How to Hide a Lavalier Microphone in Your Videos

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  • Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
  • In this video Heen takes us through the best way to go incognito with your lavalier mics.
    00:32 - Matching the mic to your outfit
    01:05 - Positioning and placement
    01:23 - Mounting your mic to clothes or skin
    01:36 - Taping techniques
    02:17 - Other ways to hide a lavalier mic
    How to set up the Lavalier II like a pro: • How to Set up the Lava...
    Explore the lavalier range: rode.com/micro...

КОМЕНТАРІ • 56

  • @Ranger7Studios
    @Ranger7Studios 4 місяці тому +20

    NO! Use cloth tape. Gaffer tape will make your mic sticky. Or, use moleskin. Not gaffe tape.

    • @CARfariPark
      @CARfariPark 4 місяці тому +3

      Gaff tape is expensive too. I use medical tape for every application, even clothes. It's so cheap on Amazon, and at least I can safely use it on skin if required.

    • @jmtexan77
      @jmtexan77 4 місяці тому +1

      Just chiming in that PAPER medical tape is the best, cuz there are some med tapes that are also super sticky…

    • @CARfariPark
      @CARfariPark 4 місяці тому

      @@jmtexan77 yep, totally with you on that point!

  • @Krakenborn
    @Krakenborn 4 місяці тому +9

    Yes and a true concealer for the Lav 2 Please. I'm waiting for it so long.

    • @focuspulling
      @focuspulling 4 місяці тому

      Until then, I recommend the Bubblebee kits

    • @Krakenborn
      @Krakenborn 4 місяці тому +3

      @@focuspulling there's no such Bubblebee for Rode lav 2

    • @focuspulling
      @focuspulling 4 місяці тому

      ​@@Krakenborn Not fully true; Bubblebee has two main product lines: I do like (and use with my original Rode Lav) their custom rubber molded Lav Concealer products, but for especially professional concealing and fidelity, their Invisible Lav Covers are actually even more ideal for the Lav II's forward orientation - while that Lav Concealer line is inapplicable because those need an end-cap element pointing outward, not up/down. I don't expect Rode to adapt their two-barrel concealer for the Lav II because it wouldn't make sense.
      But speaking of: they are still not selling extra windscreens as a separate accessory/SKU that fits the Lav II!

    • @Krakenborn
      @Krakenborn 4 місяці тому

      @@focuspulling I have the Bubblebee Invisible Lav and tbh it's not for the Rode Lav 2. The lav head is way bigger than expected making the Invisible Lav harded to hold on. So it's not the proper solution for Rode Lav 2 right now. And in real action set, you need the rubber molded concealer to really work.

  • @BasicFilmmaker
    @BasicFilmmaker 4 місяці тому +6

    Outtakes! Hooray! 👍

    • @mrheng562
      @mrheng562 4 місяці тому +1

      You're back!!! Hi friend!!!

    • @BasicFilmmaker
      @BasicFilmmaker 4 місяці тому +1

      @@mrheng562 LOL! Semi-back. Still working on it. :)

  • @SamoScopom
    @SamoScopom 4 місяці тому +2

    Won't the Lavalier II taped as shown pickup friction on the capsule?

  • @TerryWindell
    @TerryWindell 4 місяці тому +1

    Nice tips - thank you. However if you guys and all the the other current wireless mic manufactures would please stop branding every little piece of your mics with your logo or wordmark it would make our lives in the professional market so much better. That just sticks out like a neon sign and has to be covered up somehow. I do understand you want to promote your equipment but does it really need to look like a NASCAR racing car? At the very least please offer a blacked out version of your equipment that's free from any branding.

    • @sban2009
      @sban2009 4 місяці тому +1

      even an embossed/engraved matte black branding is enough. no. they need to be FULLY CONTRASTING AND DIFFERENT.

    • @pianometer
      @pianometer 3 місяці тому +1

      Yes, the Rode Wireless Go would be a lot easier to use if it didn't have a big white RODE emblazoned on the front of it. It's distracting.

  • @mrheng562
    @mrheng562 4 місяці тому +2

    Yes!!! The bloopers at the end!!! Finally!!!
    On a serious note, thanks for compiling these tips and tricks for hiding lav mics. My students will appreciate this. :)

    • @rodemic
      @rodemic  4 місяці тому +1

      We gotta keep you wanting more 😉 Glad we were able to help out!

  • @CARfariPark
    @CARfariPark 4 місяці тому +1

    I love my Wireless Pros but they are chunkier for concealing. I have found the URSA plush felts to be really effective in reducing friction noise, and as an added bonus they come in a variety of skin tone shades, so they don't tend to show through white shirts or light clothing.

  • @srinivasallinone
    @srinivasallinone 3 місяці тому

    What about " Rode Vampire Clip " ?

    • @rodemic
      @rodemic  3 місяці тому

      That can work too, be sure to keep it away from the sunlight!

  • @HeadstartAcademy-my9zs
    @HeadstartAcademy-my9zs 5 днів тому

    I lost the clip on this mic and Rode doesn't sell it separately. .... Now I have a mic with no clip.....

