Episode 15. Basic Audio for a Sit Down Interview

In this episode, the Apprentice gives a brief overview of the equipment and technique to capturing audio for a sit down interview.

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[poolboyinla]

Where can I buy an audio mixer and how much are they? Also, would they work wit a consumer camera? I have a Canon zr800.

[shirtlessapprentice]

First off, your camera needs a beach craft box to accept xlr in puts (professional mic plugs). B&H has a great website, its B&Hphotovideo , and they have tons of audio equipment!

[marcwshepherd]

Is it normal for the boom mic to have lower audio levels than a lav? I have a senheisser and I notice I have to get awful close with the mic to pic up what I believe to be a decent level

[shirtlessapprentice]

Sometimes, if you watch the next episode coming this Monday, you could learn a thing or two about directional patterns. I usually have to get in as close as possible, and depending on the mic, i may have to use a pretty good amount of gain on the mixer as well. Let me know if that helps!

[marcwshepherd]

Thanks for the piece on mics and distances. I guess I'm wondering how the hollywood folks do it with their boom mic so far away. I guess it's that distance for ambient sound since they will do the mic work in studio.

[marcwshepherd]

I will certainly be watching Monday's episode.

Thanks

[markthegreek1]

nice

[mattlvsr]

audio seems to be the most important element for an interview...great idea and demonstration