audio

How to record audio for interviews without getting too complicated

Jan 3, 2024
Alex Baker

It’s not too much of a leap for photographers to move into video. After all, most of the same rules of composition apply, and most…

AI audio processing vs mixing it yourself – which is better for your videos?

Feb 17, 2023
John Aldred

There’s been a lot spoken about AI when it comes to photographs and video. Deepfakes are rife, and the situation isn’t looking great. There’s also…

This introduction to microphones explains the importance of good sound in your videos and how to get it

Oct 27, 2022
John Aldred

There are more people creating video content now than ever before. This means there are also a lot of people creating bad videos than ever…

SmallRig becomes a BigFish with new follow focus, battery and audio system

Sep 11, 2022
Alex Baker

SmallRig is on a mission. They may be small by name, but they have big plans. Initially known for their camera cages, rods and handles,…

OpenRefMic is a cheap open source low-noise reference microphone you can build yourself for under $40

Jul 4, 2022
John Aldred

Reference mics can be a vital tool when it comes to audio. They’re the microphones that capture the uncoloured sound, with a flat response and…

How to build your own DIY acoustic panels to treat your room for recording audio

May 18, 2022
John Aldred

If you’ve ever tried shooting a video indoors where good sound is important, you’ve no doubt come across the issue of reverb. It’s the echo…

TV & movie boom operator explains why you’re probably using your shotgun microphone wrong

Apr 22, 2022
John Aldred

I’ve been following Mike Delgaudio, otherwise known as Booth Junkie, for quite a while now. Mike’s a professional voiceover artist and so he makes a…

Top FIVE vlogging audio mistakes (and how to fix them)

Apr 12, 2022
Udi Tirosh

Some things are unforgivable! Your audience will forgive a few seconds of blurry footage, a little bit of over-exposure, but kill their audio and they…

Rode enters the headphone market with the new NTH-100 closed back over-ear professional cans

Mar 29, 2022
John Aldred

Rode has finally entered the headphone market with the announcement of its new Rode NTH-100 closed-back over-ear headphones. Rode says that they offer “exceptional sonic…

“The Gift of Room Tone” is three minutes of people being told to sit in silence in front of the camera

Dec 20, 2021
John Aldred

Room tone is literally how the name sounds. It’s a recording of the room’s tone. Its background noise. What’s going on when people are quiet….