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...
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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...
How to Plan ADAT Expansion: Inputs, Sample Rate, Optical Links and Clock Source
An eight-input expander does not guarantee eight new recording tracks in every session. The number you can use...
Best 32-Bit Float Field Recorders for XLR Microphones
A 32-bit float file gives an editor more room to change recorded level after a sudden peak. It...
Best Hardware Video Switchers for Multi-Camera Livestreaming
One operator uses a hardware switcher to choose among camera feeds without rebuilding the show in a laptop...
Best ADAT Expanders for Adding Mic and Line Inputs to an Existing Interface
An ADAT expander can put more microphones or line sources into an existing recording interface without replacing its...