Why Your Mics Audio Only Goes To One Side (Left) Even With TRS (2 Black Rings) Ray Ortega 2026-09-23 | Why Your Mics Audio Only Goes To One Side (Left) Even With TRS (2 Black Rings)
Samson Q9X Review (vs Q9U, Q2U, MV7X, PodMic) Ray Ortega 2022-12-06 | Does the Samson Q9X sound like the Q9U? Does it sound like any other broadcast style microphone (MV7X, PodMic, etc.)? And why would you buy it? Gear made to use this video available via kit.co/rayortegaThe Samson Q9X is a barrel style, cardioid, dynamic microphone. Take a listen to hear how it sounds on my voice but of course it will sound different on yours. So what can you tell about this microphone from this video? The low end is very present in that it will sound muddy or dark or muffled on most voices. However, while it leans towards the low end of the frequency range, it also doesn't boost the higher end therefore eliminating some of the toughest esses in many voices. If you have a sibilant voice, this mic. is likely to be a good choice. In fact it's only feature is a mid frequency boost and since this is mid instead of high, you might still be able to use it to get rid of some of the muddiness while also not enhancing esses. Results of course will vary. I do like how the mid boost sounds on my voice. That said, a low frequency cut would of, like on the on the Q9U, would of been a really nice feature so that you could remove some mud while also leaving the mid to high frequencies unboosted. The Q9X is XLR only and seems to be built really well with all metal construction. When compared to the Q9U with no cuts of boosts, the two mics sound almost the same although I think the Q9U may be even "darker" sounding. However, when engaging the mid boost on both mics, the Q9X sounded a little brighter and better on my voice. The yoke mount is also all metal with a nut for tightening onto mic stands which is very handy although I'm unsure it's working properly. It seems to come loose easily. Also, it doesn't appear that you can tighten the screws where the yoke meets the microphone. This may be some kind of "permanent mount" meant to stay tight but it's new to me and I would have liked nuts to tighten the mic if necessary. Time will tell if this version is better than the alternative. Using this mic in my studio/office presented a problem with RF interference. I have a large amount of RF in my space and this mic is not able to fully reject the noise. I don't have this issue with my SM7B so it does seem like this mic is less protected against RF than some others. The Q9U however does not have this problem so it may just be the particular microphone I got. However in most cases, this will not be an issue for other people. Overall I like how this mic sounds on my voice when the mid boost feature is engaged. It protects well against plosives and sibilance but also comes with a large windscreen to help with either of these issues if needed. I compared the way this mic sounds on my voice against the Samson Q2U, Rode PodMic, and the Shure MV7X, all mics in a similar price range with similar features. All mics were brighter than the Q9X and if you are someone with lots of sibilance when you talk, the Q9X seems like a better option for reducing the impact of hard esses. I think that is the person who would be most likely to buy the Q9X.
SmallRig x Desview Teleprompter for Small DSLR/Mirrorless Cameras - Review. Ray Ortega 2021-11-09 | Could a teleprompter help you make more videos, faster and better? All the gear used to make this video is listed in the description and can be found at kit.co/rayortega.Sometimes, when recording a video, you might just sit in front of the camera with a vague idea of what you want to talk about. This is often my style, I like to just talk about something because it's a natural presentation style for me. However, this can lead to missed information that I don't realize I missed until the edit, inaccuracies (specs), and longer than necessary record times with very large video files. It's not an efficient way to record a YouTube video. That's where a teleprompter can be very useful. If I first write out a script for my video, it allows me to make all the relevant points I want to convey to the viewer while doing so in as little time as necessary. Succinct and to the point is a good formula for retention on YouTube and as a viewer I appreciate the approach. But because you don't necessarily want to be reading a script cause it sound robotic and can take your eyes away from the camera, it's best to write in the same style you speak. Read your script out loud, does it sound like you are speaking or reading? Also, a teleprompter will keep you looking at the audience which is a better experience for the viewer. For me, I often have an outline and even in this case, it could be helpful to see that when looking at the camera without the need to look away while also keeping you on subject. The SmallRig / Desview teleprompter was a fit for what I needed in that it's small, light and easy to setup. The lens attaches to the teleprompter itself so you don't need to cover any gaps where light could get in and you don't need extra gear to support the added weight. I also really liked that the teleprompter didn't get in the way of my monitor so my process for recording a video didn't have to change, it just fit right into my current setup. Music by PremiumBeat.com. License this music: http://bit.ly/1BJbspmTrack: Violet Letter by Aulx StudioTrack: Agressive Metal by Black RhombDISCLOSURE: I asked SmallRig for this teleprompter for review, they didn't ask me or have any say in my opinions. All links should be considered affiliates. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/rayortegaINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘► SmallRig / Desview teleprompter: podhelp.me/smallrigtelepromptBH ► Bestview iOS teleprompter app: apps.apple.com/gb/app/bestview/id1488285226► Tascam DR-10L: amzn.to/2vymx07 B&H (check both for sales): podhelp.me/TascamDR10LBH► Aputure Light Storm LS C120d Kit: http://podhelp.me/120dKitvmountBH► Aputure Light Dome Mini: http://podhelp.me/LightDomeMiniZon► Rode VideoMic Pro http://podhelp.me/RodeVMP-R_BH► SmallHD Monitor: Sony kit: podhelp.me/smallHDfocusbundleSonyBH► Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► LENS: Sigma 16mm F1.4: podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► iZotope RX Elements 7: podhelp.me/izRXEl7BH► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!#smallrig #teleprompter #DSLRvideo #mirrorless #videoproduction
Shure MV7X Microphone Review with Samples Comparing the SM7B and SM58 Ray Ortega 2021-10-12 | Does the MV7X sound like the SM7B or the SM58? ...Shure 😉 haha, but for real, how does the Shure MV7X (XLR only mic.) sound when compared to the SM7B (the mic it's inspired by) and the mic of all-time, the SM58? See all my gear @ kit.co/rayortega. 0:00 How the MV7X is different from the MV70:17 Why Shure Made the MV7X (fill a price category)0:50 Disclosure (Shure sent me this mic. for review). 2:42 Disclosure1:47 Who Would Buy the MV7X?2:19 MV7X audio quality compared to SM583:00 Why a Video Creator/YouTuber/Podcaster might buy the MV7X3:30 MV7X audio quality compared to SM7B5:55 What is Voice Isolation Technology? 8:21 Things I don't like about the MV7X (windscreen, XLR position compared to the SM7B,)9:44 About plosives10:06 What I like about the MV7X (all metal, more sensitive than the SM7B)10:51 MV7X using post processing (compression, EQ, noise removal)12:25 MV7X windscreen hack (using and SM7B windscreen, linked below)13:15 Final thoughts, is it a good choice?The MV7X is the next dynamic, cardioid microphone on the Shure line up. It was inspired by the SM7B which is obvious based on its barrel shaped design but is that where the comparison stops? Not exactly. The MV7X, like the 7B and the 58, have similar designs both inside and out and as a result, it has a similar sound...at least on my voice. You'll notice that the MV7X is brighter than the 7b or 58 but this is intentional. Shure has designed this microphone to be more resistant to low frequency rumble and to cut through a mix (brighter upper end). This is a result of what they call Voice Isolation Technology. They've shaped the frequency response in way that should help with some of the more common problems that home studio recordings can encounter. If you're a podcaster, musician, streamer or anyone that records audio content at home, Shure has tried to design a microphone that will help you get better results. Ultimately, the room you record in, your mic. technique and gain structure will be the true determination of how your final audio sounds but the MV7X has a nice sound that will enhance your productions. Often times, with creators using the SM7B, I hear audio that is too muddy for online productions where most people are listening on cheap speakers or with plenty of background noise (e.g. in a car). The brighter frequency response of the MV7X will sound better in most cases. Vocal post production: Adobe Audition - Compression to tame peaks - light noise reduction using Accusonus Noise Remover and iZotope RX Vocal DeNoise - parametric EQ to with light high-pass (~80Hz) and small bump up around 144Hz and 3870Hz - Match Loudness to -19LUFS - iZotope Phase Rotation. DISCLOSURE: Shure sent this MV7X for me to review and keep and all links should be considered affiliates.SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/rayortegaINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘► Shure MV7X Podcast Microphone: amzn.to/3oOh8fg ► Rodecaster Pro: podhelp.me/rodecasterBH► Shure SM7B: podhelp.me/sm7bZon► Shure RK345 Windscreen for SM7B: amzn.to/3Avl1b6► SM58 Microphone: hamzn.to/3ACwkhI► Aputure Light Storm LS C120d Kit: http://podhelp.me/120dKitvmountBH► Rode VideoMic Pro http://podhelp.me/RodeVMP-R_BH► SmallHD Sony kit: podhelp.me/smallHDfocusbundleSonyBH► Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► OC White Boom Arm Gen2: http://podhelp.me/OCWhiteBoomGen2► K&M Boom Arm Mic Stand: http://podhelp.me/KMboomstandZon► LENS: Sigma 16mm F1.4: podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► iZotope RX Elements 7: podhelp.me/izRXEl7BH► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!#MV7 X#SM7B #podcasting #microphone #audioproduction #audiorecording
Rodecaster Pro Analog Mix-Minus Ray Ortega 2021-06-13 | What if you need a mix-minus to a source other USB? The Rodecaster Pro can do both. This video shows you how to use the analog outputs (cables) to send a mix-minus out of the RCP. The RCP and a lot newer audio interfaces have a mix-minus feature built in. That’s when you want to mix several audio sources like your microphone, someone on a remote call, additional audio clips or music and you want to send that mix somewhere else while excluding one or more of those incoming audio channels. The mix-minus on the RCP can be handled through the USB channel where the audio coming into the USB won’t go back out and other channels like the phone or bluetooth channel will also go into the mix but will not return the audio on that channel back to the device.But what if you need to do a mix-minus using one of the analog outputs essentially any output that using a TRS cable? Well I needed to do this for a live-streaming setup where everything in the RCP, my mic, a remote person on the computer, and the soundboard, needed to go out to the camera without sending the remote guests their audio back which would create an audio loop of themselves, we don’t want that.The RCP has a headphone output in front which I’m calling the producer position because it’s tied to the channel 1 output and some of the features in the RCP can only be heard by using this output which I assume is the case cause typically the person plugged into channel 1 is the also the person that will be controlling the mix and therefore has different needs than anyone else connected who are likely cohosts or guests. That gives us this unique ability to hear the whole mix while also removing select audio channels from everyone else’s mix. The first thing you want to do is go into settings - hardware - advanced - audio - channels - Enable Pre-fade listen. This changes the function of this button from a solo button to a PFL button and that’s important because this is what will allow us to minus a channel from the outgoing mix, in other words, the person coming into the mixer won’t go back out again, avoiding that audio loop. Now when we plug our headphones into the front input or channel 1, every channel where we enable the PFL button, we can bring down the fader all the way and still hear the audio going into that channel. For every other output (headphone 2, 3, 4 and even the monitors), those will only get audio from channels that have the fader turned up. Next step is to connect headphone output 2, 3 or 4, using a TRS cable, to whatever device you want to send an audio mix.In my case I’m going to a MixPre3 connected to my Sony a6500. I could direct to the 6500, the MixPre just gives me some added features such as multiple inputs, front facing controls, audio meters and attenuation if needed. Now my audio will be in sync with my video and both signals will be sent together out of the HDMI to my computer where I’ll use some software to connect with a other people and live stream. Of course your setup and use case may be very different. The key is that we can now create a mix-minus using the RCP and the analog outputs. To complete the setup on the RCP, simply bring up the faders for every channel that you want to go into the mix and leave the fader all the way down for channels you don’t want in the analog mix. For example, I will be live-streaming with other people via the computer. They are coming into the RCP via the USB channel and I am going out to them on channel one. So I want them to hear me so my fader is up and I don’t want them to hear themselves so the USB channel fader is all the way down. I also want them to hear additional audio that I will play through the soundboard so I have that channel also turned up. Congrats we’ve created a mix-minus! A mix of the audio we want output minus the audio we don’t.SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/rayortegaINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘► Rodecaster Pro: podhelp.me/rodecasterBH► Aputure Light Storm LS C120d Kit: http://podhelp.me/120dKitvmountBH► Rode VideoMic Pro http://podhelp.me/RodeVMP-R_BH► SmallHD Sony kit: podhelp.me/smallHDfocusbundleSonyBH► Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► LENS: Sigma 16mm F1.4: podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Tascam DR-10L: amzn.to/2vymx07 B&H (check both for sales): podhelp.me/TascamDR10LBH► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!#mixminus #rodecaster #rodecasterpro #podcasting
