Recording Voice Overs, "Cheaply" and Professionally

I once saw a video comparing the audio from a rode video mic into camera, H1, and camera audio.  But towards the end of the video he plugged the rode in the H1 and it sounded amazing!  So that is what I am going to experiment with today.

Rode Videomic vs Zoom H1 from Matthew Pearce on Vimeo.


The Rode Videomic has been a fixture on top of my DSLR since I started shooting.  Most times just running straight into the camera.  I have never been failed but I am contemplating upgrading to the Videomic PRO, but that has been put on the back burner.  Also, the H1 has been the best thing a $100 could buy.  Simple interface, but most importantly great audio.  I just sold a Tascam DR-40 because of a lack of 3.5mm input and I rarely use XLRs.  So for now the H1 is my man.

Today I am going to use a Manfrotto table top tripod to hold the Rode, Rode toH1 using a 10’ rode headphone jack extension.

Total: ~$260

I would also like to say all these items can be used in multiple applications, decreasing the cost per application while maintaining professional quality.

Wireless Audio Recording

Wednesday, I'm going to be recording the fabulous Pamela Graham for a piece were working on that promotes The University of South Carolina Upstate's Greenville Campus, that's a mouth fool.  I already have the H1, which I talked about earlier, and  the AZDEN Omni-Directional Lavaliere.  So,  The problem is how do I attach the H1 to Pam?

Photo: http://gadgetexperts.net

Well thinks to KnopTop, my solution got a lot easier.  A Dollar Tree, generic cell phone holder with clip that the H1 can slide into.  The good thing about this particular Lav is the small cord length, which can easily be managed, instead of 20' of bird nest.

Photo:http://filmflap.blogspot.com

Total cost for Wireless Set-Up = ~$131


Knoptop - Budget Audio Setup