AUDIO GEAR

In this section you can find Audio Field & Portable Recorders and Microphones as well as audio accessories, which we recommend for professional video work. Regardless of your budget or the camera you are using whether it’s a DSLR, or a large sensor camcorder you can find what’s right for you in the list below.

If you have any questions or concerns, you are welcomed to get in touch with us and we’ll try and recommend the most suitable microphone or field audio recorder for your needs.

FIELD & PORTABLE RECORDERS

• Portable Audio Recorders for Budgets Up to $100

ZOOM H1N DIGITAL HANDY RECORDER | B&H; Amazon

X/Y Stereo Mic New Layout of Integral Controls Record WAVs & MP3s up to 24-Bit / 96 kHz Records to microSD/SDHC 3.5mm Input/Output Jack Built-In Limiter and Low-Cut Filter High-Speed USB 2.0 Connectivity Works as a USB Audio Interface Uses 2 Included AAA Batteries

ZOOM H1 ULTRA PORTABLE DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER | B&H; Amazon

X/Y Stereo Mic Records WAV and MP3 up to 24-bit/96kHz Records to microSD/SDHC 3.5mm I/O High-Speed USB 2.0 Connectivity Backlit LCD Display Built-In Speaker / Uses 1 AA Battery Threaded Tripod Mount Socket

TASCAM DR-05 PORTABLE HANDHELD DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER | B&H; Amazon

Lightweight and Compact WAV and MP3 Recording Records up to 24-bit/96kHz Uses microSD and microSDHC Cards Integrated Microphones and Speaker Intuitive Controls 3.5mm Stereo Mic/Line Input Peak Reduction and Limiter USB 2.0 Port Battery or USB Power

• Portable Audio Recorders for Budgets of $100 – $200

ZOOM H4N PRO HANDY PORTABLE 4-TRACK RECORDER | B&H; Amazon

Adjustable Stereo X/Y Microphone Can Record 4 Tracks Simultaneously 2 x XLR / 1/4″ Combination Input Jacks 3.5mm Line Input with 2.5V Plug-In Power 28 & 48V Phantom Power Record & Play WAV & MP3 Formats AD/DA Conversion up to 24-Bit / 96 kHz Built-In Metronome and Chromatic Tuner 2-In/2-Out Interface via USB Rubberized Body with Locking XLR Jacks

ZOOM H4N HANDY PORTABLE 4-TRACK RECORDER | B&H; Amazon

True X/Y Stereo Mics Selectable Recording Patterns Records up to 24-bit/96kHz Records to SD/SDHC XLR/TRS Combo Inputs Built-In Speaker USB 2.0 Connectivity Backlit LCD Display Uses AA Batteries

SONY PCM-M10 PORTABLE AUDIO RECORDER | B&H; Amazon

WAV and MP3 Recording Up to 24-bit/96kHz Capture Built-in Microphones 4GB Internal Memory Micro SD/Memory Stick Micro Slot USB Port Pre-Record Function Pitch Control

ROLAND R-05 PORTABLE 24-BIT DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER | B&H

Handheld Design 24-bit/96kHz Recording Records to SD Flash Cards Integrated Stereo Microphone 3.5mm Mic and Line Inputs Onboard Editing Pre-Record Function Uses AA Batteries

TASCAM DR-40 4-TRACK HANDHELD DIGITAL AUDIO RECORDER | B&H; Amazon

Compact Design Adjustable Condenser Mics Records to SD/SDHC Media WAV/BWF and MP3 Recording XLR and 1/4″ Combo Inputs Phantom Power/ USB 2.0 Connector Integrated Speaker 3.5mm Headphone/Line Output Battery, AC, or USB Power

TASCAM DR-100 MARK II PORTABLE 2-CHANNEL RECORDER | B&H; Amazon

1024 x 600 Resolution LCD/LED Display Built-In 5.8 GHz Receiver For Aerial Imaging Platforms Analog Video Input RF & Composite In/Out 32 Channels Over 4 Bands / HDMI Input Display Remains Active with Weak Signal Built-In Sony L Series Type Batt Plate Collapsible Removable Sunshade

