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Explore the world of audio recording with a focus on two essential types of microphones: the lavalier and the shotgun microphone. Lavalier microphones, also known as lapel mics, provide hands-free audio capture, ideal for television, theater, and public speaking due to their discreet design. Shotgun microphones are designed to capture sound from the front while minimizing background noise, making them perfect for film sets, stadiums, and wildlife recording. Learn more about their functionalities and applications for high-quality sound.
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Terms • Lavalier microphone: Also known as a Lapel mic, it is a small hand-free microphone commonly used in television, theatre, or public speaking. It usefulness is the ability to gain microphone quality sound with as little microphone being shown, allowing the person to deliver lines or information without a noticeable mic. http://www.mediacollege.com
Terms continued • Shotgun Microphone: A long microphone with most of the focus on the front, eliminating unnecessary background noise, keeping the sound on the primary object. Most effective on movie sets, in stadiums and out in the wild recording wildlife. http://en.wikipedia.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smQf9W1tx5A&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1