Questions tagged [lavalier]
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What is the proper name for the type of cable that can combine two mic input into one?
Simply put, I have two lav mics with 3.5mm plugs and they're both mono. I want to combine them into one mic output without changing them to stereo, meaning I want the mics to stay mono.
However, for ...
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Is there a wireless mic system that can use both lapel/lavalier & reporter/interview mic?
Does anyone know if one wireless microphone system can receive signals from lavalier mics and a reporter mic?
E.g. reporter/interview/singer mic on a stand in the audience, and a lavalier mic on a ...
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Can a lapel / lavalier mic be attached to a boom or mic stand?
I'm in a situation where the client does not want the interruption of changing lapel mics for different speakers at a podium-audience style event.
We could get a 'reporter mic' but then we'd be ...
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Why my lav mic makes static when connected to PC, but not if connected to mixer?
I just bought a lav mics for an accordion and when I connect it to the PC using minijack to USB adapter and transimitter/receiver and moving a wire, I hear static crackling. From that I understand ...
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What (and how) UHF receiver should I buy?
I am in a situation where a UHF mic is being used to transmit audio to a speaker with a built in receiver. In this case, the speaker in question is a Pyle PPHP1241WMU. The actual transmitter has no ...
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Can I send mic-level audio out to body unit of wireless lav?
I'm hosting an event in an auditorium with a number of audio feature's I like, and some that get in my way. The room is controlled by a Creston system -- which is simply a black box to me, and I'd ...
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Lavalier Mic For Clean Dialogue In A Noisy Environment - Stanley Kubrick Example Referenced
I would like to be able to record a clean dialogue track in a noisy location such as a coffee shop using lavalier mics. The mics would need to be hidden on the actors, presumably under clothing.
The ...
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Building adapter to connect dynamic handheld mic to 3.5mm TRS Lav mic input
I want to use a pair of Rode Wireless GO IIs as transmitters for a pair of switched dynamic wireless mics (both low end SM58S clones without transformers Behringer SL85S)
I want to use them for live ...
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Do USB audio adapters supply bias voltage for lavalier condenser mics, and is TRS better than TRRS?
I give a lot of live (but recorded) seminars over zoom and need high voice quality. At home I use a Rode NT5 plugged into a focusrite 2i2 in a room with some sound treatment, and am pleased with the ...
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Connecting two lavaliers to DR-40X as stereo audio
I am trying to capture stereo audio with two lavalier microphones. The microphones are the Rode SmartLav+, which has a 3.5mm jack that I believe is TRRS, it works directly with phones. My audio ...
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Could a 3.5mm to usb adapter stand as a subtitute for external power for a condenser mic?
My dad purchased a lavalier microphone (one with a 3.5 mm connector) for business meetings and was unaware that it needed a power supply. Could a simple 3.5 mm to usb converter power it via USB? If ...
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Recording using multiple lavalier mics
I have an interview-style recording to do that involves multiple people. I suppose using lavalier mics would be ideal for this. I couldn't find a way to properly record audio from more than one ...
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Wireless system (transmitter and receiver) for XLR lavalier microphones and audio recorder?
Please forgive me, if this question sounds rather basic or even noobish to some of you. I've been trying to do some research into the technology, but, so far, have not been able to find answers to ...
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Why does this cheap mic not pick up background noise?
I tried this cheap mic he got off amazon and I was surprised at how little background noise it picked up during calls and on discord.
I also tried a blue yeti in cardioid mode still picks up ...
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Microphone plug-in power battery module
I am looking for something like this (on ebay or aliexpress)
but couldn't find it so far. (something similar is presented here: https://vimeo.com/66941739)
It's a 1.5v battery module to power a ...
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Sennheiser mke 2 and ew100 g3= cable noise. Any ideas why?
Just upgraded my me2 to an MKE2. Used with g3 wireless. The cable on the new MKE2 has the blue (attenuator or whatever that is with the serial #). I read that the blue version had more shielding for ...
