In today’s episode, we have a look at and listen to the Voice Technologies VT500WA and VT403WA. These professional level microphones have a major advantage over most others - they are waterproof with IPX 7 certification meaning they can withstand being under water at up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. So if you’re filming around water, these may be a good option for you. The non-waterproof version of the VT-500 has been a staple in my kit for the last 3 years and is holding up great!
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest course is Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- VT500WA Waterproof - Starting at $400 USD B&H
- VT403WA Waterproof - Starting at $400 USD B&H
- VT500 Standard - Starting at $200 USD B&H
- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, Pictureline
- Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 ART Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon
- Aputure 300x LED Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon
- Aputure Light Dome 2 soft box - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon
- Aputure Nova LED Panel Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline
- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon
- Lupo Superpanel 30 Full Color Soft - B&H
The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.
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