Recent content by Avai

Thanks for the detailed info, Alcove Audio! I really appreciate the effort you put into your reply.

I have paid people for good sound before, and I plan to do it again. I also want a mic of my own so I don't have to use a shotgun for indoor side projects. I'm willing to spend money on a good mic if it will deliver decent results and last me a long time. I'd love to learn how to record good...

Thanks for your reply, Alcove Audio. I'm happy to hear any opinions from people with a lot of experience. That's exactly why I came here. :) While I wouldn't mind dropping $150 on the Avantone CK-1 just to try it, I'm very skeptical of something priced so low. I'm having a lot of trouble...

I've always used shotguns indoors for no-budget productions, because when I can't hire out the sound I just use whatever my friends happen to have laying around. Usually a Rode NTG-2. I want to buy a nice mic of my own for indoor use. I understand a hypercardioid will perform better than a...

As a self-funded filmmaker, I pay only the people who absolutely require payment, and try to get as many volunteers as I can. I've never had trouble getting free actors for short productions, as there are plenty of theatre people in my city itching to break into film. I pay principals for bigger...