Placement

Learn about the many types of microphones and how to use them wisely. Key insights for recording indoor and outdoor audio. Editing techniques to sweeten your audio by adding sound effects at the edit bay.

For aspiring video producers, it's always hard to find some interesting subject matter. Are you looking for an audience?

Look, Ma!! I'm famous! The stage exists for one reason:

It's not just the newlyweds making wedding promises. Before you say

Multitasking when you are directing is not easy but sometimes necessary. Here are a few suggestions.

Using an off-board mic is a big step for many video producers but just using any old mic is not good enough. For the best sound, use the best mic for the situation.

Thanks to the modern miracle of audio dubbing, you can make changes or add new sound to your videotape.

There's more to choosing and using microphones than meets the ear. Here are some basic principles of miking for video.

Here are answers to 10 common questions about capturing clean, clear audio at weddings.

Lavalier Lessons

On with the Show!

Sweet Sound of Matrimony

Video Q&A

Like any other enthusiast, pros appreciate how simplicity can open up the creative floodgates. To get the best sound from your camcorder, listen up as a pro explains his tricks for recording better audio with consumer tools.

Sometimes, mikes should be heard and not seen.

Aare wind, background noise and uneven mike levels giving you a pain in the plug? These tips will help you capture clean, clear, and consistent audio even when you tape in the ambient racket of the great outdoors.

How to get good audio from auditoriums, gyms and other sound-hostile environments.

Hickory-dickory-doc, how come I keep hearing that clock? Tips for muffling those troublesome background noises when shooting interviews around the house.

Simple tips for better sound from common shooting situations.

A brief discourse on the behavioral patterns of the common video microphone.

When it comes to video interviews, audio is king.

How to get crisp, clean audio from the biggest sound-stage of all - the great outdoors.

Looking for ways to enhance your sound track? Consider adding depth and richness with stereo miking techniques.

High-quality narration can be an invaluable asset to your video projects.

Get the most out of your microphones by identifying and taking advantage of their best potential performance.

Learn how to tackle the challenge of recording audio in a large room.

You can shoot a television-style interview with a single camcorder and a little creativity.