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To capture audio for a film or tv show use a boom mic. It’s a system of several parts that consists of: A light-weight telescoping Boom Pole A rubberized Shock Mount A Shotgun Microphone A Windscreen of some sort Quick Tips Extend the boom pole as little as necessary to get the distance you need. […]