Shotgun Mics: Best Practices & Mistakes to Avoid

What are the pros and cons of shotgun microphones? How far should they be placed from your subject? What mistakes should you avoid when recording? Gabriel shares the best practices of using shotgun mics for Streamers, YouTubers and Filmmakers.

Not sure if a lavalier or shotgun microphone is right for you? Check out part 1 - Lav VS Shotgun Mics for Interviews: https://youtu.be/0vIZs-JVn9w

Gear shown
- RODE NTG3B Moisture-Resistant Shotgun Microphone: https://bhpho.to/3j5Swhu
- RODE NTG5 Moisture-Resistant Short Shotgun Microphone: https://bhpho.to/3jxFtpk
- Sennheiser MKH 416-P48U3 Moisture-Resistant Shotgun Microphone: https://bhpho.to/3lew1I5
- Deity Microphones S-Mic 2 Moisture-Resistant Shotgun Microphone: https://bhpho.to/3RxEHp3
- Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone: https://bhpho.to/3lbuwKy

0:00 Intro
0:33 When to Use a Shotgun Mic
1:14 Why You Should Use One
2:32 Set Up & Mistakes
3:34 Recording
4:14 More Tips & Tricks

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