Video Gear: Audio

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