RECORD SOUND

Capturing quality audio is easy with the right equipment for the job

COMPACT SHOTGUN MIC

A wired mic, like the RoDe VideoMic Pro, sits on the hotshoe of your camera. it features an optional high-pass filter and windshield.

BOOM MIC SETUP

A boom mic refers to a directional mic mounted on a boom arm and positioned out of frame. The setup enables subjects to move around freely without disturbing the sound.

LAPEL MIC

Ideal for recording interviews or vlogging, these discrete clip-on mics attach to a transmitter. The Sennheiser ew 100-enG is a great wireless solution indoors or out.

HANDHELD MIC

The Sennheiser MD 46 is a rugged reporter mic. handheld options pick up sound well when subjects speak into them directly, but are best kept for live ‘newsy’ broadcasts.

AUDIO RECORDER

Zoom is known for producing quality handheld recorders. The portable h4n Pro offers four tracks of simultaneous recording in WAV and MP3 formats, and a builtin X/Y stereo microphone.

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