kstrahm Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Today was media day in Charlotte, NC for ACC basketball and just about every basketball coach was at the Westin for rounds of sit-down interviews with various media outlets. Per client's request as part of my kit I brought along two Lectros, blocks 21 and 22. I knew there was gonna be other sound folks present so did scans periodically and walked around to even meet them if I could to make sure we weren't stepping on each other. Happy to report how cooperative everyone was! Guys from all over, different media companies, freelance, etc. were super cool about sharing what blocks and frequencies they were using, so we all got along great with minimal issues. We were all there for the same reason, to get good sound, so I'm very grateful for the pro attitudes and cooperation I saw today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 It was only sit down interviews? Cooperation and collaboration it is the A & Q in professionalism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael McQueen Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 i had a few calls for ACC media day but I was already booked. lot of good guys in town and we all know how to play nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstrahm Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Vasileios, there were many forms of interviews that day, ours were sit-down however Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 General speaking for sit down interviews I'm using hardwired lavaliers. No reason for wireless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gilbert Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I use wireless Vas, no reason for hard wired in 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Jon: " no reason for hard wired in 2014. " interference... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 At least I am "green mixer", Jon Haha -- If it is only sit-down interviews there no reason to use a 5.000€ wireless system where you can do the job with 20€ cable. Much safer, much better quality in my opinion. Treat the client in a good way (aka save them from extra rent money). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstrahm Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Vasileios, client specifically asked for wireless lav. And I understand why too. When dealing with VIPs for interviews we need to mic them as quickly and simply and safely as possible, and less cables = less mess, tripping hazard etc. And when you have high quality wireless and are careful in setting up and watching the frequencies as I explained above, theu sound great. Also, there was a rock solid overhead boom mic (MKH50) so post can have their choice in my mix, either mic, % combinations etc. etc. But you are correct in the cost savings, a cheap cable is.. cheap! Ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel McIntosh Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 That pictured mic setup is a first for me: a pistol grip in the head of a C-stand arm. (I can't tell if there's a sandbag employed.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstrahm Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 The pistol grip was my best shockmount system, so I used it No sandbag tho! Oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProSound Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I disagree the fastest and most effective way to interview someone in a controlled room is with a boom I often use a HM plug on to keep things neat and safe. No need to wire someone in a decent sounding room when sitting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Feeley Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I've worked for several newsmag producers who want a wireless lav, not because they think it sounds as good as a boom mic; they know it doesn't. But because they think that will cut better/faster with all the audio they've grabbed from who knows where and they just want things to roll the same way. So lavs. And wireless preferred for the reasons like Kevin spells out...mainly some people expect them and people walk around. Not my first choice for sit downs, but NBD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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