Videomaker - Live Event Miking

[ROGERPIC77]

My problem is,I think, sound pressure from the speakers hitting the mike.

I could do with some help in resolving my problem. 

[ROGERPIC77]

I video shows on stage and in small clubs. I use a AT875R on Panasonic ag- hmc 151, The mike is directional., I like the balance with the action and audience reaction. This work very well until I get close to the speakers,sometimes because the room is small sometimes I have limited positions to place the mike. Bringing the level right down to practically zero on camera is difficult.

[SonicOrbStudios]

I disagree with recording from the house mix. See, they tend to mix to the room sound. Usually this means the bass will be way too loud in the mix. As soon as you import your audio to the computer you will find things all out of place.

Get yourself two SD condenser mics and put them on stands out from the stage in a stereo setup. Run each mic to a wireless setup and run that directly to your camera's inputs.

[jonnyfyy]

I always steal audio from mixer during major events, but always "make friends" with the mixer guy beforehand. That would go to the main camcorder's XLR input.

Have another camcorder taking from another angle, but this time it's to capture the audience cheer & response.

During post-production editing, mix the two audios & video together and you'll have a balanced overall video.

[johnlebl]

Pretty good overview of the different mics. I have a shotgun mic on the way (e-bay purchase) but I have heard that they still need to be fairly close, like 3 to 5 feet to get good sound. Is that true?

[Prototype87]

Excellent vid and good tips for audio which I definitely need help with. Actually, I need help in a lot of areas, so I'll keep watching for more great tips.

Cheers!

[registerednerd]

there is a typo at 2:54, "steal the audio from the a speaker"

[shkoiach]

yes!!!

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