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StageMic highlights multiple-mic allocations so that you can check whether they are mistakes or deliberate parts of the plot. A warning appears when more than one mic is assigned to:
  • The same character in a scene.
  • Characters linked to the same actor in a scene.
The affected plot cells are highlighted red.

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Reviewing a warning

Check the allocation before approving it. Common causes include:
  • Assigning a character to a new mic without clearing the previous one.
  • Filling an allocation forward further than intended.
  • Allocating different characters to different mics without noticing that one actor plays both.
Correct an accidental allocation in the Mic plot.

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Intentional multiple mics

Some performers deliberately wear more than one mic, such as a principal wearing a main and backup pack. In that case, select Mark as intentional on the affected allocation. StageMic replaces the red conflict warning with an Intentional double-mic label. The allocation no longer contributes to the unresolved conflict count. Approval records that you have reviewed the allocation. It does not remove either mic or combine them into one pack.

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Apply to matching scenes

Select Apply to matching scenes to approve the same allocation in all currently matching scenes. Matching includes the wearer, mic combination and character assignments. This is useful when an actor wears the same two packs throughout a section of the show. It applies to matching scenes that exist at the time you select it. It does not automatically approve future allocations.

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What an approval covers

An approval applies to the exact allocation in a particular scene. StageMic requires review again if you change the wearer, mic combination or character allocation. Renaming or reordering a scene preserves the approval attached to that scene. Approvals are saved in .mic files and autosave, so they travel with the show.

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Restoring a warning

Select Review assignment to remove approval from that scene. The allocation becomes an unresolved conflict again and returns to red highlighting. Reviewing one scene does not remove approval from other matching scenes.

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Plots, reports and handovers

Both mics remain visible in the plots and reports. Printed plots and individual actor reports show the intentional status without a red conflict warning. Each mic also retains its own detected handovers and completion controls. Approving a double-mic allocation does not approve, complete or suppress the associated physical changes.