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Ultra-slim HD streaming encoder. Go live anywhere -- in 1080p and in a matter of seconds. With HDMI video connectivity, Vidiu X integrates seamlessly with cameras and switchers to deliver crisp live video to your viewers, all for a great price. Compared to Vidiu Go, the X model lacks HEVC support, Li-Ion internal battery or 3G-SDI input, but adds HDMI output, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) support, and maximum bitrate up to 15 Mbps. 2/2021.

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.