How Do You Record Quality Audio When Videotaping A Presentation?
• Come early and scope out the room. Where can you set up a tripod without blocking someone else’s view? Taping from straight-on is not always the best shot. If you are in the front of the room and off to the side, you will be able to pan over and get audience questions at the end. • Ask the audio technician questions ahead of the lecture. If the program is going to be miked, find the audio technician. He or she will probably be able to tell you if the presenter will be standing at the podium or walking around with a wireless microphone. If you are friendly and you have some cables and adapters, he or she will likely give you a direct feed from the audio board. • Plan to have 2 or more sources for your sound. If one goes bad, you’ll have a backup. • Sit close to the stage. If you lose your external audio feed, you can unplug and use your built-in camcorder microphone. • Sit next to or right underneath an amplified speaker. Ask the audio technician where all the speakers are located. •