Zoom Podtrak P4 Review and Audio Demo Ray Ortega 2020-12-29 | Is the Zoom Podtrak P4 a good audio recorder for podcasts? Yep. Great preamps and automatic mix-minus makes this one a winner. See all my gear via kit.co/rayortega The P4 can drive most dynamic microphones, the kind most used in podcasting, including gain hungry microphones like the Shure SM7B and it does so cleanly, with little to no noise reduction required. And for podcasters, there is the option to record audio from both smartphones and computers. This allows you to have two remote guests or co-hosts and it includes an automatic mix-minus feature allowing everyone to hear each other without getting feedback of themselves, all at the flick of a switch. Four separate headphone amplifiers mean everyone can control their own audio settings. The ability to power the P4 for hours via a USB battery brick, plugged into the wall or from the USB connection to the computer. The P4 is packed with features that are specific to a podcaster's needs and is a great option for anyone starting a podcast or in need of an ultra portable solution for recording a podcast on the road. DISCLOSURE: B&H Photo loaned me this P4 for review upon my request. All links should be considered affiliates.SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/rayortegaINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘► Zoom Podtrak P4: http://podhelp.me/PodtrakP4BH ► Zoom P4 Bluetooth adapter: http://podhelp.me/P4bluetoothBH► TRRS to TRRS cable for connecting phones: podhelp.me/ARCHEERtrrs-trrsZon ► USB Battery Brick: http://podhelp.me/Anker13000Zon► Aputure Light Storm LS C120d Kit: http://podhelp.me/120dKitvmountBH ► Rode VideoMic Pro http://podhelp.me/RodeVMP-R_BH► SmallHD Sony kit: podhelp.me/smallHDfocusbundleSonyBH► Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► LENS: Sigma 16mm F1.4: podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!#P4 #Podtrak #Zoom #audiorecorder #audioproduction #audiorecording
Easiest Way to Sound Great on Zoom - Saramonic USB Lav. Mic. Ray Ortega 2020-11-17 | How can you drastically improve your audio on Zoom calls or recording videos on your computer? A simple plug and play USB lavalier microphone is the key. See all my recommended gear at kit.co/rayortega.Who is this USB microphone for? For me, this is an option to give to people who are either new to remote conferencing and/or audio production. The Saramonic ULM10 makes it as easy as plugging into your USB port and selecting the ULM10 as your microphone in whatever app you are using and suddenly you have audio that is clean, clear and pleasing to the person on the other side of the screen. No special audio knowledge needed. So I would give this mic. to people who fit this description as well as someone who might want better audio without a microphone in their face. DISCLOSURE: Shure sent this MV7 for me to review and keep and all links should be considered affiliates.SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/rayortegaINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘► Saramonic ULM10 USB Microphone: amzn.to/2UxsunE ► Aputure Light Storm LS C120d Kit: http://podhelp.me/120dKitvmountBH► Rode VideoMic Pro http://podhelp.me/RodeVMP-R_BH► SmallHD Sony kit: podhelp.me/smallHDfocusbundleSonyBH► Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► LENS: Sigma 16mm F1.4: podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► iZotope RX Elements 7: podhelp.me/izRXEl7BH► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!#ULM10 #Saramonic #zoom #USBmicrophone #microphone #audioproduction #audiorecording
Shure MV7 USB/XLR Microphone Review Ray Ortega 2020-10-27 | Does the Shure MV7 microphone sound like the microphone it's modeled after, the infamous SM7B? All gear used in this video linked below or see kit.co/rayortega for all my gear.0:00 Intro1:09 MV7 External Features2:23 Price ($249 US)2:42 Disclosure2:53 MV7 Demo via USB3:23 Dynamic Capsule/"Voice Isolation Technology"4:05 Branded a "Podcast" Microphone4:39 Desktop App (ShurePlus Motiv) Controls6:39 Touch Panel Demo8:42 Sound Shaping Demo (EQ, Compression)10:41 Auto Level Demo11:36 MV7 (USB) vs SM7B Demo14:10 MV7 (XLR) vs SM7B Demo14:45 Wrap UpThis mic also outputs via the XLR and USB at the same time!USB, dynamic microphones are still rare. Most dynamic, USB mics are condenser and for that reason they are not usually the best option for recording in spaces not specially treated for audio recording. For most podcasters, streamers, YouTubers, creators, a dynamic capsule is going to be optimal for rejecting more of the sounds you don't want (background noise and reverb) and capturing more of what you do want, your voice. The MV7 does a great job of bringing the look and sound of the Shure SM7B (my daily mic.) to a USB microphone. The sound is more mid-range focused which means it will sound a little brighter than the SM7B but they are a very close match to my ear, for my voice. MV7 is mobile device compatibility: shure.com/en-US/motiv-compatibilityShure MotivePlus Desktop App: shure.com/en-US/products/software/shure_plus_motiv_desktopDISCLOSURE: Shure sent this MV7 for me to review and keep and all links should be considered affiliates.SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/rayortegaINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘► Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone: http://podhelp.me/ShureMV7zon B&H: http://podhelp.me/ShureMV7BH► Rodecaster Pro: podhelp.me/rodecasterBH► Shure SM7B: podhelp.me/sm7bZon► AT2100 USB/XLR Microphone: http://podhelp.me/ATR2100xBH► Samson Q2U USB/XLR Microphone: http://podhelp.me/Q2Ublackzon► Aputure Light Storm LS C120d Kit: http://podhelp.me/120dKitvmountBH► Rode VideoMic Pro http://podhelp.me/RodeVMP-R_BH► AT 4053b microphone: http://podhelp.me/AT4053zon► SmallHD Sony kit: podhelp.me/smallHDfocusbundleSonyBH► Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► OC White Boom Arm Gen2: http://podhelp.me/OCWhiteBoomGen2► K&M Boom Arm Mic Stand: http://podhelp.me/KMboomstandZon► LENS: Sigma 16mm F1.4: podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► iZotope RX Elements 7: podhelp.me/izRXEl7BH► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!#MV7 #SM7B #podcasting #USBmicrophone #microphone #audioproduction #audiorecording
Remove Background Noise from Audio (How to Get Rid of Hiss!) Ray Ortega 2020-08-31 | How do you remove hiss in your audio that comes from recording in places that are less than perfect audio and video productions? Try this noise removal plugin from Accusonus podhelp.me/AccusonusNoiseRemover. For the last year, this has been my favorite way of polishing audio to sound like it was recorded in a noiseless studio. Because the places that most content creators (podcasters, YouTubers, etc.) record audio can have background noise from outside, HVAC, computer or hard drive fans, etc., the final production will usually benefit from some amount of noise removal. The one problem is that noise removal plugins often turn your audio into something worse than where it started. However, over the last year, I've used the Accusonus Noise Removal plugin to clean up my audio productions with the most transparent results I've heard to date. It can clean up a considerable amount of background noise floor (hiss) without making your voice sound like it's underwater or robotic. Accusonus gave me a license to use their plugins about a year ago and I waited all that time to talk about them in a video so that I could use them in my productions. I've been very happy with the results which seem to be even better than my previous favorite from iZotope which is still also really good. One advantage of the iZoptope RX pack is you get standalone software for processing your audio so that you don't need a DAW. The Accusonus plugin will require you to have a DAW that allows you to use VST plugins but even free DAWs allow for this so it's not that much of a barrier and if you are post producing your audio you are likely using something that will allow you to use this plugin. But don't just buy based on what I have to say, you have to try it for yourself and see if it works for your needs! You can get a fully functioning trial here: SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/rayortegaINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘► Accusonus Noise Removal: podhelp.me/AccusonusNoiseRemover At B&H: podhelp.me/accusonusNoiseRemoveBH► Rodecaster Pro: podhelp.me/rodecasterBH► Shure SM7B: podhelp.me/sm7bZon► Aputure Light Storm LS C120d Kit: http://podhelp.me/120dKitvmountBH► Rode VideoMic Pro http://podhelp.me/RodeVMP-R_BH► SmallHD Sony kit: podhelp.me/smallHDfocusbundleSonyBH► Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► LENS: Sigma 16mm F1.4: podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon►. iZotope RX Elements 7: podhelp.me/izRXEl7BH► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!#podcasting #audioproduction #accusonus #audiorecording #postproduction #adobeaudition #noisereduction
Preamp Noise vs Room Noise - How I Measure the Difference Ray Ortega 2020-07-11 | It can be hard to tell if noise in your audio is coming from your gear or your recording environment. Here's how I'm making that distinction in my own recordings. All gear used is linked below and all my gear can be found at kit.com/rayortega. I'm using a 150ohm resistor to measure the amount of noise coming from the preamps in the audio interfaces and recorders that I use to record audio. It's a tougher process to compare one preamp to another, you need to get more technical with it and in most cases my interests lay somewhere between technical and practical. For me, it's just helpful to know how much of the noise I'm hearing in any single recording is generated from noise in my environment vs. my gear. This dummy plug I made helps me do just that. Most consumer recorders and interfaces supply around 50dB of gain. When you use the dummy resistor to measure the preamp at 100% of 50dB of gain, you'll hopefully get a measurement that is no louder than -75dB avg. RMS. This should generally mean your device will not add any audible noise or any amount of noise you can't get rid of in post-production. But a better test is to plug in your microphone, set the gain to what you need to record a good level (-18 to -12db peak) and then insert the dummy plug and measure the noise floor. This number should be well below -75dB cause in most cases you won't be using 100% of the gain in your device. But even beyond the numbers, listen. You can now hear exactly the amount and type of noise your preamp is or isn't exhibiting. From there you can determine if this is an acceptable piece of gear for your productions and if you hear much more noise in your final recordings, then you have a good idea that it was coming from your environment and that you need to make some adjustments to your recording space if you want to reduce that noise.Shoutout to youtube.com/juliankrause where I first learned of this dummy plug for measuring preamp noise and who helped me make my own. Subscribe to Julian!SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/rayortegaINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: twitter.com/podcasthelperParts to Build Your Own:► XLR Male Connector amzn.to/2SRgrRA► 150 ohm metal film resistors amzn.to/3bhOzMW► Soldering iron kit (shop for the quality you desire, this is a cheap one but worked for me) amzn.to/3dnMSim🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘► Audient EVO 4: podhelp.me/EVO4BH► Focusrite Scarlett 4i4: amzn.to/2ZvQQ1V► Zoom F8n (updated version of mine) podhelp.me/ZoomF8nZon►Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► LENS: Sigma 16mm F1.4: podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► Rode VideoMic Pro http://podhelp.me/RodeVMP-R_BH► SmallHD 5" Focus Monitor: podhelp.me/SmallHDFocusBH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► SmallRig Cage for Sony a6500/a6300 podhelp.me/smallriga65006300BH► Aputure Light Storm COB 120D http://amzn.to/2mD7JFC► Aputure Light Dome Mini http://amzn.to/2DEIj2v► Shure SM7B microphone: podhelp.me/sm7bZon► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!#audio #DIY #preamp
Build Your Own 150 ohm XLR Plug for Testing Preamp Noise Ray Ortega 2020-05-10 | How can you tell if the noise (hiss) you are hearing in your audio is coming from your recording environment or your preamp? Test it! All parts and gear used to make this video at kit.co/rayortegaMusic by PremiumBeat.com. License this music: http://bit.ly/1BJbspmTrack: New Frontier by Flashing LightsTrack: Poolside by Aulx StudioTrack: Neons Eyes by HartleyIf you want to measure the amount of noise that your preamp is adding or isn't adding to your audio productions, you need to measure the noise from the preamp separate from the ambient sound in your environment which is being picked up by your microphone. Making a 150 ohm resistor housed inside an XLR plug will allow you to plug into your audio interface and measure the amount of noise being produced by the preamp without being influenced by ambient sound of your room. This works because the 150 ohm resistor is equal to the resistance of the average dynamic microphone like the one I used in this video, the SM7B. So when you plug it in, the preamp acts like there is a microphone connected however there is no element to actually pick up sound from the environment and thus you get to measure only the noise that is within the device itself. The way I use this is quite practical in that I'm less interested in the specs/numbers produced by the measurement for the purpose of comparing one preamp to the next and much more interested in knowing how much of the noise in my recording is being produced from the environment or microphone that I'm using. If the noise floor of the preamp is well below that of the noise when the microphone is plugged in, I know it's not the preamp that is contributing to my noise and that if i want to reduce the ambient noise I need to treat the space I'm in and not that I'm using subpar gear. The build is quite simple and even someone like myself who hadn't soldered since he was a teenager was easily able to create this simple device. Shoutout to youtube.com/juliankrause where I first learned of this dummy plug for measuring preamp noise and who helped me make my own. Subscribe to Julian!SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/rayortegaINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: twitter.com/podcasthelperParts to Build Your Own:► XLR Male Connector amzn.to/2SRgrRA► 150 ohm metal film resistors amzn.to/3bhOzMW► Soldering iron kit (shop for the quality you desire, this is a cheap one but worked for me) amzn.to/3dnMSim🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘► Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► LENS: Sigma 16mm F1.4: podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► Rode VideoMic Pro http://podhelp.me/RodeVMP-R_BH► SmallHD 5" Focus Monitor: podhelp.me/SmallHDFocusBH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► SmallRig Cage for Sony a6500/a6300 podhelp.me/smallriga65006300BH► Aputure Light Storm COB 120D http://amzn.to/2mD7JFC► Aputure Light Dome Mini http://amzn.to/2DEIj2v► Shure SM7B microphone: podhelp.me/sm7bZon► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!#audio #DIY #preamp
Going 2K to YouTube with Ecamm Live! Ray Ortega 2020-04-23 | Demo and discussion of using Ecamm Live as an encoder for streaming live to YouTube.
