Highly directional microphones, those with a very narrow pickup pattern, are essential when trying to capture distant sound or pick out particular sources in a noisy environment. That’s why you’ll see ...

Designed for audio and visual journalists who have to conduct socially distanced interviews, DPA is pulling out its new shotgun microphone. The DPA 4097 Core micro shotgun microphone is intended for ...

Phil Rhodes takes a close look at the diminutive, yet seemingly very effective DPA Microphones 4097 Shotgun mic. The phrase “shotgun mic” will make most people think of a half-inch diameter tube a bit ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Cameras get all the attention, but good audio can make the difference between an average video ...

Most audio producers and reporters heading into the field will have the basics: a handheld recorder of some kind, a pair of headphones, and one or two microphones. But which mic should you use? This ...