Shotgun Mics
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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 Richards shares the best practices of using shotgun mics for streamers, YouTubers, and filmmakers.
0:00 - Introduction
0:33 - When to Use a Shotgun Mic
1:14 - Why You Should Use One
2:32 - Setup and Mistakes
3:34 - Recording
4:14 - More Tips and Tricks
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We are quite excited to offer the new RØDE Videomic Pro Plus compact condenser shotgun microphone at B&H. Aimed straight for the mic-on-camera user, the Videomic Pro Plus brings a bowlful of additions and improvements that are likely to bring relief and a maybe even a whispered, “Yesssss!” The original Videomic Pro was already impressive, with its 70 hours of recording time from a 9V battery, selectable 80 Hz high-pass filter, and