Sony a6400 for Video Ray Ortega 2020-04-18 | Is the Sony a6400 still a good camera to buy in 2020? Definitely. If you're looking to get a Sony mirrorless camera, the a6400 is one of the best options right now. The flip-screen, updated processor, size, auto-focus with touch focus on the screen and picture profiles makes the a6400 a stellar camera for less than $1000. If you need in-body image stabilization (IBIS) you'll want to upgrade to the a6600 or even the a6500 but in most ways the a6400 is a nice upgrade over the a6300 and worth getting. Features: Images: :30Flip-screen: :42Overcoming mic blocking the screen: 1:00mic. input: 3:30Built in mic vs separate mics: 4:05Auto focus: 4:58Image stabilization: 6:25Upgraded processor/chip: 10:21Sensor vs other a-series: 11:21Overheating: 11:40Recording limits: 12:40Battery life: 14:15Screen dimming/sunny setting: 15:25Touch to focus: 16:56Time-lapse: 17:08Slow motion: 18:07HLG profile: 20:05Low-light: 21:18ISO display: 22:24Proxy recording: 23:35Auto white-balance lock: 25:05Who would buy the a6400: 25:57SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/rayortegaINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘► All my gear: kit.co/rayortega► Sony a6400: podhelp.me/a6400bodyBH► LENS: Sony 18-135mm OSS: podhelp.me/sony18-135f3_5-5_6ossBH► Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► LENS: Sigma 16mm F1.4: podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► SmallRig Mic Bracket Relocate for a6400 podhelp.me/SmallRigSideMounta61006400► Rode VideoMic Pro http://podhelp.me/RodeVMP-R_BH► DR-10L Lav mic/recorder: podhelp.me/TascamDR10LBH► SmallHD 5" Focus Monitor: podhelp.me/SmallHDFocusBH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► SmallRig Cage for Sony a6500/a6300 podhelp.me/smallriga65006300BH► Aputure Light Storm COB 120D http://amzn.to/2mD7JFC► Aputure Light Dome Mini http://amzn.to/2DEIj2v► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!#sony #mirrorless #a6100 #filmmaker
EVO 4 Audio Interface Review: Gain Staging Magic from Audient Ray Ortega 2020-04-10 | How do you automatically set the perfect gain every time? The EVO 4 audio interface can do this for you automatically. DISCLOSURE: Audient sent this EVO 4 for me to review. Links below are affiliates.The EVO 4 from Audient is a very small, portable audio interface that provides multichannel (two) recording to your DAW for podcasts, voice over, streaming and/or video creators. The Smartgain feature will detect the proper level to set your microphone preamp gain so that you'll have enough headroom to avoid clipping the audio while maintaining a good signal to noise ratio so that you get clean audio recordings. I really like the ability to affect all the controls on the device itself via buttons that have multifunctions. You don't need to go into software to control any of the settings but if you have software that has gain control you can controls the gain via your DAW as well. The loopback feature lets you take audio from any app on your computer and send it into your recording software. So if you wanted to record a podcast with a remote co-host or guest, you can capture that audio and record yourself as well as the app in your DAW on their own tracks for post production later. The EVO 4 also has Smartmuting of the monitors when you plug in headphone but I'm not a big fan of this, it feels like a clunky solution although it could save your ears from feedback. Another bummer is the electronic interference (most from phones) that I experienced while using this device. I noticed that if my phone was too close to the EVO 4, it would periodically transmit its signal into the device. If you are considering this device make sure to keep your phone at least a couple feet away the way I did in this video and then I didn't have an issue. Overall I really liked the EVO 4. If you only need two or less channels of audio, this device has the features you want for getting starting with recording audio. With Smartgain and loopback, you get a couple more features than you'd get in other interfaces at this price. They need to improve the build quality in terms of shielding against interference but if you mitigate the issue the device produces great sounding audio while providing you the ability to be super compact without sacrificing ease of control. SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/rayortegaINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘► All my gear: kit.co/rayortega► Audient EVO 4: podhelp.me/EVO4BH► Shure SM7B: podhelp.me/sm7bZon► AT4053B microphone: http://podhelp.me/at5053bAmazon► DR-10L Lav mic/recorder: podhelp.me/TascamDR10LBH► Rode VideoMic Pro http://podhelp.me/RodeVMP-R_BH► Aputure Light Storm COB 120D http://amzn.to/2mD7JFC► Aputure Light Dome Mini http://amzn.to/2DEIj2v ► Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► LENS: Sigma 16mm f 1.4 podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!#Audient #EVO4 #AudioInterface #podcasting
Sony Mirrorless as a Webcam - live sheltered banter Ray Ortega 2020-03-26 | What does a Sony a6500 used as a webcam look like and what about the audio? A Rode PodMic into a MixPre3, not your typical setup but these aren't typical times. Grab a beverage and enjoy this long stream designed to fill your quarantined time as well as mine ;) Gear used (links are affiliates): Sony a6500 http://podhelp.me/a6500BodyBHRode PodMic: podhelp.me/RODEpodmicBHMixPre3: http://podhelp.me/MixPre3BHCamlink 4KAputure 120d: http://podhelp.me/C120dZon
Sony A6100 Review vs A5100, A6000, A6400, A6600... Which One To Buy?! Ray Ortega 2019-12-07 | Is the Sony A6100 the best crop-sensor, mirrorless to start with? With so many other A-series cams, which one should you buy? I take a look at the A6100 and explain why you might want this camera over the other Sony options. See all my gear including what was used to make this video via kit.co/rayortegaMusic by PremiumBeat.com. License this music: http://bit.ly/1BJbspmTrack: Giraffes by Harrison AmerIn my opinion, the A6100 is the newest entry level camera for video makers who want to film with Sony cameras. It has all the best features I'm looking for in a camera for vlogging, YouTube, family or travel video: compact size, flip screen, microphone input with a good preamp for clean audio, and decent low light capabilities. The older entry level Sony Alpha cameras (A5100 and A6000) were great cameras for video but they lacked a microphone input (A5100) or a flip screen (A6000) as well, they were prone to overheating and didn't shoot 4K. All of these factors are why I would spend more to get the A6100. Compared to the A6300, discontinued but can be bought used, the A6100 lacks picture profiles (SLOG2 etc) and doesn't have a metal body but does have a touchscreen for touch to focus, better autofocus in video, cheaper price and a flip screen.The A6500 has in body image stabilization (IBIS) which the A6100 lacks but has no real advantage besides also having picture profiles. If I was considering the A6500 I would go up to the A6600 instead and get all the recent upgrades including a flip screen together with IBIS. Overall, the A6100 is a solid entry level camera for shooting video and you could build an entire YouTube channel without the need to upgrade for several years. I don't imagine many people who are looking to get into video would be disappointed with the purchase of the A6100. SUBSCRIBE youtube.com/rayortegaINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘► All my gear: kit.co/rayortega► Sony a6100: podhelp.me/Sonya6100bodyBH► LENS: Sony 10-18mm F4: podhelp.me/Sony10-18mmBH► Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► Sony a6400: podhelp.me/a6400bodyBH► LENS: Sigma 16mm F1.4: podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► SmallRig Mic Bracket Relocate for a6100 podhelp.me/SmallRigSideMounta61006400► Rode VideoMic Pro http://podhelp.me/RodeVMP-R_BH► DR-10L Lav mic/recorder: podhelp.me/TascamDR10LBH► SmallHD 5" Focus Monitor: podhelp.me/SmallHDFocusBH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Rode PodMic: podhelp.me/RODEpodmicBH► SmallRig Cage for Sony a6500/a6300 podhelp.me/smallriga65006300BH► Aputure Light Storm COB 120D http://amzn.to/2mD7JFC► Aputure Light Dome Mini http://amzn.to/2DEIj2v► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!#sony #mirrorless #a6100 #filmmaker
Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 (3rd Gen) Review & Loopback Setup Ray Ortega 2019-08-04 | Is it worth getting the Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 (3rd gen) in place of the 2nd gen 2i4 or even the 2i2?In a couple cases yes. DISCLOSURE: Focusrite sent this 4i4 for me to review and all links should be considered affiliates, thanks for the support!Loopback demo starts at 10:05 (got this wrong in the video, oops). The Scarlett 4i4 (3rd gen) brings a new feature to the Scarlett lineup and that's Loopback. This is a software/digital input that allows you bring in any software on your computer (ex: Skype for podcast interviews) and record that input onto it's own separated channel in your DAW (Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, etc.). This is a great feature and may be one reason to upgrade. The preamps of the 4i4 have been improved over previous Scarlett generations, providing more gain (56db gain). The preamps are still nice and quite and able to push a microphone like the Shure SM7B even if you have to use most of the gain provided, the audio is still 'clean' and any preamp noise that can be heard is easily taken care of post with light noise reduction if desired. The 4i4 adds two more inputs but these are TRS line inputs and probably have more use to musicians than podcasters but if you were running other outboard gear and wanted to bring in two more channels, you could do that. The Air feature from the Clarrett series was brought into the Scarlett series but I don't think this would be a reason to upgrade. It's simply adds sparkle or crispness or yep, airiness to the high end frequencies for a brighter sound and I would prefer to do this in post production. The 4i4 is still bus powered but now uses USBC which is a nice addition. As well, the device is still well built and now even smaller than before. The only downside to this is less room for the knobs means less room for your fingers. The headphone preamp is also clean and the knobs themselves are an improvement in feel as well as design, now with a white mark so I can see them better in the dark compared to now contrast on my 2i4. However, the removal of several hardware switches and buttons leaves me disappointed. I love to push a button, flick a switch or turn a dial when I want to make a change but that is now all handled in the Focusrite Control app. It's a decent app, I just prefer hardware for these functions especially the 2i4's direct vs playback dial for blending the two signals, a much better design. Overall I really like the 4i4, I've had my 2i4 for many years and have loved it the whole time, its the hub for all audio going in and out of my computer. For a podcaster of voice over artist looking for an audio interface, I certainly recommend any of the Scarlett series options and if you need the unique combo of 2 combo inputs with two TRS inputs, the 4i4 would be a good choice. But most podcasters would benefit with just sticking with the 2i2 if you don't need more than two microphone inputs. I don't know if Loopback is available yet for any Scarlett below the 4i4 so if you are buying for that reason, make sure it's available first. I believe those devices are supposed to get that option as well. SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/rayortegaINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘► All my gear: kit.co/rayortega► Focusrite Scarlett 4i4: amzn.to/2ZvQQ1V► Shure SM7B: podhelp.me/sm7bZon► Sennheiser e 835 microphone: http://podhelp.me/SennE825BH► DR-10L Lav mic/recorder: podhelp.me/TascamDR10LBH► Rode VideoMic Pro http://podhelp.me/RodeVMP-R_BH► Shure SM58 mic.: http://podhelp.me/sm58BH► Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► LENS: Sony FE 28mm f/2 http://bit.ly/sonyfe28f2BH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownloadNY Rangers Stay Tuned clip by The Local Live archive.org/details/NY_Rangers_Stay_Tuned*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!#Focusrite #Scarlett4i4 #AudioInterface #podcasting
Why Does My Microphone Only Go To One Side of my Cameras Audio? (FIX) Ray Ortega 2019-07-05 | How do you make your microphone go to both sides of your audio track in your camera? Here's how to fix it before and after any recording. Gear used linked below & all my gear at kit.co/rayortegaIf you have a microphone that is only sending audio to one side of the stereo track in your video camera (DLSR, mirrorless, etc.) then you probably have a mono microphone. That is, a microphone, most likely a lavalier/lapel (lav.) mic., that is mono and when you plug it into a microphone input on a camera which records a stereo track, then you only get audio to the left side of the audio track. To fix this, you can buy a cheap adapter that will send audio to both the left and right side (dual mono) or if you have already recorded the audio and need to fix it in your video editor, then here's how to do that in both Premiere Pro and FCPX. In Premiere Pro, you can use the effect, "fill right with left" on your audio track and this will send the audio that was recorded only on the left channel to the right channel making your audio dual mono which means it will come out of both speakers or both sides of your headphones when played back. The better way to do this in Premiere Pro is to right-click on the audio track – audio channels – select Left in the right channel box. I prefer this method because it's faster but also because now your waveform that shows in your timeline will display waveforms on both the left and right of your audio track. In FCPX, select the audio track to be fixed, navigate to the audio settings and change the track from stereo to dual mono. That's it. One cool feature having a stereo track to record to, is the ability to buy a stereo splitter and insert two microphones allowing you to record two tracks of audio, one on the left and one on the right. In post production you can break this stereo track apart into two mono tracks and now you have to separate tracks of audio which can be individually processed. SUBSCRIBE: http://youtube.com/rayortegaINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘► Mono to Stereo adapter: amzn.to/2LCuKH0► Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► LENS: Sony FE 28mm f/2 http://bit.ly/sonyfe28f2BH► Mic: Aspen Mics HQ-M Mono Lavalier http://podhelp.me/AspenMicsMonoLav► Stereo Breakout cable for recording two mics into a single stereo channel podhelp.me/HOSAYMM261-3_5TRStoDual3_5TSF► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► VO mic: Shure SM7B: podhelp.me/sm7bZon► SmallRig Cage for Sony a6500/a6300 podhelp.me/smallriga65006300BH► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload*all links should be considered affiliate links. Using these links helps support this content. I always encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks for the support!
