AUDIO SPECIAL
CUTDOWN THEWIND
shell. These really are designed for use on a boom pole or separate stand. Rycote is the market leader in wind protection, but other companies offer solutions for their own mics. And it’s worth remembering that your lav mic needs wind protection too. When outdoors, always use the foam rubber cover and if it’s windy then go for a fluffy windjammer, too. It might not look too good, but anything beats audio ruined by noise.
Windnoise is the bane of every filmmakers life so you should at least buy a fluffy windjammer that goes on top of yourmic’s own foam rubber windshield. Also called a dead cat, blimp, windmuff or windshield, these simple covers cut down on wind noise. Spend a little more and you can get even more effective solutions, such as high-tech fabrics. Or go the whole hog and get a proper TV-style blimp that has your mic held in a suspension unit, with a windjammer on, inside a large blimp
WIRE-FREE ON A BUDGET
Wireless radio mic systems can cost hundreds as they offer lots of advanced features, but as a bargain option, the Saramonic SR-WM4C wireless kit works and is incredible value for money. It comes with a lavalier mic and transmitter unit, which beams its signal wirelessly to the receiver plugged directly into the camera. It’s a four-channel unit with flexible antennas that can beam a signal for up to 60m/65 yards. It also runs on AA batteries and volume is controlled by a simple wheel. It’s not the most high-tech system, but works surprisingly well for the price of £95/$90.
“You should buy a fluffywindjammer that goes on top of your mic’s own foam rubber windshield”
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SUMMER 2020 PRO MOVIEMAKER
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