12376 When you are creating a video, whether of birds or anything else, the visuals are only part of the equation. To record a truly engaging video that transports your viewer into the scene, give equal consideration to the audio. As I’ve learned from spending months in the field at a time, good sound, like good editing, can create atmosphere and tone while seamlessly drawing a viewer into your film without ever being noticed. On the flip side, there is nothing more jarring than bad audio to ruin the viewing experience. Fortunately, capturing good quality audio is possible with just a little bit of planning and thought. Gear You’ll Want While modern DSLR and mirrorless cameras are increasingly capable of capturing high-quality video, their built-in microphones leave much to be desired. The first thing to pick up is a small hotshoe-mounted microphone like those from RØDE that plug straight into your camera ($60-$300). Next, if you really want to take your audio recording to...