#97 - Everyone always wants to talk about the latest cameras that just came out, but the better way to spend your money is on making your videos sound better. And even if you don’t have any extra budget to put towards a better microphone or audio recorder, there are a lot of tips and tricks for capturing better sound.

In this episode I chat with Curtis Judd about how to record high quality audio, what gear he recommends for both the cheapest and high-end budgets, and common audio mistakes to avoid when making videos.

• 00:00 - Introduction
• 01:21 - Curtis' Background
• 04:52 - Choosing to Focus on Audio & Lighting
• 11:27 - Audio Gear Evolution
• 23:23 - Tips for Hiding a Lav Mic
• 26:34 - High Quality Audio on a Low Budget
• 32:00 - Upgrading to a Medium Budget
• 39:30 - Curtis' Favorite Microphones
• 48:53 - Most Common Audio Mistakes to Avoid
• 53:30 - Final Thoughts

• Curtis Judd's YouTube Channel
• Curtis Judd's Website
• Canon C100 Mark II Camera
• Caleb's Review of the C100 Mark II
• Rode NTG3 Shotgun Mic
• Mix Pre 6
• TAKSTAR SGC-600
• Rode VideoMic NTG
• Deity V-Mic D3 Pro
• Curtis' Video About How to Boom Your Camera Shotgun Mic
• DPA Microphones 4017B
• Sennheiser MKH 8050
• Shure TwinPlex TL48
• Shure SM7B
• Earthworks SR314B
• Electro-Voice RE20

To learn more about me and what I offer, go to CalebWojcik.com. Cheers.