Rigging a 2nd mic to a boom.

[dominiquegreffard]

So what do you guys carry when it is time to rig a second mic to a boom. For let's say two people sitting face to face or next to each other in a sitdown interview? A mini magic arm that you could extend a bit with two small maffer clams would be pretty ideal.

[studiomprd]

dom:" So what do you guys carry when it is time to rig a second mic to a boom. "

a second boomer.

[John Blankenship]

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A mini magic arm that you could extend a bit with two small maffer clams would be pretty ideal.

 

Those maffer clams are much better than a Subway Tuna.

[Wandering Ear]

C-stsnd and boom mate

[dfisk]

If you need to mount two mics on a boom pole just use a stereo bar. Real simple.

[Herbert Verdino]

I would never boom two persons with two mics on one boom. Would use 2 radio mics and a cardioid or hyper cardioid to catch both with one mic.

Or use two mic stands.

[Max Hirtenstein]

2 c-stands with boom boys

[dominiquegreffard]

Yeah i guess carrying a second boomboy with an extra boom is the way to go. It s just that extra gear again to bring. If i could just rig a second mic to the same boom wouldn t that work? I mostly use a mkh50 for interior work. It's a pretty light mic. I'm sure the boom boy could carry that extra weight.

Thanks dfisk for the suggestion but it doesn t look like the stereo bar can be changed axis from the pole. It would be a bit difficult to operate

I see camera monitors have these tiny aluminum magic arms wouldn t that work? The ideal plan would be to always carry one of these and rig it with a 2nd mic once in a while when needed.

[studiomprd]

dom: " wouldn t that work? "  +  " wouldn t that work?  "

feel free to try it,  or that...

[Carlos Maeda]

Something like this could work, but you'd be limiting yourself as far as mic placement goes. Like others have said above, I think two boom boys paired with lightweight stands (not c-stands) would give you more flexibility for not much more weight.

[RPSharman]

The problem with the logic here is the assumption that the subjects will be at a distance from each other which is convenient for whatever workaround you are attempting.  And if you need to quickly adjust one mic, then suddenly you have to adjust two.

 

Two poles on two stands would be the most flexible and professional way to go.  Or a Mafer/Cardellini clamp with a mic adapter, which can be attached to a second c-stand.  That'll work in a pinch.

 

But putting 2 mics on one pole is a mistake.

[jrd456]

The problem with the logic here is the assumption that the subjects will be at a distance from each other which is convenient for whatever workaround you are attempting.  And if you need to quickly adjust one mic, then suddenly you have to adjust two.

 

Two poles on two stands would be the most flexible and professional way to go.  Or a Mafer/Cardellini clamp with a mic adapter, which can be attached to a second c-stand.  That'll work in a pinch.

 

But putting 2 mics on one pole is a mistake.

 

+1

 

                   J.D.

[syncsound]

Why not two lavs? It seems lighter and simpler than two booms.

[Jan McL]

Why not two lavs? It seems lighter and simpler than two booms.

 

Oy.

[syncsound]

By that I mean simpler for a sit down interview situation

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[johnpaul215]

Everything else aside, is the thought to clamp a maffer to a boom pole? I would be worried about damaging it.

Maybe in a perfect situation, something like a X/Y setup would work, but there are so many variables that I would plan on 2 booms (or equivalent mic stands) if you are going into the job wanting mics on both people.

[dominiquegreffard]

Thanks to you all for your comments. I guess it s lightweight stands shoping time now.

[Wandering Ear]

Thanks to you all for your comments. I guess it s lightweight stands shoping time now.

 

Be careful of stands that are too light.  Even though the mic and pole are pretty light, having the pole extended adds a lot of leverage, and too small of a stand won't be stable.

[Peter Mega]

If the 2 subjects are sitting shoulder to shoulder in a formal interview situation, a single schoeps mk41 placed overhead, in the right spot between them will do the trick.

1 mic, 1 stand. Simple

[Jack Norflus]

If the 2 subjects are sitting shoulder to shoulder in a formal interview situation, a single schoeps mk41 placed overhead, in the right spot between them will do the trick.

1 mic, 1 stand. Simple

I often do this with a mk4 - give me a slightly wider pattern.

[Ze Frias]

I often do this with a mk4 - give me a slightly wider pattern.

 

+1

[Derek H]

2 mics, 2 booms, 2 C-stands. This is best. It's true sometimes you can nail two with one Mic but not always.

And use lavs, if they want them or the acoustic situation calls for them.

[osa]

Did this on a job once where we were shuttling thru an assembly line of 2 person interviews where there wasnt time for wiring. I pulled it off using a single pole, 2 mics and the addition of a plastic clamp used for drum mics that normally would mount to the rim of a drum. Lyre suspensions on both. The talent were in directors chairs just far enough apart where a felt a single cardioid mic wasnt adequate. I was lucky it worked for that scenario, but now knowing if i had to do it again i would have used 2 booms. Yes i could move quick, but making subtle changes was dificult. Different size people, etc. the time it took to make those sublte changes combined with the constrictions of placement via single pole truly equaled what it would have took for 2 sep booms. I personally suggest 2 booms all the way. Dont forget shadows too. The space was lit well to work around those potential issues. One pole means you are locked to flying in left or right. 2 poles means anywhere outta the lights!

Ken