Using two G2 mics

[richmondfloyd]

Hi,

I'm filming a live recording tonight with two EX1s.

The client goes very quiet and then very loud so on this occasion I'm going to set the G2 mics to automatic.

As he jumps around a lot and any touch on the connector seems to cause a crackle, I was going to link him up to two G2 mics - one receiver on each camera.

Do I need to be aware of interference?

Kind regards,

 

[gpforet]

Regarding interference, as long as your frequencies are coordinated you should be fine.

Not sure what you mean about setting the g2 mics to automatic. Explain.

Hi,

I'm filming a live recording tonight with two EX1s.

The client goes very quiet and then very loud so on this occasion I'm going to set the G2 mics to automatic.

As he jumps around a lot and any touch on the connector seems to cause a crackle, I was going to link him up to two G2 mics - one receiver on each camera.

Do I need to be aware of interference?

Kind regards,

 

[John Willett]

I'm filming a live recording tonight with two EX1s.

The client goes very quiet and then very loud so on this occasion I'm going to set the G2 mics to automatic.

What do you mean? You can't set the G2s to "automatic" they don't have any such function.

As he jumps around a lot and any touch on the connector seems to cause a crackle, I was going to link him up to two G2 mics - one receiver on each camera.

They shouldn't crackle - this could be caused either by the connector not being screwed into to transmitter properly or you have broken some strands in the mic. cable.

Do I need to be aware of interference?

If he is wearing two transmitters they need to be on two separate frequencies in the same frequency bank - at least 300kHz away, possibly more.

 

[Alex H.]

If he is wearing two transmitters they need to be on two separate frequencies in the same frequency bank - at least 300kHz away, possibly more.

It should be noted that this is overkill to begin with. Assuming both G2 systems are in the same block, why not put one transmitter on the speaker and tune both receivers to the same frequency? I mean, unless the plan is to have one transmitter attenuated to catch peaks...

 

[John Willett]

It should be noted that this is overkill to begin with. Assuming both G2 systems are in the same block, why not put one transmitter on the speaker and tune both receivers to the same frequency? I mean, unless the plan is to have one transmitter attenuated to catch peaks...

From the OP I took it that the two transmitters will be on two separate sensitivity settings due to the vast differences in levels.

Though Ideally they should be recorded on the same device - one to left channel and the other to right to keep both versions in sync. for easier editing between the two.