Sony Video Menu Setup for Vlogging - Hiking Lake Tahoe Ray Ortega 2019-03-22 | What's the best way to figure out great vlog settings for your Sony mirrorless camera? Record a vlog! I did and these are my settings. All gear used linked below and at kit.com/rayortegaMusic by PremiumBeat.com. License this music: http://bit.ly/1BJbspmTrack: Road to San Francisco by Magnetize MusicThis is how I setup my Sony a6500 for a recent vlog. These settings would also work on most other Sony mirrorless cams such as the a6300, a6500, a7III etc. Let me know how these work for you or what you prefer. Menu 1Focus Mode: Continuous AFFocus Area: WideSmile/Face Dect.: OnMenu 2Movie/S&Q Motion: Manual File Format: XAVC S 4KRecord Setting: 30p 100M AF drive speed: Normal AF Track Sens: ResponsiveAudio Rec Level: 6 with Rode VMP at: 0Picture Profile: PP7 SLog 2 (modified see video at 2:18)White Balance: DaylightZebra (Custom): 107 +/-2ISO: 800 (getting exposure by changing the aperture). SteadyShot: OnSUBSCRIBE http://youtube.com/thepodcasterssstudioINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘► Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► LENS: Sigma 16mm F1.4: podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► Rode VideoMic Pro http://podhelp.me/RodeVMP-R_BH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod amzn.to/2ytmUu1► SmallRig Cage for Sony a6500/a6300 podhelp.me/smallriga65006300BH► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!#sony #mirrorless #a6500 #sigma #16mm
How I Remove Background Noise in My Audio || iZotope DeNoise Tutorial Ray Ortega 2019-02-03 | How do you get rid of hiss in your audio without destroying the speech? iZotope DeNoise is my favorite solution || linked below. See all my gear at kit.co/rayortegaMusic by PremiumBeat.com. License this music: http://bit.ly/1BJbspmTrack: Road to San Francisco by Magnetize MusicWhen you record audio for your podcast or video production, there is almost always some kind of noise floor. In many cases, you may not want any of this noise, often referred to as hiss, to be heard in your audio. There are free solutions in Audacity, Audition (which has become almost as good as DeNoise) and other apps with noise reduction plugins but nothing has done a better job for me as iZotope's DeNoise podhelp.me/izRXEl7BH and it doesn't have to be expensive. I picked up the RX Elements pack for $10 on a super sale (keep watch for these which I always tweet via twitter.com/podcasthelper. But even the regular price is a good deal for what you get... a noise reduction plugin that usually works like magic for me. I can remove heavy amounts of background noise (refrigerators, fans, street noise, etc.) with almost no degradation of the dialog. At worse, the recorded audio can become "muddy" stripping out some of the higher frequencies however I this can be corrected for with an EQ (shown in the video). To use DeNoise to it's fullest, select your noise floor, activate the "Adaptive Mode," loop that section of audio so it can play while you listen with headphones to the reduction in noise as you increase the Noise Reduction slider until the noise is low enough of eliminated. Deselect Adaptive mode and your noise sample and apply to the entire file. That's it. Enjoy your audio that sounds like it was recorded in a studio..well if you have a decent mic and room treatment 😀SUBSCRIBE: youtube.com/rayortegaINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘► iZotope RX Elements 6: podhelp.me/rx6bh► iZotope RX Elements 7: podhelp.me/izRXEl7BH► Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB: amzn.to/2WAJCbK► Shure SM7B: podhelp.me/sm7bZon► Aputure Light Storm LS C120d Kit: http://podhelp.me/120dKitvmountBH► DR-10L Lav mic/recorder: podhelp.me/TascamDR10LBH► Rode VideoMic Pro http://podhelp.me/RodeVMP-R_BH► SmallHD Sony kit: podhelp.me/smallHDfocusbundleSonyBH► Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► LENS: Sigma 16mm F1.4: podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!#podcasting #audioproduction #izotope #audiorecording #postproduction #adobeaudition #noisereduction
Yosemite Travel Film - Sony a6500 & Sigma 16mm f1.4 Ray Ortega 2018-12-17 | Almost everywhere you point the camera, while in Yosemite, equals a beautiful image. Family trip, filmed with the Sony a6500 & Sigma 16mm f1.4. See all my gear at kit.com/rayortegaMusic by PremiumBeat.com. License this music: http://bit.ly/1BJbspmTrack: Halloween Piano by Immersive MusicTrack: Flowing Rivers by Immersive MusicTrack: Autumn Eyes by Remember The FutureTrack: Discovering New Places by Evan MacDonaldAll shots taken during the day used SLOG2 which I then switched to a slightly modified PP4 once the light was lower. Filming in low-light with SLOG is not a good idea because the shadows get really noisy. However, if you switch to a profile that has much more contrast/less dynamic range, you will get better results in your shadows while filming in low-light. SUBSCRIBE http://youtube.com/thepodcasterssstudioINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘► Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► LENS: Sigma 16mm F1.4: podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► Rode VideoMic Pro http://podhelp.me/RodeVMP-R_BH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!#sony #mirrorless #a6500 #sigma #16mm
The First Edits I Make To All My Videos - Color and Audio Adjustments Ray Ortega 2018-12-07 | Color correcting, grading and audio processing are the first edits I make to any video I create. This is a live look at me running through that process on my most recent video. I'm also using a Canon 60D via USB to a Mac as a webcam for live-streaming while also showing my desktop, all through software. All the links to how I did this are below:My video gear: ▶️ http://kit.com/rayortegaHow to use a Canon DSLR as webcam (tutorial)▶️ swizec.com/blog/connected-canon-dslr-webcam/swizec/7477Other software you'll need:▶️ Canon EOS Utility usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/self-help-center/eos-utility▶️ Camera Live:github.com/v002/v002-Camera-Live/releasesCamTwist (Mac)▶️ http://camtwiststudio.comManycam (might work for Windows)▶️ manycam.com or try Sparkocam: http://sparkosoft.com/how-to-use-dslr-as-webcamIf you can't get Hangouts to detect your software/cam, restart the browser and apps. Worked for me.
Cam Link 4K - So Easy to Use! 🔴A Live Look Ray Ortega 2018-12-06 | Fresh out of the box, using the Cam Link 4K to stream with the Sony a6500 as my "webcam."SUBSCRIBE http://youtube.com/thepodcasterssstudioINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘► Cam Link 4K - amzn.to/2LHcCMH► Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► LENS: Sigma 16mm F1.4: podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► Rode VideoMic Pro http://podhelp.me/RodeVMP-R_BH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload
Solved! Using A Multichannel Audio Interface with Skype Ray Ortega 2018-12-01 | How do you use a multichannel audio interface with Skype and other VOIP apps when many only take one channel? Use a free app to create a mono input! See all my gear at kit.co/rayortega & listed below. Music by PremiumBeat.com. License this music: http://bit.ly/1BJbspmTrack: Solid by Ben BeinyIf you want to use Skype with an audio interface like a Focusrite, a mixer that sends separate channels via USB or an audio recorder that records to individual tracks but can also function as an interface like the Zoom H6, and you need more than one microphone to be "heard" by Skype (podcast co-host, interviewee, etc) then you have a problem. Skype and other VOIP apps often only accept one channel of audio. This is usually channel one on your interface or the left side of a stereo output. To make this work, I've found a series of apps that will allow you to combine these discrete channels into a single mono input for Skype and other apps that have microphone inputs. If you're on a mac, regardless of which app you choose, you'll need a free app called Soundflower to act as the input for all other channels. While Soundflower is no longer and app, it's an extension for mac that will show up as an input when using VOIP apps like Skype. This is what you will choose as your microphone input in those apps. The other app you'll use, to combine the channels, will output all the audio to Soundflower and thus create a single channel for VOIP. Soundflower: github.com/mattingalls/Soundflower/releases/tag/2.0b2 (read the instructions about how to install on your mac as it can require you to create permissions on your computer). If Soundflower is not working for you, try Blackhole https://existential.audio/blackhole/The app I used in this video to combine channels from the Scarlett 2i4 is available for free in the App Store: LadioCast itunes.apple.com/us/app/ladiocast/id411213048?mt=12Other apps you could use on a mac include: Loopback: rogueamoeba.com/loopbackAudio HiJack: rogueamoeba.com/audiohijackSoundSource: rogueamoeba.com/soundsourceIf you're on a PC (Windows) you can use VoiceMeeter vb-audio.com/Voicemeeter which also includes VoiceMeeter Banana for more functionality and Virtual Audio Cables. I don't have a Windows PC at this time to test these so let me know which works best for you. SUBSCRIBE http://youtube.com/thepodcasterssstudioINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘► Focusrite Scarlett 2i4: http://podhelp.me/2i4Amazon► Zoom F8: http://podhelp.me/ZoomF8Zon► Shure SM7B: podhelp.me/sm7bZon► Roland Capture Studio: amzn.to/2KMnaHe► DR-10L Lav mic/recorder: podhelp.me/TascamDR10LBH► Rode VideoMic Pro http://podhelp.me/RodeVMP-R_BH► Shure SM58 mic.: http://podhelp.me/sm58BH► Samson Q2U (all black) mic.: amzn.to/2P08LZb► Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► LENS: Sigma 16mm F1.4: podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!#podcasting #audioproduction #audiomixer #audiorecording #Skype
Insert Channels for Multitrack Output from an Audio Mixer Ray Ortega 2018-10-15 | Does your mixer output multitrack audio via USB? No. Does it have insert channels? If so, you can still get multichannel out! See all my gear at kit.co/rayortega & listed below. Music by PremiumBeat.com. License this music: http://bit.ly/1BJbspmTrack: Emancipation by Vincent ToneOn any mixer, you can get two, separated tracks by hard panning left and right. Watch my demo here: youtube.com/watch?v=Q85QX2rMiL0But if you want to get even more separated channels out of an analog mixer or even a mixer that has USB but only outputs a stereo channel, you can use the insert channels (if you have them) as independent outputs. By inserting a TS to TS, 1/4" cable (linked below) to only the first click (not pushing the cable all the way in), that channel will be sent out of the insert jack without interrupting the signal being sent to your main mix. If you pushed the cable all the way it, it would interrupt the signal flow to your main mix and the insert jack would simply function as a direct output. You can decide on what you need. The other end of the TS cable then goes into an audio recorder that has multiple 1/4" inputs (this side of the cable gets plugged in all the way). Do this for each available insert channel or for as many channels as you want to independently route out of your mixer and you now have a mixer that can send multitrack audio to a recording device. SUBSCRIBE http://youtube.com/thepodcasterssstudioINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘► 2nd Gen of my mixer: amzn.to/2KrGZ4S► Zoom F8: http://podhelp.me/ZoomF8Zon► TS to TS cable (3ft, avail. in various lengths): amzn.to/2CIBBuB► ZED i10 multitrack mixer: http://podhelp.me/ZEDi10BHWatch my review: youtube.com/watch?v=ZVTwQXND4rw► Zoom L-12 multitrack mixer & recorder: http://podhelp.me/zoomL12BHWatch my review: youtube.com/watch?v=gbvtGJiRbTw► LENS: Sigma 16mm F1.4: podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► DR-10L Lav mic/recorder: podhelp.me/TascamDR10LBH► Rode VideoMic Pro http://podhelp.me/RodeVMP-R_BH► Shure SM58 mic.: http://podhelp.me/sm58BH► Samson Q2U (all black) mic.: amzn.to/2P08LZb► My rack case: podhelp.me/ODYFRGS808BL-FC► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!#podcasting #audioproduction #sigma16mm #a6500 #audiomixer #postproduction #audiorecording
Record Separate Channels (2) on Any Mixer - 2 Track Audio Ray Ortega 2018-10-01 | Can you record two separate audio channels on any mixer? Yes, you can get 2 separated tracks by panning two channels of a stereo mix. All gear and settings listed below & kit.co/rayortegaMusic by PremiumBeat.com. License this music: http://bit.ly/1BJbspmTrack: Emancipation by Vincent ToneMost mixers don't record true multitrack audio, that is, they don't send each of the individual inputs out to software (typically via USB) so that you can record each audio channel onto its own track. By hard panning (all the way) one channel left and another channel all the way to the right, you can record a stereo file that will contain microphone one only on the left side and microphone two only on the right. In this video, the mixer was connected to the computer via USB but you could also connect via the L/R 1/4" outputs using a cable that has a 1/8" stereo connector on the other end to go into the line input of your computer. In your DAW (aka audio software) make sure you are recording to a stereo track so that you get both the left and right signals separately from the mixer. In your editor (DAW), during post-production, you simply separate this stereo track into two mono tracks and now you have channel one and two on their own tracks or in their own mono file. This allows you to give each track its own customized FX as well as remove unwanted audio that would otherwise be blended together with the other channel if you did not use this method. This is excellent for podcasters using cheaper mixers that only send a stereo mix output, allowing at least two hosts to record audio onto their own track for further processing in the edit. SUBSCRIBE http://youtube.com/thepodcasterssstudioINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘► 2nd Gen of my mixer: amzn.to/2KrGZ4S► LENS: Sigma 16mm F1.4: podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► DR-10L Lav mic/recorder: podhelp.me/TascamDR10LBH► Rode VideoMic Pro http://podhelp.me/RodeVMP-R_BH► Shure SM58 mic.: http://podhelp.me/sm58BH► Samson Q2U (all black) mic.: amzn.to/2P08LZb► My rack case: podhelp.me/ODYFRGS808BL-FC► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownloadIf you're looking for the most affordable, best option in true multichannel mixers (those that send each input as an individual output via USB to software) see my review of the ZED i10 youtube.com/watch?v=ZVTwQXND4rw. To see specs and purchase, visit http://podhelp.me/ZEDi10BH*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!#podcasting #audioproduction #sigma16mm #a6500 #audiomixer #postproduction
How To Start a Podcast, Part 2: Your Podcast Studio Ray Ortega 2018-08-23 | Part of deciding to start a podcast is choosing a place to record. Often this is the same place for each episode. Here are some tips when choosing where you will record your podcast and how to make the space better suited for recording the dialog of your podcast. Visit http://podcastersstudio.com/101 for a complete guide to getting your podcast started and published!
