Microphone

    Five $59-299 on-camera microphones compete in this Rode shotgun mic shootout
    Nov 28, 2017 John Aldred

    The need for on-camera microphones has grown exponentially the last few years. The explosion of video shooters since the feature was first added to DSLRs…

    How to understand microphone specs to get the best sound for your project
    Nov 16, 2017 John Aldred

    With more and more people shooting video and creating content for YouTube, microphones are more ubiquitous than they used to be. But when you want…

    Using an invisible shotgun microphone right in the shot
    Oct 15, 2017 Udi Tirosh

    Sometimes, you want to use a shotgun microphone, but the angle is too wide, or the location demands that the microphone would be very close…

    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…

    DIYP reviews the Saramonic MixMic powered XLR microphone adapter
    Jun 27, 2017 John Aldred

    Switching from the built in microphone to one that sits on top of the camera is the first step in getting quality sound. Whether it’s…

    DSLR Audio: Aputure A.lav vs. RodeLink Filmmaker Kit vs. Rode VideoMic Pro
    Apr 20, 2017 Udi Tirosh

    When it comes to DSLR and audio you really don’t want to use the microphone in your camera. It involves echo, directionality, mic quality, sound…

    How to get better audio in your video edits by using the environment
    Apr 17, 2017 John Aldred

    Whether you’re editing for a cinematic short, a promotional video, interview or even a vlog, good audio is vital. Or at least, consistent audio. One…

    This year’s April fools’ jokes from around the world photography world
    Mar 31, 2017 John Aldred

    Although we have ran the occasional pranks in the past for April Fools’ Day, we decided not to do one this year. We wanted to…