Stuart R
Member
Hello all,
I've found a few threads about choir mics, PZMs, boundary mics, shotguns etc. but nothing very recent, so I'm curious how this continuing challenge has been going for others.
Children's theatre, leads all with their own lavs and heard loud and clear, but the poor ensemble just gets lost every time, even when they're putting out 110% (some of them weigh, like, 50 pounds). So I'd love a way to beef up their voices. In my experience, hanging choir mics aren't great because the kids aren't really in a position to stand still and sing with gusto directly at the mics, plus the mics can get caught in scenery, soft goods, etc. PZMs and boundary mics on the apron have the ol' footstep issue (yes, put them on a foam or rubber base) but our ensemble kids are usually in the upstage area. I tried using shotgun mics (AT?) years (as in 25) ago, and just remember how HUGE they were and intrusive on stands in front of the stage. That said, I don't know what's out there now. For example, a couple people suggested using AKG C747 v11 mini shotgun mics but some sites say they're discontinued, whilt the AKG site itself doesn't mention theatre as an application.
So, any advice on helping the family hear little Emily and her friends singing their hearts out upstage left?
Many thanks.
I've found a few threads about choir mics, PZMs, boundary mics, shotguns etc. but nothing very recent, so I'm curious how this continuing challenge has been going for others.
Children's theatre, leads all with their own lavs and heard loud and clear, but the poor ensemble just gets lost every time, even when they're putting out 110% (some of them weigh, like, 50 pounds). So I'd love a way to beef up their voices. In my experience, hanging choir mics aren't great because the kids aren't really in a position to stand still and sing with gusto directly at the mics, plus the mics can get caught in scenery, soft goods, etc. PZMs and boundary mics on the apron have the ol' footstep issue (yes, put them on a foam or rubber base) but our ensemble kids are usually in the upstage area. I tried using shotgun mics (AT?) years (as in 25) ago, and just remember how HUGE they were and intrusive on stands in front of the stage. That said, I don't know what's out there now. For example, a couple people suggested using AKG C747 v11 mini shotgun mics but some sites say they're discontinued, whilt the AKG site itself doesn't mention theatre as an application.
So, any advice on helping the family hear little Emily and her friends singing their hearts out upstage left?
Many thanks.