Using An External Mic With Your Digital Sound Recorder

Using An External Mic With Your Digital Sound Recorder © 2010 Tanshiki Using An External Mic With Your Digital Sound Recorder By: Blake Mead Most portable recorders have built-in microphones to capture sound. The quality of these onboard mics vary from... More

Using An External Mic With Your Digital Sound Recorder © 2010 Tanshiki Using An External Mic With Your Digital Sound Recorder By: Blake Mead Most portable recorders have built-in microphones to capture sound. The quality of these onboard mics vary from decent to spectacular depending on the brand and model of the recorder. Even when using a recorder with professional quality mics, you might have occasions where an external mic or two is needed. Maybe you are using your digital handheld recorder to record an interview. Sometimes there is nowhere to set your recorder or you just want to get a good consistent level from the person you are interviewing. In this case a clip-on lavaliere mic is a good choice. This type of mic clips onto the collar or front of the shirt and is great for recording any kind of speech or interview. Perhaps you want to record nature sounds, like birds, or something that you can t get very close to. This is when you would need a shotgun microphone. This i Less