TASCAM DR-60D 4-CHANNEL LINEAR PCM FIELD RECORDER | B&H; Amazon

Records Up to 4 Channels Simultaneously Screw-On DSLR Camera and Mount to Tripod Operates on 4 AA Batteries Up to 24-bit, 96 kHz PCM Recording Two XLR/TRS Combo Mic/Line Jacks Switchable 24V and 48V Phantom Power Accessible Front Panel Controls Mic Preamps for Each Input Records to SD or SDHC Cards

TASCAM DR-60D MARK II 4-CHANNEL RECORDER FOR DSLR’S | B&H; Amazon

Records 4 Channels Simultaneously Camera & Tripod Mountable Records up to 24-bit/96kHz WAV/BWF Files 2 Combo XLR/TRS & 1 Stereo 1/8″ Inputs Supports High-Output Microphones Supplies Phantom & Plug-In Power Camera Output with Level Control Built-In Mixer / Powered by 4 AA Batteries Records to SD or SDHC Cards

• Portable & Field Recorders for Budgets between $200 – $400

ZOOM H5 HANDY RECORDER WITH INTERCHANGEABLE MICS | B&H; Amazon

Modular Mic and Input System Includes XY Microphone Module Four Simultaneous Inputs Uses SD Memory Cards Compatible with H6 Mic Modules Optional Shotgun Mic and XLR/TRS Inputs Record up to 24-bit/96kHz Audio Doubles as USB Audio Interface Optional Hot Shoe Mount

ZOOM H6 HANDY RECORDER WITH INTERCHANGEABLE MICS | B&H; Amazon

Modular Mic and Input System Includes XY Microphone Module Includes Mid-Side Microphone Module Four XLR/TRS Inputs Record up to 6 Simultaneous Channels Record up to 24-bit/96kHz Audio Doubles as USB Audio Interface Uses SDXC Memory Cards Optional Shotgun Mic and XLR/TRS Inputs Optional Hot Shoe Mount

TASCAM DR-70D 4-CHANNEL RECORDER FOR DSLR’S & VIDEO CAMERAS | B&H; Amazon

Records 4 Channels Simultaneously Camera & Follow-Focus Cage Mountable BWAV Format for NLE Compatibility Dual Built-In Omnidirectional Mics Dedicated Camera Output Slate Function / Dual Record Function Limited & High-Pass Filter Records to SD, SDHC, SDXC Cards

TASCAM DR-44WL PORTABLE HANDHELD RECORDER WITH WI-FI | B&H; Amazon

Wi-Fi Enabled Control and File Transfers Stereo XY Condenser Microphone 2x Combo XLR Inputs 4-Track Multitrack Mode 24-bit/96kHz Recording Dual-Level Recording/ Dual-Format Recording Record to SD Cards Windscreen, Mic Grip, Shoe Mount Adapter

• Field Recorders for Budgets over $400

ZOOM F8 MULTI TRACK FIELD RECORDER | B&H; Amazon

8x XLR/TRS Combo Jacks with +75 dB Gain Up to 192 kHz/ 24-Bit PCM Recording Record Up to 10 Tracks Simultaneously Dual Channel Recordings at Two Levels Works with Zoom Microphone Capsules 2x SDXC Card Slots Built-In Slate Microphone 8x AA Batteries, AC, External DC Adaptor Supports SMPTE Timecode I/O +24V/+48V Phantom Power

TASCAM DR-680 8-CHANNEL FIELD RECORDER | B&H; Amazon

Records 8 Tracks at up to 24-bit/96kHz Records to SD/SDHC Flash Cards 6 Mic Inputs with Phantom Power Digital S/PDIF Input USB 2.0/ Integrated Speaker Backlit LCD/ Onboard Mixing Battery Powered

ROLAND R-26 6-CHANNEL DIGITAL FIELD AUDIO RECORDER | B&H

Compact and Lightweight Record up to 6 Channels Writes to SD/SDHC Cards WAV/BWF and MP3 Recording Touchscreen LCD Omni and Directional Stereo Mics XLR/TRS Combo Inputs and 3.5mm Mic Input 48V Phantom Power/ High-Speed USB SONAR LE Software Included

