MixPre-3/MixPre-6 Operating Modes and Signal Routing
Tutorial: DIY Camera Muff
Here is a quick tutorial on how to beat wind noise when you need better audio on a DSLR. This is no substitute for an external on camera shotgun and defiantly no substitute for hiring a location sound mixer for your shoot. But if posts workflow is puraleyes this will help make the reference track more useful to your editor. Make sure your fabric is … Continue reading Tutorial: DIY Camera Muff
Cinegear Expo 2017 Wrap-up
The Cinegear Expo is unlike NAB in that it is tailored toward G&E and Camera. But this year LA was blessed to have a few sound vendors come out and hang out on the Paramount New York back lot. So what did we learn from Cinegear? #1 Sennheiser Scans First thing new was finding out how the evolution wireless series kits determine what is a … Continue reading Cinegear Expo 2017 Wrap-up
Review: Pyle PCT60 Audio Cable Tester
Recently I’ve been doing a lot of soldering and the production company that contracts me from time to time to do it bought a new cable tester. PYLE is a trash audio company. Their knock SM58 cost $14 on Amazon and their SM57 style Mic is a mere $12. The only time I’ve ever seen a PYLE speaker used in the wild is when I’m … Continue reading Review: Pyle PCT60 Audio Cable Tester
REVIEW: K-Tek Articulated Boom Pole KA113CCR
One of my most trusty companions on any job for the past several years has been my K-Tek KA113CCR Articulated Boom Pole. This specific model of K-Tek boom pole seems to have lived in relative obscurity since its initial release for reasons beyond my comprehension. Most people whom I have spoken to didn’t even know that it existed. This is a tool that no sound … Continue reading REVIEW: K-Tek Articulated Boom Pole KA113CCR
K-Tek Stingray Harness overview and how-to guide.
Here is a video all about the Ktek Harness Continue reading K-Tek Stingray Harness overview and how-to guide.
Review: IKEA Rechargeable Batteries
UPDATE: This article has been updated to include a second test performed by Jason Porter on Sept 18th, 2017. The additional test has been added to the bottom of this post. A year ago IKEA came out with a new AA/AAA Rechargeable battery that was sporting some nice stats. A lot of people were skeptical at first but a few people gave them a try. … Continue reading Review: IKEA Rechargeable Batteries
Tutorial: KM84 Clone Upgrade
The microphone market is becoming more and more flooded with KM84 clones. And most are identical! In fact I have been able to tract down the OEM manufacturer for the most popular of these clones. http://www.alctron-audio.com/English/contents/97/455.html Alctron makes most of the KM84 style clones on the market. In this case this article will speak to all the T01A / T02A rebrands. The T02A is the … Continue reading Tutorial: KM84 Clone Upgrade
Tutorial: Build a Ribbon Microphone
Ribbon Microphones are very expensive but with a careful hand you can make one. Here is a video how the Royer Ribbon Microphone is made. Showing a clip from the TV show “How Stuff’s Made” isn’t exactly the quality tutorial we typically do at WavReport Tutorial. So we found some more videos and 3D printable parts so you can make your own. Here is a video … Continue reading Tutorial: Build a Ribbon Microphone
Setting Up Your K-Tek Stingray Harness!
There has been a lot of confusion surrounding the K-Tek Stingray harness. And what’s more is that a lot of people don’t even realize that they’re confused about it. All around the internet, at NAB, and though discussions with colleagues, I’ve seen just how polarizing some of the opinions about this harness can be. I’m willing to bet that most, if not all, of those … Continue reading Setting Up Your K-Tek Stingray Harness!
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