the same as the older 15.4″ laptops. Apple listened to their customers’ feedback and returned back to the physical Escape button and also finally ditched the butterfly keyboard. Overall, the new 16″ MacBook Pro received very positive feedback from the pros. There is currently a time-limited discount on the new MacBook Pro 16″ models. I chose the following “middle” configuration: 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 8-core CPU, 16GB of 2666 MHz DDR4 RAM, 1TB SSD, AMD Radeon Pro 5500M GPU (4GB GDDR6). You can of course modify it and get your desired configuration after clicking the buy link. Buy link: Apple 16″ MacBook Pro (Late 2019, Space Gray) Was: $2,799.00  Now: $2,499.00 (Savings: $300.00) B&H: Acer 15.6″ Nitro 7 Gaming Laptop – $300 Discount If you are a Windows user and happen to be looking for an affordable editing laptop, this gaming station from Acer might be an interesting option. It offers 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7-9750H six-core CPU, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB NVMe PCIe SSD, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 (4GB GDDR5) GPU. The laptop has a 15.6″ 1920 x 1080 IPS display and backlit keyboard. Buy link: Acer 15.6″ Nitro 7 Gaming Laptop Was: $1,099.00  Now: $799.00 (Savings: $300.00) What do you think of this week’s selection? Share with us if you know and like any of these products.

Comica, a Chinese manufacturer in the audio market that produces affordable products, has just introduced its latest wireless solution: the Comica BoomX-D. This wireless microphone setup uses the 2.4 GHz WiFi bandwidth, and you can pair two transmitters to one receiver. A handy smartphone receiver dongle allows you to record sound directly onto your smartphone. Let’s take a closer look at it! Image credit: Comica Comica BoomX-D Series Comica is a Chinese company that has been manufacturing affordable microphones since 2012. They are not new to the wireless market, and they already have several products available. Now, they have introduced their latest solution for filmmakers: the Comica BoomX-D. Like the RØDE Wireless Go or the Sennheiser XSW-D series, the Comica BoomX-D series uses the 2.4 GHz wireless bandwidth, which means they work globally. The BoomX-D automatically adjusts its frequency to the strongest available signal to avoid interferences. The system transmits the audio signal at up to 48KHz/16 bit with a latency of under 20ms and a working range of 165ft/50m, according to Comica. Image credit: Comica The Comica BoomX-D series consists of three products: A “traditional” belt-pack transmitter and receiver set. You can connect up to two transmitters to one receiver. A tiny receiver that is smartphone-compatible. The smartphone receiver is available in two versions, one with a lightning connector for iPhones and one with a USB Type-C port for Android shooters. The BoomX-D transmitter. Image credit: Comica Comica BoomX-D Features The transmitter features a built-in microphone and a 3.5mm jack input. This 3.5mm TRS mic port is non-locking, except with the included lav mic, thanks to a special buckle that locks in the transmitter. There is a screen on the front of each unit that shows the remaining battery life, audio level, and other display functions. The Comica BoomX-D receiver. Image credit: Comica The receiver has one 3.5mm jack output as well as a 3.5mm headphone jack. You can mount the traditional belt pack onto your smartphone and record directly onto your mobile phone with the included 3.mm TRS to TRSS cable. On the side of the receiver, there are two buttons to adjust the volume input of each transmitter separately. Image credit: Comica The Comica BoomX-D belt packs are powered by an internal, built-in 300mAh battery that should last for up to five hours. You can recharge the battery via the USB Type-C port. At the back of the belt pack, there is a belt clip to put on your talent. Image credit: Comica Pricing and Availability The Comica BoomX-D series of products will be available in mid-March. Several packages are available to suit your needs: The standard belt-pack setup (BoomX-D1) with one transmitter and one receiver costs $185.00. If you want the two transmitter version (BoomX-D2), it retails for $259.00. The smartphone version (BoomX-UC1) is $175.00. The package with one transmitter/one receiver plus smartphone receiver (BoomX-UC2) is $249.00. Within the BoomX-D package, there is a lav mic, a wind muff, a 3.5mm TRS-TRRS audio cable, a TRS-TRS audio cable, and the charging cable. In comparison, the RØDE Wireless Go is $199.00 with just the built-in microphone. The Sennheiser XSW-D, which includes a lapel mic, is $299.00. What do you think of the Comica BoomX-D series? Do you consider choosing it over the RØDE Wireless Go or Sennheiser XSW-D series? Let us know in the comments below!