SONY PCM-D100 HIGH RESOLUTION STEREO RECORDER | B&H; Amazon

Records PCM, DSD, MP3 Formats Up to 192kHz/24-Bit PCM, 2.8224MHz DSD 32GB Internal Memory & SD-XC Card Slot Stereo Mics with Multiple Positions Aluminum Construction 32-Bit D/A Converters Includes Remote & Furry Windscreen Includes Batteries & Carry Case Includes Sound Forge Studio LE Software

FOSTEX DC-R302 3-CHANNEL AUDIO MIXER & STEREO RECORDER | B&H

3 XLR Inputs with 48V Phantom Power 3 Channel Mixer with HP Filter & Limiter 24bit/96kHz Recording Capability Remote Start and Sync Headphone Monitoring Microphone and Line Outputs Records Directly to SDHC Cards USB for File Transfer and Audio Output Included DSLR Mounting Bracket Power Adapter or Battery Operated

EDIROL/ROLAND R-44 SOLID STATE 4-CHANNEL FIELD RECORDER| B&H; Amazon

Compact and Portable Support for 24-bit/192kHz Recording Records to SD/SDHC Flash Media AA Battery Operation XLR/TRS Combo Inputs Built-In Effects

MICROPHONES & ACCESSORIES 

• Microphones for budgets up to $100

RODE VIDEOMIC GO – ON CAMERA SHOTGUN MICROPHONE | B&H; Amazon

Lightweight at Only 2.6 Ounces Rycote Lyre Suspension System Requires 2.5V Camera Plug-in Power Integrated Shoe Mount with 3/8″ Thread 3.5mm Mini-Jack Output Foam Windshield Included Reinforced ABS Construction 3.5mm Coiled Output Cable Included

POLSEN SCL-1075 CAMERA MOUNT SHOTGUN MICROPHONE | B&H; Amazon

Attach to Camera Shoe Mount or Boom Cardioid and Super-cardioid Patterns Optimized to Reject Ambient Noise Great for Indoor or Outdoor Use AA Battery Included

VIDPRO XM-55 SHOTGUN MICROPHONE KIT | B&H; Amazon

Supercardioid Polar Pattern Durable Aluminum-Alloy Construction AA Battery Powered Shockmount and Stand Mount Included Camera Shoe Adapter Included Foam Windshield and Furry Wind Muff Cushioned Hand Grip Foam-Padded Hardcase and Cables Included

• Microphones for budgets between $100 – $400

RODE VIDEOMIC WITH RYCOTE LYRE SUSPENSION SYSTEM | B&H; Amazon

Directional Video Condenser Microphone Rycote Suspension System Mounts to Standard Camera Shoe 3.5mm Mini Plug Studio-Quality Sound 9V Battery Powered

RODE VIDEOMIC & BOOMPOLE KIT WITH WINDSHIELD | B&H

Directional Video Condenser Microphone Rycote Suspension System 3.5mm Mini Plug Output 9V Battery Powered Mounts to Included Micro Boompole 3-Piece Boompole Extends to 6.75′ Max 10′ Connection Cable Included Includes Artificial Fur Windbuster Improves Wind Diffusion for Better Audio

RODE VIDEOMIC PRO COMPACT SHOTGUN MICROPHONE | B&H; Amazon

Supercardioid Polar Pattern Durable Aluminum-Alloy Construction AA Battery Powered Shockmount and Stand Mount Included Camera Shoe Adapter Included Foam Windshield and Furry Wind Muff Cushioned Hand Grip Foam-Padded Hardcase and Cables Included

RODE NTG-2 XLR SHOTGUN MICROPHONE WITH BATTERY POWER | B&H; Amazon

Battery or Phantom Powered Super-cardioid Polar Pattern Excellent Off-Axis Signal Rejection Selectable HPF: 80Hz

