$100 Interview Audio Kit | The Best Accessories for Your Video Mic

[@DeityMicrophones]

What's your favorite video mic accessory?

[@blackentrepreneur244]

Can i just hold the microphone with the trrs cable & pass it to my talent?

[@jorgenjohnsson9084]

Actually using a Deity D3 and I am very happy with it. 😁

[@ozlemguler8687]

After days of watching so many related videos (lights, mics, stands, audio etc), I've found your video, where you explain the parts needed and how to set up - in one video! Many thanks!

[@bobbyspeaker]

I ordered both the stand and the cable from the links in the description. The stand was not the stand pictured in the video and was for holding a deflector screen, and the cable was not a TRRS cable. Thought I'd give y'all and Deity a heads up to update the links in the description for those still referencing this video. Had to return both.

[@bretp21]

As mentioned by someone else, I purchased the boom stand from the link and it’s actually different than the one used in the video. It has clips for a reflector, not a screw mount for the mic. I purchased it and sat on it for a while and noticed too late to return. Please change the link so others don’t deal with the same issue. Appreciate the video though. It’s very helpful.

[@nashvilleyouthathletics1837]

Me too, please change the link.

[@BasicFilmmaker]

Can you do an episode where you show how to mic two people doing a fight scene, those two people being Andrew and Steve? (hehe). Always great videos guys!

[@DeityMicrophones]

Fight scene might be cool

[@dominikhaberstock]

Quick lighting tip: if you use a Long fixture like in this example, or (Quasar Tubes, Kinos etz.) don't put them vertical, a lightsource that is wider will usually result in a softer and more pleasing image than a tall one. But of course this video is about audio. and that sounds surprisingly good for such low cost. This might be my go to setup if clients ask me to set up a permanent solution for them.

[@DeityMicrophones]

Good to know! This wasn't our usual light.

[@yuriajones]

This video is just what I needed. Thank you! The tips on light position as it relates to shadows from the boomed mic, etc... great stuff too.

[@justafrenchkidtryingtospea9462]

I'm so happy to have found this Channel. And it was actually by accident

[@BrunaClaas]

Great video - really appreciate the before and after and all the details!

[@DeityMicrophones]

Thank you!

[@mattaustad7009]

I have only hit the bell on a few channels. I’m an old dog learning new skills while working from home and your content has given my great insights. Keep producing!

[@DeityMicrophones]

Thank you!

[@DesertCookie]

You reminded me to change the bell from 'personalized' to 'all'. Thanks.

[@aslprobro]

DAMN@! that was an amazing difference! I'M NOT INTERVIEWING PEOPLE, BUT NOW I WANT TO!

[@BadKarma714]

Good video I have the D3 and I love it

[@jorgenjohnsson9084]

Thank you for sharing. Your videos are awsome. 👍👏😍

[@Bo_Hazem]

Wonderful! You guys have won another mic sale :) Satisfied with your mics so far.

[@CesarAugustoTejada]

Excellent video! Well executed!👏 The way you got great audio with that budget it's fantastic.

[@kungfukennypictures]

Great video. Why the TRS cable though and not TRRS? I have the D3 and since it comes with a TRRS cable, I thought I had to use only TRRS cables with it.

[@ghoulishjoe]

This + Caleb's $150 Lighting + Any camera tripod/camera/lens = About $500 complete kit

[@DeityMicrophones]

You can do so much with a reasonable budget these days, just takes some creativity!

[@qmischuk]

Great videos! I really appreciate the thorough instruction as someone who is just starting out in the KZbin/ interview scene.

[@JaimeIA]

muy buenos consejos ojalá pudiera encontrar más de sus producto en chile - very good advice I wish I could find more of your product in Chile

[@The22Century]

Thanks for the great education! As always! I'm gonna get Deity W.Lav Pro's soon, have been deciding between them and Sanken COS-11D. Last of course are better but price value for the quality of sound of w.lav pro's is just impeccable! #mailbag

[@DroiMedia]

awesome tips! Love the 'setup' walkthrough, we don't see enough of those

[@DeityMicrophones]

What other walkthrus should we do?

