about to get tram tr50

manglerBMX

manglerBMX

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for my sennheiser g2 wireless and i'm wondering what else should i get? i'd like to get an xlr adapter to make it hard wired and should i get the vampire mic cage or the regular mic cage?

most of my audio applications visible mics are ok, but i'd like to have a real solid setup for hiding it when needed.

and tr50/g2 users, how much of a difference will i notice with battery usage on the transmitter with this mic?
 
I own many TR50 Trams and really like them. I have never used them with G2 system, only the more high end broadcast Sennhieser systems and Lectrosonics.

I highly recommend the vampires if you plan on hiding them. This makes for easy hiding in bras, dresses and cotton t-shirts. They also mean you won't have to keep applying more moleskin or medical tape should the mic need to be removed repeatedly. I would get used to removing the vampire before de-micing your subject though. Don't want to give them any un-wanted piercings!

The vampire cage is the best way to go. Many men wear t-shirts beneath their dress shirts....
 
My TR50 Tram came with a full set of mounting attachments and a small storage case, so you might want to check if the one you are getting comes with this too.

As far as battery usage with the G2 transmitter, I haven't noticed any difference at all. I did a battery run-down test last year using EverReady NiMH AA (2650mAh) rechargeables, but I can't remember the results at this moment. All I remember was that it was quite a long time. ( I keep thinking it was something like 7+ hours, but I can't be sure ) I'll have to do this again sometime.
 
yeah mine came with a plethora of mounting gadgets. i'm way stoked on the unit, thats for sure. i hid it under my shirt using the vampire mount and ran around outside with my dog. i was very pleased with what it captured.

i usually run recharchables in my trans/rec. and i carry many extras as well. i haven't actually done a shoot with it yet, probably this afternoon i'll do some things with it.
 
TRAM yeah esp for film work, under clothing/wardrobe I think is one of the best lavs you can get. And cutting with a shotgun it works out quite effortlessly. Or mostly =) Sonotrim which looks exactly like a TRAM is great for interviews and when not trying to hide the LAV as I think by itself it "sounds" "better". But Dan goes into that in the article.

And as the article says it's like a DP's lens kit, not one lens will do the job for everything, so one mic nor LAV will not do the job with every situation/person. But usually we have no choice in the beginning (aka $$$) =D

A TRAM imo is an excellent LAV to get yourself situated with if a novice to LAVs because of it's reliability, size, performance, and the accessories they comes with by far more than any other (factored into price but just makes it easier if just starting out), and you'll always have a place for them no matter what other LAV you may get or use.
 
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