Caleb Hayes

Caleb Hayes is a field recording specialist and audio technology writer focused on shotgun microphones, sound directionality, and on-location capture. He shares practical techniques and gear insights to help creators record clean, focused audio in real-world environments, from filmmaking to documentary production.

Boom Pole vs. On-Camera Mounting: How to Get Closer Professional Audio

boom pole vs on-camera

I’ve spent years shooting solo and learning that sound matters as much as the shot. Lucian Thomas summed it up: even the best camera can’t save content when the mic sits too far from the mouth. In run-and-gun practice, the so-called “shreditor” pushes gear limits to capture clear dialogue in noisy settings. I favor placing …