We were thrilled to be invited onto “Birding with Lois” to discuss how bird enthusiasts can record bird songs, and how the Sound Shark fits into that.
How to Capture Great Basketball Audio During a Pandemic
Videographers are often known for their creativity. Their unique shots can make or break the movie or documentary they’re trying to make. But what happens when you can no longer mic or boom athletes because of an international pandemic? How do you capture the audio...
Klover Products Receives Second Patent For Parabolic Microphones
Klover Products (the parent company of Sound Shark Audio) recently received its second patent from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. This patent covers the design of the smallest of Klover Products' parabolic microphones (collectors). A separate patent was...
Sound Shark Audio Under New Ownership
After nearly six years in business together, Paul & Diane Terpstra have reached an agreement with Patrick Santini to obtain full ownership of Klover Products, the parent company of Sound Shark Audio. The Terpstras have been responsible for the operation of the...
How can I record better audio with my Smart Phone or Tablet?
Using an external microphone will greatly improve the audio recorded with a smartphone or tablet. These devices face the same challenges that most DSLR camera’s face. First, there is just not enough physical space for a larger microphone and second, the primary...
Sound Shark adopted by Broadcast Audio Engineer
We recently found ourselves in a difficult situation. We had sent a Sound Shark to a writer in Canada for him to review. Unfortunately, problems with tariffs and taxes stranded the demo unit in Canada. If no one was willing to pay the outrageous fees, we were told...
Using a Sound Shark microphone to aid the hearing impaired
We love helping people. On a few occasions we have been able to use our products to help those with severe hearing loss. One such person was a businessman from the Boston area. He was having difficulty hearing people clearly during business meetings. To begin, we...
Do I Need A Mixer To Get Better Audio? Part 4
It saddens me to say that it appears the JuicedLink amplifiers are no longer available. We received an order for one of these amplifiers and couldn't reach JuicedLink to place the order. During my efforts to contact them I saw a post online saying that the company...
Now You Can Have a Black Sound Shark
Over the last few years we have had several requests for a black version of the Sound Shark. The requests have just not been frequent enough to go to the extra trouble. However, in a recent review the comment was made again so decided it was time to test the waters....
The Sound Shark On More Gift Lists
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for the filmmaker in your life, these holiday lists may give you some inspiration. We were honored that Sound Shark was selected for both! PhotographyTalk’s Top 10 Last-Minute Gifts for Photographers PhotographyTalk.com listed...
Sound Shark will be at Photo Plus Expo 2017
In just a few short weeks we will be traveling to our second Photo Plus Expo in New York City (October 26-28). This year Sound Shark will be booth #1249. So stop by and say hello. Again this year, we will be conducting a side by side comparison of the Sound Shark...
Do I Need A Mixer To Get Better Audio? Part 3
It has been quite a long time since I address the topic of amplifiers (preamplifiers) so it is time for an update. Over the last two years I have worked with the in-line amplifier from Microphone Madness (see part one of this post), the RA222 from JuicedLink, and...
Sound Shark will be at NAB 2017
In just a few short days we will be traveling to our fifth NAB convention in Las Vegas (April 22-27). This year Sound Shark will be displayed in our parent company's, Klover Products, booth – booth #C6841. So stop by and say hello when you are in central hall. We...
Sound Shark Saves the Day
So often, the difference between capturing the moment and missing it entirely relies entirely on timing. Our friend, Dan Weecks, from Weecks Production LLC, arrived at a military burial service that he had been hired to record with his video crew. Dan and his crew...
Sound Shark Covers CES 2017 with BeTerrific Media
Sound Shark Audio once again showcased its unique parabolic microphone at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, NV, January 5-8, 2017. This year, we partnered with Emmy-winning videographer and BeTerrific CEO Michael Artsis to conduct live interviews with...