Zoom Launches F1 Field Recorder and Mic Systems for Video Recording Devices

Zoom is now shipping its F1 Field Recorder with a choice of shotgun or lavalier microphones, expanding its product line of quality audio recording solutions for video recording devices and DSLR cameras. The all-new two-channel F1 Field Recorder takes portable audio recording to a new level, with a bright display for outdoors, pre-recording buffer, on-board limiter and auto-level control, and USB connectivity, allowing transfers to a computer, or recording directly to a computer or iPad using the USB audio interface mode.

Samson Technologies announced the availability of its Go Mic Mobile, the first professional wireless microphone system that connects directly to smartphones without the need for cumbersome adaptors or interfaces. The new wireless system turns a phone into a pro-level video camera capable of capturing audio anywhere, making it the ideal mobile mic for filmmaking, podcasting, live streaming and YouTube production. Available now for $249.99.

Point Source Audio (PSA), an innovator in miniature microphone technology, has announced it is now shipping the groundbreaking dual element microphones with built-in backup. The CO2-8WL Dual Lavalier Microphone and the EO-8WR Dual Earmount Microphone are patent pending and the world’s first fully redundant microphones with dual factory-matched elements bringing an elegant, small footprint solution to the common need for redundant sound sources.

With the market literally flooded with multiple options of high quality audio recorders and alternative accessories for using smartphones for mobile recording, anyone recording video interviews is faced with multiple problems when capturing audio on camera. For interviews and events, Tascam now announced a great solution that was missing in the market with its DR-10L, an ultra-compact recorder with lavalier microphone.

Australian audio company RØDE Microphones announced the first product in its “RØDELink” digital wireless product range – The Filmmaker Kit – has commenced shipping worldwide. Originally announced in January 2015 as part of the extended RØDELink Digital Wireless System, with this first product, RØDE consolidates its position in the video and field recording markets.

Sennheiser and Apogee have launched new digital clip-on mics at the 2015 NAB show. The new ClipMic digital and MKE 2 digital microphones allow professional-quality sound recordings with iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with Lightning connectors. Apogee also developed an iOS app for 24-bit/96kHz recording and an Apple Watch remote control app.

At the Integrated Systems Europe 2015 Show, in Amsterdam, Sennheiser unveiled its new SpeechLine Digital Wireless systems, designed exclusively for speech applications. The Speechline systems are designed for easy installation and operation, high level of reliability, and optimum speech intelligibility at all times.