Sound Technical details/glossary

Microphones used

Rifle Microphone
This long microphone is great for recording voices on location. It records primarily only what it is pointed at so it's great for not recording unwanted sounds. I used it in the vast majority of scenes, while also using it for foley work.
The microphone was used on PhantomPower from either the Marantz or the Cameram, though it did contain the option of using a single AA battery.
Connects using a three-pin XLR cable.
Also connects easily to a boom pole.

Stereo Microphone
Smaller and less sensitive than the rifle-mic, this microphone lived up to its name and recorded in clear stereo. This mic was used to its advantage in the classroom scenes.
The microphone is forced PhantomPower.
Connects to a six-pin XLR lead which then splits into two regular XLR cables for optimal capture of stereo sound.
Connects to a boom pole through the use of a detachable connector.

Omni-directional Microphone
This is the basic microphone which comes when renting out a Marantz from stores at the university. It records In most directions, so I used it for post production voice work (dubbing) and for atmosphere tracks.
This microphone has no need to be powered through PhantomPower.
Connects to a three-pin XLR cable.


Sound recorders

Marantz PMD660
This solid state recorder can record hours worth of high quality recordings.
It has two XLR inputs (for stereo sound). Records in 48kHz and 16bit quality.
This is what I used for all the atmosphere tracks, foley, and any post-production voice work.
Has the option to send PhantomPower to any microphone connected.
Very easily (and obvious) meter for controlling sound volumes.

SONY PD170 camera
We used this for all on location sound work. It has two XLR inputs in to receive stereo sound and records straight on to DV tape for instant access in the editing room.
Also has the option to send PhantomPower.
While not obvious, there is a levels adjuster for adjusting the volumes.

Extra Equipment

Wendt mixer
Comes in two or three lead input/output varieties, though both seems to complex to use wihtout training. The three lead gave me the most hassle on location, so much so that I instantly ditched it.

XLR Cables
Industry standard cables which connect the microphones to recorders.