Hey everybody AB from B&H, I get to try out this new product that I'm filming this video
with.
It's called the Marantz Turret which is It's kind of an all-in-one tower that is designed
to let you record video and audio.
Couple thoughts about the turret now we're actually using a MacBook Pro from 2016 which
only has USB Type C connections.
You would think you could take the USB-C out of the turret and go USB-C to the Mac and
everything will be fine.
But we could not get that to work, we tried every port.
We actually had to use an adapter to convert USB A to USB-C in order for the Mac to actual
see the turret.
Once we did that it was fine and as you can see it's recording great.
So far as the mic is concerned I think it's a great sounding mic.
Everything that you're hearing this video is actually being recorded through this mic.
So, we’re not using any external mics.
And, it sounds really good.
It's fairly adjustable from left to right, it's on a boom arm which really can be angled
to the left or to the right, but it does not go up or down.
Which may or may not be an issue for you.
Now, the mic itself tilts on the arm.
So, this one I will adjust very quickly like this as you can see, and it goes back down.
Depending on your height you might actually find the right height and it picks up from
pretty much any axis which is kind of cool.
So, even if I’m over here, you’re pretty much hearing me the same way you would have
heard me right here.
It’s very subtle differences there.
But, it would have been nice if the arm could go up and down I mean everybody has a different
preference in terms of placement and you know ergonomics.
I personally would have like to be able to go up and down, but I think that you have
enough adjustability that if you wanted to find the right position you can.
I need the mic sounds really good for an all-in-one unit.
It records up-to 16-bit 48k and it comes with a pop filter to help with some of those ‘plosives.
In their features that they mentioned it has gain controls--there's no actual knob to control
the gain.
I suspect what they mean is that it's got an automatic limiting function.
You really don't have to worry about it's really “set-it and forget it” type of
system.
There is a pad switch underneath the mic so if you want to take down 10db, you can in
case you're afraid that you're going to yell too loud or your recording some other source.
But really that is the only other control that you have.
As far as lighting goes, the turret comes with a light ring.
Which lets you really adjust how much light you want on your face when you're doing a
podcast or livestream.
They're also filters that come with it so you can have a warm filter a cold filter,
no filter whatever your choice is.
We're using this light, which is pretty effective.
I'm going to dim it all the way down you can see that it gets pretty dark.
I mean you know, we have some lighting on the periphery but honestly the light that
we really wanted to use to highlight my face is coming almost entirely from the turret
itself.
You can see that when I put it right back to where it was.
So, this is actually cool feature you don't necessarily have to buy a whole bunch of lights
to be able to see your face when you’re doing some kind of a broadcast.
Now you'll notice a couple illuminated buttons here on the front of the turret.
If you wanted to cut the mic which often happens when your you’re doing a livestream, or some sort
of podcast.
All you do is press the button which I'm going to do.
And you're going to notice that when I press the button, the light on the mic will turn
from solid blue to blinking red.
You will not hear anything so let's try that really quick.
Simple as that.
And now the mic is re-engaged, and we can continue podcasting or streaming.
Once you plug your turret into your computer you can choose whatever software is convenient
for you to record your audio and your video.
We're using QuickTime Player because we just decided to do that.
We could have used iMovie because we’re using a Mac.
But really anything that you feel comfortable with should work fine.
And speaking of using this, who is going to use this?
All of people are going to say, “Well, why would I buy an all-in-one, livestreaming/gaming/podcasting
hub?
That’s a good question and I think there are people who actually use this.
I mean this thing is really Plug-and-Play.
Bring it out, you set it up, you follow the instructions which are pretty simple in terms
of how you get your computer to recognize this machine.
And then that's it.
I mean somebody doing a radio show where somebody doing like a one-man or a one-woman show/podcaster.
Somebody could use this and literally not need another piece of gear.
If you are a hardcore gamer, this could also be cool to.
Because I know I mentioned gaming before.
But, this allows you to really Use your PC or laptop on the side for your texting or
your chatting with other people and you can use that as the visual.
But you can still see a large screen TV out in the distance.
I know lot of gamers use Your cameras on the TV or near the TV and that satisfies them
and that's fine.
Just a little bit more close-up.
But it's kind of cool and because the camera is also adjustable by angle If you wanted
to move this whole unit off to the side and kind of get a side glance, so the camera wasn't
distracting you.
Your TV was right behind it for example, and that's it.
Guys hope you found this video helpful thanks for watching.
This is “AB” from B&H.