PrimeTime Lighting Systems has Legendary Fluorescents

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PrimeTime 1SL255PrimeTime Lighting Systems manufactures broadcast lighting systems, video conference light fixtures, and LED and fluorescent studio lighting for the broadcast industry. Their legendary fluorescents have defined their legacy of high performance, lasting durability, and quality PrimeTime luminaries.

Their famous 1SL255 fluorescent set the industry standard for broadcast studios, places of worship, and educational facilities. It has a powerful throw and can be used for key or fill lighting. The secret is in their reflector technology. Other lighting companies haven’t been able to duplicate it. The legendary 1SL255 is manufactured in the United States with PrimeTime’s unmatched build-quality, lasting durability, and rigorous engineering standards.

PrimeTime 4BL455

PrimeTime’s legendary 4BL455 is their most powerful soft fill light source. It is a favorite for strong wash and cyclorama wall applications. Each lamp is surrounded by their exclusive parabolic reflectors, handcrafted from a mirror finish aluminum, the highest reflective material in the industry.

PrimeTime MSL155

The MSL155 is PrimeTime’s famous low-profile MSL fluorescent. It can be used as an accent light in a low ceiling or low grid height environment. It can be used as a side-fill or back light on chromakey or interview sets.

Line 6 USB Drivers Incompatible with Mac OS X El Capitan

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Line 6 LogoLine 6, the California-based manufacturer of popular musical instrument and audio production gear, made an official statement last week about a problem that users have been reporting for awhile. Spend even a short amount of time on any public forum dedicated to Line 6 gear and you’ll see multiple posts complaining about issues using Line 6 products with the latest build of Apple’s Macintosh operating system, OS 10.11 (“El Capitan”).

Line 6 sent an e-mail to registered users late last week acknowledging the issue. It’s the first time any official word has come from the company regarding the problem:

We have discovered an incompatibility of the Line 6 USB audio driver version 7.3.8 and Mac OS 10.11 El Capitan. After updating to Mac OS 10.11 the Line 6 USB audio driver will no longer connect to hardware devices. Line 6 applications that rely on this driver, for example Line 6 Monkey, will therefore not process audio or allow hardware configuration changes.

We apologize for the inconvenience and we will publish an updated driver soon.

The e-mail also provided a list of the affected Line 6 products. The list is rather long and contains most of the company’s popular products, including its PodHD line of effects processors and the M20d digital mixer. The only advice Line 6 is providing on the matter is to hold off on upgrading to El Capitan:

We highly recommend you do not update to Mac OS 10.11 El Capitan in order to maintain correct Line 6 USB audio driver functionality.

It’s not much of a solution, especially for those who’ve already upgraded their machines. Overall, it’s unfortunate that Line 6 customers have had to face this inconvenience. But it also shows why it’s a good idea to exercise patience in the face of these kinds of upgrades, especially for mission-critical gear.

Neat Microphones Creates Widget Series

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Neat Microphones Widget SeriesNeat Microphones has a futuristic, colorful, line of microphones that look like something that would not seem out of place in The Jetsons cartoon. Each one is a little, functional, sculpture. Together, these three visually interesting mics are the Widget Series.

The Widget Series of microphones are uniquely styled, USB ‘plug and play’, high-definition microphones. The three mics look very different from each other, but each uses the same proprietary capsule and circuit design that delivers remarkable sonic character, regardless of the Widget’s shape. These microphones are for podcasters, musicians, or even for people who need to take part in an internet conference call.

Microphone A is the green one with the yellow highlights. Microphone B is the red one with yellow highlights. Microphone C is the blue one with yellow highlights. Each one is a desktop microphone with clear, full-range 96kHz/24 bit audio. Each has a custom capsule, integrated internal pop filter, shockmount, and adjustable height.

All the microphones are easy plug-and-play with either Mac or Windows. These microphones are for use with Skype, conferencing, videos, blogs, voiceovers, music, and more. Gizmodo reports that the Widget Series of mics by Neat Microphones will hit stores like Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon starting on November 15, 2015, and for a price of $99 each.

Broadcast Audio Anywhere with iRig Mic Lav

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IK Multimedia iRig LavIK Multimedia has created the iRig Mic Lav. It lets you broadcast quality audio anywhere, at any time, and on any mobile device. It is designed for people who do web, film, television, or other broadcasting types of recording.

The iRig Mic Lav is a chainable mobile lavalier microphone for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android. It features an omnidirectional condenser capsule for crystal clear audio, on-board headphone monitoring output for monitoring live stream or recording levels, secure mounting clip, generous cable length and durable roadworthy design.

