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Sennheiser’s new MKE 400 shotgun mic and XS Lav mics are for creatives on-the-go

08 Apr

Audio equipment manufacturer Sennheiser has released a number of new products designed to simplify on-the-go audio recording.

First up is a redesigned MKE 400 on-camera shotgun microphone. This second-generation device keeps the same name as its predecessor, but updates the design and feature set. Inside the windscreen-protected housing is a shock-mounted super-cardioid polar pattern microphone.

The shoe-mounted microphone features a low-cut filter switch, built-in gain control, a 3.5mm headphone output for monitoring and an eight-step volume rocker for adjusting the monitoring volume. The microphone is powered by two ‘AAA’ batteries, which will power the device for up to 100 hours, according to Sennheiser.

Using the included 3.5mm audio cable, the MKE 400 will power on and off by detecting power from the camera it’s attached to, which should ensure you don’t accidentally forget to turn on the microphone while shooting.

The Sennheiser MKE 400 is available to order now for $ 200. Included with the microphone is a windscreen, the TRS 3.5mm cable for using with cameras, a TRRS 3.5mm cable for connecting to smartphones and a carrying case to keep all of it together. If you shell out an extra $ 30 for the MKE 400 Mobile Kit, you’ll also get a Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod and Sennheiser’s Smartphone Clamp.

Next up from Sennheiser is a pair of XS Lav microphones. The first features a 3.5mm TRRS plug on the end and is designed to be used with cameras and other audio equipment while the second model has a USB-C plug on the end and is designed to be used with mobile devices. The pair of lav microphones both feature a 2m (6.5ft) cable and come with a removable windscreen and carrying case.

All models of the XS Lav microphones are available starting today. The XS Lav Mobile retails for $ 50, while the XS Lav USB-C retails for $ 60. For an extra $ 40, you can get the XS Lav USB-C Mobile Kit, which includes the Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod and Sennheiser’s Smartphone Clamp.

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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Think Tank’s new Spectral shoulder bags are inconspicuous for on-the-go photographers

25 Aug

Think Tank Photo has just debuted a new set of Spectral shoulder bags: the Spectral 8, Spectral 10, and Spectral 15. All three camera bags are designed to give photographers an inconspicuous way to carry around their camera gear, helping protect their equipment from both unsavory environmental conditions and thieves.

The bags feature a Fidlock magnetic clasp that allows users to access their camera gear with one hand and automatically locks when the flap is closed. The Spectral bags also feature an extra zippered closure that Think Tank says ‘can be tucked away when actively shooting.’

All three bags are made with 420D velocity nylon, heavy-duty nylon tarpaulin, YKK RC Fuse zippers, 350G 3D air mesh, antique plated metal hardware, and 3-ply bonded nylon thread.

All three bags contain a tablet compartment—the Spectral 8 can accommodate a tablet measuring up to 8″, while the other two can handle tablets ranging up to 10″—and a dedicated smartphone pocket. There are also straps and attachment points for a tripod, a pass-through slot for a luggage handle, internal pockets for small items like card wallets and batteries, plus a seam-sealed rain cover for protecting the bag’s contents.

In addition, the Spectral 15 model has a compartment for a laptop measuring up to 15-inches.

The Spectral 8, the smallest of the three bags, has enough room to accommodate a single standard-sized DSLR body plus a detached 24–70mm F2.8 lens, one attached short zoom or wide lens, plus a couple small lenses or one additional larger lens. The Spectral 10 is similar, although it boasts room for up to three extra lenses plus a detached 70-200mm lens and an attached 24-70mm lens. The largest of the bunch, meanwhile, can accommodate the same, but with up to four additional lenses, plus a tablet and a laptop at the same time.

All three bags are available from Think Tank now for $ 100, $ 120 and $ 140 for the Spectral 8, Spectral 10 and Spectral 10, respectively.

Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)

 
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Two New Timesaversfor The Photographer On-The-Go

18 Mar
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You’ve got places to be, photos to take! You’re just the sort of person who could use these timesaving gadgets.

The perfectly portable Memory Card Speed Reader has everything you need to transfer files on the fly. It can read all the most popular memory cards (Yup, even yours) and has a USB cord built-right in.

These Ten-Digit Touchscreen Gloves have conductive thread sewn into each of their ten fingertips, grippy palms for fumbly photographers and an extra cuddly micro-fleece lining so you can photo/edit/upload in the great (cold) outdoors.

Check them out in the Photojojo Shop. It’ll only take a minute.

The Memory Card Speed Reader Tweet It!
$ 45 at the Photojojo Shop

Ten-Digit Touchscreen Gloves Tweet It!
$ 30 at the Photojojo Shop

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