A new announcement comes from within the Vitec Group: The new JOBY Wavo, a mic for Vloggers. This ultra-lightweight microphone (40g/1.4 oz), with compact dimensions of (HxD) 9.3cm x 7.1cm (3.6 x 2.8in) just entered the stage on February 29th and is available now. It comes with a one year warranty, has a frequency response from 35Hz-20kHz, and a 78db SPL Signal to Noise Ratio. The Wavo is supposed to reach Consumers, Mobile Creators, Podcasters, Vloggers and should combine well with mobile phones (like the Apple iPhone 11 Pro/Pro Max), legacy DSLR’s and mirrorless cameras. JOBY Wavo with GorillaPod flexible mount (Credits: Vitec Group / JOBY) JOBY Environment – Family & Pairing The Wavo (JB01675-BWW) Super-Cardioid polar pattern mic forms a new product family together with the Wavo Mobile (JB01643-BWW) Cardioid mic. There are various available pairing options with pod, rig and stand solutions that JOBY has to offer already. These include the GorillaPod Mobile Rig (JB01533-BWW), the GripTight PRO Telepod (JB01534-BWW) and every other product with a Cold Shoe attachment. It also comes with a 1/4 20 mount for direct attachment to audio stands. With two cables, TRS (Camera) and TRRS (Mobile) already in the package, the Wavo offers multi-device support, unlike some of its competition that sometimes only ships with one of these solutions. JOBY Wavo (JB01675-BWW) with family and pairing options (Credits: Vitec Group / JOBY) JOBY Wavo – Isolation, Materials and Directionality The Wavo consists of the materials Hytrel®, ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) and PU (Polyurethane). The ABS body provides the product with durability. The Hytrel® Double Point Duo-Lyre® is a concept by a team within Rycote. Like Joby, Rycote is also a member of the Vitec Group and provided the product with this engineered design to isolate or diminish unintended vibrations or shakes. This Hytrel® Thermoplastic Elastomer thereby detaches the microphone a little bit from the camera or support that holds it, which would otherwise straightly transfer movement, handling noise or vibrations to the mic. For extended ambient noise reduction, a foam windshield that helps to reduce distractions and get a more precise reproduction of the voice is in the package as well. (By The Way, if you recognise this microphone shock observer part from Rode microphones, it is worth mentioning that Rycote is the one holding the patent for it and Rode is the one to licence using it). Some of the main aspects when using such microphones as a vlogger are its unidirectional and shock-isolated characteristics. Such a mic empowers the user not to rely on often spherical sound and potentially lower-quality in-built microphones that ordinarily capture more surrounding distractions and ultimately noise or irrelevant audio. It is principally aimed at focusing and isolating the vlogger’s voice from the crowd. JOBY Wavo attached to a headlight on Sony A7II (Credits: Vitec Group / JOBY) JOBY Wavo – Pricing & Availability The Wavo is available now has a price tag of $79.95, alongside the cheaper Wavo Mobile at $39.95 and offers substantial shock isolation as well as a tiny and portable size. JOBY thereby wants to compete with the already small and versatile RØDE VideoMic GO (73g; H 7.9cm x W 7.3cm x D 16.7cm; shipping for 65 EUR) and argues that the new Wavo is smaller and more compact in relation. The flexibility for interchangeable use within a wide range of JOBY products makes this product a viable solution for day-to-day vlogging in the entry-level arena. JOBY Wavo DSLR & mobile phone setup with headlight (Credits: Vitec Group / JOBY) What are your first impressions of the new JOBY Wavo? What are the types of projects you would use such a microphone in? Is this a product that would meet your expectations or professional standards?

