I have been producing video content for about ten years. I experimented with all sorts of ways to improve their quality. Whether it’s cameras, lighting, backgrounds, …, each evolution contributes to elevating my content to a higher level. But there’s one setting that never fails to elevate the quality of content, and that’s sound.
Recently, I noticed that my Audio Technica AT8024 was picking up more and more outside noise. Sometimes it’s the hum of a lamp. But most of the time, it is exterior noise, planes or air conditioning. In short, in the event of extraneous noise, I constantly had to stop and restart the recording to wait for the noise to subside.
Don’t get me wrong though. The AT8024 is a very useful mic that can improve the quality of your video content, especially if you depend on your camera’s built-in mic to get by. But if you really want to enhance your content, you should look to the Sony UWP-D wireless microphone system.
Not only do they isolate my voice better, but I also get more resonance if I place the mic correctly (sticking it to my chest, under my shirt). This way my sound is much more natural. That’s the first thing I’ll say about the Sony UWP-D wireless microphone system though: It’s not cheap. The pair (transmitter and receiver) is sold at 623 € on a specialized audio site. But if you take the quality of your video content seriously, believe me when I tell you that it’s worth every penny.
Features of the Sony UWP-D
For those in need, here are the mic specs:
- Includes transmitter and receiver
- UHF-TV channels 14 to 25
- NFC pairing
- Synchronization of the transmitter with the receiver
- OLED display
- RF frequency band 536 to 608 MHz
- Maximum range 100m
- Both devices require 2 AA batteries
What’s in the Sony UWP-D box?
- Sony URX-P40 wireless receiver
- Sony UTX-B40 wireless bodypack transmitter with lavalier microphone
- Microphone clip
- Windscreen
- 2 belt clips
- Sony SMAD-P4 camera accessory holder for URX-P40 receiver
- 3.5mm-3.5mm output cable
- 3.5mm-XLR-M output cable
Using Sony UWP-D Microphones
Besides the great sound these mics produce, one of their best features is that they’re ready to go right out of the box. Just insert the batteries, turn them on and they automatically pair. And you get an ideal lavalier microphone, ready to go. Add to that a long range of 100m
The OLED display is easy to read and gives you all the information you need. Jack Wallen/ZDNET
Typically I use these mics by taping the end of the mic to my chest (with surgical tape), running the wire under my shirt, and tying the pack to the back of my pants. The transmitter housing is light and small enough that you can conceal it without worrying that it will pull down your pants. And by sticking the microphone on the chest, we capture more resonance of the voice (which makes it possible to obtain more bass). The only precaution to take is to ensure that the microphone does not rub against the shirt. You have to try and try again, but once you’ve succeeded, it’s good.
This duo of wireless microphones has brilliantly contributed to improving the quality of my videos. You would be well advised to consider this solution.
Source: “ZDNet.com”