[@christianhotter]

Nice walkthrough! I got the D-XLR adapter to use my V-Mic with an H4N recorder and XLR cables. If you've already covered this setup, I may have missed it. The phantom power requirements depending on what gear we are using can be a bit confusing.

[@DeityMicrophones]

Always us +48V if you are using the D-XLR adapter. It converts the 48V to 3V using some electronics we added to the D-XLR. That 3V power is whats triggering your V-Mic to wake up.

[@austinschmidt573]

You guys linked the wrong stand in the description. Do you have a link for the correct one in the video?

[@KipJackson]

I highly recommend their V lav

[@DeityMicrophones]

we love it too

[@fahddanazimi2434]

Nice one guys

[@nanayaabatv5716]

good one there

[@KillingTheMost]

this was epic win

[@wangmedia]

Great! Unfortunately my D3 did not like 48v phantom from my mixpre 3. I used a passive adapter 😬

[@WORTHITORNOT]

Very nice

[@DeityMicrophones]

Thanks. What else should we attempt for a setup on a budget?

[@ivansyzonenko]

Can you please share (record ?) an example on how to connect D3 V-mic to an audio interface. When I try to connect D3 to Focusrite 2i2, I have to slightly unplug the mic connection (TRS or TRRS) to get the sound. I tried D-XLR, but it had the same problem. Mic works great with Sony A7R4, regular sound card via TRS. It looks like TR(R)S->TS is the root of the problem.

[@DeityMicrophones]

When you used the D-XLR, did you turn on phantom power?

[@ivansyzonenko]

@@DeityMicrophones No, since it has its own battery. However, I tried it a minute ago (since I trust you) and, indeed, it worked with the D-XLR adapter. I was afraid to 'fry' the mic before.

[@DeityMicrophones]

@@ivansyzonenko The D-XLR has electronics inside of it that protect your D3 and convert the phantom voltage into userful bias voltage.

[@RavikantRai21490]

Hey have you done a test of such a setup but with the mic on top of the camera?

[@KipJackson]

Love these guys

[@davidofug]

Which Microphone would you recommend in noisy places? Place with random motorcycles, vehicle traffic, birds and kids noise etc.

[@Three_Dog_Gaming]

Where's the link to that micstand? The one in the description isn't what you have the microphone mounted on

[@gbwalther3198]

I happen to have a question for which I can't find an answer at this late date. I wrote to Zoom Corporation, however, they won't be able to respond until next Monday at the earliest. Unfortunately, I didn't think of this serious question until too late. I'm planning on driving to an archaeological site today, June 25th for a two day shoot. I have the Deity D3 Pro Microphone (with the XLR adapter) and also the Sennheiser MKE 400. Both of them have as I'm certain you know internal battery power. So if I want to use either of them for field recording (with NO camera input), just mic to Zoom F3, what do I do about the phantom power setting on the Zoom F3. Do I leave the power off on the mic and set the Zoom F3 input setting on Mic (+48)? What about the power on the Deity D3 Pro Microphone? Do I leave it OFF or Turn it ON? Or what??? Any advice will be most appreciated. Thanks, GB

[@robert-proudfoot]

#mailbag when in a situation where you can’t control room reflections, how much more effective is a lav mic than a short shotgun for creating a ‘natural’ voice tone.

[@stevenchristides]

In that situation, your best bet would probably be the shotgun mic since it can reject off axis sound and thus minimize the reflections in your recording. Something that a lav mic, (assuming it's omnidirectional) won't do.

[@rollingchilling]

nice! liked and subscribed.

[@watseverything]

Would this work for a group interview?

[@WyattChristman]

Great video, appreciate the time stamps! How does the mic you recommend here compare with the Deity V.Lav? Also could you potentially get better audio if you plugged this into a Tascam DR-05 or something similar vs plugging directly into the camera? Thanks!

[@tonypmedia]

So the end result was processed, what does the actual raw audio with that Deity mic sound like?

[@DeityMicrophones]

It's been 3yrs since we shot this video but that is the audio that was captured. The proximity of the microphone plays HEAVY into the quality you are able to capture.

