[Joao Grade]

They look good, problem is outsourcing them here, in Europe. I’ve been looking at some online stores, ebay.co.uk, nothing comes up…

[Joao Grade]

Yes Ty, some options around 175-300$, for each mic.

[Joao Grade]

Ok then, leaving the headset on standby, any advice on wired lavaliers medium budget?

[Joao Grade]

Hi Bob,

I’m coming to the conclusion that hardwired is the way to go, but unfortunately the price reality in Europe is far from interesting when compared to the US. The Shure headset you recommend costs 370$ through an already discounted online store. https://www.thomann.de/pt/shure_wh30xlr_headsetmikrofon.htm

And the way I see it, this headset won’t have that much use for me afterwards.

I’m just trying to find out if I can spend less money for a wind screen/dashboard shotgun mounting solution, and still be able to yield very good results for broadcast level.

If someone says, “forget it, you will never get the same results, not even with a steady mount, shock absorber, dead cat windjammer. Wired headset or well placed wired lavaliers will always work better.”, I’ll make up my mind and forget about the shotgun option.

Yes, you are right. Dialog must be intelligible, it will play a very important role, and it is of crucial importance not to fail, specially when I cannot make up solutions on the spot to remedy stuff.

Regards,
Joao

[Joao Grade]

It’s that type of rally Peter, wearing a helmet is optional. But I had thought of that, and had a chat with the drivers, they won’t mind wearing a helmet or a headset, as suggested by a previous commentator. I’ll have a look at them microphones you mention, but unfortunately I have to quickly decide on what kit to buy, and then run the tests. Do I must think of the best solution possible so I may buy the equipment, and if it’s not the adequate setup, I would have wasted money and be still be without a solution.

For visual purposes, which is one thing I’m overall concerned, I’d like the guys not to wear a helmet nor a headset nor a lavalier, I’d much rather have a concealed capture solution, maybe those short shotgun protected near the wind screen, like one user also suggested.

I really don’t know, but I have to decide pretty soon…

If I had enough to invest on two setups, short shotguns + wired or wireless lavs, I’d go for both and know I’d have a solution between the two.

If someone could suggest a nice quality wired lavs, besides expensive brands, I’d go for both options and invest in a pair of wired lavs. I’d also consider wireless lavs if only I would know which ones to buy, preventing me from spending over £600 on Sennheiser g3…

So yeah, I’ll go forward with a portable recorder, most inclined to the PMD661. Mic wise, that’s the tricky part…

[Joao Grade]

Hey Ford, appreciate the input, but the guys aren’t using helmets.

Will face them with the headset solution, but I’d like to keep them movement free, no wires, nothing, just let them be focused on their thing, not having a gadget on their head.

[Joao Grade]

I see what you mean, but they are not using headsets no.

Ok, maybe the near the gear shift option won’t be adequate, if I am able to fix a couple of mics on the dashboard under the windshield, which would you recommend?

But I’m inclined with the headsets previously recommended, it seems a good choice. I have to check with crew first, I’m afraid of movement constrains and feeling weird to have an headset all the time on, don’t know…

Thanks Jean.

edit:
Although I think using the headset will make sound capture more exposed to wind. It’s a convertible car, have a look http://www.afroteam.org.

thanks.

[Joao Grade]

Hi Bob, thanks for the input.

I haven’t thought of headsets, but it sure looks like a very reliable option. Must check with the crew first, see whether won’t bug them to have the gadget on their heads the whole time.

Thanks.