The Best Audio For Video- Part 1... the long awaited audio series intro

Finally! The video everyone's been asking for. This is the intro video to the audio series that answers "What Mic do you use Markus?" and many other questions about getting the best audio for video. It's not a simple answer, as this video will explain. Each person's voice and environment is different, which determines the type of mic, recorder, mic placement, etc etc. This will be a pretty extensive series, so take notes. Be sure to watch the whole video in each one, there is lots of info being shared here. Enjoy!
Worlds Cheapest Camcorders - • Worlds Cheapest and Am...
syncing audio and video • Sync External Audio an...
Wind-proofing a lavalier microphone trick for outdoor audio recording
• Windproofing a lavalie...
The Audio Series:
The Best Audio For Video- Part 1... the long awaited audio series intro
• The Best Audio For Vid...
Windproofing a lavalier Microphone Trick for outdoor Audio Recording • Windproofing a lavalie...
Where do I hide my mic ? • Where do I hide my mic ?
How Pros mount & HIDE Lavalier Microphones, Transmitters & Recorders • How Pros mount & HIDE ...
Why NOT to stick a microphone in your hair • Why NOT to stick a mic...
Creating a Good Audio Recording Environment Indoors • Creating a Good Audio ...
The Best Microphones • The Best Microphones f...
Audio Recorder Epic Comparison • Audio Recorder Epic Co...
Wireless Audio Mic Systems Epic Comparison • Wireless Audio Mic Sys...
Audio Post Processing for Videos • Audio Post Processing ...
Audio Series wrap up, misc stuff • Audio Series wrap up, ...

[@alex_montoya]

I love your shiny, big, generous channel. You make me realize that we camera geeks come from all ways of life and that we all are, somehow, family.

[@MarkusPix]

I'm glad you like my shiny big generous... um... channel 😉

[@alex_montoya]

@@MarkusPix lol

[@frankfarago2825]

Great observation, Álex. For me personally, it gives me a huge kick to lay my hands on the latest APS-C / Super 35 or VistaVision "full-frame" 35mm sensor digital cameras designed in say 2020 and since then.... and then with the wonder of simple lens mount adapters, use photography or cine lenses on it designed in the 1960s or even before. Oldest lens I had heard of that someone used on modern digital camera was made in the 1880s. For audio recordings, 1950s to 1970s reel-to-reel portable Nagras, Uhers, Telefunkens do the trick.

[@JamesonsTravels]

Practical In depth audio videos are sorely absent on KZbin. This is perfect. Thanks Markus.

[@MarkusPix]

my pleasure

[@RockPolitics]

You tell people the unvarnished truth. Nearly everything "informative" on KZbin now is made by people pimping some piece of equipment or software. Your channel becomes more and more amazing, because you show people the 80/20 rules (maybe 90/10). Like the difference in the characteristics of your voice at different times of the day. I have learned many of the things you teach the hard way, but I ALWAYS learn something from your videos. You got me through a tough time a while back, when my studio flooded twice from two "hundred year floods" about a month apart. Rather than re-buying, I took some time to pick up some of the cheap equipment you've shown people, and spend some time getting back to basics. I think most people spend more time trying to upgrade their equipment than upgrading their own skills. I had fallen into that same trap. Thank you for what you do.

[@johnhorton1532]

As a musician I am so glad that you have started this series. I retired two weeks ago and am starting to do the videos and recordings that I never had the time to do in the past. Thank you so much, I am so looking forward to learning from your practical and pragmatic points of view. Keep on keeping on, brother. 👍😎❤️

[@kevlally]

I have also been studying audio and video for two years now to setup my own gig. I never heard anyone explain so simply why XLR are not entirely necessary. Markus is correct. Most (95%) of people will only need a coupke of meters (8 feet) of wire at most if at all. If the recorder is sitting on the subject then you only need a little over a meter or approx 3 feet. I now know I am going in the right direction. Good luck mate.

[@k.m.alaminbaqee]

@@kevlally You are correct boss.

