As a hyperlocal blogger, it’s necessary to carry a few items around with you for those “just in case” moments. My hyperlocal blog is heavy in community videos so it’s an absolute must that I carry the proper equipment with me. I get e-mails from time to time asking specific questions about some of the equipment I use. I’ve been asked more than once about wireless microphones. Unless all of your videos are shot pretty close to the camera, you will soon find that you need to add a wireless microphone system to your hyperlocal blogging tools. Your viewers will usually forgive you for less than great video quality but if your audio sucks, they are going to leave your site.

I’ve had too many situations where I’ve shot some pretty good video only to find out once I started to edit, that the audio was so poor that I couldn’t even use the video. Do that once or twice and you will be purchasing a wireless microphone system very quickly. I have 2 set ups. I have an expensive set up that is more professional in quality that I use when the situation calls for it. I also have the Audio Technica Pro 88W that is economical and produces excellent audio for my videos. Unless you are shooting professional type video, you will find that this wireless microphone system that I’m reviewing today will meet your needs 99% of the time.

If you decide to add a wireless mic system to your video equipment, make sure that the video camera you are using has a microphone input. Most of the time I’m close enough to the camera that I could easily just use the built in microphone supplied by the camera. What you will find however, that once you start using a wireless system, you will use it a lot because of the high quality audio it produces.

I go in to depth a little on this review of the Audio Technica Pro 88W and show you it’s capabilities and features. I also have a little fun on the video also. I hope you enjoy it and it helps you make an informed decision if you decide to add this to your arsenal of video equipment.

Here is the direct link to the Pro 88W on Amazon. I use and recommend Amazon for your online purchases. Amazon’s return policies are unmatched. AUDIO TECHNICA PRO88W-R35 Microphone from Amazon

By the way, while I was on the front porch doing the demo, I got stung twice when I disturbed a wasp nest under our little table. OUCH! I can promise that I was not able to use the audio I produced when that happened. Just want to let you know what I’m willing to go through for my readers here on BloggerLens!

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