Do you have an episode on mic placement? I'd like to hear your opinion on a lot of things. Tape vs clip? Tape to the clothes, or tape to the body? Male vs female ideal mic position? Best way to run the wire down into their pockets? Add gain in the transmitter or the receiver? Best placement for multiple layers of clothing, (ie: suit and tie)?

@curtisjudd

9 жыл бұрын

+CZsWorld Wow, that's a lot to answer but here are some thoughts: Tape if you need to hide it, clip if you don't. I usually tape to the clothes, but it depends. Just have to find what works for the particular situation. Male, under the first layer of clothing in the mid chest area. Female, if they're wearing a bra that has room behind the strap between the cups, the underside of that is a perfect place to keep the mic from rubbing against clothes. Running the wire to pockets is only a problem if the talent is wearing tight clothing. In that case, I might look for alternative places to hide the mike like under a collar. Depends on the wireless system. I use RODELink currently and you can only add gain on the TX. But I would probably try the TX first anyway if you have the option of both. Better to amplify at the mic source than send a weak signal and then amplify. Under the tie, sandwiched between two pieces of triangle tape like in this review of the Countryman B6 lavalier microphone: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fpxl07iocszLhqw.html I hope that helps! Thanks for asking!

@CZsWorld

9 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much!! This one of the best KZread comments I've ever received. Thanks so much!!

@vvinvardhan

5 жыл бұрын

I saw your channel on VidIQ's Channel!

Curtis, you are well and truly the absolute king! You never leave me with any questions. Thanks so much for all these incredibly thorough lessons. It's pure inspiration and highly appreciated. You've taught me things far beyond anything I learnt in my formal/academic filmmaking education. Keep it up, you're a powerhouse!

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks, Curtis from 2013. You are my number one source for audio and I greatly appreciate you making this video. Have a great day!

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael. Wow - this is an old video. 😀

Every time I open youtube I see another great Curtis Judd video suggestion with excellent advice...you’ve really filled the internet with wisdom over the years. I have like 20 videos of yours on my “watch later” just trying to keep up and make sure I don’t miss any of them haha

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Sean! This particular one is an oldie!

They're a great option as well in terms of sound. They're a little more imposing in terms of appearance but they do an awesome job because they're so close to the mouth.

Hi Eric, My preference would be to use two field recorders (e.g., Zoom H1) each with a lav mic. And then sync all of it back together in post. That sounds daunting but with Final Cut Pro X or Premiere, it is pretty simple and quick. I generally stay away from using the camera to capture anything more than reference audio. If that isn't an option, you could invest into a different wireless system with multi TX and one RX. Shure and Sennheiser both have systems like this.

Finally someone who knows what he is talking about. Thanks for sharing your experience with all of us!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matthias!

Thanks DJ! Good luck with the Sennheiser kit--I've heard great things about them.

Excellent - lots of info delivered without pissing about.

I have watched over 50% of your videos and I plan on watching the rest of them too. THANK YOU for taking the time to make them and putting them on KZread for other people to learn from. If you're ever in Houston, TX I'm buying you a beer!

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

+Michael D Weinstein thanks Michael, very much appreciated!

Always good information with Curtis Judd. Best regards and congratulations.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mario!

Very informative video, thank you Curtis!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

👍

Thanks for the tips Curtis. I did just recently purchase the Sennheiser lav kit and will keep these in mind

Hi Scott, great video, definitely helpful. I especially liked your BTS episode on interview lighting for the pastor. Great look.

Nice. I use between 4 and 8 zoom H1 + Sennheiser ME-2 to record audio only outside ... and my real lack was the problem between mic and clothes ... thanks to hear here "HUSH LAV". You made my day :)

Awesome idea--thanks!

Thanks mate. Good advice.

Great stuff man!

That was incredibly helpful. Thank you.

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anja.

Thanks Royston!

Best tips from the best one! :D

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+Paulo Nideck thanks!

thxs for the reply. what about those cameras that has optional mic on top where they flash use to be in the old cameras? have you tried those? will you buy the white backdrop?

@pranjalmishra8239

3 жыл бұрын

What about them ? Inbuilt microphones are no good.

@linnyunt

3 жыл бұрын

@@pranjalmishra8239 I believe he's talking about shotgun mics you can mount on the camera's hotshoe.

Thank you! That was very helpful!!!

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

👍

Your videos are the best you deserve LOT more subs :)

You make excellent work!!!

