How To Get Better Sounding Audio (Use A Shotgun Mic THE RIGHT WAY)
Want to improve your audio quality? I put together my top 3 tips for getting better audio and want to give it to you for free! Head over to https://glacierrockmedia.com/betterau... and get your guide! How To Get Better Sounding Audio (Use A Shotgun Mic THE RIGHT WAY) Hey friend! A lot of people think they'll get better sounding audio by using a shotgun mic, and they'd be right...if they used it correctly. But a lot of people unknowingly use shotgun mics incorrectly and don't get the bump in quality they were expecting. There are also some situations when you wouldn't want to use them (which I'll discuss). If you want to learn how to use a shotgun mic correctly and get better sounding audio, this video is for you! I'll also share some tips to help you get the best sounding audio possible when using a shotgun mic. P.S. Make sure you have a cable that's long enough to reach the mic when you position it closer to you! What you need will depend on a few things, but here's the simple way to know: If your current cable (which plugs into the camera) has 2 black rings on the end, get something like this: https://amzn.to/2Y10Gtc. If your current cable has 3 rings on the end, get something like this: https://amzn.to/3cw78xk. ============= This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! Links for the equipment I use in this video: -The stand: https://amzn.to/36IiZXL -The boom arm for the stand: https://amzn.to/3eKKz9S -Adapter for the end of the boom: https://amzn.to/2MtN7wF -Sennheiser MKE 600 shotgun mic: https://amzn.to/2MrGHy4 -Windscreen: https://amzn.to/2ZYMC5X ALTERNATIVES Shotgun mics: -Rode NTG-2 shotgun mic: https://amzn.to/3eVQmcP -Rode VideoMic GO shotgun mic: https://amzn.to/2XS4Rr7 -Takstar SGC-598: https://amzn.to/3cqYEHN Stand: -On-Stage MS7701B mic stand: https://amzn.to/3gNDwyP -Mic stand adapter: https://amzn.to/3gMqAsV -Cold shoe adapter (optional...makes it easier to mount the mic clip): https://amzn.to/3dqFvHq ============= Looking to upgrade from your phone to a stand-alone camera? These 2 are what I typically recommend: -Canon M50: https://amzn.to/3eEt3DS -Canon 80D: https://amzn.to/3eK1mcU #BetterSoundingAudio #NickMagnuson

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