[@SirSeabass]

Is there somewhere to get the halter technicals without paying $20 shipping and handling?

[@DeityMicrophones]

What city do you live in? They are available in certain stores.

[@SirSeabass]

@@DeityMicrophones Kansas City

[@take5productions115]

#MAILBAG. When I plug in my headphones Into my computer speakers I hear static noise when nothing is playing. Why is that?

[@vertusmatjaz]

Me to.

[@danielleburks4436]

Whats the name and brand of lights you were using?

[@ridhuwanahmad3503]

Grt8 video 😘

[@pachuco714lalo]

#MAILBAG - What is audio compression? How does an audio compressor work? When and how to use it in post? Really liked your eq video and your demo really helped me understand. Was hoping you can make a video similar but for compression and go over the different settings: attack, release, threshold etc.

[@greg1175]

Why did you use a TRS instead of an TRRS cable on this setup? Does the mic adjust to another cable by itself?

[@whiskeyandwood4047]

What is the tall light panel with barn doors, screen right in this setup?

[@DeityMicrophones]

No idea. It seemed to be some Kino clone.

[@amieljohnson3587]

Just purchased this mic and stand but i'm having a hard time putting the stand together

[@kandidwithkiarenee9157]

Will this microphone capture 4-6 voices in the middle of the interview for a panel talk for instance?

[@DeityMicrophones]

No. You'd probably want to use 4-6 microphones

[@neoray10]

How would you position a shotgun microphone for a wide master shot for a interview ?

[@mattaustad7009]

#mailbag - I hope I am asking this correctly - When recording multiple people at one time, is it possible and/or better/worse to record separate audio tracks for post-production purposes? I recently purchased the Tascam 60D Mark II. My thought was that even though there would be bleed over, I would have one mic on voice and maybe a separate mic focused on guitar or a second person signing (something like that) I thought I would later take the individual track and tweak each one in post based on the priority of its purpose, then mix them together. I discovered that plugging in both channels 1 and 2 on the Tascam records on the same track. Do I need a different devise or am I thinking about this all wrong?

[@arhauz9719]

sir...for the mic at 6-8 inches away for the subject...what usually the gain set to your Deity Pro?

[@kbohlson]

I bought the cable 3.5 mm cable you linked to, along with a 10-foot version. Both hum - noticeably - when connected to the mic in on my GH5. For 3.5 mm TRS cables, is there a brand or source you can recommend? My trash can is getting full!

[@DeityMicrophones]

If you are having problem with a Deity microphone product, feel free to reach out to us. deitymic.com/support/

[@codylander]

I recently got a set up similar to this. In my local video production store the audio salesmen recommended I run my shotgun mic(rode videomic pro+) to my audio recorder(zoomh5) with a 3.5trs-xlr cable then use the “line out” on the h5 with a 3.5trs to my camera. I’m getting a ton of noise/hissing and cannot seem to get rid of it even after adjusting the h5 line out to -30db and Gh5 to -12 in camera. His point was the preamp in the h5 is better then my Panasonic Gh5. Can you shed some light on pros/cons of running to a audio recorder before camera? Also any tips to avoid the noise/hiss? #mailbag

[@YoussefHallouly]

Hey there is it ok to use a cable extension male to female that plugs into the small 3.5mm that the deity comes with? Or do you recommend to buy juste the 3.5mm to 3.5mm ?

[@DeityMicrophones]

We prefer male to male standard cables. Less chances for things to get unplugged

[@YoussefHallouly]

@@DeityMicrophones ​ Awesome thanks, and does it need to be TRRS or can it be TRS to TRS

[@southern.soundscapes]

How do I record audio from my d3 pro to my laptop for voiceovers?

[@vanessagarcia1965]

#mailbag What would you suggest for booming an interview with two people that are sitting far from each other? Would it be best to own two boom mics to cover each individual?

[@FFStudioMy]

kemah keming

[@sondp]

How do I do this same setup with the v mic d4 since the output is type c and not 3.5mm?

