I've constructed a boom pole, purchased a Audio Technica AT897 and 25' of XLR cable. I was testing it out today just holding the shotgun mic itself in a completely silent padded room. I connected it via mini-plug to my zoom H2 recorder. When recording i tested several different locations, first was right infront of my face, which sounded fine. When i hold it above my head however, maybe 6 inches to 1 foot away, the sound is not as deep as it was when it was right in front of me.
Obviously it is further away but there must be something else. I read several reviews on this shotgun mic and it seems to be one of the best for my budget for a mic, which was under $300. Any advice on how to capture good deep audio from the subject while this is held on a boom pole above the talent? I really want my audio to sound as good as possible. Thanks.
Obviously it is further away but there must be something else. I read several reviews on this shotgun mic and it seems to be one of the best for my budget for a mic, which was under $300. Any advice on how to capture good deep audio from the subject while this is held on a boom pole above the talent? I really want my audio to sound as good as possible. Thanks.