Members jollibug Posted October 14, 2005 Members Share Posted October 14, 2005 Hi, I'm videotaping a stage performance and I'm wondering what's the best way to mic for dialog? The stage is 18 feet x 24 feet with a 10 foot ceiling. I can put the mics anyplace and even hang them from the ceiling, but I'll be restricted to two mic inputs (via the camcorder). * wireless lavs aren't a good option, because there will be 10-16 people on stage at the same time. In addition, it's an improv group, so there's no set performance, it's different everytime. Currently I have a Rode NT3 hypercardiod, but I can rent/buy the proper mics according to your suggestions. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members where02190 Posted October 14, 2005 Members Share Posted October 14, 2005 If there is a central speaking position, a pair of shotguns would do the trick. Another option could be something like a pair of PCC 160 boundary mics, or Crown PZM's. However these would also pick up alot of room and audience. What about a bunch of lavs, and a small mixer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jollibug Posted October 15, 2005 Author Members Share Posted October 15, 2005 Originally posted by where02190 ... Is there a central speaking position.. No, there is no central speaking position, the nature of the improv performance is that it can start anywhere on stage, according to the audience's suggestion and go anywhere from there. In addition, the performance is different everytime.Originally posted by where02190 What about a bunch of lavs, and a small mixer? Can't lav the talent, but could this work by just hanging a bunch of lavs from the ceiling? Or perhaps, using several cardioid mics? I've never done this before, and I'm wondering what they normally use on large stages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jollibug Posted October 15, 2005 Author Members Share Posted October 15, 2005 Any advice on using an XY setup with this? "stage is 18 feet x 24 feet with a 10 foot ceiling" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members where02190 Posted October 15, 2005 Members Share Posted October 15, 2005 Doubtful you'd get enough gain before feedback with just an XY pair. Hanging zone mics would porbably do you a bit better provided you were heads up on following the talent and lowering the mics they were not under. Why can't you do lavs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jollibug Posted November 7, 2005 Author Members Share Posted November 7, 2005 Okay so here's what I did. I put two Rode NT3 hypers at the front corners of the stage, closest to the audience, about 6 feet off the ground. Then, I pointed the mics at the center of the stage, and tilted them slightly downwards toward the floor. Both hypers were connected to my static "wide shot" cam. For ambience/laugh track I used the built-in mic on the "zoom and pan" camcorder which I was working from inside the audience area. Notes:--------Couldn't use lavs because there are too many performers on stage and I don't have that many lavs. Didn't use shotguns because it's indoors. Anyway, it's a decent and inexpensive setup for small theatres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members UstadKhanAli Posted November 9, 2005 Members Share Posted November 9, 2005 Originally posted by jollibug Didn't use shotguns because it's indoors. I just wanted to learn a little more about shotguns....why can't you use them indoors? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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