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Using Microphones in Extreme Weather Conditions
Using microphones during extreme weather conditions is sometimes unavoidable. When this happens, there are certain things every audio recordist needs to know in order to capture good sound while protecting the audio gear. …Simple Ways to Record High Impact Multi-Channel Sound
Recording multi-track immersive audio is no longer difficult. Yet, many broadcasters and video producers prefer to stick with plain old mono sound. They are missing the opportunity to add major impact to their productions. …Immersive Audio Can Dramatically Enhance Average Video Images
It has long been an open secret in video production: great sound is far more important than the quality of the images. Surround, or even stereo audio, can dramatically improve an average quality picture on virtually any kind of programming — from news and documentary to feature films. …How to Record the Audio of a Moving Subject
Often called “walk-and-talk” recording, videographers are often confronted with recording the audio of subjects in their workplace or during an interview with two or more people walking in full motion. Here’s how to insure excellent audio. …Using a Boom Microphone in Video Production
With the current generation of videographers, a mounted on-camera microphone is considered a major upgrade to the camera’s built-in microphone. But when a video producer seeks true excellence in field audio, boom microphones come into play. …Master Sound Craftsman Jim Anderson On Telling Stories With Sound
One of the great creative art forms in audio is constructing narrative stories using only natural sounds. A master of the craft is Jim Anderson, who for seven years created soundscapes to tell compelling stories for National Public Radio. Now, Anderson is sharing his skills with a new generation eagerWhy Microphone Sensitivity Matters?
When using different microphones, some models require less gain than others. In layman’s terms, that means some mics are “hot” or especially “loud” while others are not. In technical terms, this is “sensitivity.” But what does it mean and why does it matter to the sound recordist? …The Mysterious World of Phantom Power
For most people working in pro audio, phantom power is fed through a mic cable from a mixer to bring electricity to condenser microphones. That’s what they know — period. However, working pros in the audio field know there is much, much more to this “phantom” power flow. It pays to knowOn Connecting Pro Audio Gear to a DSLR Camera
Video-capable DSLR and mirrorless cameras are notorious for poor audio quality and flimsy connectivity. Since these cameras appeared on the market less than a decade ago, thousands of man hours have gone into creating workarounds for professional audio. Now, those problems have been solved. …The Limits of Noise Cancelling Headphones for Professional Use
Active noise reducing headphones are avoided by professional sound engineers, while passive designs are used. Why is this? …
