Hi, I'm Clinton Harn, and welcome
to a double episode of 60 seconds

on set.

Lavalier

microphones are perfect for close miking
and are typically used for dialog.

You can pull a pretty good sound
without much technique,

but in these two episodes I want to talk
about application tips, tricks and rigging

solutions to really help
you get the most out of your microphones.

Today I'll be using the smart lav
from Rode mikes.

First, mapping solutions.

These include clips, vampire
clips and camera or even gaffer tape.

Clips are often the easiest and quickest
method to attach a mike to your talent.

Vampire or Viper clips are generally
used to secure the mike to a T-shirt

as an alternative, and tape is used
for additional security and serves

as another method to both mount
and conceal your microphone.

When a lav is visible, use the broadcast
loop, also known as the newsman's loop.

Let's look at this particular method.

Secure your mike to the clip and loop
the cable back into the clip itself

and position
the cable between clip and the fabric.

Dress the remainder of the cable
behind the talent's clothing.

To eliminate cable noise form
another small loop

just under the mic capsule
and secure it with a small piece of tape.

Remember, looping cables
also acts as a strain relief.