Experimenting Making LUTS Ray Ortega 2018-08-10 | I made a LUT! I have very little idea what I'm doing, this was just an experiment but you can download it free via podhelp.me/STUDIODAYGDriveDL. All gear linked below.Music by PremiumBeat.com. License this music: http://bit.ly/1BJbspmTrack: Hey Hey by SoulishI created this LUT or maybe it's more of a "Look" using Lightroom and applied it in Premiere Pro. This was created based on my settings for SLOG2 on my Sony a6500. I'm happy with the look for my skin tone and lighting but I usually make additional tweaks to color including using less intensity of the LUT once I place it onto my footage. So try it out and adjust as needed. Have fun!SUBSCRIBE http://youtube.com/thepodcasterssstudioINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘► Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► LENS: Sigma 16mm F1.4: podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► Rode VideoMic Pro http://podhelp.me/RodeVMP-R_BH► Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod amzn.to/2ytmUu1► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!#ColorGrading #SLOG2 #SONY #a6500
Connect a Phone to a Mixer 2018 - iRIG2 To Lightning via Dongle Ray Ortega 2018-08-05 | Have an iRig2 and still want your high-quality audio from your mixer to your phone and back? Just use an adapter, it still works! Here's how to set it up. Gear setup kit.co/rayortega/mix-minus-to-smartphoneMusic by PremiumBeat.com. License this music: http://bit.ly/1BJbspmTrack: Blue Notes by Mattijs MullerTrack: Easy Roller by Chill StudyIf you want to bring audio like phone calls from your phone (iPhone or Android) and then send your good microphones and/or additional audio back to the caller, you can use an iRIG2 for a high-quality connection with complete control over your audio. To do this setup, you need to create a mix-minus. Here's how to do that youtube.com/watch?v=au47FerbxfcThis will allow you to send all the audio connected to your audio mixer to your smartphone so that the caller can hear your good microphones and any additional audio clips you want to play for them. If you did this without a mix-minus, you would also be sending their own audio back into the phone, creating an annoying loop of their own voice. The mix-minus prevents this issue because you can control which audio gets sent to the phone and which audio does not. When connecting a mixer to a smartphone, you need some level of attenuation of the signal because you are sending line-level (very loud) audio into an input (the microphone input of the phone) that is looking for a low level sound. The iRIG2 will provide the necessary attenuation for connecting the two pieces of gear.SUBSCRIBE http://youtube.com/thepodcasterssstudioINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper**CABLES I used with the iRig2**► From mixer aux send to iRig2 http://podhelp.me/1-4TRSto1-4TRS3ft-zon► From iRig2 headphone output to audio channel on your mixer http://podhelp.me/hosaYcable3ftzon🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘► iRig2: http://podhelp.me/iRig2Zon► 2nd Gen of my mixer: amzn.to/2KrGZ4S► LENS: Sigma 16mm F1.4: podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► DR-10L Lav mic/recorder: podhelp.me/TascamDR10LBH► Rode VideoMic Pro http://podhelp.me/RodeVMP-R_BH► Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod amzn.to/2ytmUu1► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload► iPhone App for Sound Board: http://backpackstudioapp.com*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!#podcasting #audioproduction #sigma16mm #a6500
Sigma 16mm f1.4: Better than Sonys Own! - Widest, Fastest, Best Lens for Sony APSC Mirrorless Video Ray Ortega 2018-07-25 | Is the Sigma 16mm f1.4 my new favorite Sony APSC lens? Yes. Surprising how much I enjoyed this lens, see it in my vlogging Kit kit.co/rayortega/sony-a6500-vloggingMusic by PremiumBeat.com. License this music: http://bit.ly/1BJbspmTrack: Easy Roller by Chill StudyTrack: Hey Hey! by SoulishI asked B&H for a review unit of the Sigma 16mm f1.4 for Sony APSC mirrorless cams and attached it to my a6500 and set off for work in Atlanta, Georgia. I had seen good things online about this lens and anytime I tried to vlog with my 28mm, I knew I needed a much wider option. So I gave it a shot and was completely surprised with how this lens was even better than my native Sony lens. It's definitely wide enough at 16mm which is 24mm equivalent on a crop sensor camera like the a6500, a6300, a6000. I never had to worry about keeping myself in frame which is a tough thing to do when you don't have a flip screen. But not a problem, this lens is plenty wide. Combine that with the f1.4 and there was no situation that I could not tackle with this lens. The quality of the image coming out even wide open at 1.4 was stunning. Super clean in low light and I think it's pretty much the perfect combination to go with my a6500, it allows me to get every bit of quality out my camera. And there was no compromise with using a third party option (Sigma). I dare to say it worked better than my native Sony lens when working in continuous auto focus. It held steady focus at 1.4 and I didn't see any focusing breathing where the out of focus background pulses. The lens does make a small noise while in AF but in most vlogging situations even with a microphone on top of the camera, it's not loud enough to ruin your audio. The Sony a6500 is the perfect camera in the Sony line for this lens because the 16mm doesn't have image stabilization. With the 6500 you get a stabilized sensor and therefor enough stabilization when handholding this lens. It's a tad bigger that I would ideally want to carry everywhere but I'm just being picky and I'm spoiled by my smaller, lighter 28mm F2 and this isn't a real criticism, just me finding something negative to say cause this lens is almost perfect in my opinion. Of course I had to return the review unit but I'm definitely buying this lens, I just enjoyed it too much and all the video I shot with it ended up looking so good that I have to have this in my kit. I'd definitely recommend this lens if you're looking for a wide angle option for video on your Sony APSC camera. SUBSCRIBE http://youtube.com/thepodcasterssstudioINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🎤 🤘 (affiliate links)► LENS: Sigma 16mm F1.4: podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► LENS for shots where you see the 16mm: Sony FE 28mm F2: http://podhelp.me/sonyfe28f2BH► Sony a6500: podhelp.me/a6500kit1BH► Rode VideoMic Pro http://podhelp.me/RodeVMP-R_BH► Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod amzn.to/2ytmUu1► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload*all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!#sigma16mm #videolens #a6500 #sony
How To Start a Podcast , Part 1: Topic, Name, Format Ray Ortega 2018-07-19 | Part 1 in a 10 part series on how to start a podcast. More videos coming soon. To listen to the accompanying audio tutorial, visit http://thepodcastersstudio.com/101Step 1: What are you going to talk about? Since this part of the process is highly subjective, the best tips and advice I can give you comes from my own experience with becoming a podcaster. It may sound really weird or funny to someone to even have a step that discusses figuring out a topic for your podcast. I mean why are you trying to learn how to podcast if you don’t even know what you would do a podcast about? Well, that was me back in 2006. I wanted to podcast before I ever knew what my podcast would be about. So how did I figure it out? At the time I was thinking of producing a book based on my job at the time where I helped people on a daily basis. And while researching this, I read that you should write about what you know about. And when I applied that to podcasting, boom. I had my topic. Approach your podcast like it’s going to be around for 2, 5 maybe 10 years. In order to do that, you should definitely be starting by choosing something you want to spend all those years on. Think about your topic and ask yourself if this is the one thing you want to spend most of your free time on because you are just so interested in that topic. This does several things for you when it comes to building a successful show. First and foremost it keeps you from stopping. It keeps you from running out of things to say. The audience can hear it in your voice that you love the topic as much as they do and that right there, the audience, that is the core thing that loving your topic will do,,,it will attract an audience. And more importantly it will keep an audience. …When you think of a topic for your podcast, try and describe it in three sentences or less. This will really help you focus your idea and help you be found.Step 2: Naming your PodcastWhat are you going to call your podcast? This can be a tough decision. To make it easier for both yourself, the listener and search, consider going the direct route. You know know your topic so name your podcast something that succinctly describes that topic. If you can tell me in 4 words or less the name of your podcast and I know what it’s about, you’re doing something right. That means you have really figured out your topic, have likely focused it enough to be specific even with a large niche and can relay that to strangers. One of my favorite tips when it comes to this is from Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting and of course co-host of Podcasters’ Roundtable which is my other podcast in case you are new here…he says, go tell a stranger the title you are considering naming your show and ask them what they think that podcast is about. This will give you great insight into whether or not your title is misleading or portrays exactly the podcast you are going to create. Just know that the title of your podcast along with other things such as your artwork which will likely also contain your title, in a lot of cases will be your only chance to get someone to listen. When someone sees the title and/or artwork they should know what’s inside, otherwise what would make them want to look any further into a podcast they had no idea what it was about. Don’t lose that chance.Step 3: Choosing a FormatYou’ll want to know if your podcast is going to be a solo show, just you. Or will you have co-hosts? Will you being doing interviews? If so, will they be in person or online via Skype of other software? How about audio vs video? Making decisions about your format will allow you to complete the next steps such as choosing the gear you need. Determining your hosting needs. Figuring how you’re going to record your podcast and various other steps you’ll need to complete before you can publish the first episode of your podcast. When it comes to audio vs video, I would say start with audio, it’s easier, more affordable and in most cases will attract the bigger audience because it’s easier to consume. someone can listen while they’e doing something else. They are freed from the screen. And in 2017, we’re at a point where the word podcast has become synonymous with audio. When considering to go solo versus having a co-hosts or several, you may already have an instinct about which direction you want to go or you might have started this idea with a friend or colleague and in that case you already know which you want to do but there are advantages and disadvantages to both. In a solo format you have all the control. All content goes through you and you only. In theory you can move faster and rely on your own schedule. But having a co-host can be faster if you share the workload.
Sony a6500 Slow & Quick Motion - How to Setup and Use Ray Ortega 2018-07-09 | How do you use S&Q Motion in the Sony a6500? This is how to create slow & quick motion, easily, in camera. My gear: kit.co/rayortega/sony-a6500-vloggingS&Q Motion is a feature of the Sony a6500 for filming slow motion (up to 120fps) or quick (time-lapse) videos that don't need to be processed/conformed in the edit. The video is ready made, straight out of the camera and you can see the results instantly on playback. Music by PremiumBeat.com. License this music: http://bit.ly/1BJbspmTrack: Violet Letter by Aulx StudioTo film quick motion aka a time-lapse:1. Switch the a6500's mode dial to video (filmstrip icon) 2. Go into the menu, tab 2, page 1, item 1 "Movie/S&Q Motion" press enter3. Scroll to S&Q M (Manual). You can try other exposure modes as well.4. Back in the menu, tab 2, page 1, 4th setting, select "S&Q Settings"5. Record Setting = 24p6. Frame Rate = 1fps (tip: select higher fps for faster moving subjects to see more of the action. Experiment with speeds).That's it. Shoot your time-lapses! At 24p, 1fps, I like to film for at least 3 minutes which will give me approximately 7.5 seconds of video to use in the edit which is usually more than enough time for a single shot. To film slow motion video:Follow the same steps above for quick motion except change the Frame Rate setting in Step 6 from 1fps to 120fps. Now you'll get the slowest motion the a6500 can record; twice as many frames as most DSLRs.SUBSCRIBE http://youtube.com/thepodcasterssstudioINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🎤 🤘 (affiliate links)► Sony a6500: http://podhelp.me/Sonya6500bodyZon► LENS: Sigma 16mm F1.4: podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod amzn.to/2ytmUu1► Rode VideoMic Pro amzn.to/2tcjy9Q► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload*all links should be considered affiliate links. Using these links helps support this content. I always encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks for the support!
