Hiding Radio Mics on Actors

This page takes you from some of the tips for positioning and hiding radio mics on actors.

Below are some tutorials from YouTube and LinkedIn Learning about hiding radio mics.

They mention using gaffa tape a lot. We don't recommend this on skin due to the possibilities of allergies and the over stickiness of the tape.

An alternative is surgical tape from a chemist.

The best tape has the qualities of moleskin (not from real moles) which reduces rustle from clothing.

Some other useful products are these small double sided stickies from Rycote.

Here is a tutorial from YouTube on hiding radio mics. It's a black art and can be quite tricky to eliminate rustle from clothing if the actor is moving around a lot. Some materials from man made fibres are impossible as they create so much rustle.

5 Easy Lavalier Mic Tips & Tricks for Better Sound

Written by FR

Report abuse