[@frankfarago2825]

@@kevlally Did theater recordings with unbalanced TS cables. Used a 25-foot unbalanced (unsymmetrical) TS cable for cable length extension, although this was a thick cable with 1/4-inch (6.35mm) jacks. The recordings came out pristine, no line noise of interference picked-up at all. Over 30 feet (10 meters) I would use TRS balanced (symmetrical) cables, though.

[@cb2000a]

Yep...audio is so very important when shooting video.

[@robertosuarez-castro1707]

This guy does add charisma to what he teaches. Excellent class today. Thanks

[@elliotmarks06]

12:17 I think that was one of the smoothest transitions I have ever seen... The audio overlap to make it seem like one clip is crazy!!! Nice one👍

[@TUCOtheratt]

God damn! As a successful KZbinr that is known for great gunfire sounds in my videos, I thought I knew something about sound. You took me to school! I had noticed that my voice is awesome first thing in the morning and not so much the rest of the day. Thanks for this series.

[@DarkStoneCastle]

Ah hell yeah, getting out the popcorn for this one.

[@ModMax69]

awesome! Thanks MArkus!!! Now we just need director commentary on your movie!!!

[@Joe-mg6pj]

Wow... can't wait to watch this later tonight when it's quiet... ! Thanks for this!

[@EliasMendozaTV]

Totally agree that our voice is changing through the day!

[@manuelrgarcia4409]

I almost choked on that opening with the baseball cap. You need a bunch of obnoxious gold chains, several nose & lip rings, and wearing at minimum 3 baseball caps at different angles in a follow up video please.🤣

[@PMV2012]

Another awesome knowledgable real world video

[@michaelauknz]

Yes, Marcus, and in a few short minutes you give so much practical true workplace knowledge and expert tips from your experience over the years. Lately I have realized what I have learnt recently. You are giving so many hard to learn trade secrets and are truely sharing the joy and passion you have for the self content audio-visual industry.. You are a master class classic 👏

[@pcc678]

Thanks Markus! I've been waiting for a series like this for a long time!

[@ImagenStudios]

I am so excited that you are pursuing helping understand audio. I made a short film many years ago on a 3ccd min dv canon when I showed it most if not all the comments were about scenes where the audio was bad. You are so right about the importance of audio and I can't wait for the next video. Keep creating brother.

[@406MountainBoys]

Woohoo! The long awaited audio series is here! Can't wait for every detour and rabbit trail you'll take us down with this series. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us.

[@nolansnook1268]

Thank you Markus, this promises to be a great series! Cannot wait for the next one you do, you have found a sorely needed topic to explain.

[@kriswingert1662]

Thanks for doing this series. I have had so many discussions on why I use compression and other tricks to make my audio better, and also some criticism. Sharing this with many who truly need it. You are always a great inspiration to me and show that it is not always expensive to pull off a good production. I so enjoyed this!! Looking forward to more!!

[@ryanheffer3090]

Looking forward to hearing more and learning more. Love that you experiment to get what works for your situation. That blue shotgun mic looked epic!

[@charleyl264]

Yea !!! I've been waiting for this. Thank you Markus.

[@guppiespowersports4869]

THANKS again Markus for putting in all this work for us. I am really looking forward to this audio series.

[@DreyMedia6]

Been waiting for this series for so long! Thanks Markus for finally doing this. I personally really appreciate it.

[@JulesFox]

I'm loving this topic - thank you for providing your insights on audio Markus. I'm really looking forward to the rest of this series.

[@freshipTube]

Yes indeed, I have been waiting, thank you!

[@VintageInsightPhotography]

Can’t wait to watch this. I need to do a better job with EQ and compression for my videos. Thanks for doing this series!

[@giffordthompson4094]

I am really looking forward to this series, thank you for taking the time and effort to do it, learned a lot from this inaugural posting.

