I just switched over to a shotgun for the majority of my interviews and am enjoying it. I never like having to fondle interview subjects when putting a lav mic on them. So far, so good.
I recently invested in a Sennheiser MKH 416 shotgun mic, and you’re right Austin, l feel the difference between this mic and my Rode lav. Great video as always!
Literally needed this on our set today. We had 2 guys doing run and gun while setting up some client interviews. My knowledge of audio is still limited so it was the only thing I was reeeeally skeptical about. I got home and put in the cards to check the sound results. I concluded that we’ll boom every time from now on. Fortunately we got lucky with our lav today 💯
@@mcfrisko834 all good! It’s all a process of slowly investing in gear over time when it becomes clear that you have a use case for it. Hope this video helped see where it may or may not be useful!
Thanks for sharing this! I’ve been leaning more towards boom for a while now. I do spend the time to pop a good lav like the cos 11 on talent as well as having the boom. But if I’m really short on time I’ll happily just do the boom. Cheers
Re the US$2360 Schoeps CMIT at 5:25... Schoeps has just launched the KMIT, which is a capsule version of the CMIT. If you already have a Schoeps amplifier, the capsule adds $1575, saving $800 over the CMIT, which has an integrated amplifier. Schoeps says that the sound is identical.
I bought a Chinese tripod with a boom arm and weight (I don't use it) for about $70. I've had it for a year and a half. When I'm not filming, I keep it in my car regardless of the cold and it's great with my interview microphone. For me as an individual it doesn't make sense to buy a boompole and put it on a tripod. Nice video btw.
Thank you! Sounds like you have a solid system that is working for you. If you like the boom arm that you use, drop a link here so that the community watching can check it out if they're interested!
Check out the Boom Buddy boom holder, smaller, lighter, goes directly onto smaller light stand spigots (and includes an adapter pin for a grip head) but a bit more expensive. I love it.
Very good information. Overall, I enjoy your videos. At the end, you missed the opportunity to demonstrate the sound of the boom placement because you used a wireless lav vs the boom connected to your camera. Also, your audio cable is a mess. Since you are both an instructor and a filmmaker, I suggest learn the technique and importance of over-under cable wrapping. In any endeavor, you are only as good as then weakest link. In this case, it’s cable/connector quality and management.
I just switched over to a shotgun for the majority of my interviews and am enjoying it. I never like having to fondle interview subjects when putting a lav mic on them. So far, so good.
@@FilmshooterOH nice! That’s awesome that it’s working well for you 🙌
fantastic info as i start my journey as a film maker! thank you
I recently invested in a Sennheiser MKH 416 shotgun mic, and you’re right Austin, l feel the difference between this mic and my Rode lav. Great video as always!
@@fireplaceinacozyroom2064 awesome! Glad to hear that you‘ve had a similar experience to me. Thanks for the support!
Literally needed this on our set today. We had 2 guys doing run and gun while setting up some client interviews. My knowledge of audio is still limited so it was the only thing I was reeeeally skeptical about. I got home and put in the cards to check the sound results. I concluded that we’ll boom every time from now on. Fortunately we got lucky with our lav today 💯
@@mcfrisko834 all good! It’s all a process of slowly investing in gear over time when it becomes clear that you have a use case for it. Hope this video helped see where it may or may not be useful!
Great info, been needing to add this gear to my kit. subscribed 👍
Glad it was helpful! Let me know how you end up liking it
Thanks for sharing this! I’ve been leaning more towards boom for a while now. I do spend the time to pop a good lav like the cos 11 on talent as well as having the boom. But if I’m really short on time I’ll happily just do the boom. Cheers
Cheers! Thanks for sharing your experience. Keep crushing it
Re the US$2360 Schoeps CMIT at 5:25... Schoeps has just launched the KMIT, which is a capsule version of the CMIT. If you already have a Schoeps amplifier, the capsule adds $1575, saving $800 over the CMIT, which has an integrated amplifier. Schoeps says that the sound is identical.
I’m upgrading from shotgun mics for interior interviews to hyper cardiod condenser mics like the Sennheiser SMH-50.
@@timdanyo898 Nice! That sounds like a solid strategy
I bought a Chinese tripod with a boom arm and weight (I don't use it) for about $70. I've had it for a year and a half. When I'm not filming, I keep it in my car regardless of the cold and it's great with my interview microphone. For me as an individual it doesn't make sense to buy a boompole and put it on a tripod. Nice video btw.
Thank you! Sounds like you have a solid system that is working for you. If you like the boom arm that you use, drop a link here so that the community watching can check it out if they're interested!
Check out the Boom Buddy boom holder, smaller, lighter, goes directly onto smaller light stand spigots (and includes an adapter pin for a grip head) but a bit more expensive. I love it.
@@meirchaimo6960 thanks for the recommendation! Got a link so I can check it out?
@@austinmeyerfilms See Allen Williams (Sound Speeds) on the Boom Swinger and the Boom Buddy, available from Trew and Gotham Sound.
SmallRig make a good boom stand too - RA-S280A.
Very good information. Overall, I enjoy your videos. At the end, you missed the opportunity to demonstrate the sound of the boom placement because you used a wireless lav vs the boom connected to your camera.
Also, your audio cable is a mess. Since you are both an instructor and a filmmaker, I suggest learn the technique and importance of over-under cable wrapping. In any endeavor, you are only as good as then weakest link. In this case, it’s cable/connector quality and management.
@@tedcoats4148 I prefer my audio cables to represent me: a mess 😜