Tutorial: “DIY” Audio Drop Bag
So I’ve done a few of these tutorial post and I want to get one thing out of the way. I hate DIY filmmaking culture. The term DIY has been hijacked by indie youtubers who think building a camera rig out of PVC pipes is “just as good” or “achieves the same shot.” DIY no longer means doing it for yourself, it means doing it … Continue reading Tutorial: “DIY” Audio Drop Bag
Tutorial: Sennheiser G2/G3 SMA mod
Adding a SMA port to a Sennheiser G2/G3 is one of the most lusted after mod’s in the world of TV Film audio.The Sennheiser G2/G3 EW100/EW300 features a fixed VERY flexible antenna that goes limp after a few months of use. This antenna also makes them a pain to store in cases between uses. Lets get one thing out of the way, adding a SMA … Continue reading Tutorial: Sennheiser G2/G3 SMA mod
Zoom F4 Promo Breakdown
Yesterday a sound mixer hit me up on Facebook asking my thoughts about the Rode NT55 to capture ambiences and sound effects. He said he wanted to capture sounds like he heard in the Zoom F4 video. That’s when it hit me, I should do a breakout on how the audio for Zoom F4 video was captured. We took a lot of our inspiration in the … Continue reading Zoom F4 Promo Breakdown
Q&A with Henry Cohen, RF Coordinator to the Presidential Debates
This past Monday the first Presidential Debate was held. Every member of the press going into this debate was already calling it boring; And when the press gