I'm sitting here watching the big parade wondering how the audio is done. The performers all have handheld NBC logo wireless mics and in ear monitors. My initial reaction is that it's all lip synced. But if it is, it's VERY well done. If it is lip sync then they are using wireless monitors... and LOTS of them. Managing that many monitors and frequencies seems as hard as just doing it live. Unlike a 15 minute super bowl show, it seems harder to imagine they are all lip syncing that well for a three hour parade. But the logistics of swapping mics and monitors is nuts too. Then there is the challenge of mixing with no sound check if it is live. Does anyone know how they do it?
EDIT: Okay Jessica Simpson was totally faking it. But everyone else was dead on.
Also do these stars actually perform in the whole parade or do the hop on the float a block away. That would give a clue as to how it's done.
EDIT: Okay Jessica Simpson was totally faking it. But everyone else was dead on.
Also do these stars actually perform in the whole parade or do the hop on the float a block away. That would give a clue as to how it's done.
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