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How to choose99 Wh vs larger V-mount batteries for air travelAirlines count watt-hours. Packs under 100 Wh, like SmallRig's 99 Wh range, go in your cabin bag. Packs between 100 and 160 Wh, like the VB155 (abo...6 steps
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SetupHow to set up a 2-person podcastTwo people need two matching dynamic mics, two boom arms, two pairs of closed-back headphones and a recorder with two separate inputs. The Shure MV...7 steps
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SetupTalking-head lighting with one COB and one fillUse one bicolour COB light in a matching softbox as your main light, plus a white reflector or a second smaller light as fill. Put the main light a...7 steps
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SetupStreaming desk setup: capture card, stream deck and key lightThree things turn a webcam desk into a proper stream: a capture device that makes your camera work like a webcam, a physical stream controller for ...6 steps
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Complete the kitShure SM7B: the interface, preamp and boom arm it needsThe SM7B is a quiet (low-output) mic that needs about 60 dB of clean gain. Get it from the SM7dB's built-in preamp, an interface with enough gain, ...7 steps
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How to choosePTZ cameras for a small churchStart with one auto-tracking Atomos A-Eye HD-20X into an ATEM Mini Pro. Add two matching 4K cameras and a joystick when a volunteer can run them. P...6 steps
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ComparisonHDMI vs SDI for live productionUse HDMI for short runs at the desk and into an ATEM Mini. Move to SDI once cables run past about 15 m or leave the room. 3G-SDI carries up to 1080...6 steps
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How to chooseFilter threads and step-up ringsEvery screw-in filter has to match the thread size printed on your lens. Learn where to find that number, how magnetic filters save time, when a st...7 steps
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How to chooseCamera and lens mount guideMatch lenses to the camera before you buy. Blackmagic's Pocket 4K and Studio 4K use Micro Four Thirds, the 6K Pocket and Studio cameras use EF, Cin...7 steps
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SetupBedroom acoustic treatment that worksA bedroom makes your voice sound boxy. Start with a dynamic microphone close to your mouth on a boom arm. Then place thick broadband panels at the ...6 steps
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