The video studio in The Workshop has two microphone options for your project.
Lavalier microphones (also called lapel microphones) are great for a wide shot or people who like to move around a lot. These tiny microphones generally clip onto a shirt collar. The lavalier mics in the video studio are wireless, so the microphone is attached to a wireless transmitter, which sends the audio signal to the wireless receiver plugged into the sound board. Make sure the microphone isn't rubbing against any fabric. Lavs are small, but still visible - so for a close shot, they might not be the best option. The Workshop has three lavalier microphones.
Shotgun microphones are great for close-up and medium-angle shots. Try to position the shotgun microphone as close to the sound-source as possible. Boom-mounted shotguns let you pick up a focused area with little background noise. The shotgun microphones need to be plugged into an XLR cable, connected to the sound board. The Workshop has two lavalier microphones.
The Workshop has three lapel (lavalier) microphones available for check out for the video studio. Lapel mics are good for interviews and getting a close sound of someone talking.
| 1 | Open microphone case by pressing two buttons on either side of battery case |
| 2 | Press and hold ON/OFF button to turn on |
| 3 | Clip microphone to person speaking |
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Turn on the sound board with power switch on back right |
| 5 | Press the Stereo Master on button and raise the Stereo Master fader |
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Press channel ON button for channels 1, 2, and 3. Note: the lapel mics are plugged into channels 1, 2, and 3. To find out what specific channel you're on, look at the screen of the microphone transmitter - the number beside WMIC is the channel number you should turn on. |
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Raise the channel faders for channels 1, 2, and 3. Also make sure the channel ST button (small, red button) is pressed. |
| 8 | Press the STATUS button on the camera to see audio levels bigger |
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On the STATUS screen, make sure CH1 source is set to INPUT 1 MIC. Note: If INPUT1 does not say MIC, check the right side of the camera where the audio cable connects and make sure switch is set to MIC. |
| 10 | Rotate the gain knob for the channel (located at the top of the board) looking at the audio levels on the camera screen, so the loudest parts of the person speaking are a little less than -10. |
The Workshop has two shotgun microphones available for checkout for use in the video studio. Shotgun mics are good to use for close up shots and room ambience.
| 1 | Put microphone in shock mount on top of camera or on boom pole |
| 2 | Find XLR cable labeled Channel 4 or Channel 5, coiled around front of desk, and plug into microphone |
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Turn on the sound board with power switch on back right |
| 5 | Press the Stereo Master on button and raise the Stereo Master fader |
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Press channel ON button for channels 4 or 5, depending on which cable you're using. |
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Raise the channel faders for channels 4 or 5. Also make sure the channel ST button (small, red button) is pressed. |
| 8 | Press the STATUS button on the camera to see audio levels bigger |
| 9 |
On the STATUS screen, make sure CH1 source is set to INPUT 1 MIC. Note: If INPUT1 does not say MIC, check the right side of the camera where the audio cable connects and make sure switch is set to MIC. |
| 10 | Rotate the gain knob for the channel (located at the top of the board) looking at the audio levels on the camera screen, so the loudest parts of the person speaking are a little less than -10. |
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