Lavs & Wireless Employed On "Downton Abbey"?

[Dave]

Hello,

 

I was recently watching the "behind-the-scenes/making-of" DVD for the British period drama "Downton Abbey".  The sound mixer mentioned that all the characters were wired for primary dialogue and boom mics/shotguns were used mainly for atmosphere.

 

With all the intricate period costumes and many characters in a scene, I was curious about the lav/wireless sytems used and how it is all dealt with.

 

Forgive me for not catching the sound mixers name, but I certainly admire his work and the scope of the series.

 

Thanks kindly,

 

Dave

[Malcolm Davies Amps CAS]

Hello,

 

I was recently watching the "behind-the-scenes/making-of" DVD for the British period drama "Downton Abbey".  The sound mixer mentioned that all the characters were wired for primary dialogue and boom mics/shotguns were used mainly for atmosphere.

 

With all the intricate period costumes and many characters in a scene, I was curious about the lav/wireless sytems used and how it is all dealt with.

 

Forgive me for not catching the sound mixers name, but I certainly admire his work and the scope of the series.

 

Thanks kindly,

 

Dave

I would imagine that Brian Milliken will be along in a moment to explain all as he was one of the series mixers. I do remember him saying that they used up to sixteen radio mics on the scenes round the dining table. Top man.

[Max Hirtenstein]

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[Dave]

Excellent. Thanks everyone - exactly what I was wanting to learn about.

 

All the best,

 

Dave