Things You'll Need:
- Lavalier microphone
- Mixer
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Step 1
Clip the lavalier microphone to the speaker's clothes. It should be close to the neck and as barely visible as possible. Don’t put it in a spot where it will get hit or covered over, as this will negatively affect your sound.
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Step 2
Run the microphone cord underneath the clothes. Newscasters and talk-show hosts usually run the wires under their suit jackets. It can also be run underneath a t-shirt, blouse or any other covering for the torso. The magic of these microphones is stealth. So running cords underneath clothes helps to not draw attention.
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Step 3
Plug the microphone cord into a wireless transmitter box. This box should be about the size of a pack of cards or cigarettes and should fit easily into the speaker’s pocket. It will transmit a signal back to the receiver without having to run cords across the floor. This is essential if speaker mobility is needed.
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Step 4
Connect the wireless receiver to the camera or P.A. system. The receiver box should be larger than the transmitter, and it may have antennae on it. Make sure they are up and the receiver is plugged in. There’s an output jack on the back of the receiver. This is where you connect it to your other device.
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Step 5
Test your levels. You want the levels to be registering equal to the levels of the other pieces of audio you'll be using. You want it loudly enough to be heard but not so loud that it comes across as distorted or overmodulated.
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Step 6
Move the levels on the lavalier microphone up or down, depending on how the loudness compares with the other pieces of audio you're using and the general loudness of the sound coming across on the lavalier microphone.
