Re: Theatrical Mic Attachment
If you are able to paint the mics you might be surprised how little hair it takes to hide a small mic wire. You can add flocking to the wire to help hide it and at least knock down any glare.
At the extreme there is one option I have seen, but not personally had the need to try. That is to sew/glue the actor’s own hair onto the mic wire. This obviously requires a production where hair cuts are performed in house.
The ear rig position I described above is a big compromise in frequency response so I like to keep it as a last resort. That said, can’t remember ever having done a show without at least one and I imagine that would be the best option in a small local production.
Attached is a photo of an old rehearsal rig I have laying around. It’s made with a Telex ear clip and Sennheiser MKE-1. It’s finished with Hellermann sleeves and floral wire.
