Comparing Microphones ~ https://youtu.be/YzWLNsRfSEs In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, I discussed the relative merits and limitations of the three major classes of microphones that are relevant to screencasting. They are: Lavalier/Lapel Shotgun Broadcast or studio I thought I’d conclude this series of posts with recordings made with each class of microphone. …
Broadcast and Studio Microphones ~ In part 1, I discussed the use case when one would like to keep the microphone out of the video frame. In this post, I explore the scenario of when it’s acceptable for the mic to be visible in the talking head video or screencast. One of the perceived negatives …
Shotgun Microphones ~ These days, it seems that unless one uses the venerable Shure SM7B microphone, one is not a bona fide podcaster or YouTuber. So you need an SM7B? If you’re looking at purchasing gear to record screencasts, the answer is probably “No”. But before I get into my reasons, let’s get back to …
