Review: Destroying the Shure SM58
This isn’t really a review… this is just a collection of video’s showcasing people attempting to destroy the bullet proof Shure SM58. Enjoy. Here is a YouTuber who buried one in the ground for a year, uses it for a hammer, washes it in the sink…. And then test it’s pickup response using pink noise. https://youtu.be/xqBZ6xjYDVE And this may be my favorite microphone shootout ever. … Continue reading Review: Destroying the Shure SM58
REVIEW: K-Tek KSFA1 Shark Fin Antenna Case
Today I’m taking a quick look at the KSFA1 Shark Fin Antenna Case from K-Tek! The first thing that I can say about it is that it feels sturdy, without being totally stiff. There are a few other options for Shark Fin cases out there (Versaflex for example), but this one has a more protective feel than the others that I have encountered. There is … Continue reading REVIEW: K-Tek KSFA1 Shark Fin Antenna Case
Review: Sennheiser SK2000 Transmitter
Outside of the Sennheiser G2/3 series most filmmakers have never worked with any of Sennheiser’s other wireless systems. That is why when a Sennheiser SK2000 fell into my lap I thought to myself… take it apart, snap photos, run a work bench test on the unit! The Sennheiser SK2000 has an odd place in the Sennheiser catalog. If you are a filmmaker Sennheiser tells you to … Continue reading Review: Sennheiser SK2000 Transmitter
Battle: MixPre Kashmir PreAmps Vs Zoom F-series PreAmps
The MixPre3/6 are shipping now and immediately people are testing them against their other pieces of gear. The most obvious piece of gear a lot of people want to see it compared to is the Zoom F-series. And while it is an unfair fight when comparing features given that the Zoom F4/F8 offer more for the money we can atleast see how do they sound … Continue reading Battle: MixPre Kashmir PreAmps Vs Zoom F-series PreAmps
De-Prepping After A Shoot
So often we think about how we prep for a shoot. Today I want to talk about de-prepping after a shoot. This step is just as important and sets you up for success in upcoming shoots. My show recently wrapped production on principle production at the end of May and we took 2 weeks to de-prep all the gear. That is an extreme amount of … Continue reading De-Prepping After A Shoot
Sound Theory: an under-taught lesson for self-taught film makers
The resources for sound recording and design are getting more sophisticated and cheaper every day and as a result more people are jumping into careers or hobbies in sound without formal training. In the internet age this isn’t a huge problem, because the knowledge is easily obtained, but it can be hard to know where your knowledge gaps are without an organized curriculum. For example, … Continue reading Sound Theory: an under-taught lesson for self-taught film makers
NAB: Lectrosonics Seminar
While at NAB 2017 I was lucky enough to attend one of the Lectrosonics Reality TV seminars. Lectrosonics has now posted those seminars on their YouTube channel. Enjoy! If you look closely in the video above you can see me too! About the Author Andrew Jones is a location sound mixer based in Los Angeles. He started in the TV and Film industry in 2004. … Continue reading NAB: Lectrosonics Seminar
How to Approach Audio for a TV Commercial
While in Las Vegas I had the pleasure of bouncing over to Stickman Sound and chatting about how to approach the sound needs of a ad agency TV commercial. PS. It was like 104°F in Vegas, turning off the AC was not an option 😉 we’ll fix it in post. About the Author Andrew Jones is a location sound mixer based in Los Angeles. He … Continue reading How to Approach Audio for a TV Commercial
Review: Sennheiser Ambeo + Zoom F8
UPDATE: 11/27/2017 This article has been updated to reflect the addition of AMBEO mode in the Zoom F8 and Channel Linking in the Sound Devices MixPre6/10. It’s been about three weeks since I first got my Sennhieser Ambeo and I feel first impressions have worn off and I now have my head wrapped around what the Ambeo/F8 combo really is all about. First the Zoom … Continue reading Review: Sennheiser Ambeo + Zoom F8
How to learn a new DAW without ripping out your hair
In school, the software of choice was Pro Tools because it was the standard. With the ever falling cost of entry into the sound design and post production field, there are more options for your DAW than ever. Odds are, whether a professional or an enthusiast, you are going to need to learn a new DAW or any other creative software in the very … Continue reading How to learn a new DAW without ripping out your hair
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