Plants or stash are microphones (usually omnior cardioids mikes with a wider pattern ofsensitivity) that are not mobile; they are "plantedor stashed" in a fixed location for the duration ofthe scene. For example, they might be used topick up the voice of an actor who is too far awayfrom the boom. They need to be hidden from theview of the camera. They can be taped ormounted in doorways, on bed headboards,behind pictures, under chairs, in flowerpots, andso on.