SA/NA- signal-acoustic/Noise acoustic ratio.
SE/NE- Signal electronics/Noise electronics ratio.
CYA- Cover your arse (be prepared)
SA/NA
Things to know:
- Need to select the right mic.(omni, cardioid, hypercardioid, shotgun and lavalier)
- Get your source within the mic acceptance angle
- Tuck noises into field where the recording wont happen (into mic nulls)
- Minimize wind and handling noise (the fluffy thing that wraps round the shotgun mic)
SE/NE
things to know:
- select a mic that minimizes electromagnetic interference
- what settings to us on a camera/recorder
CYA
Things to know:
- use audio bracketing for camera overload protection
- only fool neglects wear headphones

