Extending its portfolio of broadcast microphones, Røde Reporter joins the NTG range of shotgun microphones, the PinMic lapel microphone and the compact VideoMic range of on-camera DSLR microphones.
The Reporter is a die-cast dynamic handheld interview mic, voiced primarily for speech. Due to its omnidirectional pick-up pattern, the Reporter is free of the technique-related voicing issues that can occur with end-addressed mics. A multi-layer mesh basket removes the need for a separate foam windshield to protect against environmental noise, and all Reporter microphones are supplied with a soft carry case and removable ‘Flag’ to accommodate prominent branding for video use.
‘Røde has a knack for making highly-affordable microphones without compromise, due in no small part to their impressive manufacturing facilities in their headquarters in Australia,’ says Alex Theakston, Marketing Co-ordinator for Røde’s UK/Eire agent, Source Distribution. ‘The Reporter is a welcome addition to a hugely popular roster of mics, and is bolstered by its inclusion in Røde’s new web-based SoundBooth audio demo application.’
The Reporter makes its international debut at the 2012 BE North show, where is being displayed by Source Distribution. ‘We have no doubt the Reporter will start making an impact once broadcast professionals at BVE and beyond hear its results for themselves,’ Theakston says. The mic is covered by a ten-year warranty, and will be widely available in the UK & Ireland in February 2013.
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