Sigma 16mm F1.4 on a Sony a6500 Ray Ortega 2018-06-20 | I took the Sigma 16mm F1.4 out for some vlog-like shooting. See all the gear I used in this Kit kit.co/rayortega/sony-a6500-vlogging.Music by PremiumBeat.com. License this music: http://bit.ly/1BJbspmTrack: Poolside by Aulx StudioThe speaker for this event was a podcaster who recently got signed to produce his show for Spotify. So naturally I had to attend the event;) I'm happy to see Spotify upping their podcast offerings and supporting independent creators. The lens I used on my Sony a6500 was a demo version of the Sigma 16mm F1.4 and I can easily say this is my new favorite lens. If I didn't have to give it back, it would probably never leave my camera, it's that good. I'll likely have to buy it. At a 24mm field of view on my crop sensor a6500, it's more than wide enough for vlogging and the f1.4 allows you to shoot in any low light conditions (you still need light on your subject;)). The AF is fast and quiet enough to use a camera mounted microphone, I use the Rode VideoMic Pro and even at wide open apertures, the focus was accurate, steady, without hunting and didn't have any bokeh breathing (pulsing bokeh images).If I had to be picky and come up with a negative, I would say the lens is a little bigger than my ideal vlogging or walk around lens which makes it less easy to shove in a small bag and a tad heavier but I didn't find this to be an issue when using this setup in real world situations. I shot this at 24fps, 4K and 120fps, 1080p and edited on a 2.5k timeline. This makes it possible to do some recomposing of the 4k images and prevents me from having to up-res the 1080 footage too much. A perfect middle ground. Of course I conformed the 120fps footage to 24fps for that super slo motion, you can see how I did this using Premiere or FCPX youtube.com/watch?v=PT1tR2Y-y7ESUBSCRIBE http://youtube.com/thepodcasterssstudioINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🎤 🤘 (affiliate links)► Sony a6500: http://podhelp.me/Sonya6500bodyZon► LENS: Sigma 16mm F1.4: podhelp.me/SigmaE16mmBH► Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod amzn.to/2ytmUu1► Rode VideoMic Pro amzn.to/2tcjy9Q► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload*all links should be considered affiliate links. Using these links helps support this content. I always encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks for the support!
How to Make Slow Motion Video in Premiere Pro or FCPX Ray Ortega 2018-05-09 | The two best ways to convert high frame rate video in both Adobe Premiere Pro and FCPX. The gear I use to film smooth slow motion kit.co/rayortega/sony-a6500-vlogging.Premiere Pro slow motion tutorial: 2:00FCPX slow motion tutorial: 7:55Music by PremiumBeat.com. License this music: http://bit.ly/1BJbspmTracks: Time Flies by SoulishBest Life by SoulishA great way to get super smooth slow motion video is to shoot at a high frame rate (60fps, 120fps, etc.) and then convert those clips into slow motion inside your editing software. Premiere Pro CC and FCPX make this an easy process and both provide more than one way to turn your footage into slow motion. I shot all this footage at 120fps on a Sony a6500 amzn.to/2rvbIXg (see below for complete gear*). When filming for slow motion, make sure to set your shutter speed at 2x your frame rate. So in my case, the shutter speed was 1/250 because that is the closest setting on my camera to double 120fps. If you are filming at 60fps then your shutter speed would be 1/120. Beginning with Premiere Pro, I first used the "Interpret Footage" option which will convert the entire clip into whatever frame rate you specify. In my case, I told Premiere to assume each clip was 24fps. Then, when played back on a 24p timeline, the 120fps footage is slowed down to 20% of its original speed giving us super slow motion. To do this, go to your clip inside Premiere, right-click and select "Modify - Interpret Footage - Assume This Frame Rate" and type in the frame rate you want.A couple interesting notes. One, it doesn't seem that Interpreting Footage effects your native clip. The original clip that I shot was still full speed when played from it's folder. However, you may want to duplicate your clips before using the Interpret option for a couple of reasons. The first reason, in case the clip is permanently changed you'll still have the original. The second reason is that you can then use the original speed along with your slowed down clip inside your timeline in cases where you want some parts of your edit to be full speed and others to be in slow motion. The other method inside Premiere, is to right-click on your clip and select "Speed/Duration." Using this option, you can slow down your clip by any percentage you want. However, whereas Interpreting footage does the math for you, slowing down your clip to the frame you want, if using Speed/Duration, you need to know some math in order to get the full benefit of all the frames you shot. The equation is simple: frame rate of your sequence (24p) divided by the frame rate you filmed at (120fps) multiplied by 100 equals the maximum percentage you can slow down your clip which in this case is 20%. 60fps on a 24p timeline would be 40%. Another interesting note which I looked hard to find: it doesn't seem that there is any technical difference between using Interpret footage and Speed/Duration at least from a quality standpoint. Either method, all things being equal, will produce the same quality of slow motion. In Final Cut Pro X, you also have two options for converting slow motion. The first is similar to Interpret Footage but even easier. Put a clip in your timeline, navigate to the retiming options then select "Automatic Speed." Again the math will be done for you and your clip will be slowed to it's maximum percentage. The other option in FCPX is to enter your own percentage just like in Premiere. In FCPX you would again go to the retiming options and select "Custom." Then enter the value you want to slow down your footage to. This is another case where you would need to use the above equation if you don't know how far you can slow down your footage before quality loss. SUBSCRIBE http://youtube.com/thepodcasterssstudioINSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelperTWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🎤 🤘 (affiliate links)► Sony a6500: http://podhelp.me/Sonya6500bodyZon► LENS: Sony FE 28mm F2: http://podhelp.me/sonyfe28f2BH► Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload► Final Cut ProX► IkanVK7i 7" monitor (discontinued) http://podhelp.me/ikanvk7i7BH replaced by: http://podhelp.me/ikandh77BH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Tascam DR-10L: amzn.to/2vymx07 B&H (check both for sales): podhelp.me/TascamDR10LBH► 32GB micro SD podhelp.me/SanDiscMicroSD32GBBH► Aputure 120D keylight: http://podhelp.me/C120dZon► Aputure Light Dome Mini: http://podhelp.me/LightDomeMiniZon*all links should be considered affiliate links. Using these links helps support this content. I always encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks for the support!
TASCAM DR-10L Overview Ray Ortega 2018-04-18 | Improve your audio for video with the Tascam DR-10L lav mic recorder combo. I've added it to my Kit.com/rayortega and I think it's a great option for audio with any camera.The DR-10L helps you get better audio by recording the audio separately and then syncing with the camera's audio in post production. Not the fastest workflow but if you're looking for a quality solution that is more affordable than most good wireless systems, this could be the unit for you.I picked this up cause it was on sale. At full price there are probably better options but you can't beat the form factor and ease of this little recorder. The small size allows you to put this recorder into your pocket or clip to your belt, then simply put the lav mic near your mouth and you'll get clean audio that sounds present and warm. Not being tethered to the camera or relying on RF transmission like wireless, allows you to move anywhere without the need to worry about distance from the camera or interference from external frequency interference. I think for those YouTuber's just starting out, the DR-10L is a great option for pairing with any video camera without paying too much. With additional features like dual recording, a limiter, 24 bit recording, etc., you get a lot of power out of one small device. Having to sync audio in the editing phase is not the most convenient but that is one compromise of a budget option for audio. However, most modern editing systems like Premiere Pro CC and FCPX have automatic syncing tools that make the process pretty simple. For this video, I simply wanted to know if the audio was acceptable by my standards for quality and it is. There is a definite noise floor that I think is coming from the Tascam's own preamp but it's minimal you can hear in this video that it's not very noticeable which means this can easily be cleaned up in post production by using some light noise removal. But even if you didn't do that, the audio is perfectly useable. 🎥 🖥 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🎤 ► Tascam DR-10L: amzn.to/2vymx07 B&H (check both for sales): podhelp.me/TascamDR10LBH► Sony a6500: http://podhelp.me/Sonya6500bodyZon► LENS: Sony FE 28mm F2: http://podhelp.me/sonyfe28f2BH► Aputure 120D keylight: http://podhelp.me/C120dZon► Aputure Light Dome Mini: http://podhelp.me/LightDomeMiniZon► IkanVK7i 7" monitor (discontinued) http://podhelp.me/ikanvk7i7BH replaced by: http://podhelp.me/ikandh77BH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► 32GB micro SD podhelp.me/SanDiscMicroSD32GBBH*all links should be considered affiliate links. Using these links helps support this content. I always encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks for the support!
How to Build Your Own Acoustic Panels Ray Ortega 2018-04-02 | How do you dramatically improve your audio? Record in a space that's treated for sound. Below are all the tools, materials & instructions for building affordable acoustic panels. DIY Kit: kit.co/rayortega/diy-acoustic-panelHow-to:Also see: http://thepodcastersstudio.com/diypanelTotal cost per panel: ~$25 and weighs 12-13lbs.Music by PremiumBeat.com. License this music: http://bit.ly/1BJbspmTracks: Blue Notes by: Mattijs MullerBUILDStep 1: measure for cutsTake one of the 1 x 4 x 8 planks and make a mark at 47" inches.On that same plank, make the next mark at 24.5" and what is left over will be another 24.5" piece.Repeat the measurements above on another 1 x 4 x 8 plank.Take another 1 x 4 x8 plank and make marks for two 47" pieces.Take the 1 x 3 x 10 plank and make a mark every 9 inches. Then make a mark for two 23" pieces.Step 2: cutOnce you cut all your wood planks where you marked them, you'll have four 47" pieces for the sides of two frames and four 24.5" pieces for the top and bottom of two frames.Once you cut the 1 x 3, you'll have eight 9" corner pieces and two 23" back pieces.Make 45 degree angle cuts at each end of the eight corner pieces to complete these pieces.Step 3: drillDrill two pilot holes into each corner of the 24.5" pieces that form the top and bottom of you panel. Use a 7/64 or similar drill bit and drill through to the other side.Line up these boards with your 47" side boards and drill through the holes you just made to make pilot holes in the tops and bottoms of your side pieces.Line up the back piece and the corner pieces onto the frame and drill pilot holes, one each, into the middle of each 23" back piece and each corner piece.Insert screws.Step 4: insulation and coveringDrop one piece of 2'x4' insulation into your frame.Flip the frame over and cover the back with a piece of backing. Cut to fit and staple to the frame to secure.Lay out a piece of burlap or the covering of your choice that is at least 40 inches wide x 55 inches long. You need to make sure you have enough material to wrap around the side and tops.Start with the top of bottom side, wrap your fabric around the frame and place one staple into the middle and one into each corner.Go to the opposite side and repeat the same process, remembering to pull tight as you staple.Go to the side of the panel do this same process, one staple in the middle and each corner.Turn over the entire panel and make sure your covering is tight across the panel.Flip the panel back over and proceed to insert one staple approximately every inch, going around the entire panel, pulling tight as you go.For the corners, fold the excess fabric in half forming a 45 degree angle and wrap it around the top and bottom corners of the panel, pull tight and staple to the back.Step 5: finishing and hangingTo finish the panel, attach two 1-1/4" cork stoppers to each of the bottom corners of your panel. This will create space between the wall and your panel so that sound reflections can get trapped in the back of the panel.To attach to the wall, I used one eye lag screw that allowed me to go straight into a stud and another screw with a wall anchor so that I didn't have to worry about finding another stud and could place the screws any distance I needed.I made two holes in the back of the panel and hung them on the wall screws that I left a couple inches out from the wall to create enough space to create a gap between the panel and the wall.TOOLS I USED**Speed square or any straight edge amzn.to/2GEToELSaw amzn.to/2uxReC4Gloves amzn.to/2uxReC4Staple gun amzn.to/2pToEX0Staples amzn.to/2IqPgWdDrill and drill bits amzn.to/2EaheTiSaw horses amzn.to/2pQk7VdMitre box (for cutting angles): amzn.to/2Sbq10gMATERIALSmakes two 2'x4' frames(3) 1" x 4" x 8' wood planks (1) 1" x 3" x 10' wood plankInsulation (Rockwool 24") ~$53 lowes.com/pd/ROCKWOOL-SAFE-n-SOUND-R-Stone-Wool-Batt-Insulation-with-Sound-Barrier-23-in-W-x-47-in-L/4382951Alternative that I may use next time, recycled denim: homedepot.com/p/UltraTouch-R-6-7-Denim-Insulation-Roll-16-in-x-48-in-6-Pack-60306-16482/202710055Screws amzn.to/2J83ZX3Weed barrier. Not exact one I used by the same material: acehardware.com/departments/lawn-and-garden/landscaping/landscape-fabrics/7024621Burlap amzn.to/2pU7IQb🎥 🖥 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🎤 ► Sony a6500: http://podhelp.me/Sonya6500bodyZon► LENS: Sony FE 28mm F2: http://podhelp.me/sonyfe28f2BH► AT875R for VO: amzn.to/2GLU0s4► Zoom F8: http://podhelp.me/ZoomF8Zon► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Rode RodeLink Wireless http://podhelp.me/rodelinkwirelesslavBH*all links should be considered affiliate links.#DIY #acousticpanel #homerecording
Shure SM63 - Less Plosives with a Dynamic Omnidirectional Microphone Ray Ortega 2018-03-10 | Popping P's and B's, the overloading of the low-end frequency is the sound you hear when plosives are created by being close to the mic. All me gear: http://kit.co/rayortegaUsing dynamic microphones usually means working with a cardioid polar patten. This creates an overemphasis of the bass frequencies which leads to proximity effect (deep, muddy low end bass) and also popping p's, b's and any other syllable that forces the air out of your mouth and into the microphone capsule. One way to deal with plosives is better mic technique but if you're in a situation where you don't have time to teach microphone technique or you need to be really close to the microphone, another solution is an omnidirectional microphone like the Shure SM63. This is an usual mic in that most dynamic, handheld microphones have a cardioid polar pattern. These are nice because they give you more rejection of sounds that you don't want in your audio such as the background. The Shure SM63 is a dynamic microphone and is much better at preventing plosives due to its omnidirectional polar pattern. An omni polar pattern, one that picks up sound from all around the mic capsule, does not suffer from proximity effect or plosives because, in general, the polar patten does not emphasize the lower end frequencies. This also leads to a much more natural and open sound to your audio. I actually really like the way the SM63 handles my voice and does not pop p's and b's and the fall off (sensitivity) is decent in that it won't pick up too much of the audio once the microphone is a foot or further away from the sound source. However, what I did not expect was the size. It's tiny. It feels like a microphone made for kids and in fact it would be a great mic for kids because it would fit their hands, not get in the way of their face and doesn't require great microphone technique. So if you have kid YouTubers or podcasters, it might be an option! But seriously, this mic feels kind of silly in an adult hand and that is why I'm returning it. Because I won't be the one gernerally using the mic, instead I'll be handing it off to someone else, I think it's better if I get something more handheld friendly like the RE20 which is also a cardioid, omnidirectional microphone. But the SM63 does exactly what I bought it to do..reject plosives and maybe because it's a dynamic mic, it's not overly sensitive to sounds beyond what you intend to go into the mic...your voice. ► SUBSCRIBE http://youtube.com/thepodcasterssstudio► INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelper► TWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🎤 🤘 (affiliate links)► Shure SM63 mic: http://podhelp.me/ShureSM63zon► Sennheiser e835 mic: http://podhelp.me/SennE825BH► Zoom F8: http://podhelp.me/ZoomF8Zon► Sony a6500: http://podhelp.me/Sonya6500bodyZon► LENS: Sony FE 28mm F2: http://podhelp.me/sonyfe28f2BH► IkanVK7i 7" monitor (discontinued) http://podhelp.me/ikanvk7i7BH replaced by: http://podhelp.me/ikandh77BH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Rode RodeLink Wireless http://podhelp.me/rodelinkwirelesslavBH► Aputure 120D keylight: http://podhelp.me/C120dZon► Aputure Light Dome Mini: http://podhelp.me/LightDomeMiniZon*all links should be considered affiliate links. Using these links helps support this content. I always encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks for the support!
