What type and how many microphones are generally used by a professional videographer?
Understand that if your videographer only uses his or her on-camera mics, your audio will most likely be less desirable. Ask if they use any wireless mics. If so, how many and where are they positioned? Generally UHF wireless mics are of a higher quality then VHF wireless mics. At a minimum, either the officiant or the groom should be wearing a wireless mic. A good quality mic properly placed on the groom will normally be sufficient for capturing any audio from the bride. Some videographers will ask the officiant and the groom both to wear a wireless mic. This is the best option and it’s also what we do. On rare occasions, the officiant may refuse to wear the videographers mic. Therefore if your videographer wants to mic the officiant, ask him or her if they wouldn’t mind wearing the videographer mic. Sometimes it’s better for the couple or the wedding coordinator to ask the officiant than the “lone videographer”. Often the officiant is concerned that the videographer’s mic will interf