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TALKING HEADS THE GO-TWO AUDIO SOLUTION!
Recording a pair of interviewees into one cam is now somuch easier – thanks to new tech
WORDS ADAM DUCKWORTH
W ireless radio mics have between mics and cameras. On everything, from lapel mics to handheld reporter mics and shotguns on booms, just plug in a wireless transmitter and beam the signal to a receiver in your camera or recorder. Using an omnidirectional or cardioid lav mic, a talking head can move around unencumbered by a trailing XLR cable. But, attempting to record two people at once –maybe an interviewer and interviewee transformed the working lives of filmmakers. We can finally break free from long cables – can be a nightmare. It often calls for two totally separate systems recorded independently, or combined with a two- into-one adapter cable or mini mixer. This adds complexity and risks something
going horribly wrong. Along with the boom of smaller cameras and vlogging, though, there is now a range of smaller, integrated solutions. And even camera manufacturers are getting into the market. Sony was first, with its UWP-D wireless system, which works via Sony’s multi- interface shoe. The dedicated receiver unit fits on the camera, and communication is via the clever hotshoe – no cables needed. The camera automatically takes its audio feed from the UWP-D and the camera battery can power it, too. There are also options to plug the receiver into the camera via a conventional cable. The URX-P03D dual wireless kit costs £1242/$1365. This accepts signals from two distinct transmitters, which it records on different channels and outputs both
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