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Meet the New and Improved KLOVER MiK Parabolic Microphone
Exciting news! Here at Klover Products, we are thrilled to tell you that we’ve made design updates to our popular line of KLOVER MiK parabolic microphones. While these parabolic microphones are commonly used by sports broadcasters and security agencies to capture...
I’m Not Receiving a Signal From My Microphone, What Do I Do?
Are you struggling with a microphone signal that just won't pick up sound? It can be extremely frustrating when your work is held up by not being able to capture audio. Fortunately, there are several reasons why your microphone might not be working properly, and...
How to reduce fatigue for a boom operator?
As a boom operator, your role is crucial to capturing high-quality audio during film and television productions. However, this job can be physically demanding, especially if you're working on a long shoot. Fatigue is a common issue for boom operators, and it can...
How to use an XLR microphone with a smartphone or tablet?
In recent years, the use of smartphones for content creation has become increasingly popular. With the rise of social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, more and more people are creating and sharing content on a daily basis. One crucial component of...
How to use an external microphone with a smartphone or tablet?
With the rise of mobile journalism and content creation, using an external microphone with a smartphone has become increasingly popular. While smartphone cameras have improved drastically over the years, the built-in microphones still fall short when it comes to...
How to capture great audio with a smartphone or tablet?
In recent years, smartphones have become an increasingly popular tool for recording audio. With the improvement in the quality of microphones and the availability of various audio recording apps, it is now possible to capture high-quality audio using just your...
What are the Top 5 Mics for Crowds?
It is often necessary to capture or record audio in a noisy environment, such as at outdoor events, concerts, or conference sessions. Capturing a specific voice, or sound source, while minimizing background noise can be a real challenge, and this is where using the...
What are the 5 best wireless lapel mics for 2023?
When it comes to capturing clear and crisp audio, wireless lapel mics are a popular option but with so many alternatives on the market, how do you know which one to choose? In this article, we've rounded up the top 5 best wireless lapel mics to use in 2023. But first,...
Top 5 best headphones to use when recording on an external audio device
If you're serious about recording audio, you know that the right set of headphones can make all the difference. But with so many options on the market, how do you know which ones to choose? Look no further! In this article, we've compiled a list of the top 5 best...
When do you use omni-directional mics?
Every microphone has a pickup pattern. A microphone pickup pattern, also known as a polar pattern, refers to the way a microphone captures sound from different directions. The common types of pickup patterns include omnidirectional, unidirectional (cardioid,...
How do we define a shotgun microphone?
Klover Products has been focused on capturing audio from long distances since 2012. We have sold hundreds of parabolic microphones designed to do exactly that. In addition, we have spent many hours testing both parabolic microphones and shotgun microphones in order...
What microphone can I use in the rain?
What microphone can I use in the rain? We get that question quite often because our products are seldom used inside a building. In fact, many are left outdoors for months at a time. The best option, of course, is to place some sort of hood or deflector to keep the...
How to capture great audio for a wedding video?
Here are some tips for capturing great audio for a wedding video Capturing great audio for a wedding video is critical because it enhances the overall viewing experience by making it more immersive and emotional. Good audio can convey the atmosphere and emotions of...
How do we define a long-range microphone?
Klover Products specializes in capturing long-range audio, but what exactly is a long-range microphone? The standard definition of long-range microphone is a microphone that can capture audio from greater than 20 feet. In general, a long-range microphone is a...
Can I use a parabolic mic with a P.A. system?
We get contacted regularly by customers that want to connect our parabolic microphone products to a public address (PA) system. Typically they want to capture performers on a stage for their PA system but they don’t have enough wireless mics for each performer, or...