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== Microphone types == | == Microphone types == | ||
* '''Rifle mic''' - it's the long thin one with the fluffy thing. It's very directional, so it needs to be 'pointed' at the sound source - but used properly it gives nice, clear audio. There's rifle mics mounted on the Sony HDV cameras; while their sound quality isn't top-notch, it's acceptable for rough footage or alternate angles. The aforementioned fluffy appendage is a wind shield - it's a must when filming outdoors and a must-not when filming indoors. '''The rifle mic must never, ever, ever, EVER appear in shot!''' If you have a presenter that looks like they should be holding something, give them a handheld mic instead. The boom mic has some friends: | * '''Rifle mic''' - it's the long thin one with the fluffy thing. It's very directional, so it needs to be 'pointed' at the sound source - but used properly it gives nice, clear audio. There's rifle mics mounted on the Sony HDV cameras; while their sound quality isn't top-notch, especially as it records the tape recording and zoom operations, it's acceptable for rough footage or alternate angles. The aforementioned fluffy appendage is a wind shield - it's a must when filming outdoors and a must-not when filming indoors. The rifle mic requires a single AA battery to power it, there is small a switch on the mic which just filters out low frequencies. '''The rifle mic must never, ever, ever, EVER appear in shot!''' If you have a presenter that looks like they should be holding something, give them a handheld mic instead. The boom mic has some friends: | ||
** Boom pole - a long pole to help you get the rifle mic into odd situations (ideally you want it above the scene pointing down). | ** Boom pole - a long pole to help you get the rifle mic into odd situations (ideally you want it above the scene pointing down). | ||
** Rubber mount - it connects the mic to the pole. The rubber absorbs any vibrations in the pole as you move it, which the mic would've picked up quite clearly. | ** Rubber mount - it connects the mic to the pole. The rubber absorbs any vibrations in the pole as you move it, which the mic would've picked up quite clearly. | ||