how to mic someone like a pro

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0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Why audio matters
0:49 - Learn where to place your Shotgun Mic
1:55 - Why you should replace the default lav options from your pack
3:01 - Where to place your lav Mic and why
4:21 - How to Lav a human being from earth
5:52 - Another quick tip for audio to bare in mind
6:14 - Final thoughts
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@who2999 29 күн бұрын

As someone who went to film school and learned how to properly lav people some 20 years ago but who works at a news station and has to mic people twenty times a day I can't tell you how much I both love and hate this. Because yes, you're right this is exactly the right way to do thing, but in practice it's almost never going to happen, half the time it's a struggle to get people to understand why I need to clip a mic to their shirt or get them to carry the pack in their pocket, let alone to get them to tape something to their chest/under their clothing. I've tried to explain it about a million times, but typically the cost of getting it there is losing the comfort/space/time you need your subject to have to tell the story. In a situation where you'll be working with someone over an extended period of time, what you're saying makes total sense and is completely right, but when you're meeting someone for the first time about thirty second before and interview where you're lucky if you've got five minutes of your time and patience, it just doesn't happen.

@robinprobyn1971 29 күн бұрын

Yeah right , and on corporate shoots , you try asking the boss of some bank , to unbutton their shirt and you're going to stick this thing on their skin , ain't ever going to happen . The skin thing can work on some doc,s and shooting with the bros , but corp work , thats a no .

@rsmith02 28 күн бұрын

If you are doing news why would you hide a mic?

@petercofrancesco9812 26 күн бұрын

I agree 100%. I've done ballet interview you're not putting a lav on female dancer wearing skin tight leotard. I've done audience reactions in the lobby again you're not going under the shirt. Education docs with kids, etc. more often than not it isn't feasible. It's still good to know how when you do need to hide it. I do think it's good to invest in a small capsule mic, they can be hide easier under cloth and when they're on the outside they're not distracting.

@pedroz3891 21 күн бұрын

Yeah, true. Sometimes I just throw a mic wherever I can clip it just before they start talking and that's the only chance I'll get. Then It's always "good enough" cenario. But also I'm trying to get out of this comfort zone when I have time, and make an extra effort to have better sound, so great tips, thanks!

@sushi_donut Ай бұрын

Can people start posting how to properly EQ lavs please? Placement first, sure, but they always sound so mehhhhh out the gate 😭😭🎤

@danielvidalesyt 29 күн бұрын

That’s what I need! Someone helps us haha

@PeterDiBussolo 29 күн бұрын

Yes to this

@bohusdavid6707 29 күн бұрын

Agree

@davidsklubal 29 күн бұрын

Most lavs are quite flat so do a wide ice cream Scoop 500hz by 3-6 db depending on how much bass is coming from your subject, then do a wide ice cream scoop 1k-1800k again depending on how much bass is coming from your subject, then boost your high end 18k-20k 1-3 db, but use a de-esser to reduce shrill high end and unwanted sibilance. Then boost 100hz by 1-3 db but cut anything under 50hz cause that will be just rumble. Hope the helps!

@PeterDiBussolo 29 күн бұрын

@@davidsklubal I want ice cream now

@johnrohdejensen1218 21 күн бұрын

Finally someone who puts the LAV in the right spot. Just below the bump on the sternum. It's my go-to trick for good audio when filming. It's also why I hate subjects in t-shirts with a passion and have bought vampire tabs for my lavs.

@quantumimagesQC Ай бұрын

Don't cheap out on your mic! Few years ago I decided to get the Sennheiser MKH50 P48 mic. Best. Move. Ever. No more room sound, no more hissing or humming noise, just pure high quality audio 🎤

@markbone Ай бұрын

💯

@xlrsecurity 29 күн бұрын

Brooooo, I just tested the Countryman B3 lav mic in the chest position like you said. What a game changer - it makes a huge difference to the tone of my voice compared with the collar position. Thank you!

