Learn how to record high quality audio with the Shootsta Kit (2024)
Setting Up Your Audio Equipment
Before you start recording, it's crucial to properly set up your audio gear. Follow these steps to get started:
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Begin by removing the cold shoe cover from your camera.
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Take out the wireless audio gear from Kit, which includes two transmitters and a receiver.
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Attach the receiver (the one with the screen) to your camera's hot shoe. Pinch the clip on the back and slide it securely into place.
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Open the top door of your camera to access the audio input. Connect the red cable from the audio pouch into the red jack on your camera and plug the other end into the side of the receiver.
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To monitor audio, open the bottom door and plug a pair of headphones into the black jack.
Mic Setup for the Presenter
Now it's time to mic up your presenter. You have two options for this:
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Use the inbuilt mic on the transmitter by clipping it to their clothes.
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For a more professional approach, opt for the lapel mic. Clip it onto their collar or jacket and discreetly run the wire underneath their clothing.
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Connect the lapel mic's end into your transmitter.
Turning Everything On
Once your setup is complete, it's time to power on the equipment:
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Hold down the "O" button on both your transmitter and receiver for a few seconds until they light up and power on.
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If you need to record two people, grab the second transmitter and mic them up in the same way
Monitoring Your Audio
Monitoring your audio is essential to ensure the best results. You have two ways to do this:
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Use headphones to listen to what's being recorded. The headphone jack is located behind the bottom door on the left side of your camera. We recommend bringing your own headphones when filming but in a pinch there are a pair of earbuds inside the Kit along with alcohol wipes to ensure they’re kept clean.
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Pay attention to the audio metre in the top left-hand corner of your screen. To adjust the audio levels, press the "fn" button and tap the mic icon.
Recording two People
If you are looking to record two people, give each person one of the transmitters along with a lapel mic, repeating the steps above. Both presenters' audio will be mixed into a single audio track so set your audio levels.
Back Up Audio
Each of your transmitters record your audio separately - so if you ever need the audio track then to add to your project follow these steps:
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Download the Rode Central application to your computer. This can be downloaded here.[https://rode.com/en/software/rode-central]
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Plug your transmitter that your talent was connected to, into your computer.
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Open the Rode Central App and select you the transmitter
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You will see all the recordings listed. Your transmitter will record automatically when both the transmitter and receiver are switched on. You can see this in the little REC icon on the screen of your receiver. Your transmitter will be able to store 24 hours worth of recordings before it starts to write over previously recorded takes so be sure to back up any recordings you think you need.
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Once you’ve selected the recording, click export.
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Upload the audio file(s) into your Shootsta project
Common reasons you might need this backup recording:
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Your audio levels are set too loud or too quiet.
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You have multiple presenters recorded who speak at different volumes.
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Combine multiple Rode Wireless GO II/ PRO’s together to record multiple presenters.
Connecting to a Computer
Use the supplied USB-C to USB-C cable to connect the Wireless PRO receiver to any computer with a USB-C input, then go to your audio settings and select “Wireless PRO RX" as your input device. This essentially turns the Wireless PRO receiver into a wireless USB audio interface.
