Audio Tip: Poster Putty on Hidden Lav Mics
When I first started reading up on wiring techniques for hiding a lavalier mic on talent, I really enjoyed learning of all the interesting and unconventional tools that those before me have discovered–get used to ordering lots of varieties of medical tape! One of the things I was most surprised by was the use of something all of us probably used back in our college days to hang up a cool movie poster: poster putty!
That white putty that you can buy at any grocery store or pharmacy for a couple bucks is one of those unique materials that does not make a sound when something rubs against it. This means you can use it to easily separate a mic from almost any kind of clothing. I’ve started using a small ring of it in addition to Moleskin and Joe’s Sticky Stuff to isolate the very top of the mic capsule, and it works wonders.
Just another super affordable and maybe surprising way to make your hidden lavs sound better!