What sets the iRig Mic Lav apart is the ability to use two of them with one device to record two audio sources simultaneously. No additional hardware is needed. The iRig Mic Lav features an 1/8” TRRS output that can be toggled to an input for monitoring or used to connect to a second iRig Mic Lav.

Not all lavalier microphones come with on-board monitoring, but the iRig Mac Lav does. It is the first mobile lavalier microphone to offer this feature. To monitor a dual iRig Mic Lav setup, you just need to set the switch on the second iRig Mic Lav’s jack to “monitor”, and then plug in your headphones.

The iRig Mic Lav is available at the IK online store (or music and electronic retailers worldwide) for the low price of $49.99 (excluding taxes). The iRig Mic Lav 2 Pack, a bundle that comes with two iRig Mic Lavs, is available for preorder for $79.99 and will ship early November.

The iRig Pro DUO Offers True Mobility

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iRig Pro DUOIK Multimedia has created something very useful for those who need to quickly record something when inspiration strikes. The iRig Pro DUO can be used anywhere you happen to be.

The iRig Pro DUO offers true mobility. IK Multimedia describes true mobility as: “completely self-contained… unhooked from the grid and free to create anytime and anywhere the inspiration strikes you on any device.” The iRig Pro DUO is compact and easy to carry with you.

The iRig Pro DUO can be powered with two AA batteries. It does not draw any power from a connected iPhone or iPad. When using the included USB or Micro USB to OTG cable connected to a laptop or Android device, iRig Pro DUO can be powered by the attached device or by onboard batteries. When you return to your studio, the iRig Pro DUO can be powered with an additional DC power supply for powering extended recording sessions.

The iRig Pro DUO delivers high-quality 24-bit audio on the go or in the studio with plug-and-play simplicity. It features 2 channels with XLR/TRS combo audio jacks and phantom power that can accommodate everything from high-end condenser microphones to guitars, basses, keyboards, and more. Its crystal-clear ultra-low noise high-headroom preamps ensure that you get professional grade sound everywhere you go.

The iRig Pro DUO comes with every cable you need to connect your iPhone, iPad, Android device, or Mac/PC. You get a Lightning, USB-OTG and USB cables so no matter where you are or what device you have with you, capturing audio is always enabled. It also comes bundled with over $450 worth of software and apps for every platform.

Watershot Updates their Underwater Camera Housing

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Watershot PROWatershot Incorporated, a California company, has created its 7th Camera Housing for Apple iPhone. It is intended as an all-day underwater Camera Housing for use in, around, and under water. It is currently on Kickstarter and needs to gather more funding in the 23 days left of its Kickstarter campaign.

Watershot Incorporated has created waterproof camera housing for years, starting with Watershot for iPhone 4. That one is now more than 3 years and multiple generations in the past. Watershot PRO for the iPhone 6 and 6s Plus will be Watershot’s 9th injection molded Smartphone Housing and 7th Camera Housing model offering for the Apple iPhone. Wathershot’s interchangeable Optical Quality Glass Lens Port system will maximize multiple opportunities for visual quality.

The Watershot PRO for iPhone 6 Plus and 6s Plus will feature their largest rear frame opening to accommodate the massive 6 Plus and 6s Plus touch screen surface. This requires exceptional engineering and special material integration to ensure the required “stiffness” to keep the main-body gland seal symmetrically and circumferentially “squeezed”, a hallmark of Watershot’s watertight performance. They have preformed comparative FEA (Finite Element Analysis) on the rear frame and they are on track to achieve a 195ft/60m depth rating.

Jockey Motion 4-Axis Gimbal Stabilizes Video

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Jockey 4Axis GimbalNeed an easy way to stabilize the video for your cinematic production? You might want to check out the Jockey Motion 4-Axis Gimbal. Or, maybe the 4th-Axis Jockey Upgrade for Ronin, Ronin-M, and AllSteady gimbals would be a better choice for you. They are currently on Kickstarter, have reached their pledged amount, and can be backed for 6 more days.

The True 4-Axis Jockey Technology is described as “the Holy Grail of cinematic stabilization”. The 4-Axis technology stabilizes the vertical axis, a critical deficiency of traditional 3-axis gimbals in addressing bouncy videos.

While Turbo Ace engineers were developing the revolutionary Jockey Motion 4-Axis gimbal, they also adapted a seamless 4th-axis Jockey upgrade for Ronin, Ronin-M, Movi M5, Movi M10, All-Steady-6Pro, and AllSteady-6Plus gimbals. It provides easy transition between existing 3-axis and new 4-axis stabilization.

