Theatrical Microphone Concealment Techniques

[@SoundsCustom1]

Stage69, the mics can be ordered with whatever connector works with your system. We are using Shure bodypacks, so we order mics with the 4-pin TA4F connector.

[@SoundsCustom1]

You can find the elastic at any craft-type store. Hobby Lobby, Michaels, even Walmart. It's found anywhere the bracelet/necklace making supplies are. You can usually find many thicknesses and colors. Just make sure it's clear/transparent and called something like elastic cord. Beadalon Elasticity I think is one of the brands I found.

[@thdbguy]

Hey Nick! Great video. For attachment of mic wires to wig clips I've always used elastic cord, same as used for halos, but I'd like to try this. What gauge clear elastic are you using here?

[@rebeccaclark5390]

Cool vid thanks for the info!

[@SoundsCustom1]

Gauthier, without hearing the specific sound issue you are having, my first impression is that the distance between your receiver antennae is too far. The other common issue is a faulty wire connection within the connector of mic cable. Many times, the connector moves with the movement of an actor, causing pops and clicks. All that being said, clothing will not block the antenna signal. To answer your question directly, we use body pack belts (elastic strips with a pouch sewn in, with Velcro on the ends, to wrap around the body), strap them to bras, put them in back pockets of suits, inside a suit jacket interior pocket, or even inside a wig. As you can see from these examples, clothing is not an issue. Rechargeable batteries and off-brand batteries can cause this issue too. What's the distance between your transmitters and receivers?

[@robbalbrecht]

Good stuff, thanks for sharing.

[@AndrewGarrisonIndieFilm]

Very useful!

[@שלמהיאירגמליאל]

Hi, thank you very much for the video and I have a question. I have beige microphones and they are slowly turning green. And they are really new Is this something I'm doing wrong? Or is their company not good?

[@SoundsCustom1]

What brand are they? Green generally means corrosion of copper. Is the sheathing very thin? Any points of openly seen wire?

[@שלמהיאירגמליאל]

@@SoundsCustom1 Yes, the wire is slowly starting to be exposed, I will try to buy new ones from a better company. Do you have a company to recommend to me?

[@Stage69Productions]

Hi, is countryman b3 and b6 use the same wireless system? What brand are you using to connect the mic?

[@nickleisenheimer9887]

Where do you get the elastic band for building the hair clip? Any brands/types/sizes you recommend?

[@zalmenschtroks2934]

that was very interesting

[@ryankelly4080]

Thanks for the video! I was looking forward to trying the toupee clips technique, but my theater is putting on The Music Man and there will be a lot of hats throughout the performance. Are you able to elaborate on your over the ear craft wire rig for when actors wear a hat the entire show? Or is there anything in particular that you use when you must clip the lav to the actor's shirt or jacket? I'm going to be renting some Countryman B3's and some Shure WL93's for the production. I appreciate your help!

[@gauthiergareau]

Could you explain how do you place the body pack Tx on a performer? I am having problems with antennas hidden by clothes and generating drop outs.

[@jay-ge1hs]

thanks so helpful your awesome love your vids btw im an actor for brodway and this will help thanks!!!!!

[@ryanjankelowitz9710]

jay 224 You're a broadway actor? Boi you're like 7 and you can't even spell "broadway"

[@jplmusicservices]

How does this placement work with Hats? Any issues?

[@SoundsCustom1]

Honestly, it's a nightmare. If an actor is wearing a hat the entire show, I just run it over the ear with a craft wire rig or clip it on a coat jacket or shirt. If the hat is only in a scene or two, I try to bring the capsule a little lower on the forehead, with surgical tape, and make sure the mic matches the skin. Hats make it sound thin or boxy - difficult to make perfectly clear, since the sound is bouncing off the hat rim and hitting the mic slightly after the sound from the mouth. It's a challenge, but that's what tech week is for, right?

[@MartinRodriguez-mz4mh]

Hi, I´m Martin from Argentina. Thanks for al the information, we really apreciate it. I have a question, hope I make myself clear (bad english). I´m having a sound issue with an actor, on some movements he does the microphone does a huge "Pop" sound, like when you disconect an instrument without turning off the amplifier first. I first thought that replacing the mic and bodypack would make the trick, but after 3 attempts the nosie continuos to appears. Also tried moving the bodypack location from the center middle back, to the center bottom part of the back. Sound issue stills there. Any ideas? I really apreciate your time, thanks in advance! Martín

[@jamesflood4607]

on the sound desk turn the volume on the slider to the bottom then unplug xlr cable

[@ValerieRoseSings]

This video would’ve been way more helpful. Had you turn the act around and we were able to see the front of the hair it’s good content, but can’t see what you’re doing.

[@SoundsCustom1]

There are two actors. 5:36 shows the front.

[@stevezimmerman1726]

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[@kobylum6152]

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