Back to the Wedding

1. nobody
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   Back to the wedding thing I'm going to do this next weekend. We all know that onboard mics are not very good. I seldom use them/it. But I don't normally do weddings. Primary cam is Sony VX2000. What do you think I should use in "nornal" situations? Not the ceremony (got that covered), but for candids? Wondering whether or not I should attach my shotgun - the mic, not my 16 gauge, ha. Guess it's a question of how much ambience I need.
   
   Not a really sigmificant post - just wondering.
   
   Phil

   Posted 8 years ago #

2. nobody
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   shotgun mic sounds appropriate. anything that is more directional than the on-board mic will be better.

   Posted 8 years ago #

3. tjborek
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   I find crowd chatter annoying and try to keep it out of the audio mix (or extremeley low, under the background music) unless I'm recording dance scenes, a toast, a dinner blessing, or a personal greeting.
   
   Another thing to consider is that stereo ambient sound adds to the realism of the audio-visual experience. People enjoy hearing laughter and bits of conversation (in moderation, of course) all around them, so other than for personal greetings -- when I give the person a mono handheld mic -- I use an external stereo mic to record "regular" sound. I don't bother using a shotgun mic because the P.A. system and room reflection sound fill most of the stereo spectrum. Take advantage of those two (or more) audio channels. The VX2000 has a built-in stereo mic, and I'd feel comfortable using it for "regular" sound where a little stereo ambience is appropriate. Besides, you can always EQ your audio tracks in post to compensate for mic characteristics (too bassy, too tinny, etc.).
   
   If, on the other hand, there's no P.A. system, I'd clip a lav mic on each scheduled speaker just prior to their speaking to make sure I could record their voices over the din.

   Posted 8 years ago #

4. nobody
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   yes for the reception a shotgun mike as well as on cam mic is sufficent........ this will allow you to pick up any dialog such as the prayer/toast and any other testimonies....as for the dancing and music.....at times....not always.........i use a wireless mic near the dj's speakers......this works well for me....most of all....have "heaps o fun" playing with cam .....
   artie

   Posted 8 years ago #

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