swaneon Posted May 12, 2013 Report Share Posted May 12, 2013 I get the use of sony uvwp1's (up to 3) for free for 11 out of 12 months of the year for free But there are certain times where I'd like to have gear with me (I have a wedding in september during the interval where I cannot rent it. I was thinking of going for a wireless vs wired lav set For Wireless Sennheiser G3 + Bodypack transmitter (XLR one) + OscarTech lav + 1 Roland R-05 or an olympus recorder around $150 = around $750 Wired 2x Lavs = $200 2x Recorders (Roland or Tascamd DR07) for ~$300 ~$500 I think that the versatility with the wireless would be a better option, but I'd like to hear your guy's opinions. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Orusa Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 For the ceremony, reception, dinner? In my limited experience you can get away with hardwired handheld mic for the person performing the ceremony, but wireless is usually better all around. I can't imagine using hardwired lavs. They are easily forgotten by the wearer and then, SNAP - you need to repair your mic. Mark O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sounddguy Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 There are still a good number of G2 units for sale at better prices. Just be certain you don't pick up any C-band 700 mhz gear. The Oscar mics are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Reineke Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 I have zero wedding experience, in dealing with recording other type 'events', I secure an audio feed from the 'house' mixing board, be it a DJ, band or whatever, and add room/audience mics and other wired or wireless spot mics as needed. Don't expect anyone to have adapters, attenuator pads and knowledge of patching or operating levels either. From reading the DVi and DVx audio forums, the G2/3s and pocket recorders are SOP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 Just be certain you don't pick up any C-band 700 mhz gear. Why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted May 13, 2013 Report Share Posted May 13, 2013 There are other forums for wedding videographers... I've got a feeling that competitive event videographers typically use wireless, and in that market segment, Sennheiser and Azden are quite popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sounddguy Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Why not? Because they are illegal in Seattle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 I see, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmahaAudio Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Because they are illegal in Seattle I guess I can use Band C, because I don't live in Seattle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swaneon Posted May 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 i'll probably go with the g3 a band. New unless i can get used for cheap haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted May 15, 2013 Report Share Posted May 15, 2013 " unless i can get used for cheap " lots of lowball, sleazy producers will be glad to use (and abuse) you for cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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