Question

What type of microphone is usually best for recording dialogue

Answer 1

The short shotgun microphone is the go-to microphone for dialogue recordings on most films. You’ll probably come across, or already be familiar with Sennheiser mics, Azden mics, Rode mics or Audio-Technica mics to name only a few.

Answer 2

The short shotgun microphone is usually the best for recording dialogue.