Location Sound
Everything published on Viyolens under Location Sound — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Best Boom Microphones for the Money
"For the money" means genuine value, not just cheap. Here's how to think about each tier, from first camera rig to paid location work.
Shotgun Microphone Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Point it and it feels like magic, but there's a simple bit of acoustic engineering behind every shotgun microphone — here's how it actually works, and when to reach for one.
Shotgun Microphone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You don't need to know every spec to get a good first recording. Get one habit right — distance — and the rest of your first setup falls into place.
Common Shotgun Microphone Mistakes to Avoid
The same handful of errors keep turning up in ruined location recordings. Here are the seven that catch people out most often, and how to fix each one.
Boom Microphones Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A boom microphone isn't a type of microphone at all — it's how one is mounted. Here's everything that follows from that one fact.
Boom Mic: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a boom mic comes down to a handful of real decisions — pickup pattern, power, and the rig you build around it. Here's what's worth your budget and what isn't.
Boom Mic Explained: Features, Types and Tips
A boom mic is defined by how it's mounted, not by one microphone design. Here's how the whole system works, the patterns you'll meet, and where it earns its keep.
Shotgun Microphone: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Nearly every spec on the box is a trade-off, not a bonus feature. Here's what to actually check before you buy one, and what each price tier really gets you.
Common Boom Mic Mistakes to Avoid
From holding it too far away to skipping headphone monitoring, these are the boom mic mistakes almost everyone makes at first — and the free fixes for each.
