Re: how to mic a thrust stage ?

"Tim Perry" <timperry@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> The play: wizard of oz
>
> The thrust stage extends well into the audience with the audience on all
4
> sides. connected to the main stage by a runway.
>
> The client demands double 15 mains for the "look".

very unusual for a theater produciton to demand highly visible speakers.

 they also want only
> "floor mics" (boundary effect) and some wireless lavs.

I would guess the leads will be on lavs, and the floor mics are because 
someone once told him to use them
just put them out and mostly keep them muted
dont look for any really useful  sound from them, and not point in telling

the client this
just do what he asks , then do the best job you can using experiance as
your 
guide to what needs to be active,

above all though KNOW where the limit is and do not exceed it
feedback will ruin your reputation quicker than unintelligable  dialouge


I tend to "hide" mics in scenery

but your best solution will be to have enough lavs for most of te people 
with speaking parts
George