Posted by Jacques E. Bouchard on 12/02/07 13:33

"PTravel" <ptravel@travelersvideo.com> wrote in
news:5r6n4iF127vr4U1@mid.individual.net:

> I'd add to this that virtually all Broadway shows are miked these
> days, and use wireless body mikes quite effectively without the least
> concern about rubbing or chafing noises. If vigorously-dancing,
> heavily-costumed Broadway performers can use wireless body mikes, I'm
> sure the OP's talent can as well.

I bought a wireless lav mic on ebay for about $10. It feels very flimsy
(the battery compartment is hard to snap close), there's writing in
Chinese and Russian on the transmitter, but it's always performed well at
distances of up to 20 feet (haven't tested it above that). The sound is
still better than an expensive camera-mounted shotgun mic, and I don't
have to lug around my heavy boom mic stand (or an even heavier boom
operator).

I definitely recommend it for people who want to see whether wireless
lavs are suitable for their needs before investing in pricy units.


jaybee

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