Tom Morrow Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I did a search and found some not so enthusiastic posts about the PSC Micbra http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/852907-REG/PSC_SGARMB3_MicBra_Microphone_Strap_3_Pack.html But I didn't find any posts about the Neopax Chest Belt http://www.neopax.biz/images/chest_belt_nude_retouched.jpg which looks like a better system in that it holds the RM mic holder which would presumably reduce rustling transmission from the belt to the mic. Also, it looks like the sewing on the bottom would tend to hold the mic in place better than the PSC Micbra. Anyone tried the Neopax Chest Belt? Do you use it with the RM-11 or a Garfield Hush Lav? Seems like it might be a good solution where quick changes are required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) they are not that expensive... try all three. Edited March 6, 2013 by studiomprd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berniebeaudry Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I own the Garfield (PSC) mic bra and the first few times I tried it I didn't have good results. I tried it again recently and it was a great solution. Very nice for quick wardrobe changes. The Neopax design looks good too, and being able to use the RM11 is a plus. Sound Guys Solutions (makers of the wonderful Lav Bullet have a similar product out as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Miramontes Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I've used the Neopax chest belt with an RM-11 and had great results with it, especially when talent is the "sweaty type" and conventional tapes/sticky stuff won't stay on. +1 on the Sound Guy Solutions products. I especially love their Lav Bullet since it is a time saver and eliminates those awkward moments when having to run the wire down a pant leg or tight shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Morrow Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 The Sound Guys Solutions Lav-Straps look like the best of the bunch but they are so new that I don't see any actual user reports yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Sorry for off topic but here in Gr we have a commercial who called "PrettyBra". Ok. Maybe it's only funny for me. lol Back up topic. I think the NeoPax and from SGS lav-Straps look more useful and "easy to use". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 I have been using the SGS Lav straps for 6 months on 4 different productions. I am a big fan of them. That said, I don't use them every day. They, like any good tool, are a problem solver. Plus --- With or without the RM-11 they hold a cos-11 securely and noise free. Especially handy for talent that doesn't want to be taped, those with adhesive allergies, really sweaty situations where sticky won't hold, scenes that are especially athletic, or when one needs to make super fast wardrobe changes. Wicked fast to put on/take off talent Minus --- Have not found a good way to use this on ladies unless they are very flat chested. Under places the mic too low, over places the mic too high, and across the middle.... well... she ain't gonna have you put it there. Has a tendency to slide down under heavy activity, so regular inspection is important if this is the scene. I have not used any of the other products noted above -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayhartigan Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 On a same but different note I had Neopax make me some brapax. This gives a very secure mount for the SM or SMQV and low profile on the back. I had the persons names embroidered on the packs so they know its their own sweat between washings. You have to have very pro talent to be comfortable unclipping her bra and slip on the pack and we do. Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Miramontes Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Sometimes, if I can get away with it, I'll use a waist pack on a female. I think its funny how they all ask me to tighten it up some more so that their waste looks slimmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 " Have not found a good way to use this on ladies " aren't they already wearing their own... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Morrow Posted March 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2013 The Senator does bring up a good point: a conventional bra really is the same as these straps. But without the nice elastic pocket for a hush lav or RM-11. Maybe we need a collaboration between Neopax or the Sound Guys and Victoria's Secret? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeKai Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 I own the Garfield (PSC) mic bra and the first few times I tried it I didn't have good results. I tried it again recently and it was a great solution. Very nice for quick wardrobe changes. The Neopax design looks good too, and being able to use the RM11 is a plus. Sound Guys Solutions (makers of the wonderful Lav Bullet have a similar product out as well. Out of interest - would you be willing to share the wardrobe/application differences between your initial and recent trials of the PSC micbra? (i.e. what, if anything made it work better the 2nd time around). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 " PSC micbra vs Neopax chest belt " two variations on the same theme, at "expendables" prices; as a working Professional I carry both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 I designed and used mic-bras on HIGH TIDE in 1994 Good for men although they can slip down so bra straps could be added mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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