Shotgun Mics Indoors?

[Scorer]

I have heard some people say that using shotgun mics indoors is a no-no. I don't really have the budget for two mics right now, so can it sound ok? And if not, why?

 

[Alcove Audio]

It's not a "no-no" to use a shotgun mic indoors. The problem isn't the mic, it's the boom-op.

It takes a great deal of skill on the part of the boom-op to avoid getting the hollow, roomy, echoey sound, and a shotgun mic exaggerates the effect. Since most indie projects don't use a skilled boom-op using a hypercardioid mic mitigates the ambient reverb problem problem somewhat.

 

[gorillaonabike]

If you search through Alcove's threads, he gives a piece of advice which is why there are issues and how to stop the issues. Personally I used people and sound blankets.

 

[Scorer]

I seeeeee, well that's good to hear, thanks guys.