[@wk2050]

Hi Markus and Cara ! Thank you both very much of all the videos you have made. They are very educational and easy to follow. I have got so many times good and most needed advice to my videowork and photography. This audio series is what I have waited so much. Thank you that you have found time to make it. Keep on the good work ! All the best for the ongoing year 2022. Best regards - Veijo from Finland.

[@lenwehrung1626]

Finally! Glad you started this series. Can't wait for the rest of them!

[@HumbertoAbed]

I've been looking forward to this videos. And you know it because I asked for them like 4 times, hahaha! Thank you Markus, again, for sharing. It's so different to see and hear this information from a person who has done his homework for so many years, instead of from all those rock stars out there who have 2-3 years shooting weedings.

[@Danaeina]

I love seeing your passion for Mics and details in general!!! 🌞

[@jeannine22marie]

Yay! I've been waiting for this, thank you!! ❤

[@travelcanada8817]

Thanks Markus! Always enjoying the content.

[@CameraCombo]

Thank you Markus! This is the series I've been waiting for! I know you'll do it right.

[@daveinportland]

I have been looking forward to this one. Thanks.

[@JimLeonard]

Markus, bless you, I've always been impressed by the quality of your audio in your videos over the past 2 years and I hope to learn from you to improve my own. Thank you so much.

[@victorfox9348]

So much gold in this episode. The transition from the studio to the desert. So cool. The layering of dialogue tracks. 🤯 I knew that sounded good with music vocals but I never even thought to try it with dialogue. Please share your go to post processing in future videos!! Oh, and the ambience track for the waves! 🤯🤯🤯

[@edchung5288]

Thanks for taking the time to make this! Your videos far exceed what I would likely get from a paid series from a "guru". Been waiting fo the Audio segment as your voice recording of ALL your videos has always been at a noticeably higher level that what I usually see anywhere else. The Gaffer Tape Triangle trick, synching audio from outside sources in 30 seconds and the coat hanger lav vids gave me a glimpse into your knowledge base. Really grateful for your content Markus!

[@knowyouryoga]

Finally! Thanks for all the effort 😊

[@mikevirtualteacher]

Thank you Markus again for your generous help and honest thoughts!

[@paulharris5329]

I'm really looking forward to this series. Audio is the area I have the most problems with, thanks for taking the time to show how you achieve good sound.

[@BentleyLifeStylePhotography]

Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge and enthusiasm. Very excited for this series!

[@B9Robot]

Thanks Markus, I really needed this and looking forward to the series on this topic. God Bless.

[@OurEndeavor]

I have struggled with audio for years, and your audio has always been top notch, thanks for this info Markus!

[@ak4good]

Thank you Markus can't wait for more! Really appreciate your generosity with your time and effort for something you don't really need to do.

[@gibsonethirty2836]

G'Day Markus. Thanks for taking the time to do this, its something I have been trying to get my other half to understand so its great that someone else is saying basically the same thing. Now if I can only get her to sit down long enough to actually watch it all....oh well lol. Looking forward to the rest of the series. Take Care.

[@LuisBravoPereira]

I love your videos and tutorials! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and joy of doing with us!

[@AgeofRogerio]

Great info Markus. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

[@TheAaronalden]

Thank you for putting in the time and your sharing your years of experience with us! Audio is definitely something I am trying to improve!

[@3seahorses658]

Thanks so much Markus. I've learned a lot on KZbin over the years about filmmaking, but finding great sound tutorials has been more of a challenge. I really appreciate your commitment to sharing your knowledge with us all.

[@markattardo]

Great start! Impressed with the detailed labeling along with everything you covered in the intro.

[@beolux]

So glad you're doing this!!

[@jjff6105]

I appreciate your honesty about mixing mics and recorders, environment, voice and other considerations. Thank you for encouraging us to keep doing what is fun!

[@1kfmn]

Thank you for putting together an audio series!!! Learning a lot!

[@drrohanfonseca]

Finally sound! Thank you Markus. Looking forward to the future vids as well!

