I'm trying to put a complete lavalier kit together at DVinfo.net

Bryan Mitchell · March 15th, 2006, 01:57 PM

I've hired a sound guy in the past, (because sound gear is the one thing I don't have). I'm looking to aquire the same gear that he has been using, (or a comparable alternative) because the resulting quality was great.

http://www.kineticproductions.com/audio.html

I know about standard shotgun microphones, boom poles, xrl connections, etc. But what I don't know is about wireless microphones, receivers, wireless headphones (for me to listen in) etc. I was able to find the mixer and bag in that picture, and I have all of the simple things like the shotgun microphone, boom pole, and headphones covered. Now what I'm looking for is the whole wireless side of things. I don't know what a good setup would be to buy to use with the mixer and my Canon XL1s. I only need to lav 2 people. I want it to be good equipment. Don't so much worry about budget. I would like to get the whole sound side of things for less than $2500, but if I need to spend more, I can.

Andrew Khalil · March 15th, 2006, 03:38 PM

I think the Sennheiser G2 series are your best bet. I've used them and they're great. At B&H, there are several packages available with transmitter and receiver well within your budget.

Jack D. Hubbard · March 15th, 2006, 04:22 PM

G2's are very good. Reliable. If you are using two lavs, you probably need a mixer of some sort. I am a little short on what's good in that department.

Andrew Khalil · March 15th, 2006, 04:25 PM

The XL1s can use 2 lavs at a time - just record one in the right channel and one in the left. However, you will need two receivers and two transmitters.

Bryan Mitchell · March 16th, 2006, 02:41 AM

Is this the one?
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

March 15th, 2006, 01:57 PM	#1
Bryan Mitchell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 316	I'm trying to put a complete lavalier kit together I've hired a sound guy in the past, (because sound gear is the one thing I don't have). I'm looking to aquire the same gear that he has been using, (or a comparable alternative) because the resulting quality was great. http://www.kineticproductions.com/audio.html I know about standard shotgun microphones, boom poles, xrl connections, etc. But what I don't know is about wireless microphones, receivers, wireless headphones (for me to listen in) etc. I was able to find the mixer and bag in that picture, and I have all of the simple things like the shotgun microphone, boom pole, and headphones covered. Now what I'm looking for is the whole wireless side of things. I don't know what a good setup would be to buy to use with the mixer and my Canon XL1s. I only need to lav 2 people. I want it to be good equipment. Don't so much worry about budget. I would like to get the whole sound side of things for less than $2500, but if I need to spend more, I can.

March 15th, 2006, 04:22 PM	#3
Jack D. Hubbard Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Menlo Park, CA Posts: 342	G2 G2's are very good. Reliable. If you are using two lavs, you probably need a mixer of some sort. I am a little short on what's good in that department.

March 15th, 2006, 03:38 PM	#2
Andrew Khalil Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 424	I think the Sennheiser G2 series are your best bet. I've used them and they're great. At B&H, there are several packages available with transmitter and receiver well within your budget.

March 15th, 2006, 04:25 PM	#4
Andrew Khalil Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 424	The XL1s can use 2 lavs at a time - just record one in the right channel and one in the left. However, you will need two receivers and two transmitters.

March 16th, 2006, 02:41 AM	#5
Bryan Mitchell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 316	Is this the one? http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search