@benjamin.kelley 29 күн бұрын

Sanken Cos11D with bubblebee mic concealers mounted to a subject's chest is ideal. The neck area is a dead zone. As primarily a wedding filmmaker, I do this mic technique EVERY TIME I mic someone.

@drmatthewhorkey Ай бұрын

Short and to the point!!! I feel like I’ll watch this over and over

@kevincencio 26 күн бұрын

This is gold, I've always thought that the way people use the wireless mic packs was weird. This confirms.

@ToldbyNick 28 күн бұрын

“Audio brings out……nerds.” 😂 had me dying

@cinemabryce 29 күн бұрын

Congrats on 300k subs Mark! Well deserved. Thank you for all the helpful information throughout the years.

@BelindaFarage 21 күн бұрын

Always always ALWAYS love your tips on audio. Absolutely the best advice whether you're on set or on location. Chef's kiss. 🎙🎤

@djangokroon6108 29 күн бұрын

🎤 I must say, normally when an average content creator puts up a video about audio my inner nerd feels violated but this video is perfect! You are also not the average content creator of course. I studied Sound Design at filmschool more then 10 years ago (yes still paying that off and yes I am learning how to tell a story now in AOD) and been a sound recordist on set for as long and these tips are perfect for people that "have to deal" with audio. Very well done sir!

@MaineMountainMedia Ай бұрын

All great info, nice one Mark. Can't have too many reminders to pay attention to audio. Also, the Goldeneye menu song will never get old! 🎵🎤

@jeremygouge Ай бұрын

🎙- great as always dude! Always happy for a refresher course on this.

@miguelberns 28 күн бұрын

Super informative as always Mark 🎤

@JakubChlouba 29 күн бұрын

Always great to get reminded of audio basics!! I started using Reycotes last year and loving them. Also my Rode Wireless Pro mics got stolen yesterday so time to get something better😂😂😂

@GeorgeHolden 29 күн бұрын

Maaaaaan, most helpful reminder I've had on lav placement, been too fooled by the convenience of the internal DJI mics

@djsfilm 29 күн бұрын

Great video, learned so much from the AOD video and seeing this video on mic’ing, good refresher for sure. Also the Michael Scott that’s what she said kills me every time lol

@willemfendon2333 19 күн бұрын

Love this video!!! Great job on this!!!

@ericnov 29 күн бұрын

🎙 nice one Mark, short and sweet!

@HeathClark 29 күн бұрын

Great advice Mark! 🎤

@mellowmel2012 29 күн бұрын

Thanks, Mark!🎤🎬

@DreamLegacyMarketing 27 күн бұрын

Def learned a few things thanks!

@le_tang 24 күн бұрын

Super helpful, thanks Mark! This video came just in time for me to film the a-roll for my chef short film this Saturday. Can you do a tutorial on how to adjust all the audio levels in Premiere Pro? After I export my videos and upload to KZfaq, the soundtrack is always way quieter than I intended while editing :/

21 күн бұрын

Excellent advice, thank you!

@BrandonGoodyear 29 күн бұрын

Just bought 4 Cos 11’s for a presidential campaign I’m working on. Also a huge fan of the DPA 4060’s now.

@juliancolavito5887 24 күн бұрын

Nice! I see there are many versions of this mic on B&H. Which one do you recommend? Its just diff connectors correct?

@thekeytoanything 29 күн бұрын

Thanks mate. Great episode.

@marsgizmo 29 күн бұрын

🎤great tips!

@layed_black 26 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing videos like this! Keep on 🙏

@AndresArosemena 27 күн бұрын

Great tips! 🎤

@lindalawson4296 Ай бұрын

Spot on, Mark! TY 🎤

@JaymieJones 29 күн бұрын

🎤Great vid, concise yet full of information, love it. Thanks.

@BobbyKanode 24 күн бұрын

This was great. Needed the hiding lavs help.

