rec.arts.movies.production.sound

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> 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


Given quality microphones, my rule of thumb in PA situations has been that
the mic closest to the mouth always sounds better. I also feel that a
presenter with a stick mic or podium mic that is working properly, usually
projects less that he/she would if unmiked which means the lav performs even
worse for you. Best scenario of course is an ear worn boom type of mic like
a Countryman E-6 etc but I usually can't get producers to buy into it.