Thomas Popp Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Hello everyone! As of right now, I am working on an independent horror film, and having a problem getting a lavalier to stay on the talent. The sound mixer wants me to tape the lavalier (a countryman B6) to his shirt...this worked great for the first week, right in the middle of his chest (btw it is a very very thin black shirt, with holes in it) with a little knot in the cable near the head. However, now we are having an issue getting the microphone to stick because he just "killed" the cop, and has blood ALL over his shirt. The shirt is really tight on him, and he has stressed to the director that he doesnt want to have a lav taped to his chest (he is hairy) - and this caused a lot of clothing noise anyways. I was using medical tape first, which wouldn't hold - and went to "transpore tape" which worked perfectly until the blood came in... Any suggestions? I would really appreciate the advice! ~Thomas Popp Boom Operator 818-359-1348 Oh btw, pig intestines smell horrible! The talent guts the cop in the scene. yuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason porter Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Try mounting the mic higher up on the shirt, away from the offending liquids Otherwise, maybe try mounting it on his head (at the hairline, center of the forehead) I believe the B6 has a "vampire clip" accessory. You can just pin the mic to the shirt, no tape necessary. -JP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mick Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 An ace bandage around the chest and a Sanken inserted in its pita pocket in between the folds sometimes works well in situations like these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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