GearCast Video - Saramonic's Professional Roadieographer Kit Overview

In the era of the self-contained band, the Roadieographer is the ultimate production instrument. Bring the day-to-day and the once-in-a-lifetime together so your base can live it with you.

Designed as the link between you and your smart device or camera, the Roadieographer provides the production tools to turn your everyday content capture into video worth a million views.

As an upgrade from the standard kit, the Roadiographer 2 adds the Benro Slim Tripod to bring full panoramic capabilities and greater versitility. The Slim is made of aluminum and weighs only 8.8 lbs. but delivers professional features like a quick-release ball headDefinition:
A still camera head with a ball and clutch that can move in 360 degrees at almost any angle. plate, bubble level, and momopod conversion, allowing you to effortlessly adapt to your environment. There's also a SR-BSP1C smartphone holder you can use with the tripod that comes with a mounting shoe for microphones, lights and more.

Great video needs great audio, so Saramonic threw in the Vmic Mini. The Vmic is a camera-mountable broadcast-quality shotgun microphoneDefinition:
A long, cylindrical microphone that uses line interference tube technology to create a very narrow and focused pickup pattern. Typically used to capture sounds at a distance, while blocking out interference from other sound sources. that comes with a sturdy shock mountDefinition:
A device to isolate a microphone from external mechanical vibrations. In housings, isolation from external vibration and shocks. to eliminate noise transfer from the capture device. The mic mounts to camera shoes, camera cages, boom poles, tripods, stand, and more. Vmic is also equipped with two output cables, one for cameras and one for mobile devices (a dongleDefinition:
A small piece of hardware, typically but not always USB, that connects to a computer or other device's port for additional functionality. Some are for license keys, Bluetooth, provide a particular type of port, etc. is required for iOSDefinition:
Apple proprietary operating system, primarily for mobile devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch). Current Apple TVs run on tvOS, which is similar to, and based on, iOS. lightning or USB-C, not included). Plus, an integrated foam windscreenDefinition:
A foam or mesh filter to keep wind and breath from a microphone. ensures distraction-free recording outdoors.

Life on the road can be rough, so the Roadieographer comes complete with a Benro Weatherproof Tourist Backpack to keep your kit secure and organized when you're on the move. You'll have room for the kit contents plus a camera, mobile device, and laptop. There are also stretch pockets on the outside for more gear. The best part is, the kit fits easily under bus and plane seats, this roadie requires no ticket.

It's your vision, live it, capture it, share it, your way.