Why You Cant Find 60fps on your Canon DSLR - PAL vs NTSC Ray Ortega 2018-01-29 | How do you make your Canon DSLR film at 60fps? All the gear I use in this vid is below & at http://kit.co/rayortegaDepending on which country you are in, your Canon DSLR (60D, 70D, 80D, T6i, etc.) will be set to "video system" PAL or NTSC. Often times people ask me why they don't see an option for using 60 frames per second on their Canon DSLR and it's because your camera is set to PAL. Go into your menu and in the sections represented by a yellow wrench icon, you'll find a setting for "video system." If yours is set to PAL then it's likely you live in a country where the frequency of the electricity is at 50Hz. To prevent a mismatch of frequency in the lighting, PAL uses 50 frames per second. If you're in North America, the frequency is 60Hz and your camera will be set to NTSC by default. When you switch your camera's video system to NTSC, you'll find that you now get the option to use 60fps instead of 50fps. As well, you will get an option to use 30fps in place of 25fps. If you are using the correct video system for your country, so that the frame rate matches the frequency of the electricity, but your video still has flickering lights, you can also adjust your shutter speed to try and fix this. See my video on how to do that: youtube.com/watch?v=rjHft9lYYc4► SUBSCRIBE http://youtube.com/thepodcasterssstudio► INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelper► TWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🎤 🤘 (affiliate links)► Sony a6500: http://podhelp.me/Sonya6500bodyZon► LENS: Sony FE 28mm F2: http://podhelp.me/sonyfe28f2BH► Canon 60D DSLR camera http://podhelp.me/60DbodyBH► IkanVK7i 7" monitor (discontinued) http://podhelp.me/ikanvk7i7BH replaced by: http://podhelp.me/ikandh77BH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Rode RodeLink Wireless http://podhelp.me/rodelinkwirelesslavBH► F&V R300 Ring Light fvlighting.com/r300-se-led-ring-light.html*all links should be considered affiliate links. Using these links helps support this content. I always encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks for the support!
Aputure COB 120D - Key Light for Video Ray Ortega 2018-01-17 | Good lighting is a key element to all good looking video. I've upgraded my key light to the COB120D. See all my lights & gear at http://kit.co/rayortegaThe Aputure Light Storm COB 120D has been my choice for a primary light/softbox combo for a long time and I finally bought one. I've been keeping an eye on the 120D ever since it was released and have watched video review after video review in helping me make my decision. In most cases I like to try out a piece of gear before I buy, when possible, but based on everything I've seen over the year plus that this light as been available, I was sold. And so far the light has not disappointed. The 120D is really bright, very well built (except for a loose Bowens mount), and compact which fits my small studio space well. I'm impressed with the flood light quality of this light. It has an even spread which means there are no hot spots and the fall off is gradual. And as I mentioned, it's really bright. For a wattage equivalent it gets tricky but in general I've seen it rate around a 1500 W bulb. I can run this light at 65-70% of full power for most of my applications which is lighting my talking-head video for YouTube. This would be the same setup for an interview. And that includes shooting the light through a softbox. In my cases, I added the Light Dome Mini which again fits better in a small space and it does a nice job of diffusing the light. Having a single LED bulb is far superior to my previous light that had 6 giant CFL bulbs that were delicate and much tougher to break down if you wanted to travel with the light. With the included case, the Aputure can easily be put into its bag and taken anywhere. The entire build of the light is also really solid and should stand the test of time and travel. I really like well made gear which is part of the reason I'm willing to pay more in some cases. This light is not cheap but as I say in the video it's an investment. For me that means I can take some of the money I make here on YouTube and put it back into gear that helps me make more videos and eventually the light will pay for itself...eventually;) I was worried that the fan that is in this light might be a problem when recording audio but so far it has been fine. It's not as quite as people or even Aputure made it sound in their reviews and promos but I'm not having an issue with the noise getting into my audio, it's still very quiet.The mount that connects attachments to the light (reflectors, softboxes, etc) is loose but it locks and therefore other than feeling cheap, I'm not worried about something falling off. This is the one thing however I would improve unless Bowens mounts are loose by default, I don't know, this is my first one. The Light Dome Mini is made of parachute material which again speaks to the quality of Aputure products. This was the breaking point for my previous light and I could no longer use it so the upgrade, paired with Cyber Monday, was inevitable. The light is available in a kit and comes wit a power cable for plugging into an outlet, a case, a reflector, remote, and the U mount for attaching to a standard light stand and choice of V-mount or Anton Bower mount battery. The Light Dome Mini also came with a grid which was a really nice surprise since that is usually a premium add on. I already had a V-mount battery and despite it not matching the power requirements for this light, I've found that I can power the light at 70% for about an hour which was a nice addition considering the price of V-mount batteries..ouch. Final review: 👍 🙃► SUBSCRIBE http://youtube.com/thepodcasterssstudio► INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelper► TWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper🎥 🖥 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🎤 🤘 (affiliate links)► Aputure Light Storm COB 120D http://amzn.to/2mD7JFC► Aputure Light Dome Mini http://amzn.to/2DEIj2v► Sony a6500: http://podhelp.me/Sonya6500bodyZon► LENS: Sony FE 28mm F2: http://podhelp.me/sonyfe28f2BH► IkanVK7i 7" monitor (discontinued) http://podhelp.me/ikanvk7i7BH replaced by: http://podhelp.me/ikandh77BH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Rode RodeLink Wireless http://podhelp.me/rodelinkwirelesslavBH► Impact light stand http://podhelp.me/impact8footlightstandBH► Juicebox V-Mount Battery and Charger http://amzn.to/2mFKJG2 (this is the battery that I used, not the one I would necessarily recommend because it's technically not rated for this light). Do some research on V-mount of Anton Bower batteries for this light if interested in picking up a proper battery)*all links should be considered affiliate links. Using these links helps support this content. I always encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks for the support!
Rode VideoMicro into a Sony a6500, Canon M6 and 60D - Testing Camera Preamps Ray Ortega 2018-01-10 | The difference in the mic preamps across 3 different cameras using a mic with no gain controls. See my gear at http://kit.co/rayortega1:39 Rode Videomicro on Sony a65002:45 Rode Videomicro on Canon M63:10 Rode Videomicro on Canon 60D3:18 Rode Videomic Pro on Canon 60D I had the Rode VideoMicro for a demo and just before I had to send it back, I had an idea see what the difference would be between the microphone preamps on three different cameras, the Sony a6500 (clean), Canon M6 (has hiss), and the Canon 60D (noisy preamp). Since the VideoMicro has no preamp of its own like the Rode VideoMic Pro that I use, I thought it would be a good test to see how this very compact, handy microphone would work in vlogging type setups where you are a few feet from the camera and want better audio than what the built-in mic will give you. With the VideoMicro, you definitely much better results. On the a6500, the preamp is quite good and you can hear there is virtually no added noise. The Canon preamps are not as good, not really even close, but the good news is they are getting better. I noticed improvement from the 60D to the M6.Although the difference in loudness measurement is not that much, I think what you are actually hearing is that core difference in the preamps themselves. In other words, I don't think that there is a huge difference between -47LUFS and -49LUFS. That change shouldn't be enough to hear the big difference in the noise floors between the a6500 and the M6 but instead you are just hearing the difference in the quality of the preamp itself. And while the M6 has a decent amount of noise in it, if you were using this setup for vlogging, which I did in multiple videos, you would be a lot less likely to notice the noise over using it in a studio setup like you see here. That's because you are more likely to be outside or in environments where there is a decent amount of background noise and in those cases the mic would perform very well, isolating your voice and giving you better audio for your video. 🎉 Join The Podcasters' Studio [free]: http://thepodcastersstudio.com/join► SUBSCRIBE http://youtube.com/thepodcasterssstudio► INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelper► TWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper► FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/podcasthelper► Support this channel on PATREON: patreon.com/ray Much ❤️ ❗️🎥 🖥 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🎤 🤘 (affiliate links)► Canon M6 w/ 15-45mm kit lens http://podhelp.me/CanonM6w15-45BH► Rode VideoMicro http://podhelp.me/RodeVideoMicroBH► Canon 22mm F2 http://podhelp.me/Canon22mmF2BH► Sony a6500: http://podhelp.me/Sonya6500bodyZon► LENS: Sony FE 28mm F2: http://podhelp.me/sonyfe28f2BH► Rode VideoMic Pro: http://podhelp.me/VideoMicProRzon► IkanVK7i 7" monitor (discontinued) http://podhelp.me/ikanvk7i7BH replaced by: http://podhelp.me/ikandh77BH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Canon 60D DSLR camera http://podhelp.me/60DbodyBH► Sigma 30mm 1.4 http://podhelp.me/30mmsigma► Tokina 11-16mm lens http://podhelp.me/tokina11-16CanonAPSCBH► SD Card http://podhelp.me/trans32gbC10Ultim600_32GBU1► Aspen Mics Stereo Lav mic kit http://amzn.to/2j66TDL► Sennheiser e835 microphone http://podhelp.me/SennE825BH► Rode RodeLink Wireless http://podhelp.me/rodelinkwirelesslavBHSony PICTURE PROFILE: PP7: S-Log2EDITED AND GRADED: Adobe Premiere Pro CC using Lumetri Color Presets (tweaked to my liking). *all links should be considered affiliate links. Using these links helps support this content. I always encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks for the support!
🔴 The First Edits I Make To All My Videos - Color and Audio Adjustments Ray Ortega 2017-12-29 | Color correcting, grading and audio processing are the first edits I make to any video I create. This is a live look at me running through that process on my most recent video. I'm also using a Canon 60D via USB to a Mac as a webcam for live-streaming while also showing my desktop, all through software. All the links to how I did this are below:My video gear: ▶️ http://kit.co/rayortegaHow to use a Canon DSLR as webcam (tutorial)▶️ swizec.com/blog/connected-canon-dslr-webcam/swizec/7477Other software you'll need:▶️ Canon EOS Utility usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/self-help-center/eos-utility▶️ Camera Live:github.com/v002/v002-Camera-Live/releasesCamTwist (Mac)▶️ http://camtwiststudio.comManycam (might work for Windows)▶️ manycam.com or try Sparkocam: http://sparkosoft.com/how-to-use-dslr-as-webcamIf you can't get Hangouts to detect your software/cam, restart the browser and apps. Worked for me.
🔴 Canon DSLR as a Webcam for a Custom Live-stream Ray Ortega 2017-12-28 | Testing out using my Canon 60D as a webcam via OBS for YouTube live-streams.My video gear: ▶️ http://kit.co/rayortegaHow to use a Canon DSLR as webcam (tutorial)▶️ swizec.com/blog/connected-canon-dslr-webcam/swizec/7477Other software you'll need:▶️ Canon EOS Utility usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/self-help-center/eos-utility▶️ Camera Live:github.com/v002/v002-Camera-Live/releasesCamTwist (Mac)▶️ http://camtwiststudio.comManycam (might work for Windows)▶️ manycam.com or try Sparkocam: http://sparkosoft.com/how-to-use-dslr-as-webcamIf you can't get Hangouts to detect your software/cam, restart the browser and apps. Worked for me.
