That Cushy Thingy on the Lapel Mic at DVinfo.net

Law Tyler · March 19th, 2004, 08:57 PM

Hey, I have a lavalier mic with the tiny foam rubber windscreen on it that keep slipping off, I wonder if it hurts if I keep it in the box instead of on the mic?

For indoor purpose, of course, does it hurt that much? I don't think so, but perhaps somebody with actual experience can enlighten us...

Douglas Spotted Eagle · March 19th, 2004, 09:03 PM

Windscreens for indoor, and even most outdoor use, can be detrimental on a lav more than helpful if the fabric they are attached to is rough. The mic will work just fine without it, and as I say, you might find it better anyway. Just be sure the mic isn't in direct lines with any air from the mouth or nose.

Law Tyler · March 19th, 2004, 09:23 PM

Hmm.. that make sense, if the nose is breathing close and onto it, there might be breathing sound, ha, ha.

Thanks.

Max Allen · March 23rd, 2004, 06:58 PM

Using windscreens indoors is just a precaution audio guys like to take to save them time not having to do retakes incase there's fabric noise or similar, or if it's a live broadcast.

I'd rather not use a windscreen indoors or even outdoors if I can avoid it. Great lav mounting is almost an art just like any other type of mic placement. If done properly and you're lucky to have very cooperative talent (who might have to pin their hair up, remove a necklace or change noisy clothing for example) and a controlled environment the need for a windscreen becomes trivial.

March 19th, 2004, 08:57 PM	#1
Law Tyler Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 204	That Cushy Thingy on the Lapel Mic Hey, I have a lavalier mic with the tiny foam rubber windscreen on it that keep slipping off, I wonder if it hurts if I keep it in the box instead of on the mic? For indoor purpose, of course, does it hurt that much? I don't think so, but perhaps somebody with actual experience can enlighten us...

March 19th, 2004, 09:03 PM	#2
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Windscreens for indoor, and even most outdoor use, can be detrimental on a lav more than helpful if the fabric they are attached to is rough. The mic will work just fine without it, and as I say, you might find it better anyway. Just be sure the mic isn't in direct lines with any air from the mouth or nose. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

March 19th, 2004, 09:23 PM	#3
Law Tyler Major Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 204	Hmm.. that make sense, if the nose is breathing close and onto it, there might be breathing sound, ha, ha. Thanks.

March 23rd, 2004, 06:58 PM	#4
Max Allen Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NY Posts: 186	Using windscreens indoors is just a precaution audio guys like to take to save them time not having to do retakes incase there's fabric noise or similar, or if it's a live broadcast. I'd rather not use a windscreen indoors or even outdoors if I can avoid it. Great lav mounting is almost an art just like any other type of mic placement. If done properly and you're lucky to have very cooperative talent (who might have to pin their hair up, remove a necklace or change noisy clothing for example) and a controlled environment the need for a windscreen becomes trivial.