Sound
One-piece camcorders come equipped with a microphone clipped to the top of the camera body. It picks up sound from the direction in which the camera is pointed. On some models the microphone can be removed from its cradle and hand-held by the reporter or another member of the team. Other ENG systems have leads plugged into the cassette recorder, allowing a variety of microphones to be attached according to location and conditions. Four main types are in use for news.
Personal microphone
This is light, inconspicuous and particularly favoured for use by reporters and subjects in interviews. It comes in at least two versions–one is attached to a cord which slips over the head, while another (also known as a lapel microphone) clips directly ...
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