Digital Photo Pro - USA (2020-02)

For this edition of Audio Assist, I’ll focus on a few innova-

tive audio products that premiered at IBC 2019, which is an

annual media, entertainment and technology show that takes

place each year in Amsterdam.

For me, it’s a welcome change to see audio gear getting

some attention since it sometimes feels as if audio gets lost

in the never-ending tsunami of video technology and all the

new cameras, lenses and lighting that are introduced into the

market. It’s probably the reason why it appears that audio lags

behind video in new product introductions and new innova-

tion. But I think these three new products prove that there are

some exciting innovations taking place in the world of audio-

for-video category. In fact, I think all three include cutting-

edge features while still remaining relatively low cost and

accessible for production out in the field.

Zoom F6 Multitrack Field Recorder

The new Zoom F6 is an ultra-compact, multitasking field

recorder, with a powerful new feature: 32-bit float technology

for distortion-free dynamic range.

The F6 allows for up to 14 tracks of simultaneous record-

ing, at a very reasonable $649 price tag. Like many other

pieces of new audio gear, this Zoom recorder is a great value.

But it’s in a very competitive space: High-quality audio

recorders keep improving just as prices on those new models

There were several new audio innovations that were introduced this

fall at IBC 2019, a media, entertainment and technology trade show.

Audio Assist:

A First Look At

Three Innovative

Audio Products

By Daniel Brockett

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