@GregAsdourian 29 күн бұрын

Super helpful, thanks. 🎥🎤

@NickMirro 23 күн бұрын

Such a great topic! I personally prefer the sound of either a boom or headset mic. Not too crazy about the boomi chest sound of a lav, but no getting around it. For lavs, precut moleskin is my old reliable. One trick to make it comfortable is have the person who the talent is with put it on for them. Very easy to point to the spot on the chest and say angle it toward the mouth. They're always happy to help and everyone's comfortable 😁

@realmattjc 27 күн бұрын

As an audio engineer….. not… great video. I’ve watched tons of videos on laving up but I don’t think any have shown the difference between the mic close to the neck and in the chest area.

@ABugMansLife 9 күн бұрын

🎤 This is really well explained! Thank you so much!!

@MrAlbertein 27 күн бұрын

🎤 🎙️ thanks Mark!

@WhySteve 29 күн бұрын

🎤 I agree with the placement and levels. Geat vid! Personally I feel like on KZfaq we push up the volume too much in post. From -12dB it ends up being -2dB and that's LOUD 😂. Lately I've been keeping my dialogue around -10 and I'm loving it! But again, my older videos are TOO LOUD😅

@XVIIsionsProductions 29 күн бұрын

I started aiming for the KZfaq audio requirements -14 lufs with a -2 ceiling and I feel like the audio is at a great loudness now even for insta and facebook (I think theirs are the same or pretty close to -14 lufs)

@WhySteve 28 күн бұрын

Yeah, that's a great spot to be in. Sometimes I click on my old YT vids and almost get a heart attack when my dialogue is at 0dB 😅

@johnnyc62491 22 күн бұрын

some awesome haze in those dirtbike setups! whats your go to hazer?

@rjackson5191 29 күн бұрын

Very helpful, thank you.🎤

@andrewthomascliftonvisuals 25 күн бұрын

🎤 sounds great on the chest, thanks for this

@Jason-mk3nn 24 күн бұрын

While I agree in much of what you are saying I think you missed the first step and that is listening to the talent. If someone is new to audio, don't be afraid to use a scope (AcoustiTools is a great and easy to use app). Everyone has a different voice. The voice characteristics can make a difference in the placement of the mic, whether it be in a lav, shotgun, headset or broadway placement. For those with accentuated upper tonal curves, it does make sense to use the chest. But, with those that are really deep voices that might not have good clarity or enunciation, the placement may need to be adjusted. It sounds like a simple step that might just be assumed, but it can make all the difference, as it has the greatest impact on the overall sound quality, regardless of mic type or brand. 🎤

@stevenkralovec 29 күн бұрын

Good stuff! 🎤

@ji.hime.69 25 күн бұрын

Point mic at the chest. Very useful, Thanks 👏👏

@TheAFreeLife 28 күн бұрын

Thanks 🎤🎙️💪🏾

@NEVERSAIDIT Ай бұрын

Much appreciated! ❤

@CaseyPalmer 21 күн бұрын

🎤 Live in the east end and looking forward to checking Trew Audio out! Thanks, Mark!

@theothernolan 28 күн бұрын

🎤🎙️great video! We out here!

@iwanbossman 22 күн бұрын

Thank you😮

@DannyBatista 21 күн бұрын

Subscribed today 🤜🏾

@ChrisPalmerAviator 28 күн бұрын

Been doing videos of many years and had no idea this was the proper way to do lav mics. Quick question, could I replace the mic itself, but still use my Rode Wireless Go II as the Tx/Rx?

@stephencorley 29 күн бұрын

Talk about nostalgia 🎵🎶 007 👏👏

@stephencorley 29 күн бұрын

6:36

@KalamART-it2ik 21 күн бұрын

@ju_chesneau 29 күн бұрын

great vidéo... again 🎤

@nickgoogle4525 19 күн бұрын

Great video and examples! But why a shotgun (indoors)? A cardoid will not get reflections from the back and you can get it a bit closer to the person, because there is no (long!) interference tube. Am I missing something? I use an Austrian Audio CC8 single or as a pair for almost everything (voice, guitar, singing, ambient, stereo recording ...) and am very happy with it. Does also not cost an arm and a leg.

