Dana Taylor sent these links in response to the mic placement question. Good information contained in the articles--- running the mic through the hair, use of halo chords, body-pack placement, creation of elastic belt packs, and planning for actors with wireless mics. Good reference materials, everyone.
Here's Dana's research. Thank you.
We did an article about this several years ago in Dramatics but it is not readily available in the archive. The following two links may prove beneficial. http://www.theatreface.com/profiles/blogs/chapter-2-of-the-care-and
http://www.brightandloud.com/microphone-placement/
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Michael Johnson
Trinity NC
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-03-2014 16:20
From: Michael Johnson
Subject: Running microphone through the hair
We do this all the time, works really well. Countryman makes some nice omni directional lavaliers that can be purchased in different make up shades. Not sure there's a whole lot to it. We place the mic just below the hair line on the forehead and simply weave the cable through the hair making sure to curl hair away from the mic if needed. Tape to the back with costume tape or similar. One thing we've done that helps a lot is to make some belt packs for the transmitter out of elastic belts with pockets and Velcro closures.
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Michael Johnson
Trinity NC
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-02-2014 11:49
From: Ruben Van Kempen
Subject: Running microphone through the hair
I am looking for detailed instructions on running microphones through the hair for musical shows with using toupee clips. Microphone placement in the hair with clips.
Thanks,
Ruben Van Kempen
Roosevelt High School
Seattle, WA
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Ruben Van Kempen
Washington
Seattle Public Schools
Seattle WA
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