Mic on the bride

Peter Jefferson · March 7th, 2006, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Gates

Matt,

A note to Peter, your mics could not cause feedback unless they went through the PA. They might cause drop outs or splitting but not feedback.

Sam Gates

I know dude, thing is THEY DIDNT... GGRRRR

Marcus Marchesseault · March 8th, 2006, 07:28 AM

I had a situation that seemed similar to this EXCEPT, when I turned off my mic, the feedback stopped. It gets even stranger. The feedback was in the PA, obviously. It only happened when the priest approached the podium mic. Why he went to the podium mic, when he was wearing a lav, I don't know. This was one of my first one-man weddings and I had a cheap lav. I don't see how this could happen, but maybe our wireless frequencies were clashing? How could my lav, similar to the priest's lav, cause feedback in the PA? I don't believe it is possible, but when it was shut off the feedback stopped.

I switched to a Lectrosonics wireless years ago and never have any problems.

Mike Cook · March 9th, 2006, 12:45 PM

Ok, in response to the interest in this topic, I soon will be introducing:

THE BRA-MAPHONE!

Each cup will incorporate a high quality, professional omni directional microphone for stereo reception. Our ingenious intergrated bra strap/antenna system will insure perfect reception even during ham radio conventions. The transmitter inself will be encased in our patented "gel-packs" for those brides who want a "little more" on thier special day.

Remember gents, speak into the microphones.....

Mike

Travis Cossel · March 9th, 2006, 01:10 PM

I can only imagine where the actually mic is on the cup . . .

Mike Cook · March 9th, 2006, 06:55 PM

Travis,

typo on your website. Page "Marketing Solutions Services"

"guerrilla marketing consulations"

I think your missing a T

Mike

Travis Cossel · March 9th, 2006, 07:07 PM

You mean you've never had a marketing consulation? d:-)

Thanks for the catch.

Steve House · March 10th, 2006, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Travis Cossel

I can only imagine where the actually mic is on the cup . . .

I think it's clipped on the bra where the two cups are joined together over the sternum and there's a natural space formed in the cleavage. Could be inside or outside the bra depending on her endowment, the cup style, and the type of outer garment worn.

Marcus Marchesseault · March 10th, 2006, 06:49 AM

I hesitate to partake in silliness regarding bosoms...but here goes...

Can the Bramaphone be used in reverse as a stereo parabolic mic? Is there a sports model available for rough service?

Trying to mic the bride seems a bit absurd to me. I'm pretty sure trying to put a mic on a bride would allow me to find out the grip strength of a 385 pound Samoan male. I'll just be happy not knowing that information.

Steve House · March 10th, 2006, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus Marchesseault

I hesitate to partake in silliness regarding bosoms...but here goes...

Can the Bramaphone be used in reverse as a stereo parabolic mic? Is there a sports model available for rough service?

Trying to mic the bride seems a bit absurd to me. I'm pretty sure trying to put a mic on a bride would allow me to find out the grip strength of a 385 pound Samoan male. I'll just be happy not knowing that information.

ROFLMAO - very true. Only said it was a workable way to place a hidden lav on a female - never said it was very smart to offer to place it there yourself (unless you are a female videographer). But it's a rare woman that is embarassed by the fact she HAS a cleavage or that people notice she has one. We men tend to be more sensitive about such things than they are.

Marcus Marchesseault · March 10th, 2006, 06:54 PM

Perhaps micing the bride is something to be attempted successfully by certain videographers. I agree that many women don't mind most people noticing their cleavage. Unfortunately, I am not one of those people. This is a surprisingly small island socially, so I don't think I will confront the issue why women don't want me noticing their assets. I'll just mic the groom.

Steve House · March 11th, 2006, 01:10 PM

Actually I think the real issue in micing the bride would be more of where to hide the transmitter than where to hide the mic. The all-white version of the Countryman B6 is so tiny - 2.5mm across by about 4 mm long - that it could go almost anywhere and be invisible to anyone who didn't know it was there. It could be disguised as a seed pearl on the bodice of the dress for example or taped to the fabric just inside the neckline or in a button hole

Marcus Marchesseault · March 13th, 2006, 11:28 PM

I do a lot of outdoor weddings and have learned (painfully) that I must keep a windscreen in place. This makes the mic too large to ever hide on a bride. For indoor weddings, it might work if transmitters get really small. Wedding gowns seem to be rather tight in fashion, so I haven't seen a place to put a transmitter anywhere near their current size.

