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Interview Audio: Lav vs. Boom vs. Both
Compare microphone options for interviews and learn when to use lavalier mics, boom mics, or a dual-mic setup.
📐 Setup Diagram
Diagram showing lavalier placement on clothing and boom mic positioning overhead
✅ Checklist
- ☐Test audio in the actual location before the interview
- ☐Place lav mic 6-8 inches below chin
- ☐Hide lav cable under clothing
- ☐Position boom just outside frame, angled at mouth
- ☐Record both sources to separate tracks
- ☐Monitor with headphones throughout
🎒 Equipment
- • Lavalier microphone
- • Boom mic + pole
- • Audio recorder or camera with XLR
- • Headphones
- • Gaffer tape for cable management
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