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A Guide to Voice-Over Equipment
A Guide to Voice-Over Equipment
by Sam Mallery · Posted 05/01/2025
Voice-overs are an essential ingredient in the creation of dynamic media. They can be an unseen character in a story, or just a friendly voice persuading you to buy pet food. Voice-overs are found in every form of media, from news reporting to experimental filmmaking. Even photo slideshows can benefit from a well-executed voice-over. Creating a voice-over isn't difficult to do, and the basic hardware required is fairly inexpensive. However, the quality of your voice-overs will only be as good as the methods you use to capture and control the
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Microphones
Audio Software
Audio Accessories
Do I Need a DI Box? What They Are and When to Use Them
Do I Need a DI Box?
by Gabby Bloch · Posted 11/11/2024
If you’re a guitarist, bass player or keyboardist, you’ve probably heard the term “DI Box” thrown around. You might be wondering whether you need one for a home studio setup or you’re new to stage performance and looking to buy a DI Box to get started. Regardless of your specific application, let’s break down what exactly a DI Box is and whether you need one. What is a DI Box? In the most basic terms, a DI Box (Direct box) is a device that converts unbalanced, high-impedance signals from instruments like electric guitars, or basses into
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Analog Studio Hardware
Direct Boxes
What is a Dynamic Microphone and When Should You Use it?
What Is a Dynamic Microphone and When Should You Use it?
by Gabby Bloch · Posted 08/16/2024
If you’ve just started to delve into the world of dynamic microphones and are feeling overwhelmed by all of the options and possible applications, you’ve come to the right place. We’re going to explain what a dynamic microphone is, how it differs from other types of microphones, and when to use it. We’ll also provide some popular product examples to help you get started. What Is a Dynamic Microphone? Broadly speaking, there are two types of microphones: dynamic and condenser. Although condenser microphones are known for being more precise and
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Dynamic Microphones
Microphones & Accessories
On-Camera Shotgun Microphones, A to Z
by Sam Mallery · Posted 12/17/2014
No matter what you're using to shoot video these days—a mirrorless hybrid, a DSLR, or a more traditional palm- or shoulder-mount camera—you are capturing both moving images and sound. Although more emphasis is placed on the visuals, the importance of sound should never be overlooked. There are a great number of things you can do to improve the audio quality of your video productions, and using a good on-camera shotgun microphone is one of them.   In this article, we'll take a look at several shotgun microphones that can be mounted on your
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