Is this audio malpractice? The mics were obscuring faces.
I know the SM-57s have been a tried and true setup that White House crews have been using since the 1970s but, for heaven's sake it's 2021. There are many very high quality podium mics that look much better on camera and sound as good or better. It certainly wasn't a budget issue or lack of planning. I wonder if they still use M67 mixers?
And, why in the world don't they put a pair of lavs on the President and Vice President for the oaths? The mic several feet away really doesn't cut it. With modern, encrypted systems, there no reason not to use some wireless. It's been a noticeable problem for years.
I know the SM-57s have been a tried and true setup that White House crews have been using since the 1970s but, for heaven's sake it's 2021. There are many very high quality podium mics that look much better on camera and sound as good or better. It certainly wasn't a budget issue or lack of planning. I wonder if they still use M67 mixers?
And, why in the world don't they put a pair of lavs on the President and Vice President for the oaths? The mic several feet away really doesn't cut it. With modern, encrypted systems, there no reason not to use some wireless. It's been a noticeable problem for years.