How to record THE BEST wedding audio in any situation

In the 5 or so years of filming weddings consistently, audio has always been the core of what I want my wedding videos to be about. In this video, I share some things I've learned through my journey which hopefully will help you as well. Enjoy!

Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Places to record from
1:37 - Microphone Wireless Receiver explained
2:00 - DJ Mixer explained
2:31 - How I use the Tascam DR10L
3:26 - Asking a bride to mic her dress over a call
4:57 - Groom mic, bride mic and ceremony mic comparison
5:52 - Tascam DR10L on a podium example
6:12 - How I use the Sony TX660
6:37 - Sony TX660 worn by officiant example
7:08 - Example of a deliverable I sell called 'speeches'
7:17 - How I use the Zoom H5 + cables
8:20 - How I use the Tascam DR10X + attenuator
9:13 - BTS of my gear at an actual wedding
10:28 - Why do I always have a backup? + storytime
12:07 - How I use the Rode Wireless Go II
12:24 - Rode Mic, Tascam DR10X backup, Zoom H5 comparison
12:50 - Basic explanation of frequency interference
13:32 - How to get what you want (most of the time)
15:00 - Is 32-bit float recording necessary?

GEAR I'M USING at the time of posting this video...

EDITING:

FILMING:

AUDIO:

LIGHTS & SMALLER ACCESSORIES:

[dandelionestudios]

it's crazy how everything has changed since you made this video. Nowadays you have so many options like hollyland m2 or dji mini that helps you so much in many situations.

[mauriciolee]

This video of yours is one of the BEST on wedding audio recording that I've ever watched. It's because you show every step of your workflow by using video. For example, you show what cables to use. Later you show the dj mixer where your recorders are plugged in. You also show the result of your audio recording by showing the clip of the speaker speaking. You also share the personal skill to get other people's cooperation to make your job easier. Wow! Thank you so much for such a THOROUGH and EFFECTIVE tutorial.

[CrQualityPhotography]

You answered so many of my questions about audio ! Thank you so much !

[danielkaranja]

That audio comparison section was golden!

[spokaneweddingphotographer]

from a very confused wedding photographer trying to get into video this was fantastic!

[quinlanpayne]

This is the greatest video I’ve ever seen. I just did my first wedding and had one of my DJI might on a sleeve on the main microphone and was getting really bad interference and I was wondering why you just answered that question for me thanks man.

[film_insider]

Now that is a proper video on that topic. Thank you

[Luke_Likes_Lakes]

Solid advice, Raph! I particularly appreciated you sharing your phonecall w/ the bride and then the talk about dj etiquette and friendliness at the end. It felt very sincere!

[papsny]

At this point in time 32 bit float is king

[watermelonsugarfilmevents-]

This video is great! Thank you for the close ups and examples! Super helpful

[diceflawless]

I never try to mic the bride. Usually the groom is close enough to catch them both. I might even put a 2nd mic on the officiant.
Asking a stressed out bride to strap a mic to her leg that may or may not be comfortable is a bad idea in my opinion. It also may mess up the look of her dress.
Plus im usually way too busy to be helping her get the mic on right. Just dropping mics into the groom and officiant is quick and easy. Tascam 10l is very good and will pick up both

[happyhavenstudios]

You just changed my life with the attenuator on the DR-10X!! I have got to try that, speeches audio are always completely blown out.

[rogue_creative_]

Always have a backup for your backup. More sources are better than none even if you only use one in the edit. Multiple failures can occur without you knowing or have control over and I can attest to that.

[wilderamanda]

Thank you so much for this great information! I am wondering what you find your best audio option is if the bridge chooses not to wear a mic during the ceremony?

[art_by_adrian]

Man your details and quality of production is impeccable thanks for sharing all this info

[pittsburghbassists]

You’ve got a new subscriber, good video.

[Elias-ny]

Great info. Just what I needed to know. Great content !!

[brianjagarnauth]

I would like to see a video how you set up your audio equipment for weddings in depth settings to the gear you have

[DillonJan]

Superb. How did you sync all of the audio in post? Did you use any timecode?

[NinatenKate]

This was amazing! Thank you so much for the detailed information :)