Accusonus has just announced a time-limited flash sale for their audio repair & improvement plug-in ​bundles. From now and until the 26th of February 2020, you can get access to the ERA 4 Standard and PRO bundles for nearly 60% off. Let’s take a look at them! Image credit: Accusonus Accusonus ERA 4 The Accusonus ERA 4 is a one-knob plugin series for filmmakers that want to repair or improve the audio of their projects quickly and easily. The ERA series of plugins consists of six plugins for the “Standard” version and eight for the “PRO.” They are: De-Clipper: what’s over the limit is usually gone and will sound distorted. The De-Clipper will help you repair and save your recordings. De-Esser: this plugin will smooth out “ess” sounds from your recording. Noise Remover: allows you to reduce/eliminate background noise coming from fans or air conditioning, for example. It is also useful to remove noise that comes in when your recording levels are set very low. Plosive Remover: plosives are “P” and “B” sounds that are usually louder (and distorted) than the rest of the recording. This plugin will allow you to polish and smooth out those sounds. Reverb Remover: this one estimates the reverb from your recording and allows you to reduce it. Voice Leveler: if your speaker doesn’t talk at an even level or in case of involuntary movement, this plugin will adjust the gain of your vocals evenly. ERA D: is only available in the PRO version. It focuses on Denoise and Dereverberation tasks. ERA De-Esser PRO: available in the PRO bundle too, this is a more sophisticated de-essing plug-in. The ERA plugins concept is that within a plugin, you only have one knob to turn in order to fix your problem. Turn the knob and let it do the job for you until it sounds to your liking. The ERA 4 plugins are compatible with every NLE and audio software on the market that accepts VSTs. Indeed, you can use these plugins with Adobe Premiere​ CC 2017 (or higher), Final Cut Pro​ X, DaVinci Resolve​ 15 (or higher), Avid Media Composer ​2018.12. For more information, you can take a look at our in-depth review of the ERA 4 plugins here with audio samples. Accusonus Flash Sale From now and until the 26th of February 2020, Accusonus is having a flash sale on their audio repair & improvement bundles, directly on their website. The ERA Bundle 4 Standard retails for $119.00 instead of the $354.00 bundle price. The ERA Bundle 4 Pro is nearly 60% off at $349.00 instead of $952.00. If you are not sure if the ERA 4 plugins will work for you, you can try them for free directly on Accusonus’ website.

Quick heads up for anybody who’s working with Blackmagic Design’s range of capture and playback devices such as UltraStudio or  DeckLink. Version 11.5 of Blackmagic’s own Desktop Video software adds support for HDR for Premiere Pro and fixes a bunch of issues related to those devices. image credit: Blackmagic Design In today’s world, a given piece of hardware is only half the story. The other, sometimes even more significant part lies in its software. And since software, in contrast to most hardware, can be updated by the user some fresh lines of code can extend the lifespan of your given hardware significantly. In the case of Blackmagic Design’s Desktop Video software, we’re talking HDR. Desktop Video Software 11.5 If your workflow involves HDR and your weapon of choice is Adobe Premiere Pro this update is for you. Desktop Video software ver. 11.5 adds HDR functionality to the following hardware: UltraStudio 4K Mini UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 DeckLink 8K Pro DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G Avid Artist DNxIQ and Avid Artist DNxID Desktop Video Software install screen. Image credit: Blackmagic Design Furthermore ver. 11.5 fixes some nagging issues with prior versions: Fix issue in Adobe Premiere Pro that might cause timeline to flash. Fix issue with analog audio level sliders in admin utility on UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3. Improve compatibility with UHD RGB formats on DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K. Fix audio muting issue in Adobe Premiere Pro after moving clips on the timeline during playback. Add ability to recover from failed firmware update for DeckLink PCIe devices. General performance and stability improvements for all models. One more thing: Please note that, since Windows 7 has been branded EOL (end of life), this is the last version of Desktop Video to support Windows 7. Time to upgrade, people! Range of UltraStudio capture/playback devices. Image credit: Blackmagic Design Make sure to read the full change log as well as certain notes on minimum system requirements found in Blackmagic Design’s Support document here. A full manual can be downloaded here. If you’re a developer you also can code your own software in order to interact with the above hardware devices with an all new SDK, which can be found (and downloaded) here. Range of DeckLink capture/playback devices. Image credit: Blackmagic Design Links: UltraStudio | DeckLink Do you use one of the above devices? Is this a update you’ve been waiting for? Let us know in the comments below!

