We are looking on behalf of Samita vzw and Tilorien Monastery for durable tie pin or headset microphones that can be used for the coming Retreat at Huy in Belgium under guidance of Bhante Sujato (28/12/2019 till 08/01/2020). As we’d like to use them for future retreats as well, we consider investing in microphones that have a very good price-quality ratio. I know how to make audiorecords as I studied film directing but my experience with this smaller microphones is limited. It would be lovely if you share your good experiences with us Which brand, which model, which specific recommendations and would you suggest tie pins of headsets when used in a normal, rectangular room? I guess tie pins are the better option if we consider price-quality ratio. I have a Zoom H4N which can be used to plug the microphones in. Would you have any specific recommendation, Bhante Sujato? Thank you all very much in advance! With Metta, Teresia
I guess monastics and speakers in general might have very little knowledge about audio equipment, as far as I know. They’re most concerned with the talk rather than equipment behind it.
This forum is full of very high professionals in audio engineering, they will give you great advice for sure, and I’m certain someone there will know a lot about this subject.
I have my own home recording studio, but I’m not really into pin/headsets, so can’t help you, but I know this forum is really professional and got some very good advice there in the past.
I suggest asking @sujato . As a former musician he knows these things well.
[Edit: I see now that you were asking Bhante Sujato but just hadn’t tagged him. On the small chance you don’t already know know how: type the @ sign, then start typing his name until name options pop up, and click on his name.]
I worked with filmmakers a couple of years ago. For the project (which involved filming a ritual in India), I believe we used this wireless set-up (with extra lavalier mics):
At Bodhinyana Monastery they have started using what I presume is a ‘throat’ microphone. As a listener, I was very impressed at the sound quality, though it looks a little uncomfortable. Perhaps Ven @Brahmali can give feedback
Thank you all very much for your very sincere help with this topic!
I’ll follow the good recommendations that have been exchanged.
Have a beautiful day and with Metta! Teresia
Well thanks a lot, sir, for the information.
We just bought some other mics a couple of days ago and are all right now. But I will remember your good advice!
Which brand, which model, which specific recommendations and would you suggest tie pins of headsets when used in a normal, rectangular room? I guess tie pins are the better option if we consider price-quality ratio. I have a Zoom H4N which can be used to plug the microphones in. Would you have any specific recommendation, Bhante Sujato? Thank you all very much in advance! With Metta, Teresia