[@rogfromthegarage8158]

It actually comes as a relief that I have not found a good sound recording combination yet. I don't have as much equipment as Markus, but I've tried many different mics, recorders, acoustic treatments, etc, and good sound still alludes me.

[@immleman]

Great video. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

[@BlackBearForge]

I'm really looking forward to this series. Most of my videos are done in a blacksmith shop, which is acoustically horrible. Seems like there is never a good balance between the vocals and the ambient shop sounds.

[@randyduerr503]

Ok so i just watched a video about sound for movies of video for productions. Close micing as much as possible but your backround sounds are probably metal on metal. Limiting sounds in th background would be smart while doing your audio. You may be SOL because of your environment. Watch this and decide for yourself. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmfFpaCAiLeom6c

[@MarkusPix]

All those sparks flying around makes it tricky, but every bit helps. Put fireproof sound blankets on everything you possibly can that's not in the shot, including as much of the floor as possible. Wool is the most flame resistant fabric of all, in Hollywood, they spray fireproofing clear liquid on everything. Or the ultimate fireproof sound absorbing flooring is sand. Put a mic under your shirt so any sounds behind and beside you will be blocked (I'll show how in upcoming video) Only talk between hits because theres no way to separate a hammer hit from a voice.

[@ZippyDChimp-mr1tf]

Thank you, I’m looking forward to the series.

[@vincentoliver]

A great start, well done! I enjoy your enthusiasm in all your videos, it’s not always about the equipment, it’s all about doing the things that you love to do and sharing your excitement with an audience. Well done Marcus. Regards from Vincent in a dull grey day in London x

[@krishoughton4U2B]

I love all your videos and how honest and straight forward you are in every video. I am really trying to learn photography and video. But I never knew anything about audio so it was very refreshing to learn something new and makes you think about how your video is going to sound. I was debating on the new DJI portable microphone to take with me on vacation trips

[@robwasnj]

Markus, THANK YOU so much for this video and upcoming series. The information in here is pure gold, I've watched several videos on audio but some of the information you give is obviously from years of hands on experience and the kind of stuff we need to know. Just that intro with the 2 examples, cheap camera good audio, expensive camera lousy audio spoke volumes. Really looking forward to the rest of this series. I really need to get myself a quality lavalier mic and a smaller recorder I can clip onto my body after spending so much on lenses and quality cameras. If you cover the tweaks you do in your audio editor to improve your voice that'd also be great to see... I've seen videos on the subject but have also found many youtube channels that discuss this have terrible audio, I think they mess with it perhaps TOO much and lose sight of something, your audio is very good coming through my home theater system.

[@chadhulsizer]

This is great Markus, Greatly needed in the KZbin space.

[@photographer-at-large9795]

Thank you 🙏 Markus. Subscribed, and looking forward to next episodes.

[@rogergelik5078]

We do love this stuff. I'm happy you're going to tackle this subject. You seem to have a very balanced practical take on things. Not pie-in-the-sky "we only record in a studio with the best lights & cameras", but someone who has might be starting out with their home-made slider with a string attached to their toe to move the camera!! Can't wait for the sub $300 audio categories!

[@dianageorge887]

Thank you for clearing up some thoughts on Audio. So much to consider! I love seeing comparisons.

[@jaymehanzak4881]

Sounds like an awesome series. I look forward to the knowledge coming.

[@bordermayorsbeat6528]

I Hear ‘Ya!! Looking forward to this series!!

[@photofonz]

Thanks for posting this Markus and looking forward to the rest of the series. We also look forward to learning about what you come up with after the many years of research you've done on recording audio. This is priceless! I also enjoy your stories and for sharing your remarkable past. Thanks again and wish you & Cara the best.

[@daveinportland]

Part 1 was great. Looking forward to the series. Thank you.

[@barkyvonschnauzer2188]

I love how detailed Markus is. It makes me a better artist. Thanks Markus.

[@djc24]

Markus! I love your enthusiasm and the unbelievable amount of experience that you share with us.

