- 1. For week ending 17, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... end. Now that we have discussed lavaliers in greater detail, please take another look at the photos of the newsman’s loop and moleskin mounting techniques that you previously turned in. At the time, it ...
- Created on April 11, 2020
- 2. For week ending April 16, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- This week we will finish up with Microphone Basics. The primary lecture will be "Classes of Mics" that explains: dynamic, electret condenser, and true RF condenser. Our next topics will be Lavaliers. But ...
- Created on April 13, 2021
- 3. For week ending April 23 & 30, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- On April 23, our topic will be Lavaliers. Read the articles, and re-watch the Audio Technica videos -- those that deal with lavaliers. Here are the next two assignments, due on or before April 30, 2021. 1) Lavalier ...
- Created on April 21, 2021
- 4. For week ending April 3, 2020 UPDATED
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... this coming Friday at our regular time. But I do have an assignment for you all! Read up in the Reading List about Lavaliers and Wireless Mics. Also, watch again the Audio Technica videos about Lavaliers. Every ...
- Created on March 29, 2020
- 5. For week ending April 5, 2018
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- ... something to present this week -- you will definitely get extra points for being on time. Thursday: We will begin working with Lavalier microphones. Read the articles about Lavs and Wireless mics that ...
- Created on March 30, 2018
- 6. For week ending Dec 11, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... the overhead boom? Explain WHY? a) use an ECM-77, MKE-2, or AT899 lavalier, not too high up on the chest b) use a Sony ECM-44, high on the lapel favoring the side towards which the actor will talk c) ...
- Created on December 04, 2020
- 7. For week ending Dec 4, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... the difference between PROXIMITY and TRANSPARENT lavaliers. Also, describe how you would determine whether a lavalier was Proximity or Transparent, since no mics are labeled as such. List two examples, ...
- Created on November 21, 2020
- 8. For week ending May 14, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... and does not get up. How should you mic the third actor, so that his sound matches acceptably with that coming from the overhead boom? Explain WHY? a) use an ECM-77, MKE-2, or AT899 lavalier, not too ...
- Created on May 10, 2021
- 9. For week ending Nov 1, 2017
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- We will finish up Professional Approach; and begin on Lavaliers.
- Created on October 30, 2017
- 10. For week ending Nov 13, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Our topic this week is Lavaliers. Read the assigned readings about Lavs & Wireless. Some of you still have not turned in Quiz 2 yet..... git r dun!
- Created on November 09, 2020
- 11. For week ending Nov 2, 2018
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- M-W: on Monday we continued to play with mics. On Wed, we will begin learning about Lavaliers. Make sure to read the articles! Halloween costumes are OK in class! Friday is Film Option Advising Day. ...
- Created on October 31, 2018
- 12. For week ending Nov 20, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Here is your assignment, due in two weeks. Lavalier Rigging Exercise Read up in the Reading List about Lavaliers and Wireless Mics. Also, watch again the Audio Technica videos about Lavaliers. Every member ...
- Created on November 13, 2020
- 13. For weeks ending Nov 8 and Nov 15, 2017
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- Mondays: computer lab. You should be wrapping up your Projects 1 and 2 and ready to deliver at least a "rough cut" to me. Wed Nov 8: continuation of Lavaliers. We will do some hands-on mixing. Next ...
- Created on November 06, 2017
- 14. Lavalier rods & sticks
- (Tips & Tricks)
- Very often it is necessary to run a lavalier cable down the front of a shirt, blouse, or dress. Or, perhaps, down the trousers leg of tight fitting slacks. You could do it by inserting your hands up or ...
- Created on March 12, 2015
- 15. Re: Short Shotgun Polar Patterns
- (General Questions)
- ... of all the popular lavalier mics. On paper, they seem almost identical, Yet we all know from experience that they each have very distinct feels; and that some are better for close-ups and background rejection ...
- Created on July 29, 2013
- 16. Re: Wireless Booms?
- (General Questions)
- No. The wireless portion of the equation has not changed. It is still a radio mic. All that you have done is to replace the lavalier capsule with a condenser shotgun mic. The shotgun on the boom will ...
- Created on October 06, 2011
- 17. Windscreens for lavaliers
- (Tips & Tricks)
- Most official windscreens for lavaliers are pricey. Having spent most of my professional life in the business of using, losing, or multilating the little buggers... I have found some inexpensive solutions. For ...
