On the shelf: Wireless & Lavalier
GoPro Wireless Mic review: a beginner mic with Bluetooth
Digital Camera World tested the first wireless mic from GoPro. It suits newcomers and GoPro owners, but its range trails rivals such as the DJI Mic Mini. […]
Sony's Warlich on 2.4 GHz, UHF and real 32-bit float
Markus Warlich of Sony Europe told CineD's Focus Check podcast that true 32-bit float needs two 24-bit converters, and that the UHF band may not be guaranteed beyond 2031. […]
Insta360 Mic: E-Ink transmitter with microSD 32-bit float
Insta360's new wireless mic fills the gap between Mic Air and Mic Pro with a customizable E-Ink screen and optional internal recording, from $79.99. […]
Sony ECM-W5 Wireless Mic System Records 32-Bit Float for $399.99
Sony has announced the ECM-W5, a two-transmitter wireless microphone kit with 64GB of recording per transmitter, four-channel digital output via the MI Shoe and up to 500 m range. […]
Shure Axient Digital 1.6 Adds Channel Linking for Large Venues
Shure has released Axient Digital version 1.6 with Channel Linking, which copies settings from primary to secondary receiver channels, and Preferred Access Point for ShowLink control. […]
Sennheiser Spectera SKM Handheld Transmitter Starts Shipping
Sennheiser has begun shipping the Spectera SKM handheld transmitter, completing the core of its bidirectional wideband wireless system, with latency down to 1.0 ms in UHF and 1.4 GHz versions. […]
Sound Devices Astral Wireless v8.40 Adds Mini Plus Support
Sound Devices has released Astral Wireless firmware v8.40 with Astral Mini Plus support, eight Quick Setup slots, faster ARX receiver boot times and battery levels shown as a percentage. […]
Saramonic K9 XTX Plug-On UHF Transmitter Priced at $299
Saramonic has added the K9 XTX, an XLR plug-on transmitter for the K9 digital UHF wireless system, offering 550-960 MHz tuning, selectable phantom power, 32-bit float backup recording and timecode. […]
DJI Mic Mini 2S Brings Internal 32-Bit Float Recording
DJI has introduced the Mic Mini 2S, the first model in its Mini wireless line to record 32-bit float audio internally, with support for four transmitters on one receiver and a quadraphonic mode for Sony cameras. […]
Sennheiser Spectera 1.4 Adds Command Button for Mute and Talkback
Sennheiser has released Spectera firmware 1.4 with command functions and a Command Button accessory for mute and talkback, plus wider WebUI monitoring and full control in the SoundBase app. […]