    • @rodemic
      @rodemic  День тому

      Hey there - please contact support and they will be able to assist you further with your replacement clips - help.rode.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

  • @AkalaFPS
    @AkalaFPS 4 місяці тому +1

    Show me rodecaster pro 2 firmware update

    • @haies09
      @haies09 4 місяці тому

      Yes please 😊

  • @chompet123
    @chompet123 4 місяці тому

    I would love tips on placing lav mics on the windy outdoors and how to reduce wind noise. I don't know how movies do it specially on scenes on the beach where waves are so noisy

    • @rodemic
      @rodemic  4 місяці тому

      Recording in windy conditions will always be tricky and it's best to avoid it whenever possible, but if you have to, you just need to do all you can to protect the capsule from the wind - use a windshield like the MiniFur Lav, place the lav inside clothing (like on the inner seam of a button-down shirt or jacket), and shoot behind cover or with the subject's back to the wind.

  • @jesusl._17
    @jesusl._17 4 місяці тому

    Hello, please I need urgent help or I am going to fall into depression. I recorded a 3-hour concert with your RODE Capture application on an iPhone 11, and when I stopped recording, the video stayed in files (which I don't care about), but the worst thing is that it has no audio, you can't hear anything. Please I need to solve it, answer me as soon as possible please please.

  • @vminator
    @vminator 4 місяці тому

    How about a clever way to keep the clip from breaking.

  • @orlandoreina1983
    @orlandoreina1983 4 місяці тому

    I'm the first like here. Yaaaayyy!!! Love you Røde!

  • @MrCruz-oc8jx
    @MrCruz-oc8jx 4 місяці тому

    What about making a video of mic in a bridge with this lav mic.

  • @JulianGommers
    @JulianGommers 4 місяці тому

    At 0:58 you’re referring to a video linked in the description but there is no video referred to in the description.. 🙃

    • @rodemic
      @rodemic  4 місяці тому

      This is the one linked below: ua-cam.com/video/Hq2cJXRbqLw/v-deo.html

  • @dspoet1
    @dspoet1 2 місяці тому

    She is beautiful.

  • @TorchHacker
    @TorchHacker 4 місяці тому

    Would you recommend using a lav on a button-down shirt?

    • @rodemic
      @rodemic  4 місяці тому +1

      Absolutely! Positioning a lav roughly 20cm away from the mouth on the chest will give you great audio, so attaching to a button down shirt is ideal.

  • @vilacron
    @vilacron 4 місяці тому

    hi Heen

  • @calebmadan
    @calebmadan 3 місяці тому

    I would love to see how you manage to keep the transmitter connected directly to your iPhone, is it through MagSafe or a specific method so it doesn't move when connected to the back? Mine tends to fall off when I try to do that, it doesn't stick.

    • @rodemic
      @rodemic  3 місяці тому +1

      We use the MagClip GO accessory with a MagSafe iPhone!

  • @PMC2CHER_U
    @PMC2CHER_U 3 місяці тому

    MORE LOGO, STUPID RODE, MORE!

    • @PMC2CHER_U
      @PMC2CHER_U 3 місяці тому

      idea: LED IN YOUR LOGO! fcking stupid company

  • @kissu_io
    @kissu_io 4 місяці тому

    Something maybe not as hidden but very practical for meet-ups etc is to have a headset mic as in a conference stage with only a small wire coming on the side of your cheek and hanging on your ears. Having a mix of Rode Wireless Pro + DPA headset is nice!

    • @svetvhledacku
      @svetvhledacku 4 місяці тому

      Interesting. I tested the Rode with a DPA lapel mic and I was catching strong interference that was getting into the recording.

  • @martintolley9234
    @martintolley9234 4 місяці тому

    For wedding photogs how about you guys produce a range of mics in (say) white - or even just a white foam cover?

    • @rodemic
      @rodemic  4 місяці тому

      We have the Lavalier GO available in white! rode.com/microphones/lavalier-wearable/lavalier-go

  • @_atlas007
    @_atlas007 3 місяці тому

    Can I buy the lave 2 and do this set up with my dji pocket 3 without a transmitter and receiver? Or do I have to spend the 300 to connect it all together?

    • @rodemic
      @rodemic  3 місяці тому

      The Pocket 3 doesn't appear to have a 3.5mm jack for mic input, so we would recommend something like the Wireless ME which can be connected via USB-C to the pocket 3 and costs $149 USD

    • @_atlas007
      @_atlas007 3 місяці тому

      @@rodemic - can’t I just buy the lav and a 3.5mm to usb-c cable ? The wireless me would still require me to buy a lav mic . I don’t want to have the bulky mic on my shirt that’s why I am looking to go lav set up and hide the cables . Thanks !

  • @mrstewart7435
    @mrstewart7435 4 місяці тому

    Please sell the clips for the lavalier ii

  • @TheHumanPalindrome
    @TheHumanPalindrome 2 місяці тому

    Heen is the best! 🎤

  • @kimothemo
    @kimothemo 4 місяці тому

    Best Bloopers

  • @user-xv4he4mt4x
    @user-xv4he4mt4x 4 місяці тому

    whoever did the lighting for this video shall be fired.