@sKorpGionTV 16 күн бұрын

Thanks a lot mate

@markbone 15 күн бұрын

Most welcome e

@viniteles 26 күн бұрын

Thx mark 🎙🎤

@alxzheng 29 күн бұрын

Was just watching the audio content in module 1 and this popped up hah!

@hopeforthefuturesg 27 күн бұрын

what do you think about the rode wireless go 2's? I bought them like a year ago as my 1st ever lav mics so I can't compare it to anything else as they are the only lavs I ever used. but in post I can get it to sound decent. but really wish I can try the ones you suggested. maybe ill invest soon

@flochfitness Ай бұрын

Would love to hear 1. The conversation you have when micing someone. It feels easier to just clip something to their neck and move on rather than wrestle under someone’s shirt, especially because of chest hair 2. Capturing audio on shotgun in the field. Thanks!!!

@Shauny_D 27 күн бұрын

Just be confident and straight forward. “i’m going to put this mic right in the v of your shirt, tuck this cable in for me and pull it out at your hip. Now i’m going to pull your shirt out and tape it right here. ok great now turn your head and move a bit. Is is comfortable? Great!”

@jennybarruol5814 25 күн бұрын

Hey! This is super useful! But could you do a video on how to set the levels and frequencies etc.. and how to monitor sound whilst self shooting? And speaking of, could you do a video on self-shooting all together? I struggle to get great sound and great cinematography whilst thinking about how to build a scene when I'm self shooting. Would be amazing to hear how you do it! Thankssss I love your channel!!!!

@Hix066 25 күн бұрын

Curtis Judd has some really good audio info on his channel.

@moviesmadebymike 29 күн бұрын

I've been doing everything you did, except for 4:58 - what is the name of that little anti-rustle thing? I already own and use the rycote stickies all the time but I have had some shirt issues, so I'd love to try that out to make sure I don't get any future shirt rustle.

@koketsomalekutu7936 22 күн бұрын

🎤 because Mark said so.

@YoungBlaze 24 күн бұрын

my issue is that i buy all these 32bit float recording systems, but the real issue is that the actual LAV at the capsule distorts, so a lot of lavs cant handle high yelling etc, so when i try to recover the distorted vocal, its burned into the lav,

@frodev728 20 күн бұрын

great video, and also great comment about Goldeneye! Could you do some more audio tips for youtubers and try to get more of them to watch/listen to your videos please! Some of the audio I’m hearing on otherwise great YT videos is really horrible.

@asiimwesamuelcaleb Ай бұрын

🎤 thank you so much Mark Bone 🍗

@Xboxers 28 күн бұрын

Wondering will using such a mic make sense on the Sony / DJI / Rode wireless transmitters? I'm very curious :)

@markbone 28 күн бұрын

Yes! It will work great. You just have to make sure to buy the proper connector on the Cos-11 for correct mic pack.

@JosephFutsum 29 күн бұрын

Great vidieo

@lallawmapachuau4708 26 күн бұрын

Bro which mic you suggest for begginer documentary mic?

@XVIIsionsProductions 29 күн бұрын

I absolutely hate when people use clip on trash mics, not only is it distracting but, yes it sounds like trash lol I don’t use special stickies but I literally just use cloth athletic tape and tape it to the persons chest under their shirt, 99% of the time the people tape it themselves, sometimes they ask me to do it. The tape holds it in place but, the tape also keeps the shirt from scratching against the mic, and it helps protect against the wind, and it sounds so much better.