Turbo Ace engineers integrated a proprietary custom suspension system with 4 synchronized Hydraulic Shocks to absorb and slowly dissipate energy in the vertical axis. This puts a stop to the endless up and down oscillation from the main spring. The idea is very similar to the suspension system found in an automobile.

This new, innovative, gimbal set couples the Jockey with the Super Light Weight Support Rig, which is less than 20% of the weight of a normal shoulder rig. It transfers the gimbal and camera weight to your hip instead of your shoulder and at the same time allows for a higher range of movement.

Lumapad V2 LED Lights are on Kickstarter

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Lumapad V2 LED LightsLumapad V2 LED production lights are the newest version of the Lumapad LED lights from Lumapad. The new version is described as the brightest, highest quality, lowest cost production LED lights available. They are currently on Kickstarter and have 22 days to go in order to reach their funding goal.

The Lumapad V2 LED production lights come in two versions: The LP-14 “Little Guy” and the LP-28 “Big Bro”. The frames that go with each one are color coded. The “Little Guy” uses frames that are black and blue, while the “Big Bro” uses frames that are black and orange. This makes identification of color temperature faster and easier.

The “Little Guy Basic” is a good choice for a small budget production company. As a person’s business and experience grows, it is possible to upgrade to the heavy duty dimming power supply that gives you the same features that come with the standard LP-14 and its “Big Bro” the LP-28.

Another option for small production companies with higher budgets is to start out with the “Little Guy Deluxe” light or lighting kits. They come feature packed with the 5000 lumen LED panel (daylight or tungsten), heavy duty dimming power supply, gel holder, and all other necessary cables for either 120VAC or 240VAC. The “Big Bro” is the perfect choice for the very picky and discerning production company.

Features:
* Indestructible polycarbonate drop guards and accents.

* Easy color temperature identification using blue (5600K) and orange (3200K) accents.

* Separate power supply to reduce weight in the lighting head.

* Dimming control is mounted on deluxe power supply so it can be easily reached below the light or even placed on the floor as a separate unit.

* Heavy duty, professional power connectors for convenience and safety.

* Worldwide automatic voltage sensing with choice of EU or USA wall plug cables.

* Highest CRI possible in an LED lighting system.

* Standard 5/8” (0.625”) yoke for mounting to any light stand.

* Available with Tungsten (3200 Kelvin) or Daylight (5600 Kelvin) LED’s

* Remote phosphor version available for even greater color control and higher CRI.

Rode i-XLR is a Microphone Adapter for iOS Devices

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Rode logoElectronic media gathering in remote locations has become increasingly easier in recent years, mainly due to the versatility of mobile smart devices. Unlike a simple camera or digital audio recorder, a smart device can run apps that allow it to become a fully functional production studio. But most of these devices aren’t equipped with professional-level microphones. Equipment manufacturers have stepped in to bridge that gap. The latest to do so is Rode with the announcement of its i-XLR Lightning adapter that works with iOS devices.

The i-XLR connects any microphone to a Lightning-enabled iOS device using a three-meter long shielded audio cable. Having a cable this long allows the user to easily store their iOS device in a pocket or bag while having the mic out and ready to use. The i-XLR comes with a built-in headphone output for live monitoring and the device carries an additional 20db of input gain which is especially handy for use with dynamic microphones. The i-XLR also has a built-in record button as well as LED’s that show the record/pause status of a recording while being used with compatible audio apps.

The i-XLR is expected to ship later this year. Pricing has not yet been determined.

Light’s L16 Camera Uses 16 Built-In Lenses

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light logoPhotography startup company Light recently unveiled its L16 digital camera. The L16 is about double the size of a typical smartphone but still much smaller than a standard dSLR camera. The L16 uses a series of 16 built-in lenses when it takes a photo. The lenses capture a wide range of information that result in 52 megapixel images. Having images made from so many different lenses actually allows L16 users to change aspects of the image like depth of field, focus and exposure after a photo is taken.

L16 cameras have built-in Wi-FI, making it easy to transfer photos to off-device storage. The camera runs on the Android operating system, which means it may be possible to extend its usability thru third-party apps and services. The L16 comes with an integrated 35mm-150mm optical zoom lens. It also has a five-inch touchscreen display.

The L16 is available now thru November on pre-order for $1299.00. The price jumps up to $1699.00 after that.