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bho
Member

normally i use a sony mini disc to mic the groom

what do you all like to use?

what is the best thing to use in terms of sound quality, easy to use and easily hidden?

thanks

Posted 6 years ago #
compusolver
Member

I think we've covered this ground in previous posts - you may want to use the forum search form - but in short, clip a lav on the groom where the two lapels of his coat come together. This is a bit further from the mouth than normal, but makes it about equal from bride and groom's lips.

Mic the minister. Don't put the transmitter in his coat pocket, clip it to his belt on his hip where he can't accidentally turn it off.

Mic the father of the bride. (Lav also)

I use a short shotgun mic on Canon L2 to capture house sound from a speaker or, if no house sound, near the quartet or speaker of DVD player, etc. I no longer trust plugging into house sound system - have been unplugged and had other mishaps too many times.

Shotgun is no good for voices unless attached to boom and handheld near speaker(s) which is not realistic at a wedding. On-cam mics are useless if you want professional quality.

Of course having multiple audio tracks means you'll be playing with your volume levels in your NLE because one lav will pick up voices of others close-by, but its the only way to get crisp, clear voices from each speaker during a ceremony.

I use wireless UHF systems for each mic, but anything with good quality should work. I've used a good voice recorder for backup on the groom, but it was hooked to another lav.

This is gospel. If you listen to those who tell you to use an on-cam mic, or a single shotgun or a single Lav on the groom - you'll place your name on the list of unprofessional videographers. End of story.

Posted 6 years ago #
ishootparties
Member

Hi again!

Which wireless mic kit should I purchase? I am shooting a wedding on 7/9/6. I have the panny dvc7, a manfrotto 3011 tripod, the 3031 fluid video head.

I also have three 15 watt lights (the wedding will be in a well lit hilton hotel ballroom)

I have a zoom external mic, but am interested in wireless mics. I will mic the groom only, or the groom and the minister.

Any other tips for a first time wedding shoot? It'll be from 11-2 and reception from 2-4.

Posted 5 years ago #
compusolver
Member

You really need to heed previous advice and mic all who will speak or sing and all music at the ceremony.

That said, it may become a matter of buget.

I've gotten decent service out of my cheapo VMS-PRO Azden VHF mic set, although I do have to use Audition to pull the hiss out and dropouts, though rare, do occasionally occur.

The Azden 100's that I've had all had to go back to the shop at least once. They're OK when they work but seemingly fraught with problems - even right out of the box. Also, their shop doesn't pay much attention to your description of the problem, requiring frequent re-sends.

My Azden 500 set has been flawless.

I intend to upgrade gradually and will not be buying Azdens in the future.

Use the forum Search feature on keyword "wedding" and you'll find tons of tips and advice.

Good luck!

Posted 5 years ago #
giovannisperanza
Member

I use a Rode NT1A and Logic Pro

Posted 5 years ago #
NBCGod
Member

I wouldn't use a wireless system unless you were making a live show. How I do it is I take a Lavalier ATR35s mic and an iRiver T30. Then record sound with that. It's cheaper and sounds great.

Posted 5 years ago #