Incorporating audio into a wedding film holds immense importance as it breathes life into the visuals, enhancing the overall cinematic experience. Dialogue within the film not only adds depth to the storytelling but also establishes an emotional connection with the viewers, compelling them to stay engaged throughout. Crystal clear audio from key speakers on the wedding day ensures that the heartfelt vows, speeches, and touching moments are captured flawlessly, creating a film that the bride and groom will cherish for a lifetime. Moreover, by incorporating the voices of loved ones, the film becomes a cherished time capsule, transporting the couple back to those precious moments for years to come. However, to achieve this level of audio quality, having the correct gear and the expertise to operate it is imperative. Skillfully capturing good, clean audio ensures that the film not only looks beautiful but also sounds just as enchanting, leaving a lasting impression on both the couple and their viewers.

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Over the past decade, we have been successfully filming weddings with a reliable set of audio gear that has stood the test of time. Despite the constant advancements in audio technology, our tried-and-true equipment has remained steadfast, delivering excellent results. Our primary audio sources consist of the dependable Zoom H4N digital recorder and the Tascam DR-10L lavalier microphone, which have consistently provided clear and crisp audio for capturing vows, speeches, and intimate moments. Additionally, we utilize the Rode Video Mic Pro and Rode NTG-2 paired with our Canon C70 & C200 to capture scratch and ambient audio, further enhancing the overall audio quality of our films. While newer and improved options are now available on the market, we have chosen to stick with our trusted gear due to its durability and the excellent results it has consistently delivered. For those starting their journey into wedding filmmaking on a budget, we wholeheartedly recommend this gear as it has served us well for years, standing as a testament to its reliability and performance. However, if we were to make new audio gear purchases today, we would undoubtedly explore the latest options to take advantage of the advancements in the field.

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One of the main differences between our trusted Zoom H4N and Tascam DR-10L lavalier mics compared to newer, more modern equipment is the absence of 32-bit float audio recording capability. While our gear records in 24-bit, 32-bit float audio offers a wider dynamic range, meaning it can capture both extremely soft and loud sounds without clipping or distorting. However, 24-bit recording is perfectly adequate for professional audio capture, especially when employing a smart technique such as recording multiple tracks. By creating a safety track and an additional lower decibel track alongside the main audio, one can mitigate the risk of audio peaks. If the main track levels peak and distort, the lower decibel backup track can be used in post-production, preserving the audio quality. Though 32-bit float audio is a valuable advancement, our 24-bit gear, combined with smart recording practices, ensures that we continue to deliver high-quality sound recordings in our wedding films. Below is a curated list of all of the audio gear we would recommend to any wedding videographer