rec.arts.movies.production.sound

On Feb 16, 1:13=A0pm, philge...@ wrote:
> Hey guys,
>
> I have a shoot coming up in which we will be shooting a presenter in a
> mock presentation. There will be a PA and the producer would like the
> presenter wired in addition to the PA feed. He expressed concern about
> the speakers bleed into the lapel. I have done a similiar setup in the
> past, however my hands were rather full and could really gauge how
> good my Sanken sounded on the talent. Probably 200-250 people in a
> decent sized hall.
>
> Does anybody have any good suggestions or cautions? As of now my plan
> is to rent a couple Mackie 450's and a small mixer for the PA. 2
> Wireless stick mic's for presenter and audiance interaction, probably
> SM58 capsules. I'll put cos 11's on presenter and whomever is asking a
> question. My feeling is that the wireless will sound fine, but maybe
> some well placed cardiod lapels instead? That would be a hassle. I'll
> mix the lapels onto 1 and stick mics onto 2.
>
> This is not a live event, it is a shoot and we have control as such.
> Probably ample takes etc...
>
> Thanks a lot, cheers!
>
> Phil Gerke

Keep the PA low enough so that it can be heard but not effect the
recorded audio. Also keeping the talent behind the PA speakers will
help a lot.


Eric