2 person interview with 2 booms ?

[Tarheel]

I may have access to 2 416's. Or 1-416 and 1-MKH60. We are shooting a short drama. The scene will be a sit down interview with reporter and interviewee. (Barbara Walters-like set) Facing each other, 5-6ft. apart?
I only have 2 channels to record on.
How would 2 416's sound together ? Isolated enough ?
Would you mix a 416 with a 60 ???
Given a choice, I always go with boom sound over a lav.
Never used 2 together.

 

[SMuir]

The MKH416 and MKH60 don't sound entirely identical, but they're close enough that you should be able to mix or cross-fade between the two mics without it being noticeable.

If you're only working with the two mics, you'd do well to keep them on sepperate tracks, and avoid mixing them down until post-production. Mixing them down to the same track could give you some phase problems, so shoot 1 mic per track.

During post-production you'll have the option of either mixing between the two mics or cross-fading between them. Remember that the more mics that are open in your mix, the more reverb you'll have. Cross-fading between the two mics will keep things sounding more intimate (unless both subjects are speaking at the same time).

If you're shooting single-system with two cameras, consider using a mixer that has two sets of ballanced stereo outputs (one set for each camera): the picture and dialogue editors will thank you.

 

[Tarheel]

Thanks for that!
Would you go with the 416 and 60 instead of 2 matching trams ?

When the environment permits, i sure do like the sound of the boom.

 

[Oleg 2]

it really doesnt matter if they sounding different as you record 2 different voices , betetr thn trams for sure if your able get it 1 feet overhead