Hi all
About a half year ago, I was rushed to the hospital for something that ended up NOT being serious. After the results came through, I laid there waiting for the nurse to come and remove the little EKG pads. Relieved my situation was a false alarm, I started thinking about the shoot I was just on and the difficulties I was having with wiring up this particular talent. They did not have much beyond a Bikini style tank top on. (and yes, she was fully cothed from the waist down, so lets leave that alone)
Getting the mic to stay in place was a problem I did not want to have to put allot of effort into, with respect to my opposing gender. I'm sure many of you have been here so we will leave it at that.
It was then, I realized all those pads they use to monitor me with, were the perfect Sticky for my Tram Mics. I asked the Doc if I could have a small sheet of new ones to take home, and he gave me some.
These are perfect!! I cut them up into smaller pieces and attached the Vampire clip by sticking it into the front (non sticky side) of the electro pad. With a little practice, you can get it so the pins stay in between the front and rear without poking through.
You can then stick these right on the Talent's skin under clothing. Males may get a little frustrated if you are not courteous to their chest hair cause it pulls on them when taking them off. But, it sure beats the commercial versions some of the mic manufacturers sell. You can buy them in small quantities on line.
There will be more than enough in even the smallest packs sold, to last you through tens of dozens of interviews. Especially if you cut them up into smaller sizes.
A Half year later, I use them all the time. My sound guy thinks they are fantastic, He loves em!!
Highly recommended.
I should not have to tell you NOT to re-use them, thats rather gross. Cheapness has its ethical limits....
MagicCat
About a half year ago, I was rushed to the hospital for something that ended up NOT being serious. After the results came through, I laid there waiting for the nurse to come and remove the little EKG pads. Relieved my situation was a false alarm, I started thinking about the shoot I was just on and the difficulties I was having with wiring up this particular talent. They did not have much beyond a Bikini style tank top on. (and yes, she was fully cothed from the waist down, so lets leave that alone)
Getting the mic to stay in place was a problem I did not want to have to put allot of effort into, with respect to my opposing gender. I'm sure many of you have been here so we will leave it at that.
It was then, I realized all those pads they use to monitor me with, were the perfect Sticky for my Tram Mics. I asked the Doc if I could have a small sheet of new ones to take home, and he gave me some.
These are perfect!! I cut them up into smaller pieces and attached the Vampire clip by sticking it into the front (non sticky side) of the electro pad. With a little practice, you can get it so the pins stay in between the front and rear without poking through.
You can then stick these right on the Talent's skin under clothing. Males may get a little frustrated if you are not courteous to their chest hair cause it pulls on them when taking them off. But, it sure beats the commercial versions some of the mic manufacturers sell. You can buy them in small quantities on line.
There will be more than enough in even the smallest packs sold, to last you through tens of dozens of interviews. Especially if you cut them up into smaller sizes.
A Half year later, I use them all the time. My sound guy thinks they are fantastic, He loves em!!
Highly recommended.
I should not have to tell you NOT to re-use them, thats rather gross. Cheapness has its ethical limits....
MagicCat
