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Posted by jakdedert on 06/07/06 00:37
Richard Crowley wrote:
> "John" wrote ...
<snip>
>> In that case, if you tape all the switches, they will use other means to
>> disable the mic, like unplug the mic. As long as they re-enable the mic
>> when on-air, they could be allowed to use the mute switch, right?
>
> I have *NEVER* known talent to "remember" to re-enable the
> mic when it was needed. My experience ranges from illegal aliens
> who don't speak English to the CEOs of Fortune 100 companies
> and University presidents.
>
Boy Howdy! I second, third and fourth that experience. Almost *every*
time I've forgone that simple procedure, I've regretted it. Even if it
was just every other time, it would be too many.
Batteries are much cheaper than a missed cue or a damaged reputation.
Use good ones, and change often. The used ones are good for your
maglite or other noncritical application. (Sometimes I come home with
pockets full.)
> When I put a mic on someone, I monitor the AF and RF (visually)
> and if either of them fail (before airtime) I know I have enough time
> to fix the problem. If they wait until the last minute to switch-on, I'm
> frequently screwed. If they don't trust me to not "snoop" on them
> when they aren't "on", then they can hire someone they trust better.
> I frequently run a one-man band (or I'm using unskilled helpers) and
> I don't have the luxury of having someone I can depend on to tend
> the wireless mics as the talent gets ready to speak.
>
Well I 'have' picked up some pretty interesting sounds (toilets
flushing, conversations etc); but I'm a professional. I don't disclose....
Actually, I usually warn them that whatever they say can be monitored,
and not just by me.
jak
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