Ever wonder how they got such great sound without a boom? Whenever it's impossible, or even impractical, sound mixers turn to Lavalier Microphones (you may hear them referred to as "Lav Mics.") They are tiny, easy to hide, and are used on most film sets. Lav mics, when properly placed, sound fine. In the right hands a boom gets great sound, but there are times and places where having a boom is not practical. Extremely wide shots for example, or conversely, extremely cramped s