Radio Mic's & lapal mic's at DVinfo.net

Llewellyn Thomas · March 13th, 2006, 02:06 PM

I'm going to start filming some interviews soon and was wondering if anyone had any advice about using Radio and lapal mic's.

I'm a total novice when it comes to sound so would love any advice.

Thanks

Llewellyn

Patrick King · March 13th, 2006, 02:20 PM

Llewellyn,

You've asked a really broad question. If you haven't already, you'll answer many questions you have by just reviewing the threads in the "Now Hear This" forum. That will even answer some questions that you didn't know that you wanted to know about until you read the answer. Clear?

After that, if you have a more specific question, the folks here are GREAT about answering them. But to answer the question you asked:

"...was wondering if anyone had any advice about using Radio and lapal mic?"

...the answer is, Yes, there is some advice in this forum, and its free! (Unless you gave Chris your credit card number and then you might be funding the server charges this month for the whole DV Info community.)

Ralph Keyser · March 13th, 2006, 02:25 PM

I'll second Patrick's comments and throw out the thought that lapel mics (also called lavalier mics) and radio links do not have to go together. For most sit-down interviews, a wired lavalier works just fine. Good wireless systems cost actual money, and cheap wireless systems will drive you insane. So, if you are on a budget, spend the money on a good wired microphone and you will end up with better sound all the way around.

Llewellyn Thomas · March 14th, 2006, 03:26 PM

Thanks I'll do that.

Llewellyn

March 13th, 2006, 02:06 PM	#1
Llewellyn Thomas New Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 21	Radio Mic's & lapal mic's I'm going to start filming some interviews soon and was wondering if anyone had any advice about using Radio and lapal mic's. I'm a total novice when it comes to sound so would love any advice. Thanks Llewellyn

March 13th, 2006, 02:20 PM	#2
Patrick King Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Enterprise, AL Posts: 857	Llewellyn, You've asked a really broad question. If you haven't already, you'll answer many questions you have by just reviewing the threads in the "Now Hear This" forum. That will even answer some questions that you didn't know that you wanted to know about until you read the answer. Clear? After that, if you have a more specific question, the folks here are GREAT about answering them. But to answer the question you asked: "...was wondering if anyone had any advice about using Radio and lapal mic?" ...the answer is, Yes, there is some advice in this forum, and its free! (Unless you gave Chris your credit card number and then you might be funding the server charges this month for the whole DV Info community.) __________________ Fear No Weevil!

March 13th, 2006, 02:25 PM	#3
Ralph Keyser Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico USA Posts: 287	I'll second Patrick's comments and throw out the thought that lapel mics (also called lavalier mics) and radio links do not have to go together. For most sit-down interviews, a wired lavalier works just fine. Good wireless systems cost actual money, and cheap wireless systems will drive you insane. So, if you are on a budget, spend the money on a good wired microphone and you will end up with better sound all the way around.

March 14th, 2006, 03:26 PM	#4
Llewellyn Thomas New Boot Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 21	Thanks I'll do that. Llewellyn