Microphone Placement Tips 

This post originally appeared in the Multimedia Tips and Tricks blog (SMDC), which was reorganized into Research Tech Tips as of September 2025. The services described in this article are still available through the Research Data and Design Commons (RDDC).

 Text and video by Kyle Krieger, Student Multimedia Design Center   

When creating a video project, one of the most important things to consider is the placement of the microphone. Proper microphone positioning significantly impacts the audio quality and the overall auditory experience of the project.  

This video below provides advice on microphone positioning and discusses some useful tips when planning audio for your video project.

At the Student Multimedia Design Center (SMDC) in the Morris Library, you can obtain microphones and equipment to make the most out of any photoshoot. Stop by and check out what equipment and services the SMDC has to offer!    

Music: ”The Air in Spring” by Marshall Usinger from Free Music Archive.