Camera-mounted stereo mic is plush and capable
Generally, the sound coming out of your camera is not of the best quality. An external mic is usually a great upgrade, and this version of [DJJules] aims to be just that.
This is a stereo mic setup based on the work of the Office de Radiodiffusion Télévision Française, or ORTF. The ORTF stereo technique defines the use of two cardioid mics pointing left and right at 110 degrees separation and 17cm apart, which captures a quality stereo field that sounds equally good when presented under form of mono mix.
The construction uses a simple wooden frame to hold two electret microphone capsules in the required orientation. They are wired up to a 3.5mm jack so they can be plugged directly into a mic input on a DSLR or other similarly equipped camera. The faux fur covered curlers are used as windscreens for the mics and give the construction a truly professional look. The frame also has a stand so it can easily sit on a camera's cold shoe fitting. Alternatively, a screw mount can also be used.
Good sound is absolutely essential to creating great content, and having quality mics is definitely what you need to achieve that. We've also featured other great DIY mic builds over the years. Video after the break.
Generally, the sound coming out of your camera is not of the best quality. An external mic is usually a great upgrade, and this version of [DJJules] aims to be just that.
This is a stereo mic setup based on the work of the Office de Radiodiffusion Télévision Française, or ORTF. The ORTF stereo technique defines the use of two cardioid mics pointing left and right at 110 degrees separation and 17cm apart, which captures a quality stereo field that sounds equally good when presented under form of mono mix.
The construction uses a simple wooden frame to hold two electret microphone capsules in the required orientation. They are wired up to a 3.5mm jack so they can be plugged directly into a mic input on a DSLR or other similarly equipped camera. The faux fur covered curlers are used as windscreens for the mics and give the construction a truly professional look. The frame also has a stand so it can easily sit on a camera's cold shoe fitting. Alternatively, a screw mount can also be used.
Good sound is absolutely essential to creating great content, and having quality mics is definitely what you need to achieve that. We've also featured other great DIY mic builds over the years. Video after the break.
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