How to record THE BEST wedding audio in any situation

In the 5 or so years of filming weddings consistently, audio has always been the core of what I want my wedding videos to be about. In this video, I share some things I've learned through my journey which hopefully will help you as well. Enjoy!
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Places to record from
1:37 - Microphone Wireless Receiver explained
2:00 - DJ Mixer explained
2:31 - How I use the Tascam DR10L
3:26 - Asking a bride to mic her dress over a call
4:57 - Groom mic, bride mic and ceremony mic comparison
5:52 - Tascam DR10L on a podium example
6:12 - How I use the Sony TX660
6:37 - Sony TX660 worn by officiant example
7:08 - Example of a deliverable I sell called 'speeches'
7:17 - How I use the Zoom H5 + cables
8:20 - How I use the Tascam DR10X + attenuator
9:13 - BTS of my gear at an actual wedding
10:28 - Why do I always have a backup? + storytime
12:07 - How I use the Rode Wireless Go II
12:24 - Rode Mic, Tascam DR10X backup, Zoom H5 comparison
12:50 - Basic explanation of frequency interference
13:32 - How to get what you want (most of the time)
15:00 - Is 32-bit float recording necessary?
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[@spokaneweddingphotographer]

from a very confused wedding photographer trying to get into video this was fantastic!

[@RaphealPersaud]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mauriciolee7349]

This video of yours is one of the BEST on wedding audio recording that I've ever watched. It's because you show every step of your workflow by using video. For example, you show what cables to use. Later you show the dj mixer where your recorders are plugged in. You also show the result of your audio recording by showing the clip of the speaker speaking. You also share the personal skill to get other people's cooperation to make your job easier. Wow! Thank you so much for such a THOROUGH and EFFECTIVE tutorial.

[@RaphealPersaud]

Thank you! I try my best to make it as user friendly as possible!

[@CrQualityPhotography]

You answered so many of my questions about audio ! Thank you so much !

[@pittsburghbassists9885]

You’ve got a new subscriber, good video.

[@danielkaranja7978]

That audio comparison section was golden!

[@RaphealPersaud]

Glad it helped man!

[@diceflawless9115]

I never try to mic the bride. Usually the groom is close enough to catch them both. I might even put a 2nd mic on the officiant. Asking a stressed out bride to strap a mic to her leg that may or may not be comfortable is a bad idea in my opinion. It also may mess up the look of her dress. Plus im usually way too busy to be helping her get the mic on right. Just dropping mics into the groom and officiant is quick and easy. Tascam 10l is very good and will pick up both

[@Gavinnations]

You should check out Justin porter. He makes it fun and exciting when dealing with brides and bridesmaids

[@ChrisBoland]

Great tips - thank you!

[@Angelux31]

Many thanks for the video! and for the practical visuals and examples, really appreciated!

[@papsny]

At this point in time 32 bit float is king

[@DavidWagelmans]

This was golden. Thanks

[@user-fy8iw6kb7e]

Great info. Just what I needed to know. Great content !!

[@Luke_Likes_Lakes]

Solid advice, Raph! I particularly appreciated you sharing your phonecall w/ the bride and then the talk about dj etiquette and friendliness at the end. It felt very sincere!

[@RaphealPersaud]

I try my best!

[@keloduma]

Lovely video!!

[@ShillingtonPhotography]

Great video! Thanks!

[@art_by_adrian2913]

Man your details and quality of production is impeccable thanks for sharing all this info

[@RaphealPersaud]

Thank you. Just trying to help!

[@NinatenKate]

This was amazing! Thank you so much for the detailed information :)

[@RaphealPersaud]

Glad it was helpful!

[@twobird7529]

Another great video sir, keep up the good work!

[@RaphealPersaud]

Much appreciated!

[@rubenslondon]

Great video men, Tks

[@hoodedproductions4929]

Nice work

[@lunarafilms]

This was helpful. Thanks!

[@happyhavenstudios]

You just changed my life with the attenuator on the DR-10X!! I have got to try that, speeches audio are always completely blown out.

[@RaphealPersaud]

Hope it helps you dude. I've always known about the attenuator but never bit the bullet to actually get one. Now it's just a normal back up of mine.

