Anyone have any experiences with audio for an exercise video - instructor talking while doing exercise routines, aerobics etc? Mic recommendations, technique recommendations, etc.

Record music seperately? bring in from cd in post?

Small budget shoot.

Mike,
I recently shot a short exercise video for a client (also a small budget shoot). I used a Countryman B3 Senn G2 wireless lav set-up via a SD302 to my Greg Winter'd VX2100. If the mic is OK to be seen, I'd recommend a Countryman (over the ear) E6; has the advantage that the mic stays set distance from the mouth at all times.. excellent sound quality
The folks in the video were not exercising to music; I added a Royalty Free track in post..
I used 2 Omnis and a Pro to light the folks + some daylight + some fluorescents + judicious white balance.
Hope this helps.
Rgds, Ross.
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Anyone have any experiences with audio for an exercise video - instructor talking while doing exercise routines, aerobics etc? Mic recommendations, technique recommendations, etc.

Record music seperately? bring in from cd in post?

Small budget shoot.

Hi,

If you bring music in from CD, will it sync?

Unless the instructor does a LOT of moving around, I'd suggest a headworn mic.

Regards,

Ty