- Created on September 06, 2011
- 18. Lavalier
- (Category)
- Created on August 09, 2011
- 19. [PRESENTATION] Rigging Lavaliers & Wireless Mics
- (Lavalier)
- This is a PDF copy of the visual slideshow that accompanied Fred Ginsburg's presentations at NAB 2011. Audio Technica sponsored a series of free workshops every day of the conference. These graphics discuss ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 20. Selection and Use of Lavalier Microphones
- (Lavalier)
- Originally, the term "lavalier" referred only to the "neck-worn" or "body-worn" class of small microphones. These days, the working definition of lavalier has been extended to include virtually any miniature ...
- Created on August 18, 2011
- 21. Videos about Sound Recording
- (General)
- ... lavaliers, handhelds. wireless, rigging talent, selecting mics, making windscreens, plant mics, and reflected lavs. Lots of useful tips! If the link does not work, just Google YouTube Audio Technica. ...
- Created on August 19, 2020
- 22. Room Tone vs Background tracks
- (Sound Design)
- ... take. The room tone should be recorded with the same dominant microphone (usually the boom, but sometimes the key talent’s lavalier), at the same pickup angle, same height, and roughly the same location ...
- Created on May 27, 2020
- 23. No Excuses for the Low Budget Filmmaker
- (For Students)
- ... mix as well as individual ISO tracks (raw unmixed feeds from each mic). You will need at least a couple of good lavaliers. They do not have to be wireless. Lavs can be deployed on the set as PLANTED ...
- Created on February 10, 2020
- 24. Basic sound package for student productions
- (Production Planning)
- ... Bring some hardwired lavaliers for use either as bodyworn mics or planted mics. I like the Audio Technica AT899 and MT830R, or the Senn MKE-2. The Countryman B3 is nice if you want to isolate an actor ...
- Created on March 22, 2019
- 25. Syllabus
- (CTVA 358)
- ... terminology, and procedures and use them in the assigned video projects. Including (but not limited to) proper rigging of lavalier mics, proper "over/under" coiling of audio cables, proper use of mixing ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 26. Syllabus
- (Sample Syllabus)
- ... terminology, and procedures and use them in the assigned video projects. Including (but not limited to) proper rigging of lavalier mics, proper "over/under" coiling of audio cables, proper use of mixing ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 27. Dumb Idea of the Week
- (Fred's Blog )
- The idea behind the Lav Bullet is not new. Attach a weight to the end of a lavalier connecting cord and drop it down behind wardrobe. We've been doing that for years, only that we olde tymers just used ...
- Created on August 27, 2015
- 28. FREE: How to Put a Mic on Talent
- (News)
- A free bonus for the sound community, courtesy of K-Tek Booms and "The Sound Guy" Thomas Popp. Tom has created an in-depth video tutorial about how to rig lavaliers on talent. Normally, Udemy charges $50 ...
- Created on March 19, 2015
- 29. Lav Rods & Sticks
- (Fred's Blog )
- Very often it is necessary to run a lavalier cable down the front of a shirt, blouse, or dress. Or, perhaps, down the trousers leg of tight fitting slacks. You could do it by inserting your hands ...
- Created on March 12, 2015
- 30. Lav Rods & Sticks (old school style)
- (Lavalier)
- Very often it is necessary to run a lavalier cable down the front of a shirt, blouse, or dress. Or, perhaps, down the trousers leg of tight fitting slacks. You could do it by inserting your hands ...
- Created on March 12, 2015
- 31. Basic Equipment Package
- (Production Planning)
- ... System 10 radio mics from Audio Technica are surprisingly very good and perform excellently in venues that pose high radio frequency interference problems. The actual lavalier capsule that you mate with ...
- Created on February 02, 2015
- 32. System 10 Wireless: First Look
- (News)
- ... lavalier and body-pack configurations, each System 10 Camera-Mount wireless system includes a camera shoe mount in addition to the receiver and transmitter. Digital 24-bit/48 kHz wireless operation ...
- Created on November 23, 2014
- 33. Class Schedule
- (CTVA 358)
- ... powering) 03/13 QUIZ #2 (Mixers) Mics continued. Shotguns. Record scenes using various mics. 03/20 Spring Break 03/27 Lavaliers & Radio Mics. Rig talent and shoot ...
- Created on January 14, 2014
- 34. Workshops: UFVA
- (Workshops)
- ... I also touched on the hierarchy of mic techniques (boom, plant, lavalier, wireless) and explained the selection & use of shotgun mics. Later during the conference, I was on Joel Krantz's workshops dealing ...
- Created on August 13, 2013
- 35. Syllabus
- (CTVA 230)
- ... limited to) proper rigging of lavalier mics, proper "over/under" coiling of audio cables, proper use of mixing panels, and proper use and identification of microphones. understand the basic oral and written ...