Matt Trubac · March 14th, 2006, 08:30 AM

this is for guitar, but something like it may be along the right lines of a transmitter to hide on a bride.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ess?sku=271148

March 9th, 2006, 01:10 PM	#64
Travis Cossel Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,933	I can only imagine where the actually mic is on the cup . . . __________________ Black Label Films www.blacklabelweddingfilms.com

March 9th, 2006, 07:07 PM	#66
Travis Cossel Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,933	You mean you've never had a marketing consulation? d:-) Thanks for the catch. __________________ Black Label Films www.blacklabelweddingfilms.com

March 11th, 2006, 01:10 PM	#71
Steve House Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,742	Actually I think the real issue in micing the bride would be more of where to hide the transmitter than where to hide the mic. The all-white version of the Countryman B6 is so tiny - 2.5mm across by about 4 mm long - that it could go almost anywhere and be invisible to anyone who didn't know it was there. It could be disguised as a seed pearl on the bodice of the dress for example or taped to the fabric just inside the neckline or in a button hole __________________ Good news, Cousins! This week's chocolate ration is 15 grams!

March 14th, 2006, 08:30 AM	#73
Matt Trubac Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 286	transmitters this is for guitar, but something like it may be along the right lines of a transmitter to hide on a bride. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...ess?sku=271148 __________________ Matt Trubac

March 8th, 2006, 07:28 AM	#62
Marcus Marchesseault Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,961	I had a situation that seemed similar to this EXCEPT, when I turned off my mic, the feedback stopped. It gets even stranger. The feedback was in the PA, obviously. It only happened when the priest approached the podium mic. Why he went to the podium mic, when he was wearing a lav, I don't know. This was one of my first one-man weddings and I had a cheap lav. I don't see how this could happen, but maybe our wireless frequencies were clashing? How could my lav, similar to the priest's lav, cause feedback in the PA? I don't believe it is possible, but when it was shut off the feedback stopped. I switched to a Lectrosonics wireless years ago and never have any problems.

March 9th, 2006, 12:45 PM	#63
Mike Cook Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portland OR Posts: 190	Ok, in response to the interest in this topic, I soon will be introducing: THE BRA-MAPHONE! Each cup will incorporate a high quality, professional omni directional microphone for stereo reception. Our ingenious intergrated bra strap/antenna system will insure perfect reception even during ham radio conventions. The transmitter inself will be encased in our patented "gel-packs" for those brides who want a "little more" on thier special day. Remember gents, speak into the microphones..... Mike

March 9th, 2006, 06:55 PM	#65
Mike Cook Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portland OR Posts: 190	Travis, typo on your website. Page "Marketing Solutions Services" "guerrilla marketing consulations" I think your missing a T Mike

March 10th, 2006, 06:49 AM	#68
Marcus Marchesseault Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,961	I hesitate to partake in silliness regarding bosoms...but here goes... Can the Bramaphone be used in reverse as a stereo parabolic mic? Is there a sports model available for rough service? Trying to mic the bride seems a bit absurd to me. I'm pretty sure trying to put a mic on a bride would allow me to find out the grip strength of a 385 pound Samoan male. I'll just be happy not knowing that information.

March 10th, 2006, 06:54 PM	#70
Marcus Marchesseault Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,961	Perhaps micing the bride is something to be attempted successfully by certain videographers. I agree that many women don't mind most people noticing their cleavage. Unfortunately, I am not one of those people. This is a surprisingly small island socially, so I don't think I will confront the issue why women don't want me noticing their assets. I'll just mic the groom.

March 13th, 2006, 11:28 PM	#72
Marcus Marchesseault Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,961	I do a lot of outdoor weddings and have learned (painfully) that I must keep a windscreen in place. This makes the mic too large to ever hide on a bride. For indoor weddings, it might work if transmitters get really small. Wedding gowns seem to be rather tight in fashion, so I haven't seen a place to put a transmitter anywhere near their current size.