@curtisjudd

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hi Kirwin, yes, I believe that the Zoom H6, like the H4n, has a 3.5mm input that provides plugin power (1.5 - 10 volts). The only think you'll want to avoid is adapting the Giant Squid from 3.5mm to 1/4 inch and plug it into the xlr inputs with 48v phanton power.

@ssam7384

5 жыл бұрын

H6 has with the xy module

You are a legend! Thank you once again my friend!

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Love the Molefoam tip! Thanks!

@curtisjudd

6 жыл бұрын

👍

Curtis, I was wondering if you have any videos that describe the best settings to use on the Rode REC app when using the Rode Smartlav +. I am struggling to figure out what to set the gain to. We are shooting inside the kitchen in our appartment, doing food tutorials. Thanks John H

This video was very helpful!

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kim.

I can’t believe that you make your own music Curtis! It’s pretty catchy and pleasing!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Just fooling around in Garageband. :)

@usernamehandle

4 жыл бұрын

Curtis Judd it’s better than most stock music folks throw on their stuff: I’m impressed!

Thanks for the tips.

Great information, thank you!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

👍

great tips, thank you!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

👍

Awesome tips, thanks :)

Very helpful. Thanks

@curtisjudd

Жыл бұрын

👍

Love your videos, thank you.

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matthew.

Hey Curtis! Thanks a lot for all of your great videos. I didn't really know a lot about capturing audio, but know after watching some of your tutorials I feel quite confident with capturing it! The only problem I have is that I have pretty much no clue about editing / improving sound in post. I'm confident with using Premiere etc. but not audio wise. Do you have a tutorial about that or could you give some general advice for editing audio (especially voice captured with a lavaliere / shotgun) :) Thanks in advance!!

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+Jan Philip Baldus Yes, many episodes on editing in post. About 1/3 of this playlist: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iJeBsaSrlMWul84.html I hope that helps!

Excellent, thank you!

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome and thanks for the feedback!

Thanks for your very helpful video. I want to record my voice in a motorcycle helmet to shoot a motorcycle video blog. I have just bought a BOYA by-m1 condenser microphone to record a better sound. When my helmets windscreen is open at the house the sound quality is good. But when I close the windscreen of the helmet recorded voice becomes very disturbing. Can you find a solution for using a lavalier mic in a motorcycle helmet. Thank you.

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+Beraber Sürelim Do you have a sample video I could listen to?

Thanks for the tips. I am sufferring a lot with room echo on my recordings that a lav mic helps reduce but does not cancel out entirely. I notice that your recording was very clean with absolutely no room echo at all. How did you achieve that? Was it the choice of mic, the choice of recorder, the room you were recording in or something else entirely?

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

The room and sound blankets: kzread.info/dash/bejne/p66tp8OPiabRY9Y.html

@MarkNewmanEducation

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Thanks Curtis,

Great video and tips. What would you use to attach the lav to the inside of the clothing when you wrap it with moleskin?

Curtis.. thumbs up at all times

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Arkadi! 👍

Great yes I am glad you approve of the Zoom H1. I mentioned it in my comment on your other video. I like its small size and capability. I tried using it for recording river noises but got wind noise and then had to shelter under an umbrella where I picked up raindrop noise too! I resrted to buying a petstore squirrel and cutting its tail off for a 'dead cat' to go over the Zoom H1. A tight fit and it molts some hair occasionally but it works not to badly! :-) Using the microphone separately with a video camera of course you have to pretend you have a clapper board and clap your hands loudly to produce spikes on both in order to line up the audios. But if the ambience noise (including wind) is quite loud I found the 3 spikes can easily get lost in there. :-) Thanks again for a good video.

@curtisjudd

6 жыл бұрын

Terry, that is a clever solution for wind noise! 🙂

@darshandev1754

3 жыл бұрын

You cut the tail of a squirell!!!

@TerryMcGearyScotland

3 жыл бұрын

DarshanDev 😂Haha! Yes a cat toy. 😀

Yes, this video is 6 years old, but I still got exactly the info I needed 👍

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

👍

Thanks! How do we solve popping? I suspect we have a bad connection from mic to transmitter? Can we fix this cheaply or do we have to buy an expensive quality mic?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Will have to experiment. I would borrow another microphone and see if it also has the same issue. Or buy one from a place where you can return it if it doesn't solve th issue. Best wishes!

