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Mark Leonard · April 24th, 2007, 11:37 AM

hi guys, I'm shooting another wedding this weekend and looking to upgrade my audio capturing. Currently we do a 2 camera shoot just using onboard mics from cams (I know, not exactly the best way but results have been fine). I want to get the zoom h4 and a nice lavalier mic to stick in the grooms pocket and fasten the mic to his lapel. Is anyone using this product for this and can someone recommend a good lavalier mic that would work with the h4. thanks,

Mark

Rick Steele · April 24th, 2007, 12:00 PM

I can't recommend a mic for the H4 but are you really going to put that monster in a groom's pocket? I'd be curious to hear if anyone has even tried this before.

But if that's all you have I suppose it'll have to do.

Mark Leonard · April 24th, 2007, 01:25 PM

well it doesnt look that big but from doing a little research I dont think I can even connect a lavalier mic to it. so how bout the Edirol R09? it looks a little smaller and I'm guessing someone can recommend a good lavalier mic for it for attachment to a groom's lapel.

Vito DeFilippo · April 25th, 2007, 05:57 AM

Check out the new Zoom H2 as well. Much smaller....

Paul J Carey · April 25th, 2007, 06:15 AM

I was also going to suggest the Zoom H2. http://homerecording.about.com/od/ne..._h2_review.htm

Mark Holland · April 25th, 2007, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Leonard

hi guys, I'm shooting another wedding this weekend and looking to upgrade my audio capturing. Currently we do a 2 camera shoot just using onboard mics from cams (I know, not exactly the best way but results have been fine). I want to get the zoom h4 and a nice lavalier mic to stick in the grooms pocket and fasten the mic to his lapel. Is anyone using this product for this and can someone recommend a good lavalier mic that would work with the h4. thanks,

Mark

Have you given any thoughts to using a wireless mic, sent to one of the cameras? Might be a lot easier to handle in post. The H2, H4, Edirol, iRiver, whatever can then be used as a backup system, or at the podium for soloists or readers.

Just my 2 cents!

Good luck!

Mark

Rick Steele · April 25th, 2007, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul J Carey

I was also going to suggest the Zoom H2. http://homerecording.about.com/od/ne..._h2_review.htm

He's looking for something this weekend. The H2 isn't even availble yet.

If he'd have given more notice I'd have recommended trying to get an iRiver off ebay for $30-$40 and save the bulk of his cash for the H2 when it comes out.

April 24th, 2007, 11:37 AM	#1
Mark Leonard Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 166	zoom h4 with lavalier mic for wedding production... hi guys, I'm shooting another wedding this weekend and looking to upgrade my audio capturing. Currently we do a 2 camera shoot just using onboard mics from cams (I know, not exactly the best way but results have been fine). I want to get the zoom h4 and a nice lavalier mic to stick in the grooms pocket and fasten the mic to his lapel. Is anyone using this product for this and can someone recommend a good lavalier mic that would work with the h4. thanks, Mark

April 25th, 2007, 05:57 AM	#4
Vito DeFilippo Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 1,585	Check out the new Zoom H2 as well. Much smaller.... __________________ . http://www.nosmallroles.com

April 24th, 2007, 12:00 PM	#2
Rick Steele Major Player Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado USA Posts: 654	I can't recommend a mic for the H4 but are you really going to put that monster in a groom's pocket? I'd be curious to hear if anyone has even tried this before. But if that's all you have I suppose it'll have to do.

April 24th, 2007, 01:25 PM	#3
Mark Leonard Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 166	well it doesnt look that big but from doing a little research I dont think I can even connect a lavalier mic to it. so how bout the Edirol R09? it looks a little smaller and I'm guessing someone can recommend a good lavalier mic for it for attachment to a groom's lapel.

April 25th, 2007, 06:15 AM	#5
Paul J Carey Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 66	I was also going to suggest the Zoom H2. http://homerecording.about.com/od/ne..._h2_review.htm