Description
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In this week’s episode we have a look at PicoGear’s new PicoRecorder kit, an all-in-one receiver that pairs with the PicoMic 3 Pro. The PicoRecorder is a nifty receiver/mixer/recorder interface that records 32-bit float audio right to a full-size SD card. It also has built-in timecode capability, two extra inputs for wired mics, and space for up to 6 PicoMic transmitters in the kit case. Very clever, PicoGear! Let’s take a closer look and listen!
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Gear used or mentioned in this episode (the links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases):
- PicoGear Pico Recorder Kits — https://www.picogear.com/?ae=5
- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — https://geni.us/8a8tt
- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — https://geni.us/AVHU1p
- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — https://geni.us/GWKt
- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — https://geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — https://geni.us/qwsEs
- Panasonic GH5 camera — https://geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — https://geni.us/gr47
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Index
00:00 What is the PicoRecorder?
00:43 A word from our sponsors
01:04 The PicoGear approach
02:07 How does it transmit 32-bit audio?
02:42 User guide & documentation
02:51 Compare PicoMic 3 Pro vs RODE Wireless Pro
03:18 Recorded with the PicoMic 3 ad PicoRecorder
03:46 Pros
06:20 Transmission distance tests
07:52 Battery powering time
08:44 External lavalier microphones
09:28 Non-user replaceable batteries, but PicoGear will service
09:55 Timecode is meant for ONE use-case only
10:48 32-bit float won't clip with dialogue, but could with super loud sound sources
11:22 USB interfacing with Mac didn't work (maybe firmware can fix it?)
11:48 Pricing
11:21 Summary — for creators
13:15 Please buy my online sound courses