How to make a video with professional audio

Making your own videos is easier than ever these days. Especially if you have the right products, you can make a professional video in no time. In this blog, we'll show you the simple and affordable options there are if you want to make your own videos. With professional sound, of course, because we remain a music store!

In order to choose the right equipment, it is important that you first think about what kind of video you are going to make. And how much work you want to have to prepare and assemble.

Filming with your phone

The easiest way to quickly make a video in good quality is filming with your mobile phone. Modern telephones have built-in high-quality cameras and these are more than sufficient most of the time. The advantage of filming with your phone is that you can start quickly, edit the videos easily with your phone. And post them directly online on YouTube or Instagram.

Filming with a camera

If you want to have more options and influence on the image during filming, you can opt for a camera instead of your phone. This can be a simple digital camera to a full-frame SLR camera. Depending on what your wishes are. Your visual material will be a lot more professional, but you really have a lot more work to prepare and edit. So think carefully if this is what you want or need.

Working with a tripod or gimbal

If your camera is in a fixed place, a tripod works the easiest. When you start moving, a gimbal is a super handy accessory. This ensures that the film remains completely stable while you move yourself. There are gimbals available for professional cameras, but they are also available for mobile phones. Already under a hundred euros.

Choosing the right video microphone

If you make a nice video, you naturally also want the right sound for your movie. Whether you only record speech or, for example, instruments. Depending on the situation, you also choose the most suitable microphone for this. Or a combination of microphones.

If you record speech, it is easiest to work with a lavalier microphone. This is a tie clip microphone that you either plug directly into your smartphone or connect to the phone via a wireless system. For example, if you want to be further away from the image, but still want to keep good sound. The Rode Wireless Go is such a handy system.

Another option is, for example, a microphone that you place above the camera / telephone. This records the sound in the direction you are filming. There are microphones that pick up very specifically just a few meters in front of the camera. But there are also microphones that are much more sensitive and capture the entire room. Again, the right microphone depends on the situation.

Handy complete video sets

The fastest and easiest way to make videos is with your smartphone. The packages below are complete and equipped with all the essential parts you need for a good video with good sound. These packages are really great for anyone who wants to start making videos simply, but in good quality. There are three packages: iOS, USB-C and Universal (3.5mm Jack)

Video set complete for iOS connection € 159, -

This set is complete. Suitable for Apple products. (Phone not included)Check out this vlogger kit in our online store.

Complete Video Set Universal € 159, -

Complete set to film with professional sound. Cshikt for all phones with a headphone input. (Phone not included). Check out this set in our online store.

Video set for USB-C phone € 159,-

This complete set is perfect for filming including professional sound. (Phone not included) Suitable for phones with a USB-C connection. View this vlogger set in our online store.

This is how we do it!

Music All In also makes videos itself. Are we experts in video. No, we are not. But we do know about musical instruments and microphones. That's why we wanted a quick and accessible way to make as many fun videos as possible. Without much editing work involved. We film everything with a smartphone and depending on the type of movie we make, we choose a microphone. Watch our video in which we show you how we do it!