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Things to Remember
While Picking Up a Microphone
Mobile phones that double as recording devices have changed the entertainment options upside down. These days anyone with a camera phone could shoot a video or record a song and put in YouTube in the social media to share it with your friends. If the quality of video and lighting is not up to the mark, not many would object perhaps; however if the audio is of poor quality, all your efforts would be wasted. Picking up the right microphone would do the click. If you keep in mind a few simple guidelines while choosing microphones, there is no reason why you shouldn’t find the one that suits you perfectly.
Old is gold
An ideal microphone should offer flexibility in any situation and in case you are on a budget and you intend to buy only one microphone for the time being then do not think beyond the shot gun microphone. It has a high sensitivity and a narrow pick up range that makes it suitable for all situations. It can be used as a hand held device, it can be used to record the voice of a small group of people in an interview, and it can record sound effects and a voice over too. Shotgun microphones are commonly used in TV shoots, documentaries and feature films among others.
Shotgun microphones are available in short and long models. The shorter versions extend up to one foot in length or less and are available at prices around $300; whereas long shotguns can measure up to 15-8 inches and are mostly used to pick up sound signals from a distance like in wild life photography. A shotgun can be fixed on camera or it can be mounted on a stand or boom pole. The ones that can be fixed to the camera ensure hassle free recording and portability. However on the downside, you would have to compromise on flexibility as the microphone will be always on the camera.
Good Things Come In Small Sizes
In case you think shotgun microphones are large and bulky, you can opt for these sleek lapel microphones which can be easily slithered down your pockets or pinned to the collar. Not bigger than an eraser, these lapel microphones are nothing short of technological wonders. To ensure the maximum audio benefit the microphone should be brought closer to the mouth of the presenter. This will enhance the transmission quality and muzzle down the back ground noises. These are commonly used for recording interviews.
During earlier times, TV announcers used to wear a microphone on a strap around the neck. These types of microphones are called Lavalier microphones. Simple Lapel microphones are available for less than $50. Lapel microphones are available in a palette of colors including white, black or tan or in fact any shade to match the clothing of the talent. Lapel microphones are mobile, stylish and stealthy and are easy to hide, which also makes them pricey.
A Microphone for
Every Event
Often during board meetings and corporate events, it becomes impossible for the host to move around with a microphone or hand over a wireless set to the interacting audience. So what exactly needs to be done under such circumstance? Well, the solution has a name and it is called boundary microphone. Boundary microphones can be placed at strategic locations and route the sound to the sound system seamlessly. This not only minimizes the setup time, but also gets rid of extra hands needed for passing on the wireless or wired microphone from one person to another.
Budget is Always a
Problem
No doubt you need the latest microphones for any event, but consider how much money you will be spending just on buying microphones for different occasions. Also, it might happen that the microphone that you purchase today will become obsolete in a year’s time because some new technology has evolved. The most important thing is, you do not want to be embarrassed in front of your clients when you hand them old and obsolete microphones. Why not consider renting microphones then? By renting microphones, you ensure that you always get the latest model of microphone every time. You need not invest anything beforehand and all you need to do is to just place a call to us.