Topic: Eyeglasses frame plus small Omnis??

[jmz93]

HI folks. In a recent emaling from Minidisco, they list some fairly inexpensive mics from Sound Professionals, attached to an eyeglasses strap.
This struck me as the perfect solution to stealth taping, for a number of reasons.

1. As someone who is blind, I don't actually wear dark shades. It's a stereotype, but hey, that plus a cane would
equal no questions when entering venues! Perfect! I'm gonna start wearing shades if it means they can be wired for sound.

2. Having the OMnis head-worn would provide some HRTF artifacts if the mics
were pointed left and right, or at least some useful baffling if pointed forward.

So, can I adapt my CSB's for this? Has anybody else attempted this? Or, can you recommend any mics more appropriate for this
type of mounting arrangement?

thanks,
Chris

[guysonic]

Sonic Studios (my company) has produced precision matched stereo-surround type microphones for over 21 years molded with actual eyeglasses holding loops with securing slider that fully function as eyegear holding cords (so eyeglasses can be hung to chest level when not recording).  Other manufacturers offer less-to-more costing mics with other types of eyeglasses mountings using holding sleeves and alligator clips that may suit your needs and deck type.  So you have many choices for these types of mics to consider for performance, build quality, and cost.

[todd e]

chris-

first of all welcome.  secondly, can you explain to an ignoramus (myself) how you are blind and using this website?  is it a text-to-speech program with windows or something like that?  hat's off to you, however you do it.

your idea of the CSB's into croakies (eyeglass strap) works pretty well (do you have the CSBs with or without clips?)

good luck to you

[jmz93]

chris-

first of all welcome.  secondly, can you explain to an ignoramus (myself) how you are blind and using this website?  is it a text-to-speech program with windows or something like that?  hat's off to you, however you do it.

Yep, that's about it. I use a program called JAWS (job access with speech) made by a company called Freedom Scientific. If you're only aware of the crappy Microsoft Narrator program that ships with Windows XP, that is a toy by comparison.  Now, if only JAWS didn't cost about a grand... it's actually more than the cost of a PC nowadays. *LOL*

Now, my own ignorant question; what are "croakies"?

Chris

[jmz93]

chris-

your idea of the CSB's into croakies (eyeglass strap) works pretty well (do you have the CSBs with or without clips?)

I forgot to answer that one - I have CSB's with the alligator clips.

[tapeheadtoo]

As someone who used guysonic's product for 10+ years I can vouch for the durability, ease of use, and overall efficiency of his eyeglass holding loops.  They are ridiculously easy to put on, just as easy to take off (which comes in handy when you have to break down quickly), and VERY secure... once attached, those babies are going NOWHERE (as opposed to clips which can easily fall off eyeglass frames).  I've since upgraded my mics but the two things I really miss are 1) the eyeglass loops and 2) guysonic's custom molded right-angle connectors... you could drive a truck over those and they'd still be okay. 

I love my HEBs but the various attachment methods I've used are not working for me.  I'm going to have to look into croakies but I'm not sure if that would look funny... how many women wear croakies into concerts??--I just don't know.

Sonic Studios (my company) has produced precision matched stereo-surround type microphones for over 21 years molded with actual eyeglasses holding loops with securing slider that fully function as eyegear holding cords (so eyeglasses can be hung to chest level when not recording).  Other manufacturers offer less-to-more costing mics with other types of eyeglasses mountings using holding sleeves and alligator clips that may suit your needs and deck type.  So you have many choices for these types of mics to consider for performance, build quality, and cost.

[geordy]

Chris,

I have taped with my CSBs attached to my sunglasses on several occasions with pleasant results.  I usually run the wires up my back and attach one to each side of my sunglasses, tucking each wire behind my ear underneath the frames.  In between sets, I'll just let my sunglasses hang at my chest, using the CSB wires as a croakie, so to say.  Even when I had an aisle seat and a security guard hung out near me all night, he never noticed the mics.  I like taping this way better than clipping them to my collar, seems the higher you get, the less clapping and other crowd noise I pick up.  I try and keep my head still, but can't say I've really noticed anything on the recording if I do move around just a little. 

geordy

[Church-Audio]

chris-

first of all welcome.  secondly, can you explain to an ignoramus (myself) how you are blind and using this website?  is it a text-to-speech program with windows or something like that?  hat's off to you, however you do it.

Yep, that's about it. I use a program called JAWS (job access with speech) made by a company called Freedom Scientific. If you're only aware of the crappy Microsoft Narrator program that ships with Windows XP, that is a toy by comparison.  Now, if only JAWS didn't cost about a grand... it's actually more than the cost of a PC nowadays. *LOL*

Now, my own ignorant question; what are "croakies"?

Chris

I can sell you a croakie mount for your mics for $15.00 its pretty much my cost +3.00 for shipping if your interested I have these made for me out of coton so they do not block sound and they can be slipped on over your glasses and the mics can be slipped inside the croakie mount. Let me know if your interested I don't want to "sell" you new mics. But I will help you out if I can. I think its one of the best ways to hide mics and still get a great recording.

Chris Church