Guides
A SUPER QUIET RIG FOR HIDING LAV MICS
Here's a quick tip to help you get a super-quiet hidden lavalier mount under clothing for when it's windy out or when you feel you might need extra protection from fabric friction noise. As used in the Windchasers series of interviews.
A Transparency Test with The Spacer Bubble in Death Valley, CA
We travelled to what is a truly quiet acoustic environment - a salt pan on the edge of the desert - to test out the frequency transparency of our Spacer Bubble base.
A Starter Guide to Using The Lav Concealer
In this quick guide we show you how to get started using your Bubblebee Lav Concealer with the Fabric Guard, Clothing Clip, and Lav Concealer Tape.
Comparing Windbubbles - Recording Waves with DPA 6060 Microphones
We had the chance to make a comparison of The Bubblebee Windbubbles' Size 1 and Size 2 effectiveness against persistent wind. Recording the sound of waves using two DPA 6060 omnidirectional microphones in Croatia. We also used The Cable Saver to reduce vibrations from the cables from reaching the capsules.
Finding the Correct Size Windbubble for your Mic
If your specific lavalier microphone doesn't appear on our Windbubble Size Guide, it's important to know how to choose the right size Windbubble for your lav mic. This ensures you get both the best wind protection out there and the best fit for your lav mics.
How to fit The Sidekick In-Ear Monitor
A quick guide on fitting The Sidekick In-Ear Monitor correctly, demonstrating both how to fit the earpiece and manage the cable. In this case we used the Mono, Left version of The Sidekick, running the cable down the back of the shirt.
Mounting a Lav Mic in a Tie with The Lav Concealer
Here Poul takes us through a method for mounting a lavalier mic in a tie knot so that it's totally invisible and provides a clean and clear sound. He also shows how the cable is managed for this method of mounting.
The Lav Concealer Tips - 3: Removing the Tape
We have compiled a series of tips on how to use it correctly and get the best results out of The Lav Concealer. Here's the third in the series - how to remove the Lav Concealer Tape and leave it ready to apply again.
The Lav Concealer Tips - 2: Applying the Tape
Here's the second in The Lav Concealer Tips series - how to apply The Lav Concealer Tape to the concealer for quick and firm appication of the mic directly to the skin.