In this episode we take a detailed look at the highlights of the audio features available on RODE X’s Streamer X, and compare the quality of the Streamer X’s mic preamps to the preamps of two other popular podcast/livestream mixers. Then we recommend some recording tips and tricks that will help you make the most of these preamps’ high-quality sound. Check out our recent livestream using the Streamer X here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjcXZwDwqgQ If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX. https://school.learnlightandsound.com Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjudd Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases: - RODEX Streamer X integrated audio interface and capture card — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/YW3LpSV - Mackie DLZ Creator Digital Mixer for Podcasting, Streaming, and YouTube — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/42KrX0 - RODECaster Pro II Podcast and Streaming Production Studio — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/iFlEMB - Earthworks Ethos XLR Broadcast microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/8G8UdBB - SHURE SM7B Cardioid Dynamic Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/GYU7dHy - RODE NT1 5th Generation Large Diaphragm Condenser Studio Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/WR4dk - Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure https://geni.us/y6ym5V - Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/AuMKRr - Aputure Spotlight Mount —  Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon https://geni.us/kfAj - Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H https://geni.us/GWKt - Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H https://geni.us/ABYB - Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/qwsEs - Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/InspOl - Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/gr47 The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: https://geni.us/G7by Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd #RODE #StreamerX #Preamp Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 Intro + signal chain 00:52 Preamp quality 01:40 Testing self-noise 03:50 Other considerations 05:33 Inbuilt processing 06:10 RODE Unify app 06:24 Brief mention of video capabilities 06:56 UI overview 08:13 Headphone amplifier 09:44 More on Unify + OBS 10:20 My Take 11:20 Please buy my courses ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCB13h57rwI

Which gear should we review next? At the 2018 National Association of Broadcaster’s Show, we saw some interesting new audio, lighting, and camera gear. Here’s a quick look at the highlights. Let us know which of these you’d like us to review! If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses at https://school.learnlightandsound.com This episode shot with the following gear: —————————————————————————————————— Sennheiser MKH8050 Microphone B&H: https://bhpho.to/2zozur3 —————————————————————————————————— Sound Devices 633 Audio Recorder/Mixer DVeStore: http://www.dvestore.com/guy-says-gear-reviews/audio/audio-recorders-mixers/sound-devices-633-six-input-compact-mixer-with-10-track-recorder/#aid=6242 —————————————————————————————————— Blackmagic Design Ursa Mini Pro Cinema Camera - Used for the talking head clips B&H: https://bhpho.to/2AKJOcN —————————————————————————————————— Sigma ART 24-70mm f/2.8 OS Lens (Canon EF Mount) B&H: https://bhpho.to/2kjsI2x —————————————————————————————————— Panasonic GH5 - Used on the NAB show floor Amazon: https://geni.us/5jO7 B&H: https://bhpho.to/2BcorBk —————————————————————————————————— Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens - incredibly versatile lens that is on the GH5S most of the time Amazon: https://geni.us/3kyMN B&H: https://bhpho.to/2i6s2gv —————————————————————————————————— Copyright 2018 by Curtis Judd Music - MzA by Cary Judd, used with permission. Ethics statement: Some of the links above are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3jSNk2LBfQ