Is there someone on top actually holding the boom mic? Or are they controlled remotely from the sound booth?
2006-06-30 20:57:51 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
Oh yes, I forgot, there's more than 1 boom mic on a set.
2006-06-30 21:04:15 · update #1
Actually there are several boom mics on a sitcom set and they are controlled remotely from the sound booth. There's no poor soul that has to sit there and hold up the poles (thank goodness!)
2006-06-30 21:02:19 · answer #1 · answered by John H 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Back in the day, some poor soul with strong steady arms held up a boom mike pole. He was pretty sharp with his skill; you never saw the mike dip into camera view.
Well....not that much, anyway--but it does happen. In fact, I've seen it happen in movies as well.
Today, boom mics are remotely operated, giving the boom mic guy a rest.
2006-07-01 04:04:34 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are boom operators who hold the mike.
2006-07-01 04:01:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