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 discuss in the video).

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.

NOTE: 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.

If your current cable has 3 rings on the end, get something like this.

I hope you found this video helpful! If you did, would you please share it with others who might also find it helpful? Thanks!

P.S. Want more tips 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 here and get the guide!

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