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Posted by Ty Ford on 06/02/07 13:48
On Fri, 1 Jun 2007 16:57:09 -0400, Max wrote
(in article <1180731429.015560.231550@q66g2000hsg.googlegroups.com>):
> "Abut 90% of
> what you hear on TV is lavs. Sitcoms, reality, news/talk etc. The rule
> is ACAP: As Close As Possible (without overload) to the sound source,
> period. "
> I do not think this is true but it may be. Ty can you confirm or deny
> this?
>
Most sitcoms with sets are boomed with shotguns on Fisher Booms
http://www.jlfisher.com/booms/index.asp
you can do that on a set because most sets don't have real ceilings or a
fourth wall. The lack of ceiling and that wall allow access and reduce sound
bounce. If the action goes outside, the mic choice depends on the shot.
Letterman uses Fisher booms. They also have a lav on him and guests. I'm not
100% certain, but I THINK the Fisher boom is the first mic with the lavs as
backups. The Neumann on his desk is wired, but it's seldom on. Again, they
can use a shotgun on those booms because the set has a VERY high ceiling and
even fewer walls than a sitcom.
Reality shows use more wireless lavs because of the unpredictability.
News is mostly lavs for studio. Lavs and boom mics for run and gun; usually
lavs on the news people and boom on interviewee. On a walk and talk, you
usually go to lavs.
If they're doing sit down interviews in a controlled environment, you 'll see
more booms.
ACAP is a good rule. Sometimes, though rarely, a lav will win in some
reflective situations. Shotguns, not so much for interiors or exteriors on
hard surfaces like macadam parking lots. Shotguns pick up a lot of mids and
lows from the side.
I have a QT movie called Ty Ford Mic Tutorial.mp4 up in the Video folder on
my On Line Archive that takes you through the thought behind some mic
choices. Help yourself.
Regards,
Ty Ford
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