–Shotgun mikes are great but pricey – $250 and up  

–Wireless mikes are wonderful -- $50 and up  

–Wireless lapel mike  $50 and up  

–Omnidirectional mikes will do and cheap – $1 to $50 (but quiet on the set!)  

–Hide in flowers

–Dangle from ceiling

–Tape to broomsticks

–Go and buy stands (but keep out of sight)

–4 Mike inputs

– Mono or stereo outputs

– My less than $50 Radio Shack unit works fine

–From mikes to mixer

–From mixer to camcorder

–Match connector types with adapters

–Monitor sound levels on set

–Noise canceling headsets(now available in $20 range)