Hierarchy Of Microphone Techniques
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Hierarchy of Mic Techniques
Method to the Madness
The Basic Hierarchy
Boom Plant Mic Lavalier (body worn) Wireless Lavalier (radio mic)
Overhead Boom
Most natural dialogue and SFX Natural perspective Mic placement is critical Be aggressive Use mic angle and distance to balance
actors
Boom from below
Slightly more bass Frame lines are difficult due to zooming
Plant Mics
Mics planted in place Can be hidden outside of frame or actually in
the shot Can be any mic: shotgun, lavalier Can be condenser, ENG, or dynamic Use EQ so as to match sound of Boom Mic
Lavalier Mics
Fixed perspective Problems: clothing noise, body noise Limitations of movement due to cable Time consuming to rig Intrusive to rig Difficult to mix multiple mics
Wireless Microphones
All the problems of lavaliers Add problems of RF interference Uses lots of batteries Careful antenna placement Expensive to rent