Choosing the Right Recording Environment
When doing any type of audio recording, it’s important to consider your environment and how it will impact the sound of your recording. While it would be great if we all had an acoustically treated space to record in, this simply isn’t the case, especially if you are recording at home. However, there are some quick and easy things you can do to ensure your audio sounds as good as possible.
Choose a recording space that has minimal reflective surfaces, such as hardwood or concrete floors, large windows and bare walls. Where possible, cover up these surfaces with soft materials that will help absorb reflections, such as rugs and curtains. You could even consider installing some acoustic panelling in your recording space if you are planning on using it regularly.
Also be sure to turn off fans and air conditioners, shut all doors and windows, and think about curtailing anything else that may contribute to background noise in your recording, such as TVs and music.
Microphone Placement
As mentioned, the key benefit of using a wireless system for recording video is that you can stand back from the camera and still have the microphone close to your mouth, so take full advantage of this when setting up to record.
In order to record clean, clear audio, make sure the transmitter is a good distance from your mouth, roughly a handspan. Clipping the microphone onto your jacket lapel around your chest is ideal, however, if you’re not wearing a jacket, using your shirt collar under the chin is fine. The Wireless Microphone 348C features a high-quality omnidirectional capsule, which records sound evenly from every direction, so it’s quite forgiving in terms of placement, but it’s always a good idea to do some audio tests before recording to ensure you’re capturing the best sound possible.
In addition to its in-built microphone, the Wireless Microphone 348C features a 3.5mm input for plugging in an external lavalier microphone. Using an external lavalier will give you even more flexibility when placing your microphone, as they are more compact and lightweight. The Wireless Microphone 338C is the perfect companion for the Wireless Microphone 348C
Find out more about the Wireless Microphone 348C here and be sure to check out the Wireless Microphone 348C Learning Hub for more in-depth information about its features and function.