JOBY mounts, cases, lights, stands, and grips have always been designed with the user in mind. It shouldn’t come as a surprise then to hear about JOBY’s new products which includes the JOBY Spin, JOBY Swing, Wave Audio, and Charge and Connect Accessories for smartphone content creators.
JOBY has built a brand that’s popular with customers who appreciate both innovative design and functional performance. As more and more smartphone content is made, creators are always looking for ways to capture new images without having to lug around heavy gear. JOBY satisfies these needs by providing solutions that mimic larger, more expensive gear at a fraction of the size and cost. Lets check out some of the new products from JOBY.
Spin and Swing
JOBY Spin
The JOBY Spin gives smartphone creators 360° motion control capabilities, enabling the creation of moving time-lapses, videos, and panoramic stills. These types of movements are perfect for videographers looking to add visually interesting shots to their footage. Essentially, it’s a motorized tripod head that works with all JOBY tripods. It even has a nifty little bubble level.
The setup and use is fairly simple. Download the app (iOS or Android), screw the Spin onto the tripod, attach your mount, then attach your phone. You can either position your phone vertically (Stories or Reels) or horizontally (YouTube or vlogging). While the Spin is compatible with most dedicated phone mounts, JOBY recommends using it with its Grip Tight Pro mount, which is included in the Swing Complete Kit.
After you open the app, connect your phone to the Spin via Bluetooth. Swipe across the screen to change the capture length, set in and out points, as well as when the rotation of the phone should start. You can preview your shot before recording it. In addition, you can adjust the speed based on the type of content you’re shooting. Your photos can be saved to your phone, edited or uploaded to social media, or kept for editing in the software of your choice.
The optional Pan Tilt Bracket allows you to connect two Spins. The first one goes on the tripod and the second on the other end of the bracket. This essentially turns your setup into an electric, 2 axis gimbal of sorts. It’s capable of doing pan shots as well as rotating shots without having to swap any extra parts. This is a perfect solution for astrophotography, time-lapses, and more.
JOBY Swing
The JOBY Swing allows smartphone users to create a wide range of shots by using a simple motorized slider which allows you to smoothly move the camera on a horizontal plane (from left to right or backward/forward). Such movements are nearly impossible to perform manually. Like the Spin, the Swing is also controlled from the JOBY Motion app. You’ll find a similar UI and functionality, except you can only shoot in timelapse or video mode.
The Swing is just as easy to set up. Connect it to your tripod, then to your ballhead and phone mount followed by your phone in a vertical or horizontal position. A bubble level is also found here to help you with even framing. Make sure the tripod legs are out a bit to ensure stability, since the Swing will “swing” out over them and you don’t want your phone to topple over.
Swing was designed to be used with the Ballhead 1K and Grip Type 1 Phone Mount. Both of these are included in the Swing Phone Mount Kit. By using the GorillaPod 3K Stand in the Swing Complete Kit, you’ll be able to take your videos to the next level. The Swing can also be paired with a variety of larger, full range tripods from JOBY.
Charge and Connect
JOBY is also releasing a slate of new accessories to enhance your charging and connection experience at home or on the go. All items have braided cables, are Apple Premium Reseller quality, MFI certified, and can power PD cameras such as Canon, Sony, and Fuji. It’s important to choose cables, chargers, hubs, and power bricks that are right for your needs. A portable hub is an essential tool when you need to charge, connect external monitors, or access a hard drive.
JOBY Charge and Connect Accessories:
- 20W Travel Wall Charger, USB-C
- 42W Dual Output Travel Wall Charger, USB-C and 12W USB A port
- 12W UK Wall Charger, USB-A
- Charge and Sync Lightning Cable – 1.2m, Colors: Black, White, Space Grey, Silver
- Charge and Sync Lightning Cable XL – 3M, Aluminum Shell
- USB C Lightning Cable – 2m, Space Grey
- Charge and Sync Cable 3-in-1, 1.2m Space Grey, (Micro USB, Lightning & USB-C)
- Cable USB-A to USB-C 1.2m, White
- Cable USB-C to USB-C 2m, White
- 4-in-1 USB-C Hub, 2 USB 3.0, 4K Video, USB-C charging, Grey
- USB-C to USB-A 3.0 Adapter, Space Grey
Wavo Audio
Joby is also releasing three microphones designed to accommodate every situation you’ll find yourself in. The lineup of Wavo Audio gear is sure to get your voice to come across in crystal clear sound for everything from vlogging to podcasting, streaming, and even voice-over.
Wavo AIR
Designed for mobile and mirrorless camera users, the Wavo AIR wireless microphone system provides tight, broadcast-quality sound. The clip-on transmitter is small enough to attach to a shirt and has a built-in microphone. There’s also a purpose-built LAV microphone that you can clip to your shirt if you prefer to slip the receiver in your back pocket or clip onto your jeans. In addition, you get a magnetic pendant and cold-shoe mount as well as TRS and TRRS cables.
Two wireless transmitters and two lavalier microphones come with the Wavo AIR Kit, making it great for interviews, podcasts, and shared live streaming. With JOBY-designed accessories, mounting options are endless. You can place the transmitter and receiver practically anywhere.
Wavo Lav PRO
The Wavo Lav PRO adds a high-quality lapel microphone with a PRO grade built-in capsule to their lineup. The reduced dimensions enable easy concealment under a collar or shirt for when you prefer, or need, the mic not to be shown on camera while the extra long cable allows for slack and routing.
With the mic closer to your mouth, the capsule will capture broadcast-quality sound, which is optimal for interview setups. The Wavo Lav PRO is meant for creators, filmmakers, and documentary shooters who want to keep their gear bags light.
Wavo POD
The Wavo POD mic is a well-recognized design that’s perfect for podcasting, but also for live streaming. It’s a large-diaphragm USB condenser mic, so you don’t need an audio interface to connect it. The omnidirectional and cardioid pickup patterns record your voice in 24bit/48kHz resolution. Featuring a red and metal pop filter, this microphone sits on a circular, weighted base that provides stability when placed on your desktop.
On the bottom, it has a 3/8′ to 5/8′ adapter for attaching to GorillaPods or boom arms. On the front, you’ll find a 3.5mm headphone jack for zero-latency monitoring and volume and gain controls. It’s also an ideal choice for creators since they can mount the mic to a tripod and attach additional JOBY arms for their phone.
Wrapping Up
JOBY really hit it out of the park with this entire product announcement. The company continues to build a legacy that helps shape the world of content creation. As stated on their website, “Because in the end the world is what we make of it, and together we can make it better — one post, vlog, story at a time. Have fun. Create.”
