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Audio Overview by Francisco Aliwalas

Introduction to Audio Overview

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One of the biggest differences between amateur and professional video…

Audio Levels

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So when I mention sound, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Volume.…

Built-In Camera Microphone

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The built-in microphone is the most convenient, but doesn't provide the…

External Microphones

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External microphones offer major advantages - mobility, quality, and sound…

Connecting External Microphones

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This can get tricky, because there are several different types of connections,…

Where to Put Your Microphone

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The main rule of thumb is the closer to the sound source, the better.

Wireless Microphone Systems

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Wireless microphone systems allow for flexibility and provide very high…

Microphone Patterns

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Microphones have the ability to be selective in what they hear. The range…

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Comments

AJe
3:17 pm Friday
Feb 8, 2013

I have a Canon Rebel t3i that I'm using for a professional, feature length film. What would you recommend for microphones? Do you think I could get away with just a shotgun mic or will I definitely need lavaliers? Also, any recommendations for affordable ones? Thanks.

joshuareber
9:43 pm Sunday
Aug 26, 2012

Would you recommend getting an H4N and two lavaliers for a conversation?