Sound Devices keeps adding features to its products by launching new firmware, and they just released a new MixPre v6.00 firmware that allows you to record in 32-bit float mode via USB. This update makes them the only USB audio interfaces capable of 32-bit float recording/playback on Mac OS. Let’s take a closer look at it! Image credit: Sound Devices Sound Devices MixPre v6.00 Firmware Update Sound Devices just released a firmware update – MixPre v6.00 – that significantly improves its line of MixPre II series of recorders. Indeed, with the MixPre v6.00 update, all MixPre II recorders are now capable of USB audio streaming in 32-bit float mode, which is a world’s first for a field recorder. Of course, you could already record in 32-bit float mode with the MixPre II recorders, but “only” internally to the SD card. Now with the MixPre v6.00 update, you can record directly to your favorite DAW. However, there is one caveat, it is compatible with Mac OS Catalina (10.15) only, at least at the moment. Also, not all DAW support this extremely demanding recording mode: you can take a look at all the compatible applications here. If you are not familiar with 32-bit float recording, Paul Isaacs of Sound Devices claims that “you no longer need to worry about clipping during your best vocal takes or instrument solos. Any recorded moments exceeding 0 dBFS can be reduced to an acceptable level after recording in your DAW.” For filmmakers, it’s like RAW recording, but for audio. Pricing and Availability The MixPre v6.00 update is free for all MixPre II series owners. You can download it directly on Sound Device’s website here. For all “original” MixPre and MixPre-M series owners, you can also do this update and receive performance improvements, but no 32-bit float recording/streaming, unfortunately. Check out this video (and article here) which we shot at IBC 2019 on the MixPre II series and their 32-bit capabilities: Are you a Sound Devices MixPre/MixPre II series owner? Do you think this update can be useful for you? Did you already record in 32-bit float mode? Let us know in the comments below!

Rycote is a company with a heritage of over forty years, specializing in developing state-of-the-art microphone windshields and shock resistance products for field audio productions. Our own Johnnie Behiri met John House at Inter BEE 2019 in Japan. They talked about the Rycote “hand-made” production process and facilities, their specialty tools, individual manufacturing requests, sound quality, and real-life onset product performances. Let’s take a closer look! Rycote selection – image credit: cinema5D The Rycote Brand Rycote is a brand is now owned by the Vitec Group that holds many of the well-known brands of our industry such as SmallHD, Teradek, Sachtler, Vinten, Manfrotto, and OConnor. They acquired Rycote just over a year ago. Rycote’s production line is still in Stroud, Gloucestershire in the UK and its products are created hand-made, 1-by-1 testing their products directly with the microphones and audio-equipment, which they are designed to fit. Their products range from categories such as production sound, through news & sports broadcasting, to live & studio applications as well as on-camera sound solutions. They create everything from mini windjammers, via lavalier mic solutions, to slip-on systems like their “Super-Softie” or “Classic-Softie”, to all sorts of windshields and basket systems like their “Cyclone” as well as PCS Range and specialized systems. Rycote- Solutions (Examples) (Credits: Rycote) Special Applications & Individual Requirements In the video, Johnnie (cinema5D) and John (Rycote) show several of the products mentioned above and describe profound use-cases. They especially linger with a sizeable specialized project for the Japanese TV broadcaster NHK. Rycote has been creating custom-made solutions for the NHK Golf Course coverage with hundreds of Sennheiser microphones placed to cover events such as the Japan Open Golf event in Yokohama. If you want to learn more about fabrication solutions, material options, color choices to blend in with the natural environment of your productions, John House offers a great set of explanations and real-life examples within the video. He also goes on to explain on-camera solutions for DSLR and DSLM cameras, meant to support “one-person production crews”. The BBG Windshield is such a small-sized solution that offers the properties for wind attenuation of a full-size windshield. Rycote – BBG Windshield (Credits: Rycote) Since Rycote’s efforts always focus on actual utilization, their website helps professionals to search their specific products by application, by product, and by category. If you have less connection to these types of sound and audio gear, it is worth taking a look, even for educational purposes. Which products did interest you the most? Let us know, and please subscribe to our YouTube channel to receive notices for future publications.