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Posted by Rgr on 01/09/06 14:17
soundwhiz wrote:
> peter wrote:
>
>>When recording audio on location at a theatre, sometimes the direct audio
>>feed from the sound board has problems (e.g. sound board operator not
>>cooperating). So as a backup, I put a mic near the speakers and record that
>>as well. What is the best type of mic for this purpose?
>
>
> Peter,
> recording from a speaker never the best option sound and otherwise,
> use a low gain mic(dynamic)and position urself at a comfortable
> distance so as to not blow ur ears and place the mic at a comfortable
> postion for good pickup.
> a low gain mic will not distort yr recording,speakers have very high
> spl level blowing of most mics or damaging them peranently,so a low
> gain mic help you have control over levels and off course the ambient
> pick up is less(if that is a problem)
> but requesting the audio guy or even sweettalking him is a better
> option to get good sound,,he can give you a line level feed anytime
> from a spare o/p .
> hope for the best.
> harry
Can you recommend a decent way to convert the line level out to go into
the minijack mic in on most cameras? Something I can lug in the camera bag.
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