Clean Camera Preamp & Gain Staging
Lower noisy internal camera preamps, drive strong clean signal from your receiver or mixer, and set reliable -18 to -12 dBFS dialogue peaks.
Filmmaking & Commercial Video
Program #057 · Filmmaking
✓ Free Online Intro Included
Location Dialogue Audio: Wireless Lavaliers, Boom Shotguns & Gain Staging
Capture crisp, distraction-free spoken dialogue on location by mastering preamp gain staging, concealed rustle-free lavalier rigging, overhead boom placement, and 32-bit float safety.
Viewers will tolerate modest lighting or a simple camera angle, yet they click away quickly when dialogue hisses, distorts on a laugh, echoes off glass walls, or scrapes against a shirt collar. Meanwhile, clipping a bulky plastic wireless box visibly onto a suit lapel or blouse spoils careful visual framing. In this course, we build real-world location sound habits from clean camera preamp calibration and 32-bit float safety to invisible wardrobe lavalier mounting and overhead boom acoustics.
✓ Free Online Introductory Session
Start with a free online intro consultation for this course: we review the syllabus together, clarify how many sessions you need based on your goals and pace, and decide whether continuing Online ($69 CAD/hr) or In-Person ($99 CAD/hr) suits you best.
First Session
Free Online Intro
Session Rates
$69/hr Online · $99/hr In-Person
Course Structure
Tailored to Your Level & Pace
Instructor & Language
Iman Adlkhah · EN & Persian
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Course Learning Pillars
Core Capabilities Developed in This Course
Every learner starts from a different background. These are the core capabilities this course develops, paced to your goals across the sessions we plan together.
Concealed, Rustle-Free Lavalier Rigging
Hide miniature lavalier capsules cleanly under collars, button plackets, ties, and delicate fabrics using proper tape isolation and strain-relief loops.
Overhead Boom Mic Choice & Room Control
Understand when small-diaphragm cardioid mics outperform interference-tube shotguns indoors, and damp echoey rooms quickly out of frame.
Dual-System Redundancy & 32-Bit Float Safety
Configure safety tracks and internal 32-bit float transmitter/recorder backups so unexpected shouts or wireless dropouts never ruin a take.
Course Syllabus
Core Concepts & Topics Covered
Below are the main concepts and topics covered in this course. In your Free Online Intro Session, we align the exact depth and number of sessions to your experience and goals.
Topic 01
Signal Flow, Preamp Noise Floors & Safety Track Setup
Configuring your wireless receivers, field recorders, and mirrorless camera audio menus so background hiss and digital clipping disappear.
- Why high in-camera mic gain creates constant hiss and how to stage receiver output
- Setting -12 dBFS vocal peaks alongside a -6 dB or -10 dB safety channel
- Using 32-bit float internal recording and clean scratch-audio sync habits
Topic 02
Wardrobe Lavalier Concealment & Wind Protection
Hands-on rigging solutions for crisp, open vocal tone across tricky business, casual, and outdoor wardrobe.
- Mounting with moleskin, sticky circles, and fur spacers behind buttons and lapels
- Forming a broadcast strain-relief loop so body movement never tugs the capsule
- Preventing beard stubble rub, necklace clinks, and outdoor wind rumble
Topic 03
Overhead Booming, Indoor Acoustics & Multi-Speaker Shoots
Positioning overhead microphones for natural cinema chest resonance and managing two-person interviews without phase hollowness.
- Aiming an overhead mic 40 to 50 cm above frame toward the sternum
- Choosing indoor hypercardioid vs outdoor shotgun polar patterns wisely
- Splitting two speakers onto discrete Left/Right channels and taming room echo with sound blankets
Topic 04
Post-Shoot Dialogue Polish & Broadcast Loudness Delivery
Finishing clean location recordings with subtle EQ, gentle compression, and platform-accurate loudness targets.
- Applying clean 75–90 Hz high-pass rumble cuts and mud-frequency cleanup
- Dialing transparent vocal compression and de-essing for crisp phone playback
- Checking final -14 LUFS loudness and true-peak ceilings for YouTube, Reels, and web
Course Reference Overview
Location Dialogue Audio Decision Guide
Core practical benchmarks and standards covered as part of this course's curriculum.
| Production Setup | Primary Audio Choice | Redundant Backup | Key Acoustic Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seated Studio / Office Interview | C-stand overhead boom mic just above frame | Concealed collar lavalier in 32-bit float | Damp hard floor and glass reflections out of shot |
| Wide Walk-and-Talk | Concealed lavalier with hidden fur wind cover | Internal transmitter 32-bit recording | Isolate fabric friction with a strain-relief loop |
| Two-Speaker Conversation | Dual wireless mics routed to Split Ch 1 / Ch 2 | Independent internal tracks on each transmitter | Mute or duck inactive mic in post to cut room bleed |
| Documentary B-Roll & Ambience | Shock-mounted on-camera directional shotgun | Clean room tone / wild track capture before wrap | Natural foley presence makes visual cuts feel alive |
Start With Your Free Intro Session
Book Program #057: Location Dialogue Audio: Wireless Lavaliers, Boom Shotguns & Gain Staging
Choose a time for your Free Online Intro Session to map out your course path, or book an Online ($69/hr) or In-Person ($99/hr) session directly.
1. Choose Option & Preferred Time (ET)
Program FAQ
Common Questions
Can we set up and practice with my own wireless microphone kit (such as DJI Mic, Rode Wireless, or Sennheiser) and camera?
Definitely. Bringing your own wireless kit, lavalier capsules, and camera body is ideal because we calibrate your exact receiver output, camera preamp level, safety channel, and 32-bit settings together so your kit is field-ready.
How does the Free Online Intro Session work, and how many sessions will I need?
Every course begins with a Free Online Introductory Session where we review the core syllabus together, evaluate your current background and goals, and map out how many sessions you actually need and whether continuing Online ($69 CAD/hr) or In-Person ($99 CAD/hr) suits you best. Session count is never a rigid one-size-fits-all number; it adapts to your own level and pace.
Do I have to commit to a multi-session package upfront?
Never. There is zero upfront package commitment: once your free online intro session maps out your path, any coaching sessions you choose ($69 CAD/hr online or $99 CAD/hr in-person) are scheduled flexibly session-by-session at your own pace.
Are courses taught in English, Persian (Farsi), or bilingual?
Your choice: every session with Iman Adlkhah can be conducted 100% in English, 100% in Persian (Farsi), or naturally bilingual with industry terminology.
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