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We have had a great series on home studios from setting them up to how to light in them to what equipment you need. Today we are going to show you some options to get good audio in your home or office studio. Audio is sometimes the last thing we think about, but the first thing that people notice.

1) Built-In Camera Mic
The microphone that it built in on your camera is definitely the cheapest option, but the quality of the audio is pretty terrible. It sounds fine if I am standing right next to the camera, but it is hard to work like that. The number one rule of audio is never use the microphone in the camera.

2) Shotgun Mic on Camera
We put a small Rode Videomic Pro on the hot shoe of the camera. This plugs right in to the camera and while the audio quality is better, it still isn’t great if the subject is any distance from the camera. This is a good solution to keep on your camera as a backup in case something goes wrong with your other audio device.

3) External Recorder
Using a small, off-camera recorder such as a Zoom or a TASCAM will capture the audio at the source. The device can be put on a stand or held very close to the subject and the built-in microphone will record a stronger audio. These recorders range in price from about $100 to $250 so you can find one that will fit your budget. The disadvantages of an external recorder capturing the audio is that 1) the microphones still are not high quality, 2) you have to get pretty close to the subject, and 3) if the subject moves away, the quality of the recording will drop off.

Keep in mind that once you are no longer using an on-camera mic, the video and audio will need to be synced. Plural Eyes by Red Giant is a great program to help do this, but you can also use a slate at the beginning of the recording.

4) Lavalier Microphone
A lavalier (or lag) is great because it is on the person’s body, they can move around and the mic stays with them. We are getting a little more expensive here since with a lav you, will still need an external recorder. The disadvantage is you will need one microphone for each person so the expense can increase there.

5) Shotgun Boom Microphone
This is the Big Kahuna. The Sennheiser 416 shotgun mic has been the one used in the movie industry for years. The term shotgun can be a bit of a misnomer, and to me, a shotgun usually means a wide spread. However, a shotgun microphone is very directional and has a narrow area of coverage. You will not get much external noise, but the microphone needs to move with the subject. The MK 50 has a wider area of coverage and would be a great option when two subjects are speaking. As I mentioned earlier, you still need an external recording device when using the shotgun mic.

The lavalier and shotgun mic are the two solutions I prefer, and those are the two standards in the industry. If you have the money, I recommend stepping up to a lavalier or shotgun microphone. If those are out of your price range, start with a recorder like the Zoom H4n and work toward your way up. So with those solutions, now you can get great audio! When you do, viewers, and clients, will appreciate your videos more. Keep those cameras rollin’ and keep on clicking’.

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