[@innovationsurvival]

Wow, couldn't agree more with everything you said. I am immensely interested in audio and look forward to your forthcoming videos. Bring it Marcus, just bring it. Bigly.

[@aristothethrone9032]

12.22 that transition!!! I'm gonna be thinking about how smooth that was for a week.

[@techvision3481]

happy to see the audio series. the most interseting part of the video i found was that your voice can change a lot depending on the time of day i never really paid that much attension to it. i'm going to see how my voice changes during the day and see what i find.

[@vivreennz7867]

A 26 minutes masterclass ! I'm very new to the subject and learned a lot in a single video. Thanks boss !

[@stefanmayer444]

Awesome. I love how you have a broward understanding about the topic and still approach everyone in their state of knowledge. Can't wait to hear more about audio :-)

[@jimharmon83]

THANK YOU. I have been looking forward to you covering this topic. You are a master technician and I am confident that my sound will be better because of you.

[@LiveMusicOntario]

I like it when you are candid with your opinions on subjects where ti would be easy to generalize. I was delving into audio recording when I was 13 with reel to reel, 54 years of exposure, mostly dabbling but a few phases where it was my occupation. After a long break I'm back into it for video so this is going to help.

[@victorfox9348]

I’m so freaking excited for this!!

[@CaptainMyCaptain33]

Awesome! I’m so happy you know your audio also. Can’t wait to see the rest. Thanks again for sharing amigo!

[@Joshua_S]

Thank you Markus for diving into audio production with/for us! I am going to become a audio visual media designer in germany and I always enjoy the shear ammount of information you give us with your contant.

[@treloar2]

Fantastic! Thank you for doing this!

[@mickymack1230]

Totally agree Markus, I love the way you find good affordable solutions, brilliant Video

[@garys639]

Am glued to your channel in anticipation.

[@gregortidholm]

You are an amazing educator! The kind of enthusiasm you have, and share, in your videos is 100% inspirational! Its mind-boggling what skillset you have! Thank you for all the time you spent preparing this videos!

[@onemousecreative]

Thanks so much for taking the time to share this information! So many online content creators and filmmakers just push brands that they like. This one video has been exponentially more helpful.

[@Jatinda]

I love that you've done this video Markus. I love audio. Sound fascinates me. Not just speech or music but sounds of all kinds of things. Finances stop me from having collection like yours but I love what I have. I've only just discovered your world but every video is what I want to be but better lol

[@jesselopezvlog]

This is just priceless! Way better knowledge and wisdom than other KZbin channels with tens of millions of subscribers. Thank you.

[@patrickbenthamradley5429]

Another gem of a video Markus thank you so much! So clear and informed and pedagogical! You're the man! :-)

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

I’ve been waiting months for this Markus , 😄!

[@unclejerry486]

The new series SOUNDS awesome, but seriously - thank you for sharing all of that great knowledge!

[@uncle0eric]

I'm really looking forward to this. I plan on taking notes.

[@JamieBoots]

Thanks Marcus great video. My voice is bad at the best of times but is defiantly better in the morning and then deteriorates as the day goes on. Thanks for all the great advice, as a relatively new creator it really helps. Look forward to the next one.

[@1clap]

Yesss , thanks for this series.. exactly what I wanted.. that you shall be covering every aspect of it .. thanks :)

[@cammorton2384]

Weeeee! Been waiting for this! Thanks!

[@1Theophilus]

Great video! Great information! Been looking forward to this series. I’ve starting using some of your audio techniques (that you’ve mentioned in previous videos) and have been very pleased with the results! Can’t wait for the next one in this series.

[@sidthetech7623]

I am absolutely thrilled to know you have that experience to hone in one the configurations that work. This is complete gold. I wish more people knew these tips.

[@stevejohanson4133]

Highly anticipated video ! Perseverance and Hard Work is the professionals key to success ! I'm a perfectionist and spend extra time to separate myself from everyone else as good is never good enough for me and my clients reap the benefits.