Practical Sound Pickup
We have looked at typical methods of mounting and positioning microphones. What are their advantages and limitations in practice?
Local sound pickup
• Personal microphone.Simple to use, just clip the miniature mike onto the clothing. (Remember to retrieve it at the end of the session!) There are drawbacks when anyone thumps their chest (many do!), covers over the mike, or has ‘noisy clothing‘. Position the mike to suit the wearer’s probable head position, to avoid sound coming and going as they turn the head.
The long cable from the clip-mike to the audio equipment can be a problem. If someone moves around, they can feel tethered or get it trapped en route. Plugged into a pocket transmitter instead, it becomes a ...
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