Wireless Mic Tape
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dcolson003
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3M surgical tape works the best. I'm definitely going to have to try the wipes though.
Below is a link to a very detailed overview of some techniques for lav placement and securing. I have found that the Clips are most useful, getting the actors/performers to see the same is the biggest challenge. Good stuff here check it out.
Microphone Placement Techniques for Theatre
Microphone Placement Techniques for Theatre
FWIW in addition to the 3M Transpore and the Bioclusive mentioned--some folks will use 3M Tegaderm--its similar to the bioclusive but a little more 'rubbery' and easier to work with IMO.. Some folks also use toupee tape for body mic application--especially if you are running tape behind the ear or using it to hold an headset/earset mic or wire in place....
Toupee tape goes by the names SUPERTAPE Toupee tape, NS Pro, Topstick and PRO-Flex--lots to choose from so experiment with what you find most useful. Its sticky durable stuff so you can use half of what you normally would in most instances. Its invisible, hypoallergenic, waterproof and comes in handy pre-cut strips or rolls which you can snip to any size--and overall its CHEAP compared to bioclusive or tegaderm. Its doublesided--so affix one side to the actor so you have a 'barrier' of tape between the actors skin and the mic wire (great for sweaty folks and for lifting the wire and element off the actor slightly), then apply the mic wire to the top sticky side of the tape, then top that with some Transpore or any other clear medical tape overtop so unused sticky is covered and won't catch hair, clothing or wigs and its done--won't come off even the most sweaty of actors but easily comes off when you want it to. Most do not leave residue or need adhesive removers/cleaners especially since you're not leaving it on but a few hours time... As has been said--always use Isopropyl to clean the area of oils and makeup before you apply any tape for the best stick factor...
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Toupee tape goes by the names SUPERTAPE Toupee tape, NS Pro, Topstick and PRO-Flex--lots to choose from so experiment with what you find most useful. Its sticky durable stuff so you can use half of what you normally would in most instances. Its invisible, hypoallergenic, waterproof and comes in handy pre-cut strips or rolls which you can snip to any size--and overall its CHEAP compared to bioclusive or tegaderm. Its doublesided--so affix one side to the actor so you have a 'barrier' of tape between the actors skin and the mic wire (great for sweaty folks and for lifting the wire and element off the actor slightly), then apply the mic wire to the top sticky side of the tape, then top that with some Transpore or any other clear medical tape overtop so unused sticky is covered and won't catch hair, clothing or wigs and its done--won't come off even the most sweaty of actors but easily comes off when you want it to. Most do not leave residue or need adhesive removers/cleaners especially since you're not leaving it on but a few hours time... As has been said--always use Isopropyl to clean the area of oils and makeup before you apply any tape for the best stick factor...
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NickVon
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at our theatre we use a small square of topstick at the end near the condensor after cleaning the skin with alcohol wipes. Then do a deice of The 3m Tran spore tape over the topstic and mic. (top stick is double sided tape)
provided you start with a good clean oil sweat free base we've never encountered problems with mic' falling off. The Alcohol wipes are probably the most important part along with clean hands putting the mic on the actor.
provided you start with a good clean oil sweat free base we've never encountered problems with mic' falling off. The Alcohol wipes are probably the most important part along with clean hands putting the mic on the actor.
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