BeachTek MCC-2 – Unleash Your Sound

LOW COST, COMPACT AUDIO ACCESSORY

The Beachtek MCC-2 is a two-channel, audio adapter / bracket combo that lets you mount, connect and control two audio devices for camcorders or DSLR cameras. This adapter is designed to easily attach wireless mics and small, self powered, camera mounted microphones such as the popular Rode VideoMics that have unbalanced mini-plug connectors. Since the adapter is a passive device, it is completely noise-free for superb audio. The adapter is also virtually unclipable and offers an extremely wide dynamic range. No power or batteries are required to operate the adapter.

The MCC-2 is very easy to set up and use. The dual trim controls allow you to adjust the signal levels independently and the output switch lets you select mono or stereo operation. The rugged extruded aluminum chassis has 3 integrated mounting shoes to securely attach the wireless mics and shotguns. Its compact size fits neatly on top of any camcorder or DSLR camera that has a standard mounting shoe.

Ideal for use with DSLR cameras such as the Nikon D800 that have a headphone jack to allow you to monitor the audio.



Now Shipping – RRP $129 inc GST

NAB 2013 Exhibition Product News - Blackmagic Design

This week the NAB exhibition in Las Vegas USA has been a huge event for many of our suppliers releasing new products, product updates and showcasing “soon to be released” products. Below we have summarized all the latest news into a quick and easy overview to get you up-to-speed quickly:

Blackmagic Design:
•    Pocket Cinema Camera  RRP $1075 AU$ (Due July 2013)
•    Production Camera 4K Camera  RRP $4285 AU$ (Due July 2013)
•    DaVinci Resolve 10   From RRP $1085 AU$ (Due Q3 2013)
•    ATEM Production Studio 4K   RRP $2145 AU$  (Due April 2013)
•    Audio Monitor  RRP $1605 AU$ (Due April 2013)
•    SmartScope Duo    RRP $1095 AU$ - Available NOW
•    ATEM Studio Converter 2    RRP $2145 AU$  (Due April 2013)
•    MultiDock   (Due May 2013)
•    DeckLink Mini Monitor / DeckLink Mini Recorder  RRP $165 AU$
•    World’s First 6G-SDI Products Are Shipping!
•    Ultra HD Recording for HyperDeck Studio Pro    RRP $2175 AU$
•    New Low Prices for Universal Videohub Family  - Available NOW
•    Autodesk & Blackmagic Announce Technology Collaboration 
•    Support for Adobe Premiere Pro Next and After Effects Next

Manfrotto launches the 500 – the latest Bridging Technology™ fluid video head

The new 500, which replaces the 701HDV, is a lightweight video head featuring a wider platform to
accommodate both HDSLR and interchangeable lens camcorder, as well as a sliding plate that ensures the appropriate balance even when shooting with very long lenses.
The 500, the entry level of the Bridging Technology™ series, ensures smooth shots and fine control of up to 5kg of equipment. Its brand new side lock allows fast, secure and easy camera attachment.

The 500 is available as a stand-alone head or in pre-matched kits with twin-leg or single-tube tripods.

Head only: flat base (MVH500AH) or 60mm half-ball (MVH500A).

Kits: MVK500AM with aluminium twin-leg tripod; MVH500AH,755XBK with aluminium single-tube tripod; MVK500C or MVH500AH,755CX3 with carbon fibre single-tube tripods. These
kits include a padded carrying bag.

The 500 head will also be supplied in a special kit with our patented fluid monopod (MVM500A).

Beautifully smooth shots.
The 500 has professional fluid cartridges on both pan and tilt axes to ensure that every camera movement is smooth, controlled and precise.

Better camera support and balance thanks to the Bridging Technology™ structure.
Our Bridging Technology gives the 500 a great advantage: a wider platform for HDSLR bodies, and more sliding plate travel for balancing the latest cameras used with interchangeable lenses.

Faster, easier and safer to use 
The new side lock system allows the camera and sliding QR plate to click quickly into the head from above,instead of needing to be aligned and slide in from the back. No secondary safety lock is necessary.The side lock system also makes it quicker and simpler to lift the camera out of the head from above.

The 500 has a pre-set counterbalance of 2.4kg (5.3 lbs), but is able to support equipment of up to 5kg (11lbs). The 500 has one Easy Link 3/8” connector to allow an external monitor or other accessory equipment to be fitted.

Shipping April 2013

RØDE MICROPHONES ANNOUNCES iXY™ MICROPHONE FOR iPHONE® AND iPAD®

Tuesday January 8th, Las Vegas, USA – Australian-based audio company RØDE Microphones has announced the iXY, a stereo microphone for iPhone and iPad with 30-pin connector that allows high quality recording at sampling rates up to 24-bit/96kHz, the only microphone on the market to do so. Appearing at the International CES (ConsumerElectronics Show) in Las Vegas for the fi rst time, the company has unveiled the innovative device to an expected audience of over 150,000 visitors.




At the heart of the iXY is a matched pair of ½” cardioid condenser capsules, fi xed in a perfect 90 degree ‘near-coincident’ alignment resulting in immersive and true-to-life stereo recordings, captured in incredibly high detail. The iXY uses its own high-fi delity analogue to digital conversion ensuring all recordings are rich, smooth and accurate.

The iXY’s small form factor and incredibly detailed performance makes it the perfectmicrophone for recording live music, meetings, lectures, reporting, dictation and sound design, and also is ideal for use on-camera as a dual-system recorder for DSLR. A foam windshield is provided for outdoor recordings, as well as a rugged zip pocket to ensure the mic is always around when you need it.

“I’m more excited about iXY than any other product in RØDE’s twenty year history,”
commented Peter Freedman, RØDE’s Founder and President. “The audio quality of the iXY is breathtaking and really affirms RØDE’s commitment to providing the very best audio products available at a price that’s accessible to the general public.”

Released in conjunction with the iXY is RØDE Rec, an app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch designed to be the ultimate companion to RØDE’s new microphone. When used together the iXY and RØDE Rec transform an iOS device into a fully featured field recorder.

RØDE Rec allows for complete control of the iXY’s continuously adjustable input levels for recording in loud and quiet environments, as well as the high pass fi lter to cut out low frequency rumbling such as air conditioning or outdoor traffic noises.

The RØDE Rec App is available for purchase from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore. The app provides a full suite of features including multiple sampling rates up to 96kHz, equalization effects (compressor/expander, high-pass fi lter, low pass fi lter, parametric EQ), non-linear editing, geo and photo tagging, and one touch publishing to SoundCloud, Dropbox, email, FTP and iTunes. RØDE has also announced a feature-limited free version of the app, simply titled RØDE Rec LE.

Available Now at Videoguys Australia: http://www.videoguys.com.au/Shop/p/28213/rode-ixy-stereo-microphone-for-iphone-ipad-1-rodixy.html