Good Audio Equipment?

Question

Hi,

I'm starting to get into video for hire; i've done a couple live videoings with two camera angles. i've decided it's time to up it a little bit in the audio department. so far i've only used the onboard mics as that is all i could afford, but they are crapola. my latest project has given me at least some kind of a budget to work with, so i need to know what kind of audio equipment i should probably use.

i was thinking about a good shotgun mic like the videomic, but i'm not sure. for live recordings like in gyms and auditoriums, i was thinking that i would probably need multiple mics, but i don't know how i'd set that up. i've heard about some kind of mixer or minisoundboard thing that goes between the tripod and camera where you plug the mics into, but idk what it is. or would an external recorder be better, and what kind?

any and all help is greatly appreciated.

thanks, matt

Answer 1

If you are using professional cameras your onboard mic will be fine for school plays etc. If you are using consumer models there is not much you can do. If you are going to do this for money I suggests investing in professional mics. either shotgun, external camera mounted or wireless. expect to pay lots for really good ones such as a Sennheiser. Go to B&H photo and do some research. when videotaping professionally, your sound is of utmost importance and the most trickiest...

Answer 2

Defenetly a good shot gun mic

that is the best bet