PRO AUDIO & LAV TIPS: The Ones You Probably Didn't Know

[@markbone]

What's your favourite mic to use?

[@hemajose22]

The Boya Lapel mic,I totally love it.

[@BrianArtka]

schoeps cmc641 as boom mic for interviews. Expensive as hell, excellent audio. Lesson: Invest in microphones, take care of them, they'll last you 10-20 years. (unlike everything else)

[@ienpassi]

Love this video and tips. I have watch this episode in the art of documentary several times. And it helped me a lot. Thanks for the reminder

[@markbone]

We love our schoeps shotgun 💯

[@hugeitsu271]

I have a rode videomic go for when I lav people and a Deity Vmic V3 Pro on camera for R&G. I'm in the market for a XLR shotgun mic for my shiny new FX3 and I'm open to suggestions!

[@julieloncon3768]

As a nurse, one tip I've found to get medical tape off is to use hand sanitizer to wet the tape and the alcohol with break down the stickiness of the tape.

[@frankphipps]

As a sound recordist for twenty years I still got some good information from your video, thanks

[@AndyDoesJapan]

I've only recently gotten into film making, just silly things with my friends. But, after realizing I really need a lav, I looked to KZbin for some help. This video answered just about every question I had, and then some I didn't even know I had. Thank you for taking the time to make this!

[@markbone]

You’re welcome mate!

[@iComplainer]

i lav this content

[@markbone]

Sounds good

[@bodevisavino5281]

I see what you did there haha

[@PeterHerget]

DANG! I spent $700 over the past year on my quest for "better" audio for my videos and I am still doing it all wrong. This video has helped a ton. I'll be ordering a new lavalier microphone today and connecting it to my RODE Wireless GOII. Thank you for the help you guys 👍👍

[@flightographist]

How long have you used the go2? any issues with the power buttons not turning off?

[@JonathanSixtos]

​@@flightographist I hold the power button down for like five seconds and they does it.

[@flightographist]

@@JonathanSixtos I tried that several times, the only thing that worked was to drain the battery and reset- pretty useless I returned it.

[@NickzAndMikz]

No joke, this video was super informative. I've always thought "hey, I want to get my mic close to the subject's mouth, let me mic near the chin" not knowing how the chin affects that EQ.

[@Pfagnan]

One of my own tips gleaned from an audio engineer at CBC Television is if you find your lav too ‘present’ you can mix 2 mics in post. So you can set your lav at say 70% and your boom or shotgun at 30% and voila you can have the best of both worlds by adding some room sound. Play with the percentages…

[@AsherSmithFilms]

so smart

[@antoinegoliot5025]

It's just what all production does

[@HesselFolkertsma]

Yeah that’s a regular thing to do in recording instruments too! Only thing to look out for is any phase issues.

[@leeschneider6600]

@@HesselFolkertsma yes... phasing can be a huge issue!

[@joshmoxey.]

great advice. I think about this kind of stuff way too absolutely so I appreciate the guidance of blending the two, Pierre 👍🏻

[@Audiotechnical]

Loved it! That was really useful. I've found mic-ing up corporate peeps before interviews with my Senheizer G3's always a rushed process, and kinda uncomfortable too, because I'm very much in their 'personal space'. I joke about it to ease the awkwardness, but the 'rustle' often becomes noticeable about 5 mins into interview! I must get some tapes. Been thinking about it for ages.Thanks!

[@JesseDriftwood]

Hi Dane! You were my first subscriber on KZbin and thats a fact. Miss you dude!

[@markbone]

Dane is a legend. He’s the reason we know each other also

[@pavel.suchkov]

Hey guys! Hello from Russia! Big fan of Jesse and big fan of Mark. Your videos are so informative an inspiring!

[@BucketListTravellers]

Thanks for the helpful tips! I didn't think about the sound phasing when you move your hands. I'll definitely keep that in mind going forward!

[@pedalandypedal]

MB always dropping those knowledge bombs. Thanks bro!

[@alexjamesprior5520]

Not sure if it's been linked to yet, but was hoping to get recommendations on the tape preferred by Dane please. I know he said Snot tape & medical tape, but wondering if a particular type/brand of medical tape is better? Thanks

[@The_Infidel_of_Fragrance]

I use a lav mic to make content for YT and I always get mega mega boom from it. I can't wait to try the tip of placing the mic in the center of the chest. Thanks a lot.

[@operator6471]

you can put a fig of 8 tie in the cable that helps stop pulling.

[@mattmiller1472]

Actually the best video I've seen on this fr answered all my questions thank you

[@marcowenzel3399]

That was really interesting and very professional talk about the subject, thanks for that!

[@Buck.Jolicoeur]

Great demo. Sound is always the easiest to overlook until you're stuck in the edit dealing with it.

[@L-e-0-n]

How do you/ do you mic women different (position of the lav) ? would love to have tips on that 👌

[@lovecallen]

Quick tip I learned during a masterclass (might not be the best way to do it) was to clip the lav to the bra like you would on a collar. works on some cases :)

[@filmowaniezprofitem]

Use vampire clips on bra.