[@DeityMicrophones]

3.5mm extension cable

[@sondp]

@@DeityMicrophones How? The mic only has a type c port

[@xoxliltina12xox]

hello there! I am having a hard time figuring out audio, I am all over youtube and google but still cannot figure out if I can somehow put a Deity S Mic 2 mounted on my camera and if I need a mixer or if I can just use an xlr to aux cable and plug that directly into my canon dslr? I would love the advice of the community here!

[@DeityMicrophones]

You need a mixer. You can't plug XLR mics directly into your camera.

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

I just tried a setup like this (Deity D3, TRRS extension cable, Canon R6) and I get a horrible humming sound. Is the TRRS extension the problem?

[@DeityMicrophones]

Yea. We used just a normal TRS to TRS cable but we made sure it was a double-shielded cable.

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

@@DeityMicrophones Thanks for answering! I will try to replace my extension cable then.

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

@@DeityMicrophones I couldn't find any comparable cable here in Germany and so I ordered your recommend cable via import. Now the humming is gone! BUT there is a hissing sound in the recording. It is better than the humming sound, but still noticable. Do you have any ideas?

[@gonzalodiaz152]

Hi, i would like to do the same audio setup, but with the Deity D3 Pro to my Sony A7sIII. Can i connect this two with a TRS audio cable? The mic is coming with TRRS cable, that's why my question..

[@DeityMicrophones]

same setup. You can do this with your D3 Pro and Sony A7siii.

[@WallChart]

#mailbag What do I need to consider when recording a chruch service for streaming?

[@newcovenantchurch-denhamsp8978]

First !!!!! Thanks for making great content and mics

[@oscarhansley]

0:43 Ahh wtf dude! Why would you pick it up like that?!

[@cyborgdenoviembre]

does it work if connect TRRs t oXlr to a handrecorder?

[@DeityMicrophones]

You'd need to add something in-between called a D-XLR

[@cyborgdenoviembre]

@@DeityMicrophones got it 😉 As many others can't give information. Thanks

[@pachuco714lalo]

#MAILBAG Do you always put a foam cover on your mic or are there situations where you don't need/want one on?

[@JamesBondThisisaURL]

#Mailbag Hey guys, how would you go about getting location sound mixer jobs without having personal equipment or much experience?

[@The22Century]

Please make a comparison between Deity V-MIC D3 PRO and Audio-Technika AT875R (to XLR input). I'm choosing between the too. #mailbag

[@DeityMicrophones]

What are you plugging your mic into?

[@The22Century]

@@DeityMicrophones First choice for the most situations is Sony XLR-K3M on a Sony A7M3. Second, for the interviews and more client-related videos: Zoom H6 recording audio from 2 LAV mics with an VXLR+ adapter into XLR, and a shotgun mic again into K3M. Hope this is a logical setup, I'm a noob and trying to suck in all the knowledge )

[@DeityMicrophones]

@@The22Century Totally get it. If you are using a. D3 Pro you won't need the XLR-K3M though.

[@The22Century]

@@DeityMicrophones Already got it... I think D3 Pro can go into a 3.5mm input on the K3M and two XLR inputs for Deity W.lav Pro's (with VXLR+ adapter). Gonna go for that! ) Thank you again!)

[@ahmedadambd1939]

Thank you. #MAILBAG How to store the audio equipment in a backpack, to be able to move easily during a documentary where there are different locations outside and we need to walk/move?

[@djhowied-bbqpitmasterstvdo7119]

#mailbag

[@kisahserambuddy]

Hi Andrew. im Faizal from Malaysia and I'm doing a reaction short horror stories on my YT channel. Can you teach me how to set up my studio with low light ambiance (horror or scary )

[@VIDEOdugo]

You know, you specify that it's a $100 interview audio kit, but then you don't share links to any of the products and only show a couple of store pages in the video. The title of the video doesn't feel super accurate to its content without the information of the products used.

[@DeityMicrophones]

Oops. Let me add those links

[@DeityMicrophones]

Added the list with links. Sorry about that.

[@JimKulakowski]

I love your informative videos, but the title of this is shameful...