Audio Equipment
The majority of camcorder microphones that are supplied with new camcorders are Omni-Directional with a circular pick up pattern and are quite basic. Most operators change the standard microphone for a higher quality Directional microphone that has a Uni-Directional pick up pattern.
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When you're trying to capture good directional sound on location a boom pole will be required. Boom poles are available in both short and long extending versions. The material used in their manufacture varies from aluminium to carbon fibre with carbon fibre being the most expensive. The advantage of...
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Windshields and softies are designed to protect the microphone and buffer against the noise of wind or vocal plosives.
Modular windshields are also known as 'Zeppelins' or 'blimps'. The microphone is supported within a modular suspension shock mount so that it is contained within a knock free environment....
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For professional audio use, headphones are used to monitor signal sources and sound quality. They may be wired or wireless and worn in a variety of positions on and around the head or neck. They may have closed construction allowing no other sound to be heard or open construction allowing both the source...
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Audio converters can be Analogue-to-Analogue, Analogue-to-Digital and vice versa. Analogue audio converters can convert between different analog audio formats bi-directionally, for example they can convert audio from unbalanced to balanced and vice versa. Analogue-to-Digital converters convert between...
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When a Video Signal is put through a Digital Video Effects mixer (or DVE), you will find that the audio is out of sync due to the processing delay of the Mixer/DVE.
Audio Delay Interface
That's where audio delays come in. An audio delay interface is required because it will allow you to delay...
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Audio distribution is required when the audio signal needs to be distributed to a number of sources. The application may be, for example, a monitoring station where a number of headphones have to monitor the same source or a duplication system where the audio needs to feed into a number of recording...
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Audio Monitors are magnetically shielded in order to eliminate interference from video monitors. They produce a more realistic and true sound, rather than an "enhanced" sound often found in other speakers.
In-Built Amplifiers
We have powered analogue, digital, nearfield and rack mounting space-saving...
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Audio Monitoring is as important as checking your Video images and in this section we have a range of rack mountable Audio monitoring units. There are VU meter style or Bargraph options available and the majority have a headphone monitoring capability. From basic close field speakers to AES/EBU Capable...
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Switchers have many application benefits. They can be used for signal monitoring from multiple sources, point of sale displays or for live broadcast and studio routers etc.
They vary in the number of inputs and outputs and the format standard can vary (balanced mono, balanced stereo etc). Switching...
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Capturing good quality audio is as important as video. In today's market, with exceptional quality and reasonably affordable camcorders, audio is often overlooked. The majority of professional production companies have invested in high quality audio equipment in addition to the video equipment.
Hiss...
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The most common items that get either lost or damaged are windsheilds, bubbles, foam covers, vampire/crocodile clips and cables and connectors. In this section you'll find the most popular spare parts.
Better Safe Than Sorry
It's a good idea to carry spare items on location in case you lose...
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Microphone stands enable the support of a microphone allowing it to be used hands free for a variety of applications.
Microphone stands come in a variety of shapes and sizes for either floor or desk mount and for light and heavier microphones. They are usually height adjustable with tripod legs and...
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In the studio, good communications between the director, cameramen, lighting, sound and gallery are essential to ensure a slick production. Talkback systems enable these communications, and ensure the smooth running of the production.
Talking Back
A talkback system consists of a main unit with the...
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Good audio plays a significant part in any successful broadcast, film or video application. Proactive can supply the high quality audio equipment that the professional requires, ranging from high quality XLR cables, microphones, monitors, mixers and more.
Industry Leading Audio Brands
We understand the importance of having excellent audio and therefore only supply the best in performance, reliability and compatibility. Amongst our range are products from well known brands such as Audio Technica, Beyer Dynamic, Fostex, Rode, Sennheiser and more.