REVIEW: K-Tek Stingray Small X

After a long wait, the new generation is finally here. I remember how excited that I was when I got the old blue bag before it was even called Stingray. Now here we are with some huge improvements and the same robust and protective frame that is the Stingray. Some people are passionate about only looking for the smallest, lightest solution around. For me, that’s … Continue reading REVIEW: K-Tek Stingray Small X

Masks, Shields, Covid-19 and the Film/TV World

Are you working on Film and TV sets right now? Well screw you pal, you’re one of the lucky ones. Most of us have had maybe one or two days here and there but are otherwise stuck in this weird 4th dimension where we want to work, but want to be safe, but don’t know how, so no one’s shooting. Plus there’s so much conflicting … Continue reading Masks, Shields, Covid-19 and the Film/TV World

REVIEW: Halter Technical Field and Scene Monitors

Are you tired of low grade IFB headphones?  Are you sick of your flimsy kit monitors snapping or buckling after a long day in the hands people who just don’t love them the way that you do?  Are you saddened to watch Director and Scripty show up with their own cans, leaving yours to face the eternal darkness of their storage case?! Well Halter Technical … Continue reading REVIEW: Halter Technical Field and Scene Monitors

Mic techniques for a bad location

There will be times when you are faced with a noisy location. There are mics used on super small one-man-band no budget jobs, and there are mics, that aren’t super expensive, that are much better options. Sometimes “good enough”, really isn’t good at all. In this video, Dave gives us three different mic technique examples for a noisy location and talks about the positives and … Continue reading Mic techniques for a bad location

Lectrosonics L-Series vs. Sennheiser G3

There are lots of different things to consider when it comes to purchasing a wireless system, and there are lots of brands and different systems out there to choose from. In this video, I compare some specs and break down the differences between the Lectrosonics L-Series wireless and the Sennheiser G3 wireless. This isn’t really a shoot out as more of an explanation of why … Continue reading Lectrosonics L-Series vs. Sennheiser G3

Video Chat with the sound mixer of The Walking Dead

In my ongoing video series where I talk with audio professionals, I chat through the interwebs with production sound mixer Michael P. Clark. Michael is currently the production sound mixer on The Walking Dead. He’s also done season 2 of Stranger Things as well as the popular Food Network shows Good Eats and Feasting on Asphalt; and many other projects. In this casual video chat … Continue reading Video Chat with the sound mixer of The Walking Dead