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Mic Placement

Mic Placement

  • Microphone Pickup Patterns

    screen shot of microphone with waveform, eq, and polar pattern

    Choosing and using the right mic for the job is an important step in any video project, and understanding a microphone’s directional characteristics is one determining factor. In this segment, we talk about a microphone’s directional response and sensitivity, how to interpret a polar response chart, and we listen to examples of various mics to hear how response works in practice. Knowing how to determine the directional characteristics of a mic, and understanding how this affects the sound your mic picks up, can help you make an informed choice for your next project.

  • Six Tips for Cutting Down Mic Wind Noise

    Greg Olson - March 04th, 2013

    So you've got the camera set up, your talent is miked up perfectly, and the shot looks stunning. Your audio guy (or perhaps you if you've got a small crew) slips on the headphones, and that's when he hears it. The windstorm that seems to be blowing a hurricane force wind directly into your mic. Since we're not likely to be able to just turn off the wind, and fixing it it post can have mixed results, here's six tips to cut down wind noise on your mic.

  • Audio Location Scouting

    Jordan Claverie - Tue, 02/26/2013 - 11:21am

    Scouting for audio
    Here’s the scenario: You recently replied to an audio gig posted on craigslist. It’s set to shoot next Tuesday and the producers just hired you. In your email information packet, they list three locations and the addresses. One is indoors, one is an urban downtown setting and the last is on a wooded walking trail just outside of town. A quick look at Google Maps verifies the locations and now you’re wondering what challenges each will bring, and how to deliver the very best quality audio. You need to do a location scout, only this time it’s for audio.

  • Lavalier Lessons

    Anonymous (not verified) - Fri, 10/01/2010 - 12:00am

    Lavalier Lessons
    A terrific little audio accessory every videographer should have is a lavalier mic. They're good for many setups. Here are some lessons on using this versatile little gadget.

  • Creating Sound Effects

    Anonymous (not verified) - Tue, 06/01/2010 - 12:00am

    Creating Sound Effects
    The sound effects from the 1960s Star Trek TV show are the same as in the latest Trek movie. Why? Because you know them as well as the scent of grandma's cookies.

  • Hiding a Lavalier Mic

    Anonymous (not verified) - Sun, 11/01/2009 - 12:00am

    Hiding a Lavalier Mic
    Hiding a lavalier mic is tricky business. You want the highest quality sound without actually seeing the microphone.

  • Plosives and Sibilance

    Anonymous (not verified) - Fri, 05/01/2009 - 12:00am

    Plosives and Sibilance
    Using a combination of talent and recording techniques, along with some post-production tricks, you can create a clean, professional vocal recording.

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