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How to connect lav mic to an audio interface?
I have this lav mic:
Amazon product link: Audio-Technica ATR3350 Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone
And this audio interface:
Amazon product link: BEHRINGER audio interface (UMC22)
How ...
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Looking for voice recording setup w/ lavalier to laptop or phone
I'm looking for some technical advice for a correct voice-recording setup using a pro-level lavalier mic for speaking (no video)—like a RØDE Lavalier, for instance—with input into either a laptop with ...
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Microphone for two presenters while screencasting?
I have been reading a lot about microphones lately and I still feel a little overwhelmed. So, please forgive, if my questions sound a bit "noobish", but I have been unable to find an answer to a ...
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How do I make a recording of a group of people playing a tabletop rpg?
I'm in front of small challenge. I'll be recording group of 6 people playing tabletop RPG. They'll be all sitting at one table but game master (person who narrates thru game) will be hidden behind his ...
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Does an XLR adaptor provide higher quality audio?
I'm looking to purchase wireless lav mics and an audio recorder. Whilst searching for multi-track recorders I read that using XLR cables will provide better quality than regular connectors.
https://...
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Mic'ing character inside full animal costume?
I'm working on a project in which we'll be shooting two people in a unicorn costume (something in this vein, https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Hola-unicorn-2-person-costumes-for_1980339805.html, ...
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Does a lav mic pickup noise?
Recently, I switched from a condenser mic to a dynamic mic: Is a dynamic mic better than a condenser mic in terms of outside noise?
The dynamic mic almost completely ignores car noise from outside.
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Can I record 2 Audio-Technica ATR3350 lav mics split into a zoom recorder on different tracks?
Podcast setup:
Zoom H4N PRO
2 Audio-Technica ATR3350 Lav Mics
3.5 mm Stereo Jack Splitter
I wish to be able to record each mic separately, in case I need to edit out a cough or unwanted noise from ...
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Does the RODE Lav mic need a pre-amp?
I am looking for an inexpensive solution for youtube commentary videos. I came down to the RODE Lavalier, and the RODE SmartLAV+.
I don't have an iPhone, so I discovered that you can use any ...
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What's the right (low cost) equipment for a two-person in-person interview setup?
I work at a non-profit that wants to do some two-person "Story Corps" type interviews, where two of our employees will take turns interviewing each other about their work. I expect about a dozen ...
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Recording 2-6 lav mics to a Mac with a Behringer UMC1820?
I'm in the process of planning indoor "roundtable" type web videos with anywhere from 2-6 participants, whose voices I need to record in one way or another.
I've already got a Zoom H5 with its X/Y ...
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Recording Tap Dance
What mic would you use to record tap dance (specific which lavalier, what position)- I was thinking dpa 4061 at the heel, but maybe 4062x would be more suitable? or would you rather use foley instead?...
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Why do some XLR connectors take batteries?
New to audio recording, and have a question regarding my mics.
A few months back I acquired two Audio Technica AT899 lav mics, that I connect to a Zoom h4n. I use these to record interviews.
I ...
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Eliminating spill on lapel mics
I am currently working on a tv show where people are being filmed while watching tv. All of the people are miked up with Sennheiser ew100 G3 lapel microphones. The producers want me to completely drop ...
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How to connect microphone to MacBook (combined input/output ports)
I want to record sound on my MacBook Pro Late 2011 for screencasts, and I need a lavalier microphone for this. I have been looking at the JK MIC-J 044 Lavalier microphone, and from what I can tell, ...
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How to connect lavalier microphone with 3.5 jacks into XLR/TRS (using a converter)?
I have two lav microphones, Audio-Technica ATR3350, that have 3.5mm (1/8) mini-jacks
I am looking at Tascam DR60 Mk2 that has 2 XLR/TRS combo ports for input.
Could I use 1/8 to 1/4 adapters on the ...
