Microphone

    Ten creative ways to hide a lav mic and how to attach them to stuff
    May 21, 2019 John Aldred

    Lav mics are one of the most commonly used and versatile microphones out there. But when you don’t want them seen in the final film,…

    This $15 gizmo is a perfect solution to add a mic to your Sony A6400
    Apr 15, 2019 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    The Sony A6400 is a camera of choice for many vloggers: it has good video features, a flip screen, and retails at a reasonable price….

    2018 DIYP Gift Guide – Accessories
    Dec 7, 2018 John Aldred

    Photography and video seem to come with a never-ending need for extras and accessories. And after we’ve bought our cameras, lenses, lights and bags to put…

    The Deity S-Mic 2 shotgun microphone punches well above its weight
    Nov 26, 2018 John Aldred

    Amongst the various types of microphone that are available, a good shotgun microphone is probably my favourite. It’s certainly the type of microphone I use…

    Deity’s new “Smart” on-camera V-Mic D3 Pro features a lithium ion battery and analogue gain dial
    Nov 6, 2018 John Aldred

    Originally an Aputure product line, Deity is now its own separate company focusing on quality microphones. They have quickly become favourites of those who’ve tried…

    The best iPhone vlogging microphone under $80 – DIYP reviews the RODE ME-L vlogging mic
    Aug 30, 2018 Udi Tirosh

    When it comes to vlogging with just your phone, the first thing you should buy is a microphone. The native audio from the iPhone is not…

    Make your own DIY microphone shock mount “blimp” using cheap flexible gear ties
    Feb 28, 2018 John Aldred

    Shock mounts are the best friend you can have for a boom mic. They eliminate all kinds of vibration and handling noise from your audio…

    How to DIY a $15 tactical bag into a custom audio kit bag
    Sep 14, 2017 John Aldred

    When you start to get more serious about video and recording your audio separately, the gear can be a pain. Sure, you start off with…

    These are the first 12 things a filmmaker should buy
    Aug 16, 2017 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    If you have decided to start making films, there is a list of items you need to have before you get started. Darious Britt shares a list…

    Rode’s new VideoMic Pro+ turns on and off with your camera and runs for up to 100 hours
    Jul 25, 2017 John Aldred

    Røde have been teasing us with this one since January, but now it’s finally here. The Røde VideoMic Pro+. It offers some pretty significant upgrades…