Lectrosonics mics used for Qatar desert recordings

For the shoots, Mr Rayat selected four Lectrosonics UCR411a compact receivers, five SRa slot mount diversity receivers, five SMQ super miniature beltpack transmitters, two SMQV super miniature beltpack transmitters, a UH400A plug-on transmitter, and an RM remote.

‘I was working these shows during May and June,’ said Mr Rayat. ‘While there were several cameramen on these projects, I was the only sound guy, which only made matters more challenging. The heat in Qatar proved to be very difficult for both the crew and the equipment. Temperatures were hitting anywhere from 45 degrees to 48 degrees Celsius. Considering the desert sand gets into everything, I was really impressed with the fact that my Lectrosonics equipment kept operating without any issues. At the end of each day, I simply gave the gear a quick vacuum and that kept everything in check.’

Another thing to impress Mr Rayat was the range he experienced out in the desert. ‘For Serious Hobbies, I had to shoot a guy paragliding. He was flying above our heads at a height of about 100m maybe more. I had no problem hearing every word he said,’ he explained. ‘There are no reflections in the desert, so the RF range was really important. The SMQ transmitters gave me range I believe no other radio mic could possibly achieve and the sound quality was fantastic. Because I was the only person who could hear the paraglider, I ended up relaying everything to the director!

‘My Lectrosonics gear delivers terrific sound quality, great range, and every last piece is built like a tank, which provides tremendous confidence in the equipment,’ concluded Mr Rayat. ‘The company’s support is first rate and when it all gets factored together, it boils down to one conclusion: I can’t imagine doing this type of work without my Lectrosonics gear.’

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