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Prevent/diminish plosive hit/popping
I run sound for live speaker events, and have trouble with popping sounds from the breath of the speakers. For the most part, the speakers do a good job of not speaking/breathing directly into the ...
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What do I need to mix four microphones to PC, monitor all mics and PC output
Ok, so we do recordings of games all at one computer (four of us).
We have 4 lav mics that have TRRS 3.5mm jacks (so we can use them on our smartphones for other things).
We have 4 pairs of earbuds ...
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How might I reduce wind noise and ambient noise when mic-ing a video interview?
I produce short documentary videos, and often need to film interviews outdoors. I typically use either a lavalier or shotgun mic. My lavalier is good at isolating the subject's voice, but is ...
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Interference caused by a mixer?
I'm having a 'problem' with wireless sets we use. (Sennheiser EW100 G3)
Whenever it's directly connected to one of our ENG broadcast camera's they work just fine.
However, when the wireless receiver ...
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Having issues with a Pop and a Hiss
I put this video together to help demonstrate my problem:
I forgot to mention in the video, but my entire rig runs through a Monster Pro Power 2500.
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Attaching a lav mic to a boom
This basically is the age old problem of sing-operator video run-and-gun situations.
My employer has given me 2 lav mics and wants documentary style 3-person interviews to be done with them, I have ...
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Recording Dialogue in a tunnel
I will be recording on-location sound for a movie in a few weeks. There is a scene with dialogue that takes place in a car that is parked on the side of a very busy street inside of a tunnel (there ...
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Treating dialogue recorded on a lav mic.
Hey guys,
What's your general workflow when treating dialogue recordings that were done with a lav mic? What do you look out for? Any general frequencies that I should be mindful of? Compression? ...
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Sennheiser MKE1 into MixPre
Hi Guys,
I have a pair of Sennheiser MKE1 and I would like to test some stealth recording. If I want to plug them into a SD 702 I need something like the Sennheiser MZA 900p which is a little bit ...
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how do you manage a dialogue in a car
hi, i apologize for probably stupid question, but how do you manage a dialogue with boom or lavalier in a moving car? how do you get the best result?
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Recording decent sound
Hi all i will be doing a shoot soon that will involve me recording dialogue of actors riding on a very speedy motor bike in the middle of a very busy street in my town and am wondering if i use the ...
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Quick Question: Wireless Belt Packs and Receivers
Hi everyone,
I need a really quick answer to this question if you don't mind:
I'm researching a future purchase for a production company that records short films and documentaries that have a wide ...
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Review on DPA lavaliers 4061, 4060, and 4071
People have been recommending DPA's to me for the longest time. I'm in the market to buy two at the moment and probably wireless. I wanted to know if anyone had experience with them and maybe ...
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Which lav mic would work best on a hidden camera project?
Hello all,
I was wondering if anyone can help me to choose a lavalier mic that will work the best in a hidden camera indie project.
Basically the project is to record the genuine reaction of a girl ...
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Live micing mare! 2 performers, ina tight booth, outdoors, 2ft from speakers, no engineer
Ive been asked to spec mics and sound for a outdoor mini theatre production.
Involving 2 performers in a booth (think punch & judy lifeseze).
Theywant to mic voices and add incidental underscore ...
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Overly noisy Clip-Mics
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I've been having problems with my clip mics for a little while. I use the Audio Technica ATW- T1801 mics and seem to have a lot of problems with noise. The noise floor is higher than I would like ...
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Matching recorded speech
Hi Guys,
I have some audio from a piece-to-camera video which was recorded using a lavalier mic. unfortunately during the original recording the talent was mispronouncing a certain word. Rather than ...
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How to set the Zoom H4N for recording with external mic & lav?
I'm having a hard time getting the right settings on my new Zoom H4N for recording with 2 XLR inputs – a shotgun mic and wireless lavalier system for a film shoot.
I can't figure out how to turn off ...
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