Topic: Best Mounting Method for >:D 4061's

[Bullet1979]

I have acquired a set of DPA 4061's and in the past I have recorded with a Kangol hat and croakies on a pair of glasses.  I'm wondering which method you all would say is best for omnis like the 4061's and how I should try to have them pointed if I mount them in the Kangol.

Also... Where does everyone get their croakies?  The ones I own are getting pretty worn but it seems everywhere that has them for a decent price has every color except black!

Edit: Oh yeah... to mount the 4061's in the Kangol I'm looking at a few options so some feedback would be great if anyone is familiar with these and can say what has worked for them.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/282504-REG/DPA_Microphones_DMM0007_Universal_LAvelier_Surface_Mounts.html
or
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/545888-REG/DPA_Microphones_DMM0012_DMM0012_Miniature_Concealer_for.html
or
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/944347-REG/dpa_microphones_dmm0017_b_miniature_microphone_holder.html

Or obviously any clips/mounts that I don't have listed...

[yates7592]

I always found the miniature mic holders (0017-B) to be the best, fit the 4061 in the holder, and then tape or stick the holder inside your kangol hat just above your ears.

[Bullet1979]

Oh interesting... my first instinct would have me put the microphones over the bill of the hat but maybe that'd only be appropriate with cards? 

Should I be pointing them outward then, I imagine?

[yates7592]

Straight ahead or slightly out, doesen't really matter, just use your head as a baffle, great stereo image!

[andromedanwarmachine]

you need them either side rather than forwards of the head anyway wouldn't you?

to utilise head-related-transfer-function to give stereo as they are omnis...

[Gutbucket]

A direct line of sight to the sound source + distance and/or baffling between microphones is key.

The most appropriate mounting to achieve that depends on the recording situation.  If standing, then you probably need to mount them either side of your head to get a direct line of sight with sufficient baffling.  Seated presents additional options which allow for increased spacing between microphones and several modified baffling techniques.