How to Record an Interview | Getting Great Audio on a Budget

Need to record an interview? This episode of Sound 101 with Andrew and Marlon is packed with information that will ensure you are getting great audio on a budget. We cover microphone types (shotgun vs supercardioid), boom pole positions, boom pole holders, lav vs boom, sound mixer etiquette and more! We also address the shotgun vs supercardioid microphone debate when it comes to how to get good interview audio.

Safety on set is also very important so we provide some tips for keeping everyone happy and healthy, like how to run your cables and prevent your boom from falling over with a sandbag and c-stand. Whether you're a one man band or part of a crew, there are tips for how to record interview audio in here for everyone. This even helps if you worry about recording audio for youtube videos.

People are sometimes intimidated when asked how to mic an interview but after watching this episode, everyone should feel like a pro when it comes to getting good interview audio. One person interview audio gives you some room for flexibility so we provide options.

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