A shotgun microphone, also known as a line or boom microphone, is a highly directional microphone often used in film, television, and video production to capture sound. Shotgun mics are designed to focus on a specific sound source while minimizing background noise, making them ideal for recording dialogue or other audio in noisy environments.
Shotgun microphones are typically mounted on a boom pole, which allows the sound engineer to position the microphone close to the sound source without being in the camera’s view. They are also commonly used in conjunction with other microphones, such as lavalier microphones, to create a more complete soundscape.
