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The first SYNCO vlog kit is a complete combination of every piece of equipment you need in each live streaming. It mainly consists of a directional microphone, a fill light, and a smartphone video rig, a tripod, intended to be a perfect solution for premium content creating. The microphone for vlogging is SYNCO Mic-M1S. A Φ14 large condenser is in-built for fine processing of audio signals and the cardioid polar pattern is ensured for precise pickup of target sound, thus delivering excellent sound in any situation.

The Synco WMic-T3 is a camera-mount wireless lavalier microphone system offering a flexible and complete solution for videographers, vloggers, and mobile journalists who need to record two subjects to cameras, camcorders, or mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, even at great distances. The system utilizes the UHF frequency band from 512 to 537 MHz (Group A) and 564 to 589 MHz (Group B) to avoid interference from VHF and 2.4 GHz microphone systems, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. The WMic-T3 includes two omnidirectional lavalier microphones for convenient voice capture in video shoots, interviews, and more.

Sound Devices released firmware version 7.20 for 8-Series mixer-recorders and companion app SD-Remote. Firmware v7.20 supports the new SD-Remote for iPhone and the just-released four-instance and eight-instance versions of the NoiseAssist plugin for 8-Series. SD-Remote, the companion app for 8-Series mixer-recorders, allows for remote control of faders, trim, pan, transport controls, metadata, monitoring, and more. These features, combined with a simple interface, make SD-Remote perfect for any social distancing protocols on set. Previously available for iPad and Android tablets, version 7.20 brings SD-Remote to any iPhone model running iOS 12 or higher. Get it here.

Sound Devices also announced a collaboration with CEDAR Audio Ltd. that delivers CEDAR noise suppression technology to 8-Series mixer-recorders. The CEDAR sdnx plugin for 8-Series is available for purchase at store.sounddevices.com in versions with 2, 4, and 8 instances of suppression that can be inserted on any combination of channels and buses selected by the user. The plugin functions at sample rates up to and including 96 kHz and has near-zero latency.

New Desktop Video 12.0 software update adds Mac OS Big Sur and Apple M1 support for DeckLink 4K and 8K models, Intensity Pro 4K and UltraStudio Thunderbolt 3 models!

What's new in Desktop Video 12.0

For Mac OS
Add support for the following products on Mac OS Big Sur:

M1 and Intel Macs:
DeckLink Duo 2
DeckLink Quad 2
DeckLink Quad HDMI Recorder
DeckLink 8K Pro
DeckLink 4K Extreme 12G
DeckLink Micro Recorder
DeckLink SDI Micro
DeckLink Mini Monitor 4K
DeckLink Mini Recorder
DeckLink Mini Recorder 4K
DeckLink SDI 4K
DeckLink Studio 4K
UltraStudio Recorder 3G
UltraStudio Monitor 3G
UltraStudio HD Mini
UltraStudio 4K Mini
UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3
Intensity Pro 4K
DeckLink 4K Pro
DeckLink 4K Extreme
UltraStudio 4K
UltraStudio 4K Extreme
Intel Macs only:
DeckLink Mini Monitor
DeckLink HD Extreme 3
DeckLink HD Extreme 3D
DeckLink SDI
DeckLink Duo
DeckLink Quad
DeckLink Studio
UltraStudio Express
UltraStudio Mini Monitor
UltraStudio Mini Recorder
Intensity Pro
Intensity Shuttle Thunderbolt

For Windows
Fix issue where audio output from UltraStudio 4K Extreme 3 may default to mute.
All Platforms
General performance and stability improvements for all models.

New features and fixes in Media Express 3.7
Add support for M1 Macs.

New features and fixes in Disk Speed Test 3.3
Add support for M1 Macs.

This software update adds support to copy and paste clip grades using thumbnails as well as adding quick export from the Fairlight page and the ability to render out timelines with an alpha channel in file formats that support it. This update also includes improved track compositing in color managed projects, better media pool search functionality and improved performance when resizing clips with an alpha channel. DaVinci Resolve Studio 17.0 Public Beta 7 also adds support to use color warper with the new DaVinci Resolve Advanced Panel keycaps as well as improved performance when saving IMF presets. Fusion Studio 17.0 Public Beta 7 adds improved animation control when using keyframing as well as improved performance when using node connections and proxy settings.