5 Shotgun Microphones: Audio Samples and Off-Axis Test

In this episode we listen to five different shotgun microphones and also listen to how each of them sound when off-axis (the person speaking is off to the side of the mic).

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode:

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Azden SGM250 Shotgun Microphone

Amazon: https://geni.us/LW5iRe

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2m8DZ1c

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RODE NTG2 Shotgun Microphone

Amazon: https://geni.us/nFyl

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2mdI8Fy

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Aputure Deity Shotgun Microphone

Amazon: https://geni.us/HAIJlK

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2mb6VFH

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RODE NTG4+ Shotgun Microphone

Amazon: https://geni.us/MyQA

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2mLD0rr

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DPA 4017B Shotgun Microphone

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2mb6pr6

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Rycote Pistol Grip Shockmount

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2kYmiUE

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Sound Devices 633 Audio Mixer/Recorder

DVeStore: http://www.dvestore.com/guy-says-gear-reviews/audio/audio-recorders-mixers/sound-devices-633-six-input-compact-mixer-with-10-track-recorder/#aid=6242

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Aputure Light Storm COB120t LED Light (Key Light)

Amazon: https://geni.us/5uBHRO

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2mDOUoi

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Aputure Light Dome Soft Box (for COB120t key light)

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2lIDfj0

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Panasonic GH4 m4/3 Camera

Amazon: https://geni.us/CaKFW8

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2k9edgO

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Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm f/2.8 Lens

Amazon: https://geni.us/RhYyO

B&H: https://bhpho.to/2k9dmg2

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Copyright 2017 by Curtis Judd

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