Sure, but first I'll need to get a white backdrop! :) I think lighting instruments and audio gear are the most important things. If you have great lighting, almost any HD camera is good enough. And no camera has a good enough mic (because it is too far from your relent).

Just discovered your channel, these videos are great. Out of curiosity would something like the giant squid work plugged straight into a Samsung smartphone? I once used a shure mic with my phone and the results were surprisingly good.

@curtisjudd

10 жыл бұрын

The Giant squid has a TRS connector by default and most smartphones take a TRRS connector, so it won't work by default. But you might ask the folks over at Giant Squid if they can make one with a TRRS connector for Samsung devices. The RODE smartLav will work right out of the box with most smartphones.

Hi Curtis, I'm using a lav mic for shooting yoga videos, how would you recommend placing the lav mic, and any suggestion on clothing? I've hear wearing say a cotton top is better than other textiles? Thanks for great videos!

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Anna, most of the yoga presenters hide them under their tops on their chest, usually with tape such as surgical tape or clipped to the center part of the bra, on the inside so that it does not rub against your clothes. Best wishes!

Thanks! Is there any suggestion for settings on recording volume with a lav. to reduce room noise?

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Lynne, thank you. Reducing room noise is usually a matter of finding ways to prevent that noise from getting into the mic rather than changing the input level. This is the because if you lower the input level, you also lower the sound you want to capture along with the noise. The two main things you can use to help is the polar pattern of the microphone and the concept of signal to noise ratio. Signal to noise ratio means that you want to maximize the sound you want to capture and minimize the noise you don't want to capture. This is usually a matter of where you place the microphone. So if you are in a noisy room using a lavalier, you'll want to place the lav on the person speaking (as per usual), but also move the person as far from the noise or place the person with the noise to their back. Another option is to use a microphone with a directional pickup pattern. Many hand-held mics like you see people use on stage pickup sound on the front of the mic but generally reject sound on the back of the microphone. This is how they are able to get more focused audio with less noise. I hope that makes sense and good luck!

@lynneharty9966

7 жыл бұрын

You are so kind! Thank you, that is helpful.

Thanks Lev. Tell your friends! ;-)

Thanks for the video! I'm using a Boya M1 Lavalier connected to a cellphone and it produces an (expected) hissing background noise. Is it simply related to mic/cellphone quality or can it be improved without software? Thanks in advance.

@curtisjudd

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Luis, it is likely the microphone and the mobile preamp. You could add an amplifier but that makes the whole rig substantially larger and less convenient.

Great video! My lapel mic is making "clicking" noises, at random. Do you know what causes this?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jill, typically this is an issue with the cable or connector.

great job sir..kindly tell me how to get the lav mic cover n hwhich one btwin omni n cardio mic is best for church service n sermon.

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

+Jacob Sounds hi Jacob, I would only use a cardioid lavalier in super loud places like a factory and where I can ensure it remains precisely aimed at the person's mouth. For church services, I would go with an Omni but make sure to test before the service to ensure there's no feedback. Best wishes!

@soundsofjacobkenya

7 жыл бұрын

THANKS SIR

Hey Curtis! Can you do a video on different ways to optimize vocals in software. Also maybe with different mic samples. Or do you have one on general tips that I can check out? I searched online for something like this and only find stuff related to music bands vocals not regular speech vocals such as for podcasting, tutorials, dialogue etc.

@curtisjudd

10 жыл бұрын

Hey Robert! Here's one where I walk through my dialogue workflow that you might find helpful: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iYx_1suwo9ydpdY.html

@RobertMartinezPhoto

10 жыл бұрын

Cool! Checking it out now. Thanks Curtis Judd

Hey!! Thank you for this video. Do you wrap the molefoam then use mic tape to stick it under the speakers shirt or is the mole foam sticky enough to just be stuck on

@curtisjudd

Жыл бұрын

Moleskin is plenty sticky.

What about microphones that connect over your ear and have a boom to your mouth. Like what modvational speaker Anthony Robbins wares.

Woah! It's Curtis Judd from the past!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Wow - me from 7 years ago. Cringeworthy.

@stevenpam

4 жыл бұрын

Curtis Judd haha, it’s all good. Still useful content, too.

The main thing is to be sure to turn OFF the iOS Processing setting in the RODERec app. Your mics will sound at least 50% better that way.

Hi CurtisGreat video. Can you give me some advice? How would you advise to put a lav mic on talent that is wearing a t-shirt or blouse with high neck line? Would it be too high on the neckline of the garment? I've tried to just pinch some of the material and fit it lower down but it looks very messy, is there a method to that?Thanks in advance.

