A Shotgun microphone is a basic tool for audio acquisition. They are used to record talent
in a studio environment or on location. They are used by news crews ("ENG"-electronic
news gathering) on booms or even mounted on a camera in the "run and gun" mode.
Shotgun mics can even be handheld (short boom) or put on a mic stand for an interview
or live performance. They can be used in cars, planes, offices, schools or anywhere else
you may need to place a mic.
Shotgun mics referred to as "short" shotguns pick up sound in pattern similar to a shotgun
blast...not a rifle. In other words it's about a 30-degree pattern also known as Lobar. As such
they are limited to about 6 to 12 feet before their pattern gets too broad and the ratio of
subject to ambient sound diminishes. These are the most popular type and handle a wide
variety of jobs. Long shotguns are for more limited applications where greater reach is
required but the narrower pattern makes proper use more critical. They're typically used on booms
only with professional operators.
Samy's carries Short Shotgun mics that range in price from about $200.00 to almost $2000.00
from the best microphone manufacturers in the world.
Mics can be purchased as a single unit or complete packages containing windscreens, shock mounts,
boom poles, mounting hardware for cameras, cables, power supplies and headphones.
Shotgun mic packages at Samy's include everything you'll need to get the job done.
Simply call us with your needs.
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