What kind of microphones do you use for the wedding ceremony?

Alex Khachatryan · January 24th, 2010, 10:08 PM

Thank you Travis, I will definitely get one.

Ian VanCattenburch · January 25th, 2010, 06:32 PM

I river's all the way. I've been using them for over a year now and I've never looked back. You can't beat the price either. Throw a squid mic on it above the shirt or under the shirt on a windy day and you're sitting pretty.

David Grinnell · February 15th, 2010, 07:46 PM

Looks like the DS30 has been discontinued ... :(

Would the WS-400S provide the same thing or should I get something else...

Tom Dickerson · February 15th, 2010, 10:33 PM

I also use the Olympus DS30. It looks like B&H has it's replacement (DM-420) for about $118. I think Amazon does too.

Shane Tincu · February 16th, 2010, 03:27 PM

I have an Olympus LS-10 at work that I use to record board meetings and such plugged into the output of a Sure 8 port mixer...then post the audio to our web site.
Very easy to use, and great audio. Even just setting the recorder on the table during a meeting it records incredible audio, nice and deep tones, and thats on the lower setting.
I also took the recorder to a club and recorded a friends band, the recorder was about 100' from the stage and the audio actually came out pretty good!

I never thought about using it for recording weddings and such.
Whats the differance in the LS series, DS series, and WS series from a wedding recording standpoint? Big differance in prices! Also, I just purchased a Panasonic HMC150 camera, will the audio match up the same as with a DV cam?
Thanks.
-Shane

Darrick Vanderwier · February 19th, 2010, 10:46 PM

I'll add in my question here as well ...
Which current model would you recommend from BH Photo for use at receptions.
I am using a mac. would prefer if I didn't have to adjust audio drift if possible but have done it before so I am not too concerned. Are there any that record to 48 rather than 44 so they would sync up?
Thanks in advance!
also any links to lapel mics (or whatever you are connecting to these things) and the fuzzy covers that you know work well in windy situations would also be appreciated.

Darrick Vanderwier · March 13th, 2010, 12:42 PM

Just got word that the 2 Olympus 6200-PC recorders are in as well as the lav mics I ordered with them.
I will use them on my next wedding and let everyone know my thoughts.
I would like to thank Travis for helping me think outside the box on this one b/c I had always thought we needed to have wireless mics direct to the camera etc.... What a brilliant idea!
Saved me over 1500.00 from the mics I had been looking at.

Christopher Figueroa · March 13th, 2010, 05:02 PM

I've used the following system for 5 years and it's been FLAWLESS. Great investment.

Samson Micro 32 Series - Camera Mountable UHF Wireless Combo System with M32 Micro Diversity Receiver, "Q" Mic/H32 Handheld Transmiter, T32 Micro Beltpack Transmitter and Audio-Technica MT-350 Lavalier Microphone

March 13th, 2010, 05:02 PM	#68
Christopher Figueroa Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York, NY Posts: 72	I've used the following system for 5 years and it's been FLAWLESS. Great investment. Samson Micro 32 Series - Camera Mountable UHF Wireless Combo System with M32 Micro Diversity Receiver, "Q" Mic/H32 Handheld Transmiter, T32 Micro Beltpack Transmitter and Audio-Technica MT-350 Lavalier Microphone __________________ Chris Fig Productions Wedding Videographer

January 24th, 2010, 10:08 PM	#61
Alex Khachatryan Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 134	Thank you Travis, I will definitely get one.

January 25th, 2010, 06:32 PM	#62
Ian VanCattenburch Regular Crew Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 50	I river's all the way. I've been using them for over a year now and I've never looked back. You can't beat the price either. Throw a squid mic on it above the shirt or under the shirt on a windy day and you're sitting pretty.

February 15th, 2010, 07:46 PM	#63
David Grinnell Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Owensboro, ky Posts: 96	Looks like the DS30 has been discontinued ... :( Would the WS-400S provide the same thing or should I get something else...

February 15th, 2010, 10:33 PM	#64
Tom Dickerson Regular Crew Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 86	I also use the Olympus DS30. It looks like B&H has it's replacement (DM-420) for about $118. I think Amazon does too.

February 16th, 2010, 03:27 PM	#65
Shane Tincu New Boot Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Howell Michigan Posts: 11	I have an Olympus LS-10 at work that I use to record board meetings and such plugged into the output of a Sure 8 port mixer...then post the audio to our web site. Very easy to use, and great audio. Even just setting the recorder on the table during a meeting it records incredible audio, nice and deep tones, and thats on the lower setting. I also took the recorder to a club and recorded a friends band, the recorder was about 100' from the stage and the audio actually came out pretty good! I never thought about using it for recording weddings and such. Whats the differance in the LS series, DS series, and WS series from a wedding recording standpoint? Big differance in prices! Also, I just purchased a Panasonic HMC150 camera, will the audio match up the same as with a DV cam? Thanks. -Shane

February 19th, 2010, 10:46 PM	#66
Darrick Vanderwier Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Catharines Ontario Posts: 69	I'll add in my question here as well ... Which current model would you recommend from BH Photo for use at receptions. I am using a mac. would prefer if I didn't have to adjust audio drift if possible but have done it before so I am not too concerned. Are there any that record to 48 rather than 44 so they would sync up? Thanks in advance! also any links to lapel mics (or whatever you are connecting to these things) and the fuzzy covers that you know work well in windy situations would also be appreciated.

March 13th, 2010, 12:42 PM	#67
Darrick Vanderwier Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: St. Catharines Ontario Posts: 69	Just got word that the 2 Olympus 6200-PC recorders are in as well as the lav mics I ordered with them. I will use them on my next wedding and let everyone know my thoughts. I would like to thank Travis for helping me think outside the box on this one b/c I had always thought we needed to have wireless mics direct to the camera etc.... What a brilliant idea! Saved me over 1500.00 from the mics I had been looking at.