Shotgun Mics: Best Practices & Mistakes to Avoid

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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.

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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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