🔴 Canon DSLR as a webcam for Hangouts - Recorded Live Ray Ortega 2017-12-27 | Testing a setup that allows me to use a Canon 60D as a webcam for live-streaming to YouTube.My video gear: ▶️ http://kit.co/rayortegaHow to use a Canon DSLR as webcam (tutorial)▶️ swizec.com/blog/connected-canon-dslr-webcam/swizec/7477Other software you'll need:▶️ Canon EOS Utility usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/self-help-center/eos-utility▶️ Camera Live:github.com/v002/v002-Camera-Live/releasesCamTwist (Mac)▶️ http://camtwiststudio.comManycam (might work for Windows)▶️ manycam.com or try Sparkocam: http://sparkosoft.com/how-to-use-dslr-as-webcamIf you can't get Hangouts to detect your software/cam, restart the browser and apps. Worked for me.
🔴 Processing Audio for Video - Recorded Live Ray Ortega 2017-12-12 | A quick, behind the scenes view of audio for video post-production. Gear mentioned, linked below.Recorded live with the YouTube app on an iPhone 7. Links mentioned*:► iZoptope RX 5 plugin pack: izotope.com/en/products/repair-and-edit/rx/rx-elements.html► Mini tripod w/ phone clip: http://amzn.to/2AOXgxu🎉 Join The Podcasters' Studio [free]: http://thepodcastersstudio.com/join► SUBSCRIBE http://youtube.com/thepodcasterssstudio► INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelper► TWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper► FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/podcasthelper► Support this channel on PATREON: patreon.com/ray Much ❤️ ❗️*all links should be considered affiliate links. Using these links helps support this content. I always encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks for the support!
Zoom L-12 Review & Setup - Audio Interface and Recorder! Ray Ortega 2017-12-08 | Zoom L-12 lets you record & stream at the same time! See my complete write up along with gear http://thepodcastersstudio.com/L-12The number one feature of the L-12 that impresses me most is its ability to both record to the SD card (multi-channel) while also being an audio interface, sending multi-channel audio to your computer at the very same time. Most mixers with built in recorders or even recorders that are also interfaces, make you choose which function you want to use, not allowing you to do both at the same time. You get eight combo (XLR/Line In) inputs which provide you with the ability to connect up to eight microphones, each with its own preamp with 60db of gain. Channels one and two have Hi-Z power while three through eight provide a pad (-20db) for line in inputs. All channels provide 48 volts of phantom power for condenser microphones. And the preamps themselves are nice. I can easily power a dynamic mic like the Sennhieser e835 (as heard in the video), using ~75% of the gain. After this point, it sounds like the preamps might introduce a little bit of noise but overall they are clean. Below the gain/trim knob, each microphone channel includes one-knob compression. This does a really nice job of preventing clipping while also helping to maintain a consistent audio level. Important to note that as you raise the compression you’ll also raise the gain because the compressor includes make-up gain. So as you increase the amount of compression, I found that about more than half way was a nice balance for preventing peaking, you’ll want to decrease your gain in order to maintain the same level and gain staging as when you are not using any compression. With this digital mixer, your channel stops actually represent six different custom setups. In addition to the master mix, you get five custom setups which allow you to create five different “scenes” that can all be routed to their own output. For podcasters this means that you can create up to five different mix-minus setups! The setup is a little different than using aux-sends on an analog mixer but the result is the same. See the video for how to achieve a mix-minus setup. Each of these channels also includes the ability to setup a custom EQ. The five separate headphone outputs also replace another piece of gear that podcasters with multiple people in studio often use, a headphone amplifier. Each of the five headphone outputs on the L-12 has it’s own gain knob so each person connected to one of the five outputs can control the level of audio going to their own headphones. The headphone preamps are also clean (without added noise) unlike the Zoom F8 that I have which has one headphone output and creates noise when turned up higher than 75%. I was happy to hear that the L-12 headphone preamps were clean and allowed me hear exactly the audio that was going into the mixer. Each channel also includes a mute button. However, this does not work the way I’d want it to. The mute only follows through to the master mix. So when you press mute on any channel, the individual tracks being recorded to the SD card as well as the audio going out of the USB is not affected by the mute. Because of this the mute has little value, at least to me. If you’re looking for a multichannel audio interface, the Zoom L-12 is a device I would seriously consider. The addition of a recorder built-in really makes this device worth the price. The recorder provides you with the ability to record a backup which for me is critical in any recording setup. Other mixers that provide you with this many aux sends (most only go up to 4) cost just as much as the L-12 and don’t provide as much functionality. 🎉 Join The Podcasters' Studio [free]: http://thepodcastersstudio.com/join► SUBSCRIBE http://youtube.com/thepodcasterssstudio► INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelper► TWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper► FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/podcasthelper► Support this channel on PATREON: patreon.com/ray Much ❤️ ❗️*Gear used to make this video:► Zoom L-12 http://podhelp.me/zoomL12BH► Sony a6500: http://podhelp.me/a6500BodyBH► Sony 28mm F2 lens http://bit.ly/sonyfe28f2BH► Tokina 11-16mm lens http://podhelp.me/tokina11-16CanonAPSCBH► SD Card http://podhelp.me/trans32gbC10Ultim600_32GBU1► Aspen Mics Stereo Lav mic kit http://amzn.to/2j66TDL► Sennheiser e835 microphone http://podhelp.me/SennE825BHPICTURE PROFILE: PP7: S-Log2EDITED AND GRADED: Adobe Premiere Pro CC using Lumetri Color Presets (tweaked to my liking). *all links should be considered affiliate links. Using these links helps support this content. I always encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks for the support!
Canon 40mm F2.8 Lens Review - Why Im Returning It Ray Ortega 2017-11-27 | Canon 40mm pancake lens is an affordable powerhouse of a lens. You won't go wrong buying one. ► All gear* linked below & available at kit.co/rayortegaThis prime lens gives you a nice large aperture at f2.8, allowing in lots of native light to the sensor so that you get clean images in low-light. It's an EF lens so it fits full size Canon sensors as well as crop sensors like the Canon 70D, 80D, etc. It's extremely affordable so it can be a great first lens and it's so small that it barely adds any size or weight to your camera. So why am I sending it back? I don't need it. I bought this lens to adapt to my Sony a6500 using the Sigma MC-11 adapter and in that setup I did not get all the functionality that I would want such as continuous auto-focus in video mode. So even though I like the lens a lot, it's better for me to return the lens and apply that money towards a native Sony lens. Other than that, I would definitely keep this lens and you can see the results show just how well the 40mm performs. There is also a 28mm version of this lens but it's crop sensor only. However that focal length might be better suited to what you are shooting and a better buy especially if you don't plan to upgrade to a full sensor camera like the Canon 6D or 5D series. The focus ring is tiny and could lead to getting your finger in the shot but that is about the only negative. It is an STM lens so when it's paired with a Canon camera with an STM motor, the lens is almost silent while focusing. It's a plastic body but still feels sturdy and the mount is made of metal so it's not likely to break unlike some of the cheaper plastic mounts. 🎉 Join The Podcasters' Studio [free]: http://thepodcastersstudio.com/join► SUBSCRIBE http://youtube.com/thepodcasterssstudio► INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelper► TWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper► FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/podcasthelper► Support this channel on PATREON: patreon.com/ray Much ❤️ ❗️*Gear used to make this video:► Canon 40mm f2.8 Lens http://podhelp.me/Canon40mmf2_8ZonCheck here for cheaper price http://podhelp.me/Canon40mmF2_8BH (no tax)► CAMERA: Sony a6500: http://podhelp.me/Sonya6500bodyZon► ADAPTER: Sigma MC-11: http://podhelp.me/SigmaMC11adaptZon► SD CARD FOR 4K 100MBPS: http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► HQ-M MONO LAV MIC http://aspenmics.com/products/hq-m► SD CARD FOR 4K 100MBPS: http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Edirol audio recorder http://podhelp.me/r-05bh► Canon 24mm f2.8 pancake for crop sensor cams http://podhelp.me/canon24mm2_8BH I would prefer this focal length on a crop sensor. Will be equivalent to this 40mm on a full framePICTURE PROFILE: PP7: S-Log2EDITED AND GRADED: Adobe Premiere Pro CC using Lumetri Color Presets (tweaked to my liking). *all links should be considered affiliate links. Using these links helps support this content. I always encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks for the support!
We Faked It - Podcast Movement 2017 Vlog Ray Ortega 2017-09-04 | I traveled to Anaheim to speak at Podcast Movement 2017. This is the vlog and this is the Kit I used to film it kit.co/rayortega/sony-a6500-vlogging.I hosted a panel on podcast RSS feeds along with Daniel J. Lewis, Dave Jackson, and Addy Saucedo. We went over each tag in a feed as it relates to podcasting and covered the new Apple tags coming at the end of 2017. You can see how each tag translates here podcastersroundtable.com/pm17.Music by PremiumBeat.com. License this music: http://bit.ly/1BJbspmTracks: Lift Your Spirit by: Aulx StudioLike It This Way by: MVM ProductionsSunday Cruising by: Mattijs MullerWhile at PM17, I brought my Sony a6500 and took it everywhere. When I go to podcast conferences, it's basically one big family reunion, seeing people I talk to all year on social and work with in podcasting. It was a lot of fun to capture their first reactions as I walked up to them with my vlogging rig. The gear I used is not optimized for vlogging. The a6500 does not have a flip screen and I wasn't using a wide enough lens but when you know your limitations, you can do a lot to overcome them. I'm still happy with the results achieved and the a6500 impresses in low-light. Here's how I setup the a6500 (all gear linked below)• Movie Mode • 1080, 25p and 60p• Shutter Priority set between 1/50 - 1/100• Sony 28mm F2• Auto White Balance • Image stabilization enabled • Auto ISO• Aperture is set automatically based on shutter speed• Having an f2 lens was great in low-light & I'm impressed with the image even at f2• Auto-focus: Continuous• Focus mode: Zone (middle-top)• PP7 Slog-2• Exposure comp +1.5• Rode VideoMic Pro• Audio level: 15 with Rode VideoMic Pro set to: 0• Manfrotto Pixi • SmallRig cage for the a6500🎉 Join The Podcasters' Studio [free]: http://thepodcastersstudio.com/join► SUBSCRIBE http://youtube.com/thepodcasterssstudio► INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelper► TWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper► FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/podcasthelper► Support this channel on PATREON: patreon.com/ray🎥 🖥 📱🎤 GEAR USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🤘*► Sony a6500: http://podhelp.me/Sonya6500bodyZon► LENS: Sony FE 28mm F2: http://podhelp.me/sonyfe28f2BH► Rode VideoMic Pro: http://podhelp.me/VideoMicProRzon► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zon► Manfrotto Pixi tripod/handle: http://amzn.to/2iRlstD► SmallRig a6500 cage: http://amzn.to/2eyeV5M *all links should be considered affiliate links. I encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks!#a6500 #vlog #sony #HD #Handheld #IBIS #28mm #mirrorless #Rode #VideoMicPro #PM17
How to Record Skype for Interviews Using Call Recorder for Mac Ray Ortega 2017-08-21 | The easiest way to record Skype on a Mac is using Ecamm's Call Recorder. Here's how you set that up. For an up to date list of Skype recorders on Mac & Windows, see below or visit http://thepodcastersstudio.com/recskypeIf you want to record a Skype interview on a Mac, maybe for a podcast, the super simple way to get that accomplished is to use Call Recorder from ecamm. Not only does ecamm record separated audio tracks for the most control over your audio in post production but it also does HD video to separate tracks as well. However, in this tutorial the focus is recording audio only and how to create the separate tracks for you to edit after the interview.This video also shows you how to setup Skype audio preferences to get the best audio for both you and your guest. Ecamm Call Recorder for Mac: http://ecamm.com/mac/callrecorder🎉 Join The Podcasters' Studio [free]: http://thepodcastersstudio.com/join► SUBSCRIBE http://youtube.com/rayortega► INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/podcasthelper► TWITTER: http://twitter.com/podcasthelper► Support this channel on PATREON: patreon.com/ray⚙️ GEAR* USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO 🎤 🤘 ► Ecamm Call Recorder for Mac: http://ecamm.com/mac/callrecorder► Sony a6500: http://podhelp.me/Sonya6500bodyZon► Tokina AT-X 116 PRO DX-II 11-16mm f/2.8 Lens http://podhelp.me/tokina11-16Canon► Rode VideoMic Pro: http://podhelp.me/VideoMicProRzon► IkanVK7i 7" monitor (discontinued) http://podhelp.me/ikanvk7i7BH replaced by: http://podhelp.me/ikandh77BH► Transcend 65GB SDXC card for 4K (used in the Sony a6500) http://podhelp.me/Trans64U3zonPicture Profile: Slog2Graded in Adobe PremiereAudio recorded with a Aspen Mics mono lavalier: http://amzn.to/2x4SVUC plugged into a separate audio recorder http://amzn.to/2ikaoVA and post processed in Adobe Audition. *all links should be considered affiliate links. Using these links helps support this content. I always encourage you to shop around for the best prices at the time you are viewing this. You can read my ethics statement via http://thepodcastersstudio.com/ethics. Thanks for the support!
