How Do You Set Lavalier Microphone Levels?
Lavalier microphones are small microphones, usually clipped to the lapel or the tie, designed to pick up speech without having to hold or speak into a larger microphone. They make for unobstructed audience enjoyment, and the levels with these microphones need to be set properly. 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. 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. 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.
