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GEAR OF THE YEAR
AUDIO Any filmmaker knows that having perfect audio is the best way to
really add high production value to your work. And conversely, get the audio wrong and there is nothing that can ruin a stunningly shot film so comprehensively. But choosing the right kit for your work, and learning how to use it effectively, is no longer a black art practised only by highly-trained sound engineers. The ease of getting your audio bang on nowadays is largely thanks to the wide range of high-quality products that are being introduced by lots of different companies right across the board. From microphones to audio recorders and more, there is no excuse nowadays for messing up the audio. And it’s usually not just a single purchase you need – there is no magic panacea for curing your audio issues. XLR mics, DSLR mics, lavalier mics, separate audio recorders and wireless kits are the key areas that most filmmakers need to invest in. Our shortlist includes some of the best kit from different manufacturers at all sorts of different price points. Have your say by voting for the best! “The ease of getting your audio bang on nowadays is largely thanks to high- quality products”
ABOVE A quality lapel mic, recorder and camera-top shotgun mic is a great way to nail your sound every time
SHORTLIST
Audio recorders/adapters Olympus LS-P4 Tascam DR-701D Zoom H6 Beachtek DXA-Micro Pro+ Shure VP83F Lenshopper Saramonic SR-VRM1 Microphone DSLRs Rode Videomic Pro+ Sennheiser MKE 400 Audio-Technica AT8024 Shure VP83 Saramonic Vmic
Microphone XLRs Sennheiser MKE 600 Rode NTG4 Audio-Technica AT8035 Aputure Deity kit Wireless mics Sennheiser XSW-D ENG Sony UWP-D21 Rode Wireless Go Audio Technica ATW-1701 Saramonic UwMic9 kit Sennheiser Memory Mic Kenro Universal Lavalier mic
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