The Sennheiser MKH 8030 has been the stuff of legends for more than a decade. What does it sound like, and how does it compare to the other Sennheiser mics in the series or to the new Rycote BD-10?
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Zoom F3 recorder review
The Zoom F3 is a little beast of a recorder. Is it worth buying? Let’s have a look.
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Zoom F6 field recorder review
When I sold my H4n back in 2013 I swore I’d never get another Zoom device. Fast forward to 2019 and I bought the Zoom F6 recorder, hoping it would be a different experience. Did it disappoint? Read on to find out more.
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Sony PCM D10 handheld recorder
Sony PCM D10 long term review
I’ve had the Sony PCM D10 handheld recorder for a little over a year. I initially thought this was the long-awaited D100 replacement with additional features like XLR input and USB-C connectivity. This wasn’t really the case, but is it still worth getting?
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Sound Devices Mixpre II review
In late 2019 Sound Devices released the second generation Mixpre recorders and I was one of the first recordists to test one. Are the new Mixpres worth buying? Here's my review of these devices after having used the Mixpre 6 II and 10 II on a couple of field recording expeditions.
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