Lesson 1Cables, connectors, and adapters: XLR wiring, impedance, phantom power, and ruggedizationCheck out cable, connector, an' adapter choice dem fi reliable location work. Learn XLR pinouts, balanced vs unbalanced wiring, impedance matchin', phantom power delivery, strain relief, an' ruggedization strategy dem weh prevent hum, crackle, an' failure.
Balanced XLR wiring and pin standardsImpedance, capacitance, and cable lengthPhantom power specs and safety checksRight-angle, locking, and barrel adaptersRugged jackets, boots, and strain reliefLesson 2Compact directional mics vs long shotgun trade-offs for indoor dialogueCompare compact directional mic dem an' long shotgun dem fi indoors. Check room reflection dem, off-axis coloration, reach, an' handlin', learnin' how ceiling height, wall distance, an' reverb time guide mic length an' pattern choice dem fi dialogue.
Room acoustics and reflection controlShort shotguns and supercardioidsLong interference tubes indoorsCeiling height and boom anglesChoosing mics for tight locationsLesson 3Field recorders and mixers: preamp quality, gain range, limiter/Pad, sample rates and bit depthCheck field recorder dem an' mixer dem by preamp quality, gain range, limiter dem, pad dem, an' digital spec dem. Learn how sample rate, bit depth, media redundancy, power option dem, an' monitorin' tool dem affect headroom, noise, an' reliability pon location.
Preamp noise, headroom, and gain stepsLimiters, pads, and safety track useSample rates, bit depth, and formatsPowering, batteries, and runtimeMetadata, routing, and backup mediaLesson 4Lavalier microphones: omnidirectional vs directional lavs, mic capsules and placement tipsDive into lavalier mic type dem an' placement strategy dem. Compare omni an' directional lav dem, capsule construction, mountin' hardware, concealment under clothin', an' cable routin' fi minimize rustle, sweat damage, an' RF or handlin' noise.
Omnidirectional lav strengths and limitsDirectional lavs and aiming challengesCapsule size, grills, and moisture guardsMounts, tape, and clothing concealmentCable routing to reduce rustle noiseLesson 5Accessories: shock mounts, headphones, wind jacks, cable management, and soft carry casesCheck essential accessory dem weh keep mic dem stable, protected, an' organized. Compare shock mount dem, wind protection, headphone dem, an' cable tool dem, focusin' pon noise reduction, durability, comfort, an' fast deployment pon demandin' shoot dem.
Shock mount isolation types and ratingsClosed-back vs open-back headphonesWindjammers, covers, and storage careCable ties, reels, and strain reliefSoft cases, padding, and layout planningLesson 6Polar patterns: cardioid, supercardioid, hypercardioid characteristics and off-axis rejectionExplore how cardioid, supercardioid, an' hypercardioid pattern dem behave on an' off axis. Learn how polar response, rear lobe dem, an' rejection angle dem affect isolation, room tone capture, an' boom or plant mic positionin' choice dem.
Cardioid pickup and proximity behaviorSupercardioid pattern and rear lobe controlHypercardioid reach and side rejection limitsOff-axis coloration and tonal changesChoosing patterns for typical locationsLesson 7Wind protection and high-frequency impact of foam, zeppelin, blimp, and deadcatUnderstand how foam, zeppelin dem, blimp dem, an' deadcat dem protect gainst wind while shapin' tone. Learn trade-off dem between bulk, attenuation, an' high-frequency loss, plus placement, maintenance, an' testin' method dem fi different weather condition dem.
Foam covers and mild breeze controlZeppelin shells and suspension choicesBlimp plus deadcat for strong windsHF loss, EQ compensation, and testsRain, dust, and cleaning proceduresLesson 8Shotgun boom microphones: models, capsule sizes, frequency responseCompare shotgun boom mic dem by length, capsule size, an' voicin'. Learn how interference tube design, frequency response, off-axis coloration, an' self-noise influence reach, indoor reflection dem, an' suitability fi film or documentary work.
Short vs long interference tube designCapsule size, sensitivity, and noiseFrequency response curves and voicingHandling noise and suspension needsMatching models to shooting scenariosLesson 9Plant/spot mics and boundary microphones: when to use, placement, and phasing issuesLearn when plant, spot, an' boundary mic dem outperform boom dem or lav dem. Explore placement pon set dem, phase relationship dem, reflection dem from surface dem, an' time alignment technique dem weh maintain clarity an' mono an' stereo compatibility.
When to choose plant or spot micsBoundary mic physics and use casesPlacement on walls, floors, and tablesPhase, comb filtering, and timingBlending plants with boom and lavsLesson 10Wireless systems: digital vs analog, latency, encryption, channelization, antenna best practicesStudy wireless audio system dem fi location work. Compare analog an' digital link dem, latency, encryption, channel spacin', antenna type dem, an' gain stage dem, plus coordination strategy dem weh reduce dropout dem, noise, an' interference pon crowded RF set dem.
Analog vs digital link characteristicsLatency budgets for dialogue syncEncryption options and key handlingChannel planning and intermod spacingAntenna placement and diversity useLesson 11Boom poles: carbon fiber vs aluminum, length choices, telescoping vs two-stageCheck boom pole material dem, length dem, an' mechanism dem fi different job dem. Compare carbon fiber an' aluminum, lockin' collar dem, internal cable dem, an' handlin' technique dem weh reduce fatigue, handlin' noise, an' vibration durin' long dialogue take dem.
Carbon fiber vs aluminum trade-offsTwo-stage vs multi-section designsLocking collars and maintenanceInternal vs external cable routingBoom operating posture and grip
