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A FEW FINAL WORDS
T
he most important thing you can do to improve the audio quality of your
productions is plan ahead. When you walk into a room to begin setting
up your equipment, take a good look around you. Identify things that might
cause a problem with your audio (such as air conditioning ducts) as well as
those which you might be able to use to your advantage (such as sound
absorbent carpeting in one section of the room). Think about what or who you
will be miking, and what your options are in getting the sound on tape. Don’t
be afraid to experiment with different mic placements, but don’t gamble an
important project on a method you’ve never tried before. When you monitor
your audio, listen carefully for anything that sounds unnatural. As the saying
goes, “if you notice the sound, there’s something wrong with it”.
The charts on pages 36-37 of this guide identify some Shure
microphones, mixers, and accessories frequently used in audio/video
applications. Further information on Shure products is available to
audio/video production professionals at no charge. Write to:
Shure Incorporated
Customer Service
5800 West Touhy Avenue
Niles, IL 60714-4608
Phone: 1-800-25-SHURE