Review: Ambient NANO Lockit
Most people don’t know this but I help with product development for a few manufactures. One of those was a company looking to explore the idea of making a budget friendly micro TC box that featured simple 1 button operations. We also talked about blink patterns for a single LED, USB rechargeable and featuring auto detect for FPS so that it just worked as simple … Continue reading Review: Ambient NANO Lockit
First Day in The Field: A Breakdown Of A Sound Assistant’s Day
The time has come. You are excited and ecstatic to have your first day on set as a Sound Utility / A2 / Sound Assistant. Ideally, you have done some shadowing, and learned what is required. Perhaps all you have done is your own research. But, now you are to embark on a 100+ person crew and theres a lot to cover. Welcome to Sound Department! Do … Continue reading First Day in The Field: A Breakdown Of A Sound Assistant’s Day
T-Mobile, 600Mhz, and Wireless Microphones
You don’t have 39 months like you originally thought. During NAB I came across a wireless intercom booth that was playing a T-Mobile youtube video. Here is that video. T-Mobile will begin testing their 600mhz cell towers by the end of this year. They now have published their roll out plan for permantly turning on those towers. Below their rollout maps county by county. Remember … Continue reading T-Mobile, 600Mhz, and Wireless Microphones
What is Sound?
Many people talk about sound, but it’s important to understand what sound actually is and some of the terms involved, and this will allow you to understand certain things when reading spec sheets for equipment. Continue reading What is Sound?
NAB 2017 Wrap: Miniature TC Box Buyers Guide
It’s safe to say this year was the year for timecode boxes. Four new miniature timecode boxes where announced the Thursday before NAB. Now every timecode sync box company makes a sub-$500 miniature product. Here is a quick spec list refresher of whats on the market in this new category of timecode boxes. The buyers guide is below the refresher. Timecode Systems now offers the … Continue reading NAB 2017 Wrap: Miniature TC Box Buyers Guide
Testing Gear in the Super Cold
I have been meaning for a little while now to do a write-up of my experiences while working in the extreme cold up in northern Quebec. Recently I was hired on a documentary that would be shooting roughly 9 hours north of Montreal. I knew that it would be cold, but rarely is one prepared to work in -40F, so I did my best to … Continue reading Testing Gear in the Super Cold
NAB 2017: Wisycom Active Antennas
Wisycom introduced a couple of new super wideband sharkfin antenna this year at NAB. Here is a little about them. About the Author Andrew Jones is a location sound mixer based in Los Angeles. He started in the TV and Film industry in 2004. You can email him at Andrew@HoldForSound.com http://www.HoldForSound.com Continue reading NAB 2017: Wisycom Active Antennas
NAB 2017: Timecode Systems ULTRAone
Here is am in-depth look at the new Timecode Systems ULTRAone. About the Author Andrew Jones is a location sound mixer based in Los Angeles. He started in the TV and Film industry in 2004. You can email him at Andrew@HoldForSound.com http://www.HoldForSound.com Continue reading NAB 2017: Timecode Systems ULTRAone
NAB 2017: Tentacle Sync Prototype
Tentacle Sync has a new prototype they are excited to showcase. Here is a sneak peak. About the Author Andrew Jones is a location sound mixer based in Los Angeles. He started in the TV and Film industry in 2004. You can email him at Andrew@HoldForSound.com http://www.HoldForSound.com Continue reading NAB 2017: Tentacle Sync Prototype
NAB 2017: Zoom F8’s VR 360 Ambisonic Feature
See a video of how the Zoom F8 works with 360 VR microphones. Continue reading NAB 2017: Zoom F8’s VR 360 Ambisonic Feature
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