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Thanks guys for all the advice... it's all been really usefull. The test results that I achieved today were much better. I understand it can be such a grey area when trying to eliminate clothing noise and trying to workout the ideal place for concealed mic placement (trial and error playing its part). As John mentioned, the material of the garment being miked can undoubtedly either help or hinder towards minimizing the rustle factor. As for placement, the sternum area seemed to work well with minimum clothing noise. Thanks again for all the replies to this post. If anyone has any further ideas, gadgets tips or tricks to combat this subject, they would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the prompt response John. I will take onboard everything you have mentioned and give it a go. It's my first posting and quite reassuring to know that there are other professionals out there willing to offer their knowledge and skill. Hope I will be able to offer my help someday. Thanks again

Hi Guys Can anyone please give any advice regarding the concealment of Lavalier mics. I am about to undertake a series where the mics will be concealed under clothing. The presenter's style is to wear a shirt, without tie, top two buttons undone and a wearing an open suit type jacket. The shoot will be heavily reliant on radio mics and shot mainly outdoors with two other contributers involved. I have been doing some tests with concealing mics with the above attire in mind, but I am having no success to say the least.... clothing noise and rustle being a real problem irrelevant of where I place the mics and what type of mount and wind covers I use. The mics in my kit are the Tram TR50 and Sanken Cos 11pt. I have tried the Tram using the Drac clip and the Sanken with the rubber mount. I have also tried both mics with the Rycote stickies used with the overcovers/undercovers aswell as the large fluffies (for Lavs) bearing in-mind that I have to take into account for windy conditions. Other tests have been done using a length of moleskin wrapped just below the capsulethen taping directly to the shirt or skin...also, I've handmade cylinder makeup sponge mounts with an hole in the centre for mic insertion, but these two ideas don't allow for mounting any sort of windgag. I have tested the mics with and without a loop just below the mic head to try and eliminate any cabling noise transfer to the mic capsule. I am using double-sided toupee tape to secure the mics. I don't know if it's the mic placement that's the issue, the type of mounting I'm using or a combination of both. If anyone can help with any advice, it would be really appreciate as I feel as though I've come to a dead end! Many Thanks