Audio question during filming a documentary.

[aguilar3137]

So couple nights ago, I was watching a documentary on PBS and I noticed something about the audio that made me wonder.  There were a few scenes where the subjects were about 10-20 meters away from the camera, yet the audio sounded clear and strong.  Then I noticed they didn’t have wireless mics, well, I didn’t see any on their clothes.  That question that I have is, how did they do that?  Can someone please help me find a source that I can read about it.  Thank you. 

[rs170a]

Any good pro audio person can easily hid a lavaliere mic on talent. Knowing how to do this properly this is a part of their job.

 

Mike

[gldnears]

"  Then I noticed they didn’t have wireless mics, well, I didn’t see any on their clothes. "

 

Just because you didn't see it doesn't mean it wasn't there!

 

Rick Crampton

[gldnears]

"  Then I noticed they didn’t have wireless mics, well, I didn’t see any on their clothes. "

 

Just because you didn't see it doesn't mean it wasn't there!

 

Rick Crampton

[DeathChamberzMusic]

Yeah if there was no change in audio quality they had to have some mic hidden somewhere to record that more than likely just good lapel mic

[Brian]

Most of the time, professional crews will hide lavs inside clothing.  
If you couldn't see lip sync, it's possible that it was a split edit or was looped.

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