RODE NTG-2 XLR SHOTGUN MICROPHONE KIT | B&H

Rode NTG-2 Shotgun Microphone Shock Mount Kopul LTM100 Line Matching Cable

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT897 SHORT CONDENSER SHOTGUN MICROPHONE | B&H; Amazon

Short Lightweight design Excellent noise rejection Low-cut filter switch

AUDIO-TECHNICA AT897 SHOTGUN MICROPHONE – BASIC KIT | B&H; Amazon

Includes: AT-897 Shotgun Microphone Universal Shock Mount WSS-2014 Professional Windshield Boompole and Bag Right Angled XLR Cables Universal Hand Grip

RODE NTG-1 CONDENSER SHOTGUN MICROPHONE KIT | B&H; Amazon

Includes NTG-1 Shotgun Microphone Includes Shock Mount Includes 1.5′ Right Angled XLR Cable

SENNHEISER MKE 600 SHOTGUN MICROPHONE | B&H; Amazon

For Camcorders and Video DSLRs Highly Directive Compact Size Switchable Low-Cut Filter Phantom or Battery Powered Low Battery Indicator Shockmount for Camera Shoe Foam Windshield All Metal Housing

SHURE VP83F LENSHOPPER SHOTGUN MICROPHONE | B&H; Amazon

Camera-Mount Condenser Microphone Records 24-bit/48kHz WAV to MicroSDHC Easy-to-Use Menu System and LCD Display Fully Adjustable Gain in 1dB Increments Integrated Rycote Lyre System

• Microphones over $400

RODE NTG-3 PRECISION RF-BIASED SHOTGUN MICROPHONE (SILVER) | B&H; Amazon

RF Rejection and Low Noise Withstands Adverse Conditions Broadcast Sound Quality

SENNHEISER MKH-416 – SHORT SHOTGUN INTERFERENCE TUBE MIC | B&H; Amazon

Supercardioid Polar Pattern Very low inherent self-noise High sensitivity Transformerless and fully floating balanced output Rugged, suitable for adverse climatic conditions

AUDIO-TECHNICA BP4029 (AT835ST) – STEREO SHOTGUN CONDENSER MICROPHONE | B&H; Amazon

Designed for broadcasters, videographers and sound recordists Compact, lightweight design is perfect for camera-mount use Independent Line-cardioid and Figure-of-eight condenser elements Switchable low-frequency roll-off

AKG C568 CAMERA MOUNTABLE SHORTt SHOTGUN MICROPHONE | B&H

Eliminates Off-Axis Noise Camera Mountable Wide Frequency Response Low-Cut Filter Switch

• Wireless Radio Mic Kits

SENNHEISER EW 112-P G3 CAMERA MOUNT WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEM | B&H; Amazon

EK 100 G3 Camera Mountable Receiver SK 100 G3 Bodypack Transmitter ME2 Clip-On Lavalier Mic 1680 Tunable Frequencies Across 42 MHz Auto Frequency Scan Finds Open Bands

SONY UWP-D11 INTEGRATED DIGITAL WIRELESS BODYPACK LAVALIER MICROPHONE SYSTEM | B&H; Amazon

UTX-B03 Bodypack Transmitter URX-P03 Portable True Diversity Receiver ECM-V1BMP Electret Condenser Lavalier Digital Companding Circuitry Selectable Mic/Line Input

AZDEN WLX-PRO WIRELESS LAVALIER SYSTEM | B&H; Amazon

Complete Lavalier System Dual Channel Omni-Directional Lavalier

AZDEN 310LT UHF ON-CAMERA LAVALIER SYSTEM | B&H; Amazon

566.125 – 589.875 MHz 188 UHF Selectable Frequencies 310UDR Camera-Mount Diversity Receiver 35BT Bodypack Microphone Transmitter EX-503L Lavalier Microphone

SONY UWP-D16 INTEGRATED DIGITAL PLUG-ON & LAVALIER COMBO WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEM | B&H; Amazon

UTX-P03 Plug-on Transmitter with +48V UTX-B03 Bodypack Transmitter URX-P03 Portable True Diversity Receiver Omnidirectional Lavalier Digital Companding Circuitry