The Leica Q3 premium full-frame compact camera now supports audio capture via USB-C from selected RØDE microphones, expanding their multimedia production potential. Leica has quietly expanded the capabilities of their flagship Q3 camera with a significant firmware update that enables audio recording through its USB-C port when paired with compatible RØDE microphones. This development transforms the already versatile (and some might say expensive) full-frame compact camera into a more comprehensive content creation tool. The new audio recording functionality works seamlessly with selected models from RØDE’s microphone lineup, allowing creators to capture “professional-quality” sound directly through the camera’s USB-C connection. Since we are now talking about a “digital sound path” (as opposed to using a 3.5mm cable), this integration opens the door to potentially better audio quality. Leica Q3 now compatible with RØDE mics via USB. Credit: RØDE It looks as if Leica’s partnership with RØDE is particularly strategic, given the Australian company’s strong reputation among content creators and their extensive range of microphones designed for various recording scenarios. RØDE, on the other hand, is benefiting from being recognized by a top camera brand, Leica, as a leader in manufacturing audio devices for creators Wireless GO PRO connected to the Leica Q3 via a USB-C cable. Credit: RØDE Leica Q3 & RØDE – market positioning The audio recording capability shows Leica’s commitment to position the Q3’s as a premium hybrid camera capable of satisfying both still photography and video production. At its current price point ($6,735), the camera competes with high-end...
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