- Created on January 16, 2013
- 36. Audio Technica press release about Fred Ginsburg
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... the recordist to cover from 2 feet to 6 feet overhead for wider interior situations, as well as to serve as a secondary microphone to the long shotgun outdoors, or the 4051 indoors. Lavalier microphones ...
- Created on December 09, 2012
- 37. Advice for First Feature Indie
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... one mic on the set. At the very least, you will be mixing a boom with a plant mic or lavalier. Shotgun-wise, the cheapest that I would recommend would be the Audio Technica AT897 or the Senn ME66. But ...
- Created on November 14, 2012
- 38. Duplex Boom Cables
- (Cables & Connections)
- ... microphones in the live mix, such as a second boom mic, plant mics, or lavaliers -- the boom operator needs to be aware of which mics are being played at the time. Note that if you are only using lavaliers ...
- Created on April 06, 2012
- 39. Preparing for NAB 2012
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... will be covering are: the multi-track workflow for features & episodic TV; and selection & rigging of lavaliers. In addition to my presentations, there will also be a presentation by Steve Savanyu about ...
- Created on April 06, 2012
- 40. Soundcarts
- (Other Accessories)
- ... panel or remote fader controller for said recorder. Laptop computer for transferring your audio files. Radio mics. Clipboard and log sheet (or smart tablet). Lavalier rigging kit. Extra shotgun mics, plant ...
- Created on March 01, 2012
- 41. Student Projects
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... no concern for creativity nor production quality. One group of students rigged a lavalier so as to demonstrate everything that could be done wrong in rigging! What happened to all of our work in class ...
- Created on December 15, 2011
- 42. User Guide to the Tascam HS-P82 for Film/Video Applications
- (Recorders)
- ... to access some areas in the set, the task relies upon fixed or planted mics to cover those difficult spots. In addition, some actors may wear hardwired or wireless lavaliers. In a live mix, all of these ...
- Created on November 29, 2011
- 43. Regarding Senior Thesis Films
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... where will you connect it to the board? Boom mic selection. What specific microphones will you be using, and why? Do you have the required shockmounts, windscreens, zeppelins? Radio mics and lavaliers. ...
- Created on November 12, 2011
- 44. CSUN Films FBI psa'
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... final framing, we were thinking about hiding a lavalier on the chair/desk to accentuate the typing sounds. A good mic for this would have been the Audio Technica MT830 or the AT899; or the Sennheiser MKE-2 ...
- Created on November 01, 2011
- 45. Review of LAPPG one-day workshop on sound
- (Industry Happenings)
- ... the difference between room tone versus background ambiance sound effects. The art of rigging lavaliers outside of clothing, as well as hidden under wardrobe, was then demonstrated in detail. Woody' ...
- Created on October 17, 2011
- 46. Filmming in a Park
- (Production Advice)
- ... quality, proximity type lavalier such as the Countryman B3, that will hold back as much of the background as possible. Remember, when you rent wireless microphones, you have to pay attention to the make ...
- Created on September 20, 2011
- 47. Filmming in a Park
- (For Students)
- ... quality, proximity type lavalier such as the Countryman B3, that will hold back as much of the background as possible. Remember, when you rent wireless microphones, you have to pay attention to the make ...
- Created on September 20, 2011
- 48. Sound for Surfing
- (Production Advice)
- ... and water splashes directly onto the lavalier), not to mention the overwhelming roar of the background. For the quieter scenes, such as paddling out, or calmly adrift in the ocean -- there are two approaches. ...
- Created on September 10, 2011
- 49. Introduction to Production Sound
- (Production Planning)
- ... Or, ignore all of the levels, and just concentrate on the boom. Either way, it may be good enough for a reality show, but feature quality it is not! As an alternative, lavalieres can be deployed to capture ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 50. The Talkshow
- (Sample Exercises)
- In this exercise, students will simulate a live televsion talk show. The object is to learn how to mix at least three lavaliers, without excessive echo caused by keeping all the mics completely open at ...
- Created on August 28, 2011
- 51. [PDF] Guide to the Nagra 4.2 and Production Sound Recording - 2nd Edition
- (Textbooks)
- ... professional approach to sound recording; hierarchy of microphone techniques; shotgun mics; booming; windscreens & shockmounts; mic powering; lavaliers; wireless; mixing panels; consistency; audio for ...
