Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Welcome to the eighth episode of the Speed Bumps Podcast. One question that if often asked to me via email is how to keep the microphone out of frame when booming. In this video I start by answering this question and then during the pro sound topic I discuss how to properly hand hold a microphone.
Production notes:
Last week my security camera made the video look terrible but, you could see me. This week I decided to run a comparison between the two cameras you've seen me use in these podcasts so far. Tell me what you think down below. As for the sound, this week I'm trying 45% on Clarity VX Pro. I received no feedback last week.
0:00 Intro
0:51 The Question
0:57 How do boom ops keep the boom out of frame?
16:25 How to properly hand hold a microphone
21:14 Outro
Videos I referenced in this video:
Close But No Shadow:
The Wider The Better:
Understanding Camera Height:
3BO: Boom Operator Training Series:
Finding Your Perfect Voice Over Mic Position:
DPA's Article on Proper Hand Holding of a Mic: dpamicrophones.com/mic-university/proper-hand-placement-on-a-vocal-mic
DPA's Microphone University: dpamicrophones.com/mic-university
Want to record this outro? Follow the below copy with your own flair and email it to Allen@SoundSpeeds.us. Must be 24 bit 48K WAV or similar to be considered. Feel free to have fun with it but don't drag it out. Include in the email how you'd like to be credited in the outro. By emailing us an outro, you are giving us the rights to use it in future episodes on this channel without compensation other than written credit in the description. Once edited into an episode that's live, it will not be taken down but at your request we will cease using it in future episodes.
Voiceover copy:
If you'd like to ask a sound related question to be answered in a future episode, send text, audio or video to SSP@SoundSpeeds.us. Want to record this outro? Details in the description below. Find us in social media and online at www.SoundSpeeds.us. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications for more sound related content.
Outro credit:
Mike DelGaudio of Booth Junkie : boothjunkie.com
The background noise in this episode was processed out using Waves Clarity VX Pro.
To Buy Waves Clarity VX Pro: waves.alzt.net/QO93eM
There's also the standard edition you can try if interested:
Waves Clarity VX: waves.alzt.net/EaXNgP
Episode Recorded on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
Camera: DJI Pocket 2: geni.us/DJI_Pocket2
Microphone: Oktava MK-012: geni.us/Oktava_MK012
Oktava Extension Cable: oktavausa.com/mics/product/mk-012-01-mini-cardioid-mic
Oktava Swivel Used: geni.us/OktavaSwivel
Recorder: Deity HDTX: geni.us/DeityHD-TX
Thank you to Aron Siegel for loaning the Oktava audio equipment.
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Panasonic Lumix FZ-80: geni.us/SoundSpeedsLumixFZ80
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7: geni.us/SoundSpeedsLumixDMCG7
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Sound Devices MixPre-6: geni.us/SoundDevicesMP6
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Welcome to the eighth episode of the Speed Bumps Podcast. One question that if often asked to me via email is how to keep the microphone out of frame when booming. In this video I start by answering this question and then during the pro sound topic I discuss how to properly hand hold a microphone.
Production notes:
Last week my security camera made the video look terrible but, you could see me. This week I decided to run a comparison between the two cameras you've seen me use in these podcasts so far. Tell me what you think down below. As for the sound, this week I'm trying 45% on Clarity VX Pro. I received no feedback last week.
0:00 Intro
0:51 The Question
0:57 How do boom ops keep the boom out of frame?
16:25 How to properly hand hold a microphone
21:14 Outro
Videos I referenced in this video:
Close But No Shadow:
The Wider The Better:
Understanding Camera Height:
3BO: Boom Operator Training Series:
Finding Your Perfect Voice Over Mic Position:
DPA's Article on Proper Hand Holding of a Mic: dpamicrophones.com/mic-university/proper-hand-placement-on-a-vocal-mic
DPA's Microphone University: dpamicrophones.com/mic-university
Want to record this outro? Follow the below copy with your own flair and email it to Allen@SoundSpeeds.us. Must be 24 bit 48K WAV or similar to be considered. Feel free to have fun with it but don't drag it out. Include in the email how you'd like to be credited in the outro. By emailing us an outro, you are giving us the rights to use it in future episodes on this channel without compensation other than written credit in the description. Once edited into an episode that's live, it will not be taken down but at your request we will cease using it in future episodes.
Voiceover copy:
If you'd like to ask a sound related question to be answered in a future episode, send text, audio or video to SSP@SoundSpeeds.us. Want to record this outro? Details in the description below. Find us in social media and online at www.SoundSpeeds.us. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications for more sound related content.
Outro credit:
Mike DelGaudio of Booth Junkie : boothjunkie.com
The background noise in this episode was processed out using Waves Clarity VX Pro.
To Buy Waves Clarity VX Pro: waves.alzt.net/QO93eM
There's also the standard edition you can try if interested:
Waves Clarity VX: waves.alzt.net/EaXNgP
Episode Recorded on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
Camera: DJI Pocket 2: geni.us/DJI_Pocket2
Microphone: Oktava MK-012: geni.us/Oktava_MK012
Oktava Extension Cable: oktavausa.com/mics/product/mk-012-01-mini-cardioid-mic
Oktava Swivel Used: geni.us/OktavaSwivel
Recorder: Deity HDTX: geni.us/DeityHD-TX
Thank you to Aron Siegel for loaning the Oktava audio equipment.
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCjL6MFoRxI9dbybAYO4uNzA/join
Gear Commonly Used In My Videos:
Sony ZV-1: geni.us/Sony_ZV1
DJI Pocket 2: geni.us/DJI_Pocket2
Panasonic Lumix FZ-80: geni.us/SoundSpeedsLumixFZ80
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7: geni.us/SoundSpeedsLumixDMCG7
Aputure Amaran AL-MX LED Video Light: geni.us/AputureLight
Tascam DR-40: geni.us/TascamDR40
Sound Devices MixPre-6: geni.us/SoundDevicesMP6
Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links and if you purchase something using one of these links, you'll pay the same price that you'd find on Amazon if you looked it up yourself but Amazon will pay me a small referral fee for sending you there to make a purchase.
Make sure to subscribe for more content!
Want some Sound Speeds swag? teespring.com/stores/sound-speeds-swag
Have a question? Write it in the comments below or email Allen@SoundSpeeds.us
Join us on Facebook: facebook.com/SoundSpeeds
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SoundSpeedsYT
Interested in becoming a patron? patreon.com/SoundSpeeds
To make a donation: paypal.me/SoundSpeeds
Join my Discord: discord.gg/nGM7QY7
All donations received will go directly back into this channel.
If there's something specific you'd like the donation funds to be spent on, please specify in the donation notes or send me an email.
