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<blockquote data-quote="Eric Lenasbunt" data-source="post: 146747" data-attributes="member: 3760">Re: Tips/Tutorials for theatre vocal mic EQ/dynamics?What elements are you using Simon? I use B3&#039;s a lot and typically forehead mic females and cheek on males. It does help on the Countryman to spend some time selecting the right EQ cap and placement for each actor. Unfortunately audio is often not given that much dedicated tech time. Really dialing in gain structure on he beltpacks makes a big difference too. &nbsp;For consistency in college theatre and community stuff I have the actors take a selfie with the mic placement after we nail it and they help my A2 (if I have one) make sure it is spot on. I know you asked about EQ and compression, but if you get the right element in the right spot with the right gain structure you will not need a ton of EQ and compression (unless the talent sucks). Otherwise the above suggestions have been great. I too like channel compression and a subgroup with overall compression or dynamic EQ if the room or PA is difficult.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Eric Lenasbunt, post: 146747, member: 3760"] Re: Tips/Tutorials for theatre vocal mic EQ/dynamics? What elements are you using Simon? I use B3's a lot and typically forehead mic females and cheek on males. It does help on the Countryman to spend some time selecting the right EQ cap and placement for each actor. Unfortunately audio is often not given that much dedicated tech time. Really dialing in gain structure on he beltpacks makes a big difference too. For consistency in college theatre and community stuff I have the actors take a selfie with the mic placement after we nail it and they help my A2 (if I have one) make sure it is spot on. I know you asked about EQ and compression, but if you get the right element in the right spot with the right gain structure you will not need a ton of EQ and compression (unless the talent sucks). Otherwise the above suggestions have been great. I too like channel compression and a subgroup with overall compression or dynamic EQ if the room or PA is difficult. [/QUOTE]

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