Best Standalone Analog Compressors for a Hybrid Recording Desk
A hardware compressor belongs in a hybrid desk only if audio can leave your interface and return to...
Best Mirrorless Cameras for Laptop Livestreaming
A mirrorless camera can give a laptop stream more lens choice and framing control than a built-in webcam....
How to Check Book-Scanner Coverage, Curve Correction and OCR Before Buying
An overhead scanner can photograph a bound book without feeding pages through rollers. A sharp sample of a...
How to Match Camera Output and Streaming Protocol to a Hardware Encoder
A hardware encoder can put a camera feed online without leaving a laptop in the signal path. It...
How to Size a Workstation UPS: Watts, Runtime and Shutdown Support
A UPS for an editing workstation has one job, which is to keep the right equipment running long...
How to Count Independent Cue Mixes Before Buying a Headphone Distributor
Six headphone sockets do not necessarily mean six different mixes. Before buying a distributor, count the distinct feeds...
How to Check Camera, Lens and Accessory Fit on a Gimbal
A gimbal’s payload rating is a starting limit, not a promise that your camera will balance or clear...
How to Check COB Light and Softbox Compatibility Before Buying
A softbox that looks right in a product photo can still be the wrong purchase for your COB...
Finger vs Thumb Trackballs: Check Ball Placement and Button Reach Before Buying
A trackball can stay put on a crowded desk while the pointer moves, but how you use your...
How to Match Tracking Headphones to an Audio Interface Output
A tracking headphone has two jobs, which are to let the performer hear the cue mix clearly and...