gafflover87
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Hey everyone. I've searched for similar posts but have yet to found the answers I was looking for. How do you all record the audio from unmic'd theatrical productions? Musicals are mic'd so they are easily recorded through the board, however our straight plays are never mic'd. How can I get a good quality audio recording of these productions without putting mics on stands in the house or in the audience sight lines?
I'm currently considering shotgun mics hanging from either an I-Beam at mid-house (48' from Proscenium, 25' Above house), or at 2nd FOH Catwalk (34' from Proscenium, 29' above house). Can anyone suggest the best mic for this purpose from this distance? My guess is the closer to the stage the better, however directly in front of 2nd FOH is the Center Cluster, so any sound effects that might come through it will be picked up loud and clear, drowning out the dialogue. 2nd FOH is ideal in the sense that I will have easy access to the mics for repositioning / adjusting. That's something I wont be able to do if I dead hang them from the beam. Would spaced pair give me the best audio?
I've included a Building Section for reference. Looking for any advice or product suggestions you are willing to offer. Thanks.
I'm currently considering shotgun mics hanging from either an I-Beam at mid-house (48' from Proscenium, 25' Above house), or at 2nd FOH Catwalk (34' from Proscenium, 29' above house). Can anyone suggest the best mic for this purpose from this distance? My guess is the closer to the stage the better, however directly in front of 2nd FOH is the Center Cluster, so any sound effects that might come through it will be picked up loud and clear, drowning out the dialogue. 2nd FOH is ideal in the sense that I will have easy access to the mics for repositioning / adjusting. That's something I wont be able to do if I dead hang them from the beam. Would spaced pair give me the best audio?
I've included a Building Section for reference. Looking for any advice or product suggestions you are willing to offer. Thanks.