Sound Equipment

As the Canon 600d's internal sound isn't the best quality I wanted to make sure that the sound was clear and crisp as I would be recording a lot of dialogue within my film. In order this this outcome to occur I used a Zoom H1 external sound recorder throughout filming to enhance the overall sound quality. I have a close friend who is a sound design graduate who lend me the equipment and taught me how to use it.

Here is some additional information about the product.

X/Y microphone pattern captures stereo sound with remarkable depth and clarity.


Like all Zoom recorders, the H1's onboard microphones are configured in an X/Y pattern for stunning stereo imaging. Because both mics are arranged on the same axis, they are equidistant from the sound source for perfect localization and no phase shifting. The result is great stereo recordings with natural depth and accurate imaging.

Reduce noise with the built-in low-cut filter

Use the onboard low-cut filter to reduce unwanted background noise and focus the recording. This is ideal for interviews and recording outdoors. Use the optional windscreen to further reduce noise.

Attach to a video camera as an external microphone

The compact, lightweight H1 is perfect for use on a video or DSLR camera. The remarkable depth and clarity of sound achieved by the stereo X/Y mic design brings additional realism and depth to HD video. By combining the H1 with a DSLR video camera, you can create a professional video system with high-quality sound.

Directional microphones focus only on the sound you want

The H1's built-in directional microphones focus on the sound being recorded. Unlike omnidirectional microphones, which pick up sound all around indiscriminately, the H1 mics ignore the unwanted noise behind them.