Getting the best sound for your lav

One main thing to remember when using a lav microphone is the type of lav you're using and its pickup pattern. Normally, an omnidirectional lav is the best for all situations, picking up the users voice from every angle. If the subject is in a louder and busy environment, a cardioid style of microphone, letting the mic pickup only whats in front of it. Another thing to keep in mind is how the mic looks on the talent. If you're in a position where the mic shouldn't be seen, then the lav should be placed underneath the subjects clothes. This, however, can also bring up the next problem. Lastly, if your talent is moving a lot, you'll need to find a way to decrease the amount of clothing movement into the microphone. Keeping these three key aspects in mind while using a lav microphone is very important to the quality of the sound.