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Great tutorial, just what i needed

[@RaphealPersaud]

Glad it helped!

[@Purposedecoded]

Gold standard information 👍💯💯

[@RaphealPersaud]

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[@christophfaistauer]

Very helpful! Subscribed!

[@RaphealPersaud]

Thanks for the sub!

[@starta]

Another 🔥 video bro!! As a proud audio nerd, this one particularly kept my attention! Did you use the lab mic to record the audio for the video itself?

[@RaphealPersaud]

No I used a Rode Videomic Pro +. Thinking about upgrading to a NTG4 though!

[@brianjagarnauth]

I would like to see a video how you set up your audio equipment for weddings in depth settings to the gear you have

[@RaphealPersaud]

Noted!

[@TrentonGoad]

Should turn on that light on in the background always good to have a light source in the background just adds to the background.

[@DG-Vlogs]

I'd love you to do a video describing the settings for using the Tascam DR10x if being plugged into a speaker with an Attenuator

[@RaphealPersaud]

I've got a audio settings video in the works. Be on the lookout!

[@DG-Vlogs]

@@RaphealPersaud fabulous I hope it's out before end of June, shooting my first wedding in July

[@boxoflenscreative8276]

This video is gold! Do you mind sharing where you purchased your go wireless lav mic sleeves? Ive looked up online but having issues finding the right fit.

[@RaphealPersaud]

On Etsy! etsy.me/3U1rUuz

[@saturns_eyes]

When you mic someone up with the Tascam 10l, how do you get the audio to sync with the video? Doesnt it have to be connected to the camera to do that?

[@Thomasjcolbert82]

Hey, I really like this video a lot. Here’s my question I don’t do videography, but I was asked if I could video wedding vows. I’m a photographer but I can record video. I have a rode video mic pro. Would it be simpler to mount my microphone on a boom and wirelessly connected to my camera? Or get that rode video mic go to wireless system? I’m not doing anything fancy with sound boards or anything like that just my camera and microphones direct.

[@RaphealPersaud]

I would get the wireless lav system like the ones below: Rode wireless go (hamzn.to/3LXbxym) DJI Mic (amzn.to/41eoOqC)

[@rafaelcorzo751]

Hello Rapheal! Did you active the phantom power supply when you connected the 1/4" into the XLR port of the H5?

[@RaphealPersaud]

At 9:57 I show that I’ve plugged it into a power source.

[@Soul_Visuals_Photography]

Where does one find those leg garders ?

[@jasonzheng9002]

is there any setting on a zoom h5 recorder I need to set if I were to tap in dj soundboard audio with a xld cable?

[@RaphealPersaud]

Hey Jason. Besides setting the recording mode to the highest setting, there's nothing else that I do. All audio edits are done in post for me!

[@_adamdunbar]

09:52 what cables have you used out of the three you mentioned earlier in the video? it looks like you've got two cables plugged into the mixer from this

[@pittsburghbassists9885]

I believe he use a stereo to dual 1/4 inch trs cable.

[@vietuser7]

do i need a rca to dual xlr or just rca to xlr? I know RCA is a left and right cable but do you also need a dual xlr then?

[@RaphealPersaud]

RCA to a single XLR is fine. A dual XLR is only needed if you want to separate left and right channels in your own recorder.

[@epicdroneimages1128]

Do you have a link to purchase the leg garter ?

[@RaphealPersaud]

It seems like the one I posted before went away however I used this one over the weekend and it seems fine! amzn.to/45svnc4

[@thienle114]

For your Dr-10x, what did you set as your mic gain to? Because I heard you can set it to “EXT” and you don’t need an attenuator? Thanks!

[@RaphealPersaud]

Good to know! I'll have to check it out. I'm terrible with updates lol

[@RaphealPersaud]

Just checked and mine has this setting. I'll have to test it out.

[@RaphealPersaud]

I'll have to test it as I'm not sure.

[@erdemfilms]

from where can i get the microphone sleeves for the rode go ii?

[@moishelande-se6sf]

check the link

[@BetterTogetherMedia-xj8hm]

Why not just use a wireless mic for the bride ?

[@RaphealPersaud]

You can, but I find that sometimes depending on the dress, a wireless mic is to bulky.