@kereyvproductions5521 23 күн бұрын

In a pinch- I’ve had to always prioritize good audio over good imagery, even though it’s not ideal. But hey, if our voice sounds buttery enough to speak to your soul, I think that’s a start. 😂

@giambrew 23 күн бұрын

🎤. Thank you

@petercofrancesco9812 26 күн бұрын

One minor bone to pick with you. I have the Sony wireless lavs and the mics aren't that bad. Maybe when mounted under a shirt they might not have the highs of a COS-11d but they're not $500. Btw, equally important is the location, take an expensive mic and situate yourself in front computer desk, hard wood floors and untreated walls, that expensive mic won't sound too good. And yes this topic brings out the over opinionated audiophiles 😅

@abhranilchoudhury 28 күн бұрын

hey mark can you suggest me some good books to learn cinematography ? i have already read 5 c's of cinematography by joseph v. mascelli .

@wittworks 27 күн бұрын

🎙️

@Mufasa_Shabazz 29 күн бұрын

Can you explain why you use these bulky Sony wireless transmitters oppose to the newer digital Rode or Dji made ones that have local recording on top of wireless transmission? Any particular reason?🎤

@markbone 29 күн бұрын

They have two receivers built into one hotshoe adapter specifically designed to interface with Sony cameras so you can free up the XLR

@Mufasa_Shabazz 29 күн бұрын

@@markbone Thanks, I thought maybe they were better. And thanks for the video. I needed this solution, whenever I tape under people's clothes I get a bunch of rustling.

@TimKour 22 күн бұрын

🎤 Well done! What level should you put on camera?

@markbone 22 күн бұрын

-12

@Videofilealways 28 күн бұрын

🎤 Just in time for my upcoming video

@theowlfromduolingo7982 29 күн бұрын

No the best way is to hold a Røde Mic Go in your hand even though it's designed to be clipped on your shirt.

@BryceDocherty 19 күн бұрын

Dude I love Goldeneye!! The soundtrack SLAPPS!!!! Do people still say that? I don't talk like that, I just wanted to try it out.....ummm.......I got to go.

@yannispapanastasopoulos 29 күн бұрын

does anybody know where to find these lav mics in Europe? They seem to be available only in US.

@markbone 29 күн бұрын

Does B&H ship internationally?

@malchenkov 23 күн бұрын

Спасибо! Класс)

@DeadlySpoon12 Ай бұрын

Are the rode wireless go mics really that bad? I’ve had them for a couple years now and I think they sound pretty good

@joshwhitee Ай бұрын

not bad, but cos-11's are definitely a big step up in quality.

@JamesClark1991 29 күн бұрын

No they're really not that bad. Don't believe everything you hear on KZfaq. Just because someone has 300k subscribers doesn't mean they know everything.

@furqanpunjaniify 29 күн бұрын

I just bought rode go 2 today... Don't know if I should hate this video or accept my fault 😢

@Nqrgaard 24 күн бұрын

I don’t have that money for 2 lab mics. Challenge for you: Can you get the Rode Lav Go hidden without scratching noises from clothes. I haven’t managed yet, is it just me? 😊 I have tried those DIY tape and also Rode Invisilav3.

@joshwhitee Ай бұрын

I really want to get a set of those sony wireless lavs but i HATE that they have a different jack than sennheiser. just spent $1200 on COS-11s wired for sennheiser and then find Sony has their own proprietary locking collar 😭

@markbone Ай бұрын

I agree this is SUPER annoying

@itsryanmichaels 22 күн бұрын

🐐 🐐

@flightographist 9 күн бұрын

🎙

@pedromarquez114 23 күн бұрын

I love every single advice you give on filming, but this time I have to say that you did say some crazy things about audio 😂. Moving a mic from the chest to the neck doesn't change the pitch, and pointing the mic to the chest doesn't sound better than pointing directly to the mouth. If that was the case we would point mics to the chest for singers too. Pointing a mic to the mouth is the best option if you know how to process audio. I hope i dont come off as arrogant or anything like that. I am a musician and i know a little bit about audio and sound design so i wanted to share my opinion

@godwinkenny1436 Ай бұрын

Wow happy the first to comment ❤

@JonPlarr 20 күн бұрын

great video. goal is to start booming shotguns more on interviews instead of defaulting to lav all the time. couldn't agree more about people putting the full rode packs on the shirt no lav, absolutely insane