Body mics

moleskin

Use the AUDIO CART as a location work surface.

Configure the RECORDER

    • If using Tascam DR-10L Pro, download the TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT app for Apple or Android
    • Configure recorders with these settings.

Before the first take:

    • Discuss COSTUMING concerns with the Production Designer.
    • Connect Body MIC → TRANSMITTER → RECEIVER → RECORDER → HEADPHONES.
    • Use a MOLESKIN SANDWICH to position the mic on the sternum roughly 8″ from the performer’s mouth.
    • Use BODY CONTOURS and CLOTHING conceal microphones and wire.  Check lighting angle for tell-tale ridges under clothing.
    • Record one minute of ROOM TONE.

Each take:

    • Director yells “Roll ’em”; PRODUCTION SOUND MIXER responds “SPEED.”
    • Stop recording only after the director yells “Cut.”
    • LOG file numbers
    • PLAYBACK each recording, monitoring for quality.

After the shoot:

  • BACKUP files to laptop.
  • Surrender media for SERVER transfer.