Microphones
Whether you are a seasoned video professional, a passionate video hobbyist, or merely a proud parent looking to record Junior's very first words on tape, these microphone reviews and buyer's guides will help you learn about the many different varieties and uses of microphones. If the words omnidirectional, unidirectional, cardioid, balanced, unbalanced, VHF and UHF seem foreign, don't worry—you're not alone. These are not words you encounter everyday unless you're a professional videographer. These articles will help you select the right microphones to capture the sounds needed for your next video production.
Audio Techniques
Buyer's Guide to Finding the Best Audio Recording & Mixing Gear Guide to finding the best audio recording and mixing gear for video production with tips on how to stay within your budget and links to manufacturers.
Listen Up! Videomaker's Headphones Buyer's Guide Careful shopping and consistent use can make your videos a pleasure to hear. Silent movies went out of fashion with The Jazz Singer in 1927.
Audio: Getting To Know Your On Camera Audio Did you know your on camera audio may include several tools? Depending on your make and model, these extra goodies may be hiding somewhere. 
Audio: 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.
Videomaker's Microphone Guide Guide to finding the best microphones for video production. Learn about the many types of microphones. Includes list of manufacturer's websites.
Audio: Mixing Audio for Video Tips on how to set up your video editing software tools to achieve the best work flow for adding, cleaning and mixing audio for your video...
Basic Training: Recording Good Audio for Video If they can't understand your audio, they'll walk out. Learn to get the best audio for video. How to select the right mics & sync external recorders.
Audio: Make Your Own Mic Blimp Owning the latest state-of-the-art video equipment is very cool, but making your own gear can sometimes be a lot more fun. Let's DIY it this month with Audio Accessories. A microphone
Instructional Videos
Videomaker Tips & Tricks Series - Field Audio (DVD) The Editors of Videomaker provide essential techniques on capturing audio for video. Learn how to place microphones for interviews and events. Tips on using wireless lavaliere microphones, hidden microphones, boom microphones and digital video recorders.
Videomaker Instructional Series - Sound Success (DVD) Learn about the many types of microphones and how to use them wisely. Key insights for recording indoor and outdoor audio. Editing techniques to sweeten your audio by adding sound effects at the edit bay.
Tips & Tricks: Hiding a Lav MicMicrophone Product Reviews
Wireless Camcorder Microphone Review: Sony ECM-HW2 Bluetooth Wireless Microphone. The Sony ECM-HW2 Bluetooth camcorder microphone is lightweight & easy to use. The signal has an impressive operating range & remained strong during all tests.
Microphone Review: RODE NTG-3 Shotgun Mic Excellent performance and value in a shotgun microphone.... RODE is a well-known Australian manufacturer of microphones, whose products tend to deliver more sound than their prices might suggest.
Microphone Review: : Azden SMX-10 Microphone Small and Powerful
Shotgun Microphone Review:: Audio-Technica AT897 Riding Shotgun
Podcast Microphone Review: AKG Perception 100 The AKG Perception 100 is a sturdy and professional microphone for the budget-minded producer. If you're looking to add a strong voice-over to your next production consider the Perception 100 as the starting point.
Wireless Microphone System Review:: Sennheiser Evolution ew 112-p Great wireless microphone system at a super price.
Microphone Review: Rode VideoMic Rode VideoMic Camera-Mounted Microphone- Product Probe
- Samsung SCX 904 8mm camcorder
- Shure VP wireless microphone system
- TM-900SU 9-inch Color Monitor
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- Nady 551 VR Wireless Microphone System
- Panasonic AG-DS850 VCR
- Fujix Fotovision FV7
