Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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2024 UPDATE: This past summer I noticed more and more noise in my recordings. After testing, I can no longer recommend the Xvive P1 and have updated my blog post here wp.me/p7aeg3-11K with new links to my most trusted interview audio kit.

00:00 - Introducing the most compact, travel-worthy interview audio kit
00:24 - How this episode’s audio was recorded
01:55 - Tentacle Sync Track E Pocket Recorder
02:06 - Why 32-bit Float Audio Recording Is Better
04:41 - My Favourite Interview Boom Mics
05:17 - Xvive P1 Portable Phantom Power Supply
06:11 - WARNING: Buy the right cable or suffer bad audio
06:51 - Assembling the Audio Kit
09:12 - 8050 + Xvive P1 + Tentacle Sync Audio Sample
09:30 - Wishlist
10:04 - Warning for USA Tentacle Sync Track E buyers
10:37 - Wrapping Up

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Buy the Xvive P1 at:
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Links & notes with more tips, tricks and accessories: wp.me/p7aeg3-11K

THE BEST INDOOR BOOM MIC
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THE BEST OUTDOOR BOOM MIC
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MY “NO EXCUSES” FILMMAKER’S CAMERA
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MY DESSERT ISLAND LENS
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MY MINIMALIST TABLETOP & STREET SHOOTING LENS
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MY DRONE OF CHOICE
Buy the DJI Mini 3 Pro at:
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# AUDIO

MY ON-CAM SHOTGUN MIC
Buy the Rode Videomic NTG at:
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# LIGHTING

MY RUN & GUN BRING EVERYWHERE LIGHT
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Save $$ on Music Licensing that doesn't suck: bit.ly/audiio-discount

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My work: dqstudios.com
Lightroom Faster: motibodo.com

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