Shotgun Mics: Best Practices & Mistakes to Avoid

What are the pros and cons of shotgun microphones? How far should they be placed from your subject? What mistakes should you avoid when recording? Gabriel shares the best practices of using shotgun mics for Streamers, RUclipsrs and Filmmakers.
Not sure if a lavalier or shotgun microphone is right for you? Check out part 1 - Lav VS Shotgun Mics for Interviews: • Lav VS Shotgun Mics fo...
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- RODE NTG5 Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone: bhpho.to/3jxFtpk
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- Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone: bhpho.to/3lbuwKy
0:00 Intro
0:33 When to Use a Shotgun Mic
1:14 Why You Should Use One
2:32 Set Up & Mistakes
3:34 Recording
4:14 More Tips & Tricks
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[@BandH]

Not sure if a lavalier or shotgun microphone is right for you? Check out part 1 - Lav VS Shotgun Mics for Interviews: ruclips.net/video/0vIZs-JVn9w/видео.html

[@robertschnobert9090]

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[@tech3236]

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[@houseofhumfilms]

What type of mic do you recommend for recording music performances in concert halls? I connect it to a DSLR.

[@BandH]

If connecting directly to a DSLR us a stereo shotgun/recorder microphone:
Zoom M3 MicTrak Stereo Shotgun Microphone and Recorder B&H # ZOZM3: bhpho.to/3OuXZK4 >Mark

[@houseofhumfilms]

@@BandH I have a Movo VXR10 Pro. Would that suffice?

[@HaleyMellon]

So I got a shotgun mic but what if I want it mounted on my camera for a run and gun shoot is that possible?

[@BandH]

Yes! You can use the Auray DUSM-1 Universal Shockmount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles: bhpho.to/40sUzxy

[@joinjanis6986]

can you tell me the brand of the shock mount pls

[@teatrumyslurpg]

Rycote

[@ez591]

should you store your shotgun mic in a hardcover case like an pelican or apache case?

[@BandH]

Not a bad idea. A hard case storage solution is always advised. Check out this one:
K-Tek KSTMC1 Stingray Microphone Case for Two Shotgun Microphones (BH # KTKSTMC1): bhpho.to/46FL6Vf >Mark<
Protects Against Physical Damage
Clamshell Design
Semi-Rigid Case with External Ribs
Internal Divider and Mesh Sleeve

[@ez591]

@@BandH that’s very nice. I’ll have to do some more saving to get that then. It’s nice and compact. It is a hardshell case? So if something falls on it it won’t dent in or anything like that?

[@AnandaGarden]

Very helpful, however I found the noise of the teenage drunks dancing in the bar next door rather distracting.

[@donshields2379]

I didn't catch the teenage drunks dancing. What bar was it at?

[@AnandaGarden]

Sorry Don, BHBar&Grill where they shoot great videos next door.

[@martingrierson1152]

Haha! Fully agreed.

[@ZOB4]

6-8 inches is the normal distance of your ear from the person you're speaking to, eh?

[@rumorscameras]

is this guy french

[@Rorschach1488_]

Well, nobody's perfect...

[@Rorschach1488_]

Shotgun mics are the best for porn!