[@4CardsMan]

When it was still available, I used Spetralayers Pro to remove ugly noise, even wind. You could see the wind noise in the display, select it using Photoshop-type tools, and then delete it.

[@tristantakevideo]

Really enjoyed this. Just started using a lav for my videos this week so i'm looking forward to putting a few bits of this video into practice! Cheers man.

[@juelzshakur]

The impression of your mom killed me! 🤣 “itss sso good to ssee you, I’m sso exsssssited about the art of documentary”

[@dragonspitch4rk]

This is going to be such a huge help! Your videos always leave me a little better equipped. Sound is one of my current challenges. New to the world of visual arts from music production and computer engineering. Thanks!!!

[@damiansciberras]

I use spray adhesive remover for my stoma bags which also removes it from hair, maybe that would help with removing the tape from their chest!

[@adrienterroirpro2122]

Nice video! You didn't say where we can get the little black capsule to stick on your chest.

[@sc2fool]

Super helpful! Thanks a lot!

[@joeyBDL]

Thanks from the Brooklyn Debate League!

[@yellowsnow5484]

Any links to the mentioned tapes? The skin tape and the snot tape? Great Video! cheers

[@edwardwhite4790]

Wow thank you. I hope to get this video project and I thought about doing the audio myself for 8 people. After watching this, I’m definitely going to hire a audio engineer.

[@etchd_]

Amazing. That tape to the side of the body is 👌

[@potentialpictures]

Thanks so much for this. It's my new reference video. 👍

[@nickthakephotovideo]

Good stuff guys, couldve done with this on a job yesterday...that lav you mentioned at the start... AUD $600 jeepers!!!

[@vikpiccreative]

So good! Great to see Dane!

[@willingleton4763]

So useful, thanks man! Really appreciate you sharing this with us.

[@412foto]

kind of makes me want to return the lavs I just got and use boom instead. just didn't want the hassle of mic stands, boom arms, attachments for those mics, cables, etc

[@dylanjohndickerson]

I was wondering when Dane was going to show us the time machine he brought along with him

[@ash.walton]

Really great video dude. Some super helpful tips

[@MitchellReillyPictures]

DANE!!! He's such a sweetheart.

[@CycloneCyd]

What about sticking the mic to the inside surface of the tee or shirt❓

[@Sonicpallet]

absolutely love these videos!!! They always have great take aways even for people that have been in the industry for years :)

[@phototommyfive]

It's funny that you came out with this video right now. I have a pretty good Sennheiser shotgun mic, and I recently thought to myself, "I need to have something to lav up my subjects." So, I just bought a couple of Rode Wireless Go II mics for that purpose. And then, as if you were reading from my recently purchased items from Adorama, you come out with a video about how to lav people properly. Thanks for the tips, boss :)

[@DarkwingproductionsNet]

I want to buy some snot tape but I want to make sure I get the one that works best for skin. Could you post the link of the one you referenced in the video?

[@jean-francois-bernard]

Merci pour ces explication claires et pratiques. Je suis preneur de son pour des tournages depuis seulement 2 ans (anciennement preneur de son de studio pendant plus de 20 ans). Je rencontre des difficultés que je n'avais pas prévues. J'apprends tous les jours.

[@brandenlikesbeer]

I was always taught to "fuggin over n under" all cables. Is there a reason Dane doesn't do that when coiling the lav cables? Thanks and cheers, fellas!

[@dannyslayd]

Thank God for this video. This is exactly what I've been looking for.

[@nickpadget]

Interesting stuff. Living and learning and eating

[@dathofilms]

Thanks a lot!! awesome info. Would be very nice to know how you deal with women in such situations.

[@JustBenForsyth]

Really enjoyed that man. Thanks so much.

[@billem16]

what is snot tape?

[@TavianOrd]

Super helpful video! also, I'm loving Mark's facial expressions throughout this whole video 😂

[@RoadUser_Motovlog]

WOW. 100% gonna use these tips in my next shoot!

[@brandbusters183]

starting to fall in love with you thank you man.

[@markbone]

The feeling is mutual

[@brandbusters183]

@@markbone ❤️ aw.

[@HazaraTechnic]

the last part was very informative and awsome

[@YourDriverMike]

Super helpful thank you!

[@JakubChlouba]

Great as always! Ordering snot and medical tape right now! :D

Great content. I use the same techniques with same mics for professional documentaries :) One tip I use a lot is to place some of the fur on top of the concealer, not covering the mic, in order to reduce clothe rustles.

[@Fredb]

Great information, very useful, thank you !

[@cody8860]

I'm surprised the pro didn't say to conceal the lav under your black cap brim.

[@djohnson-ku4cl]

Nice. Thanks!

[@BariTHEman]

Thank you for this video...I really needed this

[@momentofilms1503]

Thanks MB - really useful video👍. What app is he using on the iPad?

