Shotgun Microphones & Wireless Systems
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RestartCreating professional-quality recordings takes a professional-quality microphone. That may seem like common sense, but there's more to it than that: not all mics are created equal, and sometimes it's not just about having a high-end microphone, but instead, having the right model for the job. This is where shotgun microphones come in. With their specialized design, they can handle recording tasks that other mics simply aren't built for.
So, what is it that a shotgun microphone does so well? The answer is focus. This style of mic is the most directional type you can find. The shotgun mic "listens" to a narrow area directly in front of it, and ignores most other directions altogether. Being able to target a specific area makes shotgun microphones common sights on TV and film sets as well as in areas with lots of white noise, such as stadiums. For musicians, they're a great way to isolate a vocalist or instrument from the audience and the rest of the band.
One especially useful application for a shotgun microphone is field recording, where you need to pick up sound at a distance and don't want interference from nearby background noise. Rode Microphones takes a straightforward approach to those situations with the VideoMic Directional On-camera Microphone. It's designed to attach directly to your camera for targeted sound recording on the go. For your stage or studio installations, Rode has the NTG series mics, and those are just a sampling of the options available here, which also include brands like Audio-Technica, Beyerdynamic and Nady.
There's one thing that can be said about any professional task, no matter the field: doing a job well means using the right tools. Pro audio is no exception, and when you're looking for the most precise and directional recording available, a shotgun microphone is the right tool. If you want to be ready for any kind of recording, it's time to seriously consider adding one of these high-performance mics to your toolbox.
