Thats actually not true.Incidentally, the mics on the podium were the ubiquitous and inexpensive Shure SM-57, with a custom foam windscreen for outdoor use. They are the only mic used by every US President for at least the last couple of decades.
Arthur Isaacs said:
Arthur Isaacs said:33 channels for the Marine Band (includes several "y's")
2 Podium channels (Schoeps & 57)
2 shot gun mics to pickup the oath
2 RF lavs for the Justice's
1 RF for Ms. Franklin
1 back up hardwire for above
1 announce
1 emergency cop mic
12 choir mics
2 ch for choir keyboard
4 sea chanter choir mics
5 channels of mics (not used) for quartet
3 herald trumpet mics
...In this particular example!... In other words, the White House folks are not idiots for doing what they do.
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