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+rob stanley there are a couple of options you may wish to try. Some people just clip the lav on the neck band and go with that. Simple and can sound decent though, of course, the mike is in the shot. you might also try mounting the mic under the t-shirt using wig or toupee tape (two sided tape that is made for attaching to skin). You can run into clothing noise this way but if the talent doesn't move much, it can work really well. I hope that helps!

@robertstanley7928

8 жыл бұрын

+Curtis Judd Thanks!

Hi Curtis. Excellent vid as always. Quick question regarding the lav foam cover. Is it not still better to put the small foam cover on a lav mic (when the lav is on-show and it's an indoor setting) to reduce plosives, or would you say there's no need and it's better overall to have the lav look as small/neat as possible with no foam cover?

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Calum, Yes, I'd use the foam cover if wearing the lavalier outside of clothing.

@calum89robertson

3 жыл бұрын

Curtis Judd thanks so much Curtis. Will do!

Hi Curtis, I am looking to purchase the Giant Squid Stereo Mic for 75US. However, I got an email from them warning - "Don't plug into any XLR or 1/4 inch jack or the mics will get fried by the high voltage. The maximum volts my mics can take is 10 volts." Do you know if the Giant Squid mics will work with the Zoomh6? Thanks for your thoughts bro.

Hello Curtis, I'm trying out several lavalier mics for amplifying voice for a live small group and none are picking up my sounds. I've done keynotes with all the big, expensive equipment. But I just need small amplification for a group of 20 or so in an exhibitor room, for a startup. None of the lavaliers I'm trying pick up my voice when clipped to my blouse. They work fine when I hold the mic close to my mouth (so all the other aspects are working: sending, receiving, speaker amplification) but, of course, that defeats the purpose of a clip-on hands free mic. Can you recommend lavalier mics that will pick up my voice when clipped to the recommended blouse location?

@curtisjudd

Жыл бұрын

Not sure what your budget is and whether you need it to work with an existing wireless system or you need a wireless system as well? Maybe start with a RODE Wireless GO?

Is it possible to use it for amplifying my voice during presentation? What kind of set up do I need? Should I plug this into my smartphone and then connect smartphone with a sound amplifier via bluetooth?

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

Yes, but I would recommend you look at PA systems instead.

Hey Judd. I just bought 2 Rode smartlav. Any tips or advice can you give me. Thanks.

Great video. I'm currently shooting video seminars at the university where I work. Common challenge is budget. I've tried to shoot the speaker the first time using a shotgun. Audio was horrible and low. The next shoot I had the audio system in the auditorium turned on where they could wear a wireless mic synced to the system. That was better but still not as good as I like. My next solution is to go with either the smart lav or the rode micme hooked to my iPhone. I haven't tried that yet but my concern would be the lav rubbing in the clothes. I've only got one try at these shoots and many times the talent isn't prepared for the shoot. After all they are concerned with giving the presentation. Luckily the video I shoot don't necessarily be total professionally produced. Me in the other hand want it to be because I used to shoot interviews like your video. Oh well you can only do the best with what you have.

@LearnLightAndSoundSessions

7 жыл бұрын

A lav mic usually doesn't experience too many clothing noise issues if attached to a lapel or elsewhere on the outside of clothes. They're always a challenge and you have to be on your toes as you well know. Good luck!

I have a nikkonD3300. which lavaliere would be best to use with this camera?

@curtisjudd

9 жыл бұрын

Hi Valerie, If you want to connect the mic directly to the camera, the least expensive mic that is worth buying in my experience is the Audio Technica ATR-3350IS: amzn.to/1aYSkI6 If you want even better quality and don't mind recording with a proper audio recorder, here's another comparison of lavalier mics you might find helpful: kzread.info/dash/bejne/k6prudmMf9ufhNY.html

Just shows. Avoid getting too technical. Refrain from “Spectacular “ actions. And you remain pertinent. Great vid 😊

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Thanks Judd for the quick reply. But I'm using Android smartphone. Any advice? Thanks again.

Hi Curtis. Can you connect two lav mic's with a splitter to record into a Zoom H1MB? (typically an interview situation).

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

+Jan Malmström Hi Jan, I haven't tested that but it should be possible with the right adapter.

