More awesomeness from this weeks launch of the new Flip Video range. Check out this wireless mic that will work with the new FlipPort on the new generation of the Flip Ultra HD (Ultra HD 8gb model only). It’s a Bluetooth lavaliere microphone from Scosche. The microphone attaches to the bottom of the camera and links wirelessly to a small clip-on microphone you clip to your subjects (or your own) lapel.
Bluetooth Class 1 is used, and gives up to a 100 foot range. The mic has noise-cancellation DSP and remote control buttons to start and stop the camcorder recording. The Mics rechargeable battery lasts up to 4hrs.
This looks like a great product for getting a microphone close into the face without the camera needing to follow it!
You can avoid the pitfalls of high background noise when shooting outdoors and at events, also great for getting crisper audio for Vloggers if your room has too much reverb.
The Scosche freedomMIC will be in stores Spring 2011 priced at $99.99.
Following todays announcement from Flip about the new product line and new Flip port – this 3rd party device has made me smile the most.
The Blue Mikey for Flip plugs into the new Flip Ultra HD port and gives you a superior inbuilt mic for recording music and speech. But here’s the great thing you can plug an external lavalier clip or handheld mic into it so it will help you beat wind noise and capture audio where the background noise is distracting.
Hopefully when the Vloggers use it we will get less of those “I sound like I’m in a cave” videos on YouTube! The Kodak Zi8 and the soon to be released Playsport both have a Mic input and this has really challenged high profile Flip users some of whom have moved away from the Flip brand because until today there was no external Mic option.
But now it’s time to think again. Because let’s face it the Flip is a way prettier camera than any of the others in the Pocket Video market.
Blue Mikey Tech Specs:
Condenser stereo microphone.
Automatic sensitivity switch with “Loud” setting for rock concerts
Mic-in port allows for easy plug-in of additional corded interview, handheld, or lavalier microphone
Built-in tripod mount
Takes AAA batteries
Carrying pouch
Update: The device is due for release at CES Jan 2011. Expected price is $69.
If you’ve had an accident with your Flip Lens here is a solution to rescue your camera from early retirement.
The Replacement Screen Lens Kit by iLenz replaces a broken or scratched lens to give your Flip a makeover. The kit is compatible with all current Flip Ultra & Ultra HD Models.
Included in the kit:
1 x lens replacement glass (scratch resistant glass)
1 x clear screen lens protector and cloth
2 x finger cots for anti-finger prints during install
This video from The Gadget Show (Five) highlights the main features of the Flip Mino 120mins and the Ultra HD 2nd Gen. You also get to see the Ultra HD waterproof housing. Makes you want a Flip?
I like the look of these Karvt Wooden skins for your Macbook Pro (also available for Iphone and Ipad). Made from real wood: either bamboo, maple, pine, and walnut, the skin comes with a 3M adhesive back to attach your device.
How about a wooden Flip Video skin to make your Flip look like a block of wood? Maybe not.
Check out this improvised Flip Video rig. The rig extends 8 ft and rotates almost 360%. It’s the DIY creation of a Flip fan going by the name of Fishsooup.
Right now if you want to get a Flip with a permanent picture on the casing you have to be in the US and the service is only available for the Mino and the Slide not the Ultra.
But there’s another way. You can get skins from DecalGirl which fit all the Flip range and can be taken off if ever you want to change the picture.
Each design is digitally printed in art-quality resolutions onto cast vinyl.
Each skin is covered with a glossy clear laminate layer to protect the design and the device from minor scratches.
The removable channeled adhesive doesn’t leave residue when removed.
DecalGirl skins are thin enough to work with most third-party cases and accessories.
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