Help! need wireless mic's FAST at DVinfo.net

Jarek Gorz · October 7th, 2003, 03:31 PM

I need by fridey wireless Mic's. The worst thing is that a need to hook up 2 people with it. I need reciver that can handle 2 microphones and transmiters.

Rob Wilson · October 7th, 2003, 05:21 PM

Not aware of any portable receivers (Camera mountable) that can handle two transmitters at once. You'll probably have to get two sets of rcv/xmtr and plug one into each channel. What are you shooting that needs two wireless's? Sometimes, a single mic placed properly can pick up a pretty wide range.

Jarek Gorz · October 7th, 2003, 06:37 PM

i'm plaing 2 wireless mic for wedding.

Matt Gettemeier · October 7th, 2003, 07:59 PM

Well, you're probably going to have to rent something with this little notice.

A lot of people THINK they need to mic each person they want to record, but usually a good omni will get a "bubble" of sound about 10' in diameter... 6 really good feet. A tram with a Lectro would be a good call if you want to mic the groom or the minister and get everybody's words.

If that's not the case and you really do need two sets then have at it... you should expect to be doing a fair bit of audio editing with the final project though... manually selecting the voice of whoever is actually mic-ed and turning off the other channel... in your edit timeline... otherwise the delayed sound of the mic-ed person reaching the OTHER wireless will combine into a "hall" effect of a diminished echo due to the distance and both sets picking up everything they can hear... get my drift?

It would be far easier to just mic the ceremony with one really good mic and wireless set and then just normalize the audio in post so that volume is adjusted as needed to compensate for the varying distances of the speakers from the mic.

Just a couple thoughts for you.

Something else you may not have considered is using a minidisc recorder and doing an analog transfer to your edit timeline... just sync up the voices in post... Creative has a digital recorder that's a possibility also... good luck.

Jarek Gorz · October 7th, 2003, 08:16 PM

Thank you for you info. Ok let sey i connect One Wireless Mic to GY DV500. Then if i want to transfer Video and audio to Adobe Premiere is it gone be as Audio 1 for Cam Mic and Audio 2 For Wireless mic?/??

Ronald Brummitt · October 7th, 2003, 08:19 PM

Is this set up good enough to pick up the bride also? Thanks

Rob Wilson · October 7th, 2003, 09:48 PM

Ronald,

A good wireless with an omni mic placed on either the groom or the bride should pick up the whole thing just fine. May need to boost the bride a bit in post but not so that you would notice.

Ronald Brummitt · October 7th, 2003, 11:37 PM

Thanks Rob - I plan to spend several hours this weekend just testing and experimenting with the sound set ups.

Nathan Gifford · October 8th, 2003, 11:55 AM

If you do not want much trouble try getting a pair of Sennheiser EW112P (omni UHF wireless). Its a heck of a system and is available through DVinfo sponsors. Typical price is around $450 each.

Matt Gettemeier · October 8th, 2003, 03:12 PM

Jarek, your dv500 I expect is similar to a dvx. With the dvx you can choose the on cam mic, or even just half of it... there are two inputs on the side of the dvx... then on the other side there is a switch to choose between one or both inputs which shuts off one or both halves of the on cam mic.

If most cams (mid-range) don't do this they should... I would expect your's will... the other cool thing about that is you can choose the appropriate "half" of the on cam mic according to whichever side is most likely to get the best audio... i.e. reflections, others talking, etc.

If you can't buy something last minute you can rent a Lectro for around $50 with a great mic.

October 7th, 2003, 03:31 PM	#1
Jarek Gorz New Boot Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: mt prospect, il Posts: 6	Need help Fast. Please I need by fridey wireless Mic's. The worst thing is that a need to hook up 2 people with it. I need reciver that can handle 2 microphones and transmiters.

October 7th, 2003, 06:37 PM	#3
Jarek Gorz New Boot Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: mt prospect, il Posts: 6	Wedding i'm plaing 2 wireless mic for wedding.

October 7th, 2003, 08:16 PM	#5
Jarek Gorz New Boot Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: mt prospect, il Posts: 6	Thank you Thank you for you info. Ok let sey i connect One Wireless Mic to GY DV500. Then if i want to transfer Video and audio to Adobe Premiere is it gone be as Audio 1 for Cam Mic and Audio 2 For Wireless mic?/??

October 7th, 2003, 08:19 PM	#6
Ronald Brummitt New Boot Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 7	Is this set up good enough to pick up the bride also? Thanks __________________ Ron

October 7th, 2003, 11:37 PM	#8
Ronald Brummitt New Boot Join Date: May 2003 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 7	Thanks Rob - I plan to spend several hours this weekend just testing and experimenting with the sound set ups. __________________ Ron

October 7th, 2003, 05:21 PM	#2
Rob Wilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 473	Not aware of any portable receivers (Camera mountable) that can handle two transmitters at once. You'll probably have to get two sets of rcv/xmtr and plug one into each channel. What are you shooting that needs two wireless's? Sometimes, a single mic placed properly can pick up a pretty wide range.

October 7th, 2003, 07:59 PM	#4
Matt Gettemeier Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 936	Well, you're probably going to have to rent something with this little notice. A lot of people THINK they need to mic each person they want to record, but usually a good omni will get a "bubble" of sound about 10' in diameter... 6 really good feet. A tram with a Lectro would be a good call if you want to mic the groom or the minister and get everybody's words. If that's not the case and you really do need two sets then have at it... you should expect to be doing a fair bit of audio editing with the final project though... manually selecting the voice of whoever is actually mic-ed and turning off the other channel... in your edit timeline... otherwise the delayed sound of the mic-ed person reaching the OTHER wireless will combine into a "hall" effect of a diminished echo due to the distance and both sets picking up everything they can hear... get my drift? It would be far easier to just mic the ceremony with one really good mic and wireless set and then just normalize the audio in post so that volume is adjusted as needed to compensate for the varying distances of the speakers from the mic. Just a couple thoughts for you. Something else you may not have considered is using a minidisc recorder and doing an analog transfer to your edit timeline... just sync up the voices in post... Creative has a digital recorder that's a possibility also... good luck.

October 7th, 2003, 09:48 PM	#7
Rob Wilson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 473	Ronald, A good wireless with an omni mic placed on either the groom or the bride should pick up the whole thing just fine. May need to boost the bride a bit in post but not so that you would notice.

October 8th, 2003, 11:55 AM	#9
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	If you do not want much trouble try getting a pair of Sennheiser EW112P (omni UHF wireless). Its a heck of a system and is available through DVinfo sponsors. Typical price is around $450 each. __________________ Nathan Gifford Southern Cyclist Magazine & Productions For quick answers try our Search! To see me and Rob Lohman click here

October 8th, 2003, 03:12 PM	#10
Matt Gettemeier Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 936	Jarek, your dv500 I expect is similar to a dvx. With the dvx you can choose the on cam mic, or even just half of it... there are two inputs on the side of the dvx... then on the other side there is a switch to choose between one or both inputs which shuts off one or both halves of the on cam mic. If most cams (mid-range) don't do this they should... I would expect your's will... the other cool thing about that is you can choose the appropriate "half" of the on cam mic according to whichever side is most likely to get the best audio... i.e. reflections, others talking, etc. If you can't buy something last minute you can rent a Lectro for around $50 with a great mic.