Body mics
Use the AUDIO CART as a location work surface.
Configure the RECORDER
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- 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:
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- 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:
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- 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.