[@HaydenAckerVideos]

Could you please provide links to the accessories for the senken? I would like to buy them.

[@philscott7949]

I was hoping to learn why news anchors are often given inverted mics. My guess is the noise cancelling part (bottom of the capsule) is less directional than a cardioid top?

[@mattcarlson12]

Great video! Would love to see how and where Dane lav's corporate clients and females where taping the lav to the chest isn't an option. I struggle with this!

[@markbone]

We have all that info in the rest of the video over on theartofdocumentary.com Dane talks all about lav’ing women and how to navigate that

[@piusgyagenda]

Hands Up I have learnt a lot man 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@rablaid638]

Hello.I m sound technichian from Morocco.I thank you a lot for this vidéo very useful and i would liké to Ask whene Can i buy the Snot tape and médical tape that you used on Line .thanks again

[@ginaag2011]

Excellent video!!

[@markbone]

Thank you very much!

[@arthurreckelberg6578]

oh, that was helpful. Thank you

[@GiacomoTravaglione]

I had to re-record an entire tutorial video for a client because I didn't affix the lav correctly. I attached it to the bra of the woman in front of the camera and although it was invisible, her top rubbing against the bra and the shirt while she moved caused a lot of unwanted rustling and brushing sounds. Learned my lesson there and then 😂

[@Pfagnan]

Wouldn’t you hear that in your headsets and correct for it?

[@BrendanEvan]

Well that was tremendously useful

[@NotThatRyanReynolds]

This was SO helpful!! Thank you!

[@TheFilmmakersWorkshop]

Awesome tips

[@deej-danielspiralringprodu8908]

Trying these tips out now!

[@horizoniki]

If you’re in the market for some decent lav for the love of all that is holy AVOID sennheiser XS Wireless at all costs. I got both of my sets die in 8 months, and I’m the one who’s treating their gear with extreme care. Get Sony UWP-D11 which is a Hollywood standard by the way. It’s unkillable. It holds charge like a true champ. The sound is stupid good and lots of customisation options!

[@ofiravphotographer]

excellent explanation thank you!

[@UzbekWatermelon]

So informative. Much appreciated!

[@philippwelsing9108]

Great stuff. Thank you!

[@jdavevisuals]

Oh wawww! So helpful. Thank youuuuu 🙌🏾 🔥

[@doogyob]

Awesome. Thank you!

[@samehabouez8267]

Your channel is fire, just subed

[@markbone]

Thanks mate!!

[@treslobos]

Excellent video! Thanks for the tips! What is that app running on the iPad at back?

[@JOYPartyTVwithPatriceDEvans]

Thanks.

[@ryambo74]

Great Video

[@ConceptNewEra]

Yooo this is super helpful, it’s also helping me think of this kind of investment in audio! 💯✔️🔥

[@zazyczech]

Nice and handy. Thank you.

[@A1Bokeh]

Finally someone who didnt just upload a sonys widest lense video 🙄

[@markbone]

LOL

[@dammitderrick]

What software is your audio guy using for the iPad?

[@oopalonga]

what do you recommend for athletes or people who are moving around a lot?

[@Fernioska]

Mark, Thanks for making such a informative video. What if I have to interview a surgeon who needs to wear a mask all the time? Will you suggest to tape the mic on the side of the mask?

[@FlyingJackalope]

Which Sanken COS-11D is that one, or rather, which one do you use? There are so many to choose from I'm afraid I would get the wrong one. There's one for Sony, Sennheiser and another for XLR. Curious which ones are most versatile and if there is a difference in audio quality.

[@Ollyybee]

I need help, I recently upgraded my rode wireless go to the saramonic umic9 and I cannot remove the hissing noise from my clips! I cant find any information online about why this is happening! Ive never had this issue with the rode microphone so Im not sure whats wrong. Please help!

[@jddegenaar3375]

The Saramonics is notorious to have internal self noise.. Your best bet is to get the signal to noise ratio best you can with gain staging. Basically set your transmitter as loud and sensitive as you can bit leave some headroom for loud laughs so that it doesn't clip.

[@johevideos]

This was good . Thank you

[@ThorSkin69]

great content!

[@user-nu8bf3bf9m]

Is The Art of Documentary course still be available for an year? Youre not gonna be able to watch all those videos after an year?

[@akcine]

I put my sank11 during an interview on the person's skin as suggested, and ended up with a ton of noise from the shirt rustle against the mic, its been a nightmare cleaning it up. :$. .. not sure what I did wrong. I didn't have the cap for the wind but there was no wind. Any ideas?

[@olly5896]

Great vid, more advice from soundies pls!

[@nillarafael3883]

Thanks for the vid!

[@menarussell]

Thank youuu.

[@markbone]

No thank you

[@worldfaces3159]

Thank you!

[@DaLucaciShow]

Is it possible to have good audio on strong wind? Just finished recording video and was surprised that dead cat did not cut all the wind so it annoys.Any thoughts?