Hey, great video. I wish yt recommended your video before today... I have a question though. What are your thoughts on using an android phone as a sound recorder? I'm using an android phone as a voice recorder (not with video, just voice), and although I have set the gain level to -10db (third party recorder app), my lav mic is picking ambient noises like crazy. Like a motorbike passing the road in front of my house, neighbour's dog barking, etc. Unfortunately I don't have any friends that have/are using dedicated voice recorder like the zoom you have here, so I can't try one out. Is the difference night and day in term of ambient noise pickup? Thank you.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Creatip, how much ambient sound/noise you pick up in a recording has more to do with the polar/pickup pattern of the microphone and the placement of the microphone than it has to do with which recorder or phone you use. Most lavalier microphones have an omni-directional pickup pattern so they pick up sound from all directions. I don't know where you have it positioned, but if you attach it to your lapel and place your back to the loudest noises, that will help prevent pickup of those ambient sounds. But things like loud motorbikes will still creep in. Using a directional, non-lavalier microphone can help as well.

@creatip123

3 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd wow thank you very much for the answer. I clip it to the neck collar of my tshirt, so it's actually less than a foot from my mouth. More like at the base of my throat. Yes, I tried searching for a cardioid lav mic, but seems like they're mostly on professional level. They're quite costly, and have xlr connector (which I assume also require phantom power?) The direction I'm facing makes sense, as my desk (where I'm shooting and recording) is facing the front door. I will try facing the other way. Thank you again for the answer!

Hi, Great Video Thank you! I wanted to ask you if you have any recommended settings inside of OBS to make yourself sound professional. I stream and video chat using OBS and want to get the best sound from my mic. I have the PowerdeWise Lav mic. Thank you.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, I don’t have enough experience with OBS in particular. But we do have some tutorials on how to set compressors, noise gates, and other processors in the RODECaster Pro.

@IKanFlyDrones

3 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd so I put my sensitivity to 85 and my boost to +20. Do you think that’s good? Then I used EQ in OBS and added a high pass to the left most band. And a low pass to the right most band. I have 5 total bands.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

@@IKanFlyDrones That can be a fine set of settings. The real question is how does it sound? If it sounds good, it is good! Happy recording!

Hey Curtis me and my friend are trying to record KZread videos and we were trying to use two Lav mics but we pick up each other on our mics. what do you think is the best option to record our voices separately? would a Cardiod Lav work better for this? thanks!

@Glewstik

7 жыл бұрын

to add we are recording in the same room this is why this is an issue

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Glewstik, here are a couple of more recent episodes where we cover this topic: Mic Placement When Using 2 Mics: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aHZhx82vm8m_lpc.html Mixing Sound for 2 People: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h45k28mGlKyvc9I.html Good luck!

@Glewstik

7 жыл бұрын

thanks so much!

I have a Sony recorder and a Lav mic, but even in very quiet environment it catches ambient sounds a lot, even when they are subtle, and amplify them quite significantly, even if my recorder is set on low sensitivity, and no auto sensitivity adjustments. Is there something to do about this, or should I keep interviewing people in the most quiet room I can get (which is often not possible)?

@curtisjudd

5 жыл бұрын

Microphones are sensitive devices, indeed. And the main strategies they employ for rejecting ambient sound are 1) Polar pattern and 2) proximity to sound source or signal to noise distance. They cannot defy the laws of physics. So yes, the best bet is to record in quiet locations when possible. When that is not possible, use one of both of the strategies above: Make sure the mic is much closer to the sound source and as far from the noise as possible. You might also try a microphone with a polar pattern that rejects sound from the rear and sides of the microphone like a cardioid microphone. Most lavalier microphones have an omni-directional polar pattern meaning they pick up sound from all directions. However, they have the advantage of being worn directly on the person speaking. If you will be recording in noisy locations, you might need to switch to a microphone with a cardioid polar patterns such as a broadcast mic or a shotgun mic or a supercardioid non-shotgun condenser mic. I hope that helps. I'm afraid the answer is not simple.

Hey Curtis, I'm trying to use a lavalier microphone and Sony audio recorder to record a podcast version of a weekly talk an organization I'm involved in. Is it possible to remove background noise after recording with programs like Audacity? I', using the Purple Panda lavalier microphone kit,

@curtisjudd

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Alexandra, it is possible to *reduce* background noise but to totally remove it, the dialogue usually ends up sounding horrible. We cover how to do this in a couple of longer Sound for Video session: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d6KqyKixYNvVds4.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/n3mOrtmJnNiWo7g.html

@curtisjudd

5 жыл бұрын

I should add: Ideally it is best to find a way to reduce the background noise when recording (where possible).

