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Video Gear: Audio

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Overview

Don't neglect audio when you invest in video gear. Learn about adapters, wireless mics, accessories, and portable solutions for recording audio for video production.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
1. Enhancing Audio Inputs
  • Using audio inputs
  • Beachtek adapters
  • A-Box adapters
  • GoPro adapters
2. Working with a Wireless Mic
  • Working with a wireless mic
  • Benefits of using a wireless mic
  • Drawbacks of using a wireless mic
3. Mastering a Wireless Mic
  • Attaching the receiver
  • Attaching the transmitter
  • Best practices for wireless mics
4. Choosing a Pair of Professional Headphones
  • Professional headphones
  • When to use and not use headphones
  • Types of headphones
  • Additional headphone features
  • Why you may want to use multiple headphone types
5. Recording Better Audio on a Tablet or Phone
  • Recording better audio on a mobile device
  • Splitting the audio jack
  • Attaching a shotgun mic
  • Attaching a lavalier mic
  • Attaching a professional mic
  • Professional mic with a consumer adapter
6. Recording with an External Recorder
  • Recording with external recorders
  • Features to look for in an external recorder
  • Drawbacks of external recorders
  • Shooting with an external recorder
7. Alternatives to the Zoom H4n
  • Introduction to the Zoom H4n
  • Recording audio with an iPad or iPhone
  • Attaching directly to a camera
  • Using a Tascam recorder
  • Recording audio with a laptop

Taught by

Richard Harrington and Robbie Carman

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