Question

Shotgun microphones are also called lavalieres. True or False

Answer 1

turns out that is false

Answer 2

False.

Shotgun microphones are typically mounted on a camera or facing the talent, picking up what's directly in front of the end of the microphone. Lavalieres are small, typically worn on the actor, optimal for situations where the actor might be moving around a lot, or too far from a location to put a shotgun mic.