Using Parabolic Microphones for Filmmaking

Filmmakers face a constant challenge on set: capturing clean, natural-sounding dialogue without visible microphones or boom poles intruding into the frame. KLOVER MiK parabolic microphones solve this by picking up dialogue and ambient sound from a distance, with no mic placement required on the actor.

The focused pickup of a parabolic mic dramatically reduces background noise, letting the performer's voice stand out — even on noisy locations. Audio quality is comparable to a lapel mic from up to 6-8 feet, and the signal drops off far less when actors turn their heads. For sit-down interviews, narrative scenes filmed at a distance, outdoor adventure films, and any production where boom mics or lavs would intrude on the shot, the KLOVER MiK gives sound crews a flexible, unobtrusive option.

“The amazing beauty of your product is that in about a minute one can use whatever lav they have as one of the world's farthest-reaching mics simply by inserting it into the parabolic dome! One can use their lav in a sit down interview one minute and a couple of minutes later as a fantastic shotgun.”

Randy Gardner
Freelancer — Reality TV