Need 3 Lavs.... What Should I Get?

[Robertofish]

So I am upgrading my audio for a new film I am working on, currently I use, an NTG-3 and a Audio Technica AT4053B, one for indoor one for outdoor, with a Zoom H4n, What I am upgrading to for the new film is 3 lavs (one for each main character) and a Edioral R-44 (Unless there is a better solution for the price or close to), I was thinking of getting the Sennheiser G3 Lav priced at around 629 a piece, if I do decide to get that which mhz range would you suggest? If you don't suggest getting the G3 what mic would you think I should get, keep in mind it needs to be at the same quality as the NTG-3 and AT4053B for continuity reasons.
Thanks!

 

[Paul F]

In most cases the band doesn't matter (theoretically , higher frequency band is better, but it's probably marginal) as there is likely space in any band for you to operate. Check the Sennheiser web site. It has all the station listings in all areas of the country to give you some idea of congestion in your area.

As to the G3 mic, its fine. I prefer the Tram TR-50 over the stock G3 mic (the omni) because it has superior echo suppression. Even in very lively rooms, the echo is well suppressed (listen to this piece that was recorded in a large hard-walled room. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sTfta0pEfs&feature=plcp). I also prefer the sound of the TR-50. Many do prefer a crisper sound than the TR-50 provides (it has a warmer sound).

Keep in mind that you can use another mic than the one supplied with the G3. Buy the G3 for its wireless performance and select the lav separately. Here is a shootout of some lavs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1djyJxV3hV4