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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

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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