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Recording audio discreetly

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Recording audio discreetly

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- In speaking of attention, fewer things will draw attention to your crew like waving around an eight foot pole with a big Zeppelin or windjammer on the end. If you're using a full-size shotgun mic, try mounting it instead on the camera or a pistol grip. However, if even more stealth is required, consider using a little DSLR mini-stereo mic like this RODE VideoMic Pro if your camera has a mini-stereo input jack. And if you need to go completely undercover with your audio, with a few simple supplies and a little technique wireless lav mics can be mounted and concealed beneath talent's clothing to pickup the audio of the wearer and to a lesser extent other people and sounds in close proximity. Sound people should avoid wearing professional over-the-ear headphones, which may attract too much attention. Instead, use low-profile ear buds or popular consumer brand headphones. For added insurance when it comes to audio, if you're only using a single microphone you may wish to bracket your…

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