rec.arts.movies.production.sound

On Feb 16, 10:21=A0am, audio...@ wrote:
> On Feb 16, 1:13=A0pm, philge...@ wrote:
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> > Hey guys,
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> > 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.
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> > 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.
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> > This is not a live event, it is a shoot and we have control as such.
> > Probably ample takes etc...
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> > Thanks a lot, cheers!
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> > Phil Gerke
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> 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.
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This is a must, and should be quite doable. I'll be laying out the PA
in addition to operating it so optimizing levels should be a snap.

Charles,
Had not thought of the E6 idea, though like you said, its not going to
fly. Tight shots I am sure and not an aesthetic that is desirable.
Good point on projection, perhaps I'll mix them low in the PA. Another
variable is mic technique, I have no idea whether or not this person
has ever used a mic. I always love it when people hold a mic at their
belly and wonder why they can't here anything. So with all that in
mind, I feel even better about the Cos 11's.

Off topic - I was in your neck of the woods for the Obama rally last
week doing network coverage. Pretty intense,crowd, certainly did not
enjoy the traffic jam on the way home:)

Thanks guys!