While this article won't detail the 'how-to's' in correctly placing a microphone–there are just far too many possibilities to tackle–we did talk with Local 695 production sound mixer Will Schulz to outline a basic approach to wiring talent: If you’re new to lav placement, it can be a very tricky thing-the wrong position can make audio sound thin or become distorted by background noise, and the rustling of your subject's body or clothing can leak into the track.
These tools and tips will get you wiring talent like a pro.Īs a camera operator, you may find yourself needing to place a lavalier microphone on talent, especially shooting “one-man-band” docs, interviews or corporate productions.