- Created on August 28, 2011
- 52. Priorities of Recording
- (Sound Design)
- ... cleaner dialogue and less background. Move the mic further away, and more background sound joins the dialogue. However, if the actors are wearing lavaliers, all of the close-ups and wider angles will ...
- Created on August 27, 2011
- 53. Types of Microphones
- (Location Sound Recording)
- Sound mixers throw around a lot of jargon when it comes to microphones. Expressions like: podium & desktop, lavaliers, pressure zone or barrier, performance mics, vocal mics, studio/music, studio/narration, ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 54. Hierarchy of Microphone Techniques
- (Location Sound Recording)
- Sound mixers have a strategy when it comes to deciding how best to mike an actor. Choose from booming from above, booming from below, a fixed or planted microphone, body worn lavalier, or wireless lavalier. ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 55. What Your Crew Expects of You
- (Production Planning)
- ... be “to keep the cameraman out of trouble and to run the VTR.” In his “spare time,’ he may be called upon to put a lavalier or radio mike on someone in order to record sound. (Of course, the soundtrack ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 56. Audio for Television: Mixing the Basic Event
- (Production Planning)
- ... Send of the mixing board) as well as an input for a lavalier mic (that I can just hand to the Director or Producer). That is the simplest way to rig the IFB, since it does not require understanding how ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 57. Set Design for Dialogue Recording
- (Production Planning)
- ... do have to perform close to a wall, then the sound dept has to be careful not to reveal the boom shadow (or to use alternative miking such as lavaliers or planted mics). This is where it is valuable to ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 58. Adding Phone Conversations to your Recording
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... The output of the computer is split with a Y cable, and one leg is sent to the RCA line input of the Listen Tech. An inexpensive Listen Tech lavalier mic is also connected to the input cable. Speaking ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 59. Audio for Mini Input
- (Cables & Connections)
- ... a boompole, and use high quality ENG or full condenser shotgun mics. If using lavaliers or wireless mics, pay careful attention to proper placement and rigging. Check for clothing and wind noise. Adjust ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 60. Introduction to Shockmounts
- (Windscreens & Shockmounts)
- ... K-MT is less expensive, but not as heavy duty, as the higher end K-GPS (seen right). Shockmounting a miniature microphone such as a lavalier is easier than one might imagine. It is very common to mount ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 61. [PDF] Microphone Application Guide
- (Shotgun)
- This is a PDF version of the Audio Technica Microphone Application Guide for Location Dialogue Recording. A simple, 2-page brochure that was developed as a handout to accompany Fred Ginsburg's numerous ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 62. Using a Microphone Boompole
- (Boompoles)
- ... that may be in play on the set. If the boom mic picks up audio that is simultaneously being heard on the same track by a planted microphone or lavalier, there may be an immediate increase of echo and hollowness ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 63. Multi-track Recording for Film & Video
- (Recorders)
- ... audio acquired by multiple mics (boom1, boom2, planted mics, and lavaliers) into one cohesive soundtrack (the production track). This live mixed soundtrack would serve as the audio for dailies, and then ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 64. Beginners Guide to the ENG 44 Portable Mixer
- (Mix Panels)
- ... two people. Person 1 and Person 2 are both on lavaliers, and you mix them so that both voices appear on both camera tracks. If one person fiddles with their mic while the other person is speaking, you ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 65. ENG Mixing Panels for Production Sound
- (Mix Panels)
- ... (line or mic level) to the correct input setting of the transmitter (line or mic level). Most wireless transmitters come set to microphone input level, by default, since they are usually used with lavalier ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 66. Two-Track Mixing for Location Dialogue
- (Sound Design)
- ... group and what elements should be kept separate? If you are mixing most of the scene with a boom mic, and also have a plant mic or lavalier working -- then it might make sense to separate the mics that ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 67. Using a Mixing Panel for Location Dialogue
- (Mix Panels)
- ... your EQ controls to make other mics in the set (lavaliers, plant mics, hidden mics, a second boom mic) match the sound of your primary mic. Let's assume that most of your show is being covered by a shotgun ...
- Created on August 22, 2011
- 68. Live Demo (local TV remote)
- (Sample Exercises)
- ... be rigged with lavaliers. As this is obviously being played to camera, there is no aesthetic need to hide the microphones under clothing, unless Talent's wardrobe makes the use of a tie bar impractical. ...
- Created on August 21, 2011
- 69. Audio Technica: Rigging Lavaliers & Wireless Mics
- (Phoca Download / Rigging Lavaliers & Wireless Mics)
- Rigging Lavaliers & Wireless Mics
- Created on August 26, 2011