Wireless Mic

Re: Wireless Mic

I've got that setup (well, actually, the one above it, the 112, which includes the plug-in transmitter, but the rest of the gear is identical).

It works very well, it sounds great, you'll like it. It includes an XLR cable that you plug directly into the camera. It would work fine for a wedding, I guess, although I've heard other wedding shooters say that they dispense with wireless and just use a lavaliere plugged into a minidisc recorder, which seems like a much less expensive option.

Sennheiser makes good stuff.
 
Re: Wireless Mic

Thanks, that helps alot! what is the difference between the 122 and the 112.

you said the 112 has a plug-in transmitter and the 122 does not? do i need that?

also, the evs page said it has a 1/8" Mini-Jack, are you sure it has an XLR also?

im also just a little confused when you say the 112 is above the 122
 
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It's all part of the same family, the Evolution 100 series. The 122 is a kit which includes bodypack receiver and transmitter. The 112 kit includes that, plus a plug-in transmitter (useful if you plan on using a handheld mic, for example). Or do I have that backwards? Maybe I do...

The gear is the same, it's just different components included in each kit.

The Evolution bodypack receiver has a 1/8" output jack on it, and my kit included a 1/8"-to-XLR adapter cable. I'm certain the 122 does as well. If it doesn't, then you either need to buy that (about $40 or $50 at B&H) or look into another system, one that does output XLR, like the Audio Technica 101 or the Sennheiser 100 ENG kit.
 
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Very interesting. The DAT with the LAV. Now why didn't I think of that. I have never dealt with capturing audio seperatly, so please excuse my questions. Could someone elaborate on this a bit. I have never worked with a DAT, but the idea sure makes sense. Since I am DAT stupid....... how does one tranfer the DAT to NLE for post? Fire wire? and what about the sync process once imported.

Also - what models would be considered effective, yet not break the bank? What lav mics are a good value?


Many, Many thanks in advance.
 
Re: Wireless Mic

They are most likely dropping the prices on the regular EW series now when Sennheiser have released the next generation of it, called EW G2 series.
 
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DAT decks are too expensive for something like this. You'd want to use a minidisc recorder instead -- tiny, reliable, with at least 74 minutes of recording time on them.

Again, I haven't done this, I'm just saying that I've heard other people recommend it. For sync'ing, it should be very simple, just have a good "clap" or something at the start of the recording. Because both the minidisc and the DVX are clock-governed, precise digital recording mechanisms, they should stay in perfect sync.

I've got an MD recorder here that I haven't used in years, but back when I used it we just plugged the output into the line-in jack of the computer sound card and recorded it.
 
Re: Wireless Mic

Hi guys, I did some research and I hope this helps you make the right decision: :)

EW112P: Beltpack transmitter, Portable receiver, and Omni-Directional lav mic ME-2.

EW122P: Beltpack transmitter, Portable receiver, and Uni-Directional cardioid lav mic ME-4.

EW101P: Portable receiver and Plug-in Transmitter SKP-100

"P" is for portable. If you don't order the "P" you get the desktop receiver. The ME-2 is easier to use on non-pro talent, and is also half the diameter of the ME-4. ME-4 is about the diameter of a dime, and you have to aim it at the source of the sound to get the best audio.

Cheerio! ;D
 
Re: Wireless Mic

It's easier to use and hide, but it picks up more roomtone. The 122 is more directional, but it's hard to hide, and if it starts pointing in the wrong direction, the voice level changes. In summary, yes, the 112 is probably easier for you to use in a wedding situation. ;)
 
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