[Bruce Bartlett]

If you are recording video and audio in situations where the mics must be invisible, and cannot be placed close to the subjects, a boundary mic (or two for stereo) on the stage floor can come in handy.

Some examples are theater productions such as plays, musicals, and opera (although you might ask for a feed from the house mixing console — use a transformer isolation box in that case). Other examples are concerts or recitals of small musical ensembles such as soloists, duos, quartets, etc.

If you record a wedding in which lavalier mics are not acceptable, a boundary mic on the floor near the participants is a useful option.

Bruce Bartlett
https://www.bartlettaudio.com

[Bruce Bartlett]

Hi Alex,

Here’s a link to a microphone tutorial:

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0247/3799/files/mic_specs_explained.pdf?1581

Hope this helps,

Bruce Bartlett
Bartlett Audio

[Bruce Bartlett]

You might try recording with an omnidirectional condenser mic. That type of microphone has an excellent low-frequency response which can add a solid bottom to your foot-thump recordings.

Even low-cost omni condensers tend to have a great low end.Here’s one for $48.00:

https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-emm-6-electret-measurement-microphone–390-801

Hope this helps,

Bruce Bartlett
Bartlett Audio