Excellent external microphones to boost your camera’s audio.
Capture quality video and sound. (Mathias Arlund via Unsplash/)It’s an old saw of video production: Any shot can be fixed or replaced, but if you have terrible audio, your video is probably ruined. Today, shooters can choose from a huge variety of camera options—from smartphones to DSLRs to affordably-priced video cameras. Unfortunately, they all share one common flaw: lackluster, on-camera microphones. Thankfully, external mics are available in all price-points and in designs that meet any shooter’s needs. Successfully miking a subject isn’t always easy, and audio engineers spend years perfecting their skills. But with the right tools, you’ll be on your way to capturing every word of your child’s recital, a couple’s wedding vows, the corporate speaker, or your documentary subject.Video mics generally come in two flavors: those that are designed to attach to a camera or a boom pole, and lavaliers, which are often wireless and are meant to...