Great video. while using Lav phone, do we need any sound proof set up? if so, how it needs to be set up for indoor room use?

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

Best if you can record in a room which does not have a lot of ambient noise or reflective surfaces.

@balaji.viswanathan

2 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Thank you. can foldabe matress pads or styrofoam can be used for sound proof?

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

@@balaji.viswanathan to keep sound from outside from disturbing your recording? No. But those will help with reflected sound in the room for recording.

Just got a new lav to try out, it’s the diety W lav. I seem to be getting a lot of noise from the cable rubbing on clothes. I’m clipping it outside clothing and using a tension reduction loop on the mic capsule clip but I still get a lot of cable noise while walking around. My next step is to gaf tape the mic cable to the inside of my shirt just below where the mic clips on, Any other tips? I don’t seem to get the same problems from all the Sennheiser lavs I’ve used but I don’t think I’ve stress tested them the same way with as much movement. Although I have used the MKE 2 with the AVX transmitter/receiver many times with talent moving around a lot with no issues. Should I try the Diety W. Lav pro as well? Have you used that one? Thank you!

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Shane, I haven't worked with the W.Lav so I'm not sure whether the cable picking up movement is normal for this microphone or not. I'd contact DEITY Support and see if they can help narrow down the issue. I believe Andrew fields all the support questions and he knows his stuff. Best wishes!

How good are these lav mics when it comes to recording singing?

@curtisjudd

5 жыл бұрын

They’re ok but if you’re recording, most prefer large diaphragm condenser mics.

Hi Curtis. I have a question for you. I am going to realize a investigation with professors. I will utilize a Tascam dr-05 recorder and I need a microphone for capture the professors voice in their lessons. After, I need to analyse these samples in a software for calculate % phonation, cycle doses, etc. What type mic recommended in this case? What are you opinion for headseat or headband, throat mic?

@curtisjudd

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Angela, my preference would be for a headset microphone like this: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m5qCqY-qXdavdMo.html

Hey Curtis, if I clip my lav mic on my shirt under layers of clothing, will it still have a crisp sound? I typically put it close to my chin, but it looks like it only sounds good when it’s in the middle of your chest.

@curtisjudd

Жыл бұрын

No, it probably will NOT be as crisp. Off to one side and several inches down from your chin is where they tend to sound best.

Curtis, I have a Rode Lav Go Omnidirectional mic, I'm going to be using it in a Hospital lobby (somewhat noisy) will it be okay or is there something made to go around the mic to make it more directional?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, no, but Omni directional mics behave somewhat directionally because the wearer’s body blocks sound from behind and because they’re so close to the soeaker’s voice. Give it a try. They generally work pretty well in these situations.

I have found that my lav mic picks up my breathing a lot. It makes me sound like I'm a real heavy breather. Are there specific frequencies that can be reduced with EQ to get rid of this? Or is this one of the drawbacks with using a lav?

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Finding a new position for the microphone is likely to make a bigger difference than anything. Many people position their mics too close to their throat. Off to one side of the chest a little lower down often works better.

Old video but gold for me. Though my current problem is the talents clothes is very noisy and it get pickup by the mic even though it is clipped outside the shirt. Any way to solve this issue if I don't have a say in what the talents are wearing?

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Well, we'd need a specific examples I suppose. Some shirts are so noisy there's nothing that can be done if the mic must be on the shirt and the talent will move at all. Perhaps use a boom mic or hide the mic in the hair, a hat, on the top of the hair, in a tie. Just have to get creative until you find something which works. It can be hard, tedious, and time consuming.

@LordZero9253

3 жыл бұрын

​@@curtisjudd Hey, just want to say thank you for the tips. Indeed, I spend so much time trying to 'fix' the audio. My usual shoots are interviews and sermons so most of the times, my talents will be wearing formal clothing. From under the shirt, to outside the shit, on the collar, on the coat. However, everything they move their arms, the rustling is bad. Again, really thank you for your reply and tips. Much appreciated

Noob query, but when does one choose between a cardioid lav mic over an omnidirectional one? What are instances when you choose one over the other? Tnx man.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Cardioids are more useful in situations where there is a lot of ambient noise. However, cardioid lavaliers are hard to work with - have to get them aimed just right and many of them don't sound very good. So it would be for cases where the ambient noise is so loud that you're willing to sacrifice some audio quality for being able to understand the person talking.

I have bought a "boya by-m1" lav mic and I'm coming across one issue, which is a constant "hissing" background noise of me when recording. Tried this on both desktop and pc, any tips for adjustments that might help?

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Hmm, do you get the same level of hiss with earbuds/headset from phone plugged into laptop as with the lav mic? If not, it is probably the microphone which is the problem. Or perhaps the lavalier mic needs a TRS to TRRS adapter.

Thank you for all your videos. I have a question about recording an interview with 4 people wearing zoom h1n lav mics and how to avoid bleed. Is there a way to set the gain low enough not to pick up the other speakers? To make things even more challenging, we're in a tight space, so we're up against walls.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Same as the other post. Best to use directional microphones and/or mix in post, attenuating the tracks during the parts where that person is not speaking.

@dgreenspino

3 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Thank you for taking the time to reply. Can you please recommend a directional lav mic that works with the zoom H1n recorder that also works well for a casual conversation between people sitting on a couch and chairs in close proximity for a couple of hours (meaning that they shift positions relatively often in a natural way). I have the Rode SmartLav+ mics. I'm happy enough with the sound but I have to edit the bleed in post as you already mentioned. I guess I was hoping for a magic lav that only picked up sound from the person speaking and still produced nice sound. That, or a magic setting.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

@@dgreenspino Unfortunately, no. All of the cardioid lavalier microphones which I have tried sound quite awful. I'm sorry, I wish I knew of one.

@dgreenspino

3 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Thanks again. I genuinely appreciate your reply. I'll plan to go into NYC then for a visit to B&H. If I come back with anything worth reporting, I'll write to share what I've learned.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

@@dgreenspino Best wishes! I hope you find a solution which works for your situation.

I'm mostly curious how you get that black background! (Considering you had great info on equipment in your description. Although, you're using a tripod as well, right?)

@curtisjudd

8 жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely using a tripod. This previous episode should help: kzread.info/dash/bejne/la17yMaYccvVlrg.html good luck!

@Tiger74147

8 жыл бұрын

+Curtis Judd Thanks for taking the time to dig that up for me! That video was very helpful.

Thanks Nimal!

hi curtis i have a question . I got two tentacle sync and i got spill from both audio packs. could avoid that with getting cardiod mic.

@curtisjudd

2 жыл бұрын

Probably not. The spill likely happens inside the recorder, crosstalk, if I understand your question correctly.

@lesterguijarro3988

2 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd thanks curtis, but it was a rookie movie, i didnt lower the gain. I was figuring out the app after i sent you the question.

I did have the rustle noise from clothing with one of my clients and hopefully I can figure out how to fix it.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, just takes persistent experimenting.

Hi Curtis! Thank you so much for all your videos, i’m learning a ton! I have a tricky question, but don’t know anyone who could help me so here goes: i’m setting up for a hobby motorcycle trip film with my brother, and i need small microphones for in-helmet pickup. Generally it’s not very noisy but there is wind noise present to some extend (so i’m thinking cardioid?), the mike will be super close to mouth, and needs to be taped to the helmet, so it can be aimed at mouth. it needs to be as flat as possible because there’s very little room inside, otherwise it will rub against the face, so something like that rectangular small microphone from your “pro-level lavaliers” video has the best shape. i’m prepared to spend, uh, maybe a $100 per microphone? but i need to output to rhode wireless go 2 that i plan to mount on the back of the helmet, so that there is no tether and we can take off helmets without thinking about it. so pro stuff with xlr outputs will not work for me. any ideas if such microphones exist? only thing i see are super cheap and awful sounding microphones used by bluetooth communication systems like Sena and Cardo. they are the right shape and size, but the sound is truly horrendous.

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Eugene, I haven't used a cardioid lavalier microphone that sounds good. And the closest I've found to the $100 price point are the DEITY W.Lav mics. I'd think they'd work well inside a helmet: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZmGfr8GxfpjZgKQ.html

@DrRussell

Жыл бұрын

Hi Eugene, the wind-stopper which fits the base of my helmet significantly reduces wind noise, and when it’s cool, a couple of neck tubes almost eliminate wind noise completely. If you are so inclined, a pin lock double-layer visor may also help, less by way of noise but reducing the need to open the visor for condensation, further-reducing noise.

@EugeneYunak

Жыл бұрын

@@DrRussell thank you, all good advice! i also use windstopper and pin lock visor, it seems to be working fairly well

@DrRussell

Жыл бұрын

@@EugeneYunak One other point, flip-front visits tend to be more noisy due to air entry at seams. Even without neck tube just a simple scarf cuts wind considerably (temperature-permitting). Ride safe Brother.

Hey Curtis, I'm using the sony uwp d11 wireless mic system with the kit lav. I find that the audio is great on my talent. However, I have trouble hearing the person he is talking too. The audio wav is near -5 db for my talent but the person hes speaking to is somewhere around -30 db. I am feeding into a canon t51. Anything I can do to make the mic more sensitive so that it can pick up the sound of the person in the conversation not wearing the mic? Thanks.

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

Hi, two thoughts: It'll be tough to make the other person sound great but in post you can slice up the audio file and boost the "other person's" talking. This is what many of the prank video editors on KZread do. Ideally, it would be best to mic both people, perhaps with a boom mic. But if that's not an option, the post edit may be the only realistic option. Or a handheld mic instead of a lavalier?

@OrangePolarBear

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply Curtis! It is indeed for pranks. Something I forgot to mention is, the mic goes on his chest underneath his shirt and, we keep the windscreen on the mic. Can that be the reason why they are so low compared to the prankster wearing the mic? Also, I tried cutting up the audio with adobe audition and raising the volume on the people but, that also raises the volume of the background hiss, unfortunately.

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

When hiding a lav mic under a shirt you can usually remove the foam wind shield. That should help a little bit.

Hey Curtis! I’m in the market for a wireless lab system - I was looking at the seinheisser g4 / looking to spend 500-700$ - I trust your opinion so please reply with a link of what you think would be best. I am not a sound guy and this will be plugging directly into the Sony a6300 so no xlr/ thank you!

@curtisjudd

5 жыл бұрын

Hi JT, the G4 is a good option. Also the AVX which comes with an XLR to 3.5mm adapter. The ME2 II mic that comes with the G4 also seems to sound better than the original version. The G4 would be my first choice.

Just the tips in the video. :) Unless you run into any particular issues...

I like to ask a question: I use a Lav clip on mic, attached to my shirt. I read text from a PowerPoint presentation and record it. Why is it that when starting to record the first word is always much louder than the following words? It's like the first word starts with an explosion. Is there a way to avoid that? Thanks!

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Danker, I would need to hear it to be certain what you mean when you say the first word sounds like an explosion. If your breath is moving air on the first word, and physically hits the microphone capsule, that is called a plosive. Try to ensure your breath is not going into the mic capsule. On the other hand, most of us tend to start a sentence louder than we end it. That just takes practice to change that.

@dankerschaareman

3 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd My guess is that the solution is in your last sentence: practice to start softer. I have practiced/ am practicing to start speaking more evenly, and that works well. Thanks!

Hey Curtis. Do you happen to know how to prevent a lavalier from picking a partners voice in a podcast? I have set the levels low but it still happens. One person speaks a bit louder than the other and it always happens. Because the space is kind of small the people can´t be set more appart from eachother.

@curtisjudd

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Igor, There isn't a great way to totally prevent that but here are a couple of episodes where we cover how to deal with that: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aHZhx82vm8m_lpc.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/h45k28mGlKyvc9I.html

@igorsenayoutube

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Sir. I will try to follow these amazing tips as much as i can considering the equipment and space we are working in to see how it works.

Our pastor no longer wishes to use the headset mike due to comfort issues and we are changing to a lapel mike. My issue is I now have to increase the gain to compensate for the mike being further away and we are getting feedback issues. Any Ideas?

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Hide the mic in the pastor's hair like they do for theater? That's a pretty time intensive proposition, but it usually sounds quite good. Another option is a gooseneck mic at a podium/lecturn. You could also tape the lav mic to the cheek - another thing they sometimes do in theater productions. I'm a little surprised that you're getting feedback. Are the loudspeakers situation behind the pastor? Any chance you can move them to in front of pastor?

How do you sync the recorder amd video files?

@curtisjudd

3 жыл бұрын

Most video editing apps have a function that will automatically sync audio files to video files. It compares the audio waveform in both and lines them up.

Hi Mr. Judd I’m a film student and I notice I always hear a little static in my labs and I don’t know where it’s coming from nor do my peers or Professor. It’s not their movement or an A/C unit but, something we don’t know what it is. Do you have any idea what that could be and how to stop it from happening further?

@curtisjudd

4 жыл бұрын

A faulty cable perhaps? Do you have any sample audio clips online?