Okay, so I wanted to get better audio for my videos, and everyone kept saying “boom mic, boom mic!” So, I figured, alright, let’s try this “boom mic content warning” thing. I had no clue what I was doing, honestly.
The Shopping Spree
First, I hit up some online stores. I saw a bunch of mics, stands, and these weird things called shock mounts. It was overwhelming! I ended up grabbing a cheap-ish mic, a stand that looked tall enough, and a shock mount that seemed to fit. Total guess-work, really.
Setting It All Up – The Struggle Was Real
The box arrived, and it was like a puzzle. I fumbled with the stand, trying to get it to the right height. I swear, it took me a good 20 minutes just to figure out how to extend the darn thing. Then, the microphone… I managed to get it into the shock mount, but it looked kinda precarious. Like, one wrong move and it would tumble down.
Connecting it to my computer was another adventure. I plugged it in, and… nothing. No sound. I fiddled with the settings, restarted my computer, and even yelled into the mic a few times (don’t judge!). Finally, I realized I hadn’t selected the right input device. Facepalm moment.
Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3…
Once I got the sound working, I did some test recordings. I moved the boom mic around, trying to find the sweet spot. Too close, and it sounded like I was eating the mic. Too far, and I was barely audible. It was a delicate dance of positioning and adjusting.
- Tried it above my head, pointing down.
- Tried it to the side, slightly angled.
- Even tried it below my chin, pointing up (that was weird).
The “Content Warning” Part
The “content warning” part? Well, that’s about being mindful of where the mic is. I nearly knocked it over a few times while recording. And you definitely don’t want it in the shot unless it’s intentional. Gotta keep that thing out of frame!
So getting the boom mic to the right postion,I spent a lot of time to try and fail, and then find a way to avoid the mic showing in my cames’s view.
After almost 1 hour later,I finished the testing and * sounds great!
So, that was my “boom mic content warning” experience. A bit of a mess, a lot of trial and error, but I learned a ton. My audio is better, and I now have a newfound respect for sound engineers. It’s harder than it looks!
