Reddit reviews APEX 185 Matched Pair Pencil Condenser Microphone

I agree with what is said here. I think switching to Mac is a must for any serious audio/visual work. I use iMovie and Final Cut Pro but I think iMovie (free for mac users) is fantastic and still choose to use it over final cut for some projects because of speed and ease of use. I also use logic audio but garageband comes free with mac too and these are both better than audacity.

It is not hard to get a binaural mic setup, you already have a recorder, 2 mics and a dummy head won't set you back much (see my video about it posted here today). The mics I show you in the video are these - http://www.amazon.co.uk/APEX-185-PAIRE-Stereo-stereo/dp/B000S5MW7Q
*edit - I am not sure the Zoom H1 can accommodate 2 active mics, you may need a cheap AI (audio interface) or I suggest the Tascam DR-40 over the Zoom H4N. The industry hates the H4N as it takes ages to turn on and eats batteries.

You will also need to think about upgrading your camera - the iPhone has a variable capture rate over long recordings and this will mean you can't sync sound and video easily. I think this is the problem you are currently having. The best camera option on a budget I found is this http://www.goodluckbuy.com/sj6000-hd-2-0-hd-12mp-dv-outdoor-sport-wifi-camera-170-degree-wide-angle-30m-waterproof.html - basically an original GoPro 1 for a great price. This will fit easily to a dummy head too.

This is the cheapest set up I can think up. Of course, if money is no object, there are better mics/cameras but then there is a lot of choice out there and different pros/cons.

As for a green screen, iMovie can handle the editing work really easily. You just need a cheap green screen (check amazon) or a roll of paper or even a tin of paint. The important thing is you select 'chroma green' (or blue) - I use a roll of paper. It is cheap and versatile. You can get these from photographic or A/V stockists.

I use photoshop to make thumbnails.

With all technical questions, always check out the discussions on https://www.gearslutz.com/board/ for reviews, opinions and answers. They cater for the high end and the entry level too.

I was fortunate enough to take a foundation degree in media studies and I think that the thing most ASMR artists miss at first is that weather it is ASMR or a cooking show, we are in media production. Low budget bedroom production, sure, but still media production. Any courses, learning or information you can gather about this field, from lighting, shot composition, light temperature, to editing techniques or audio treatment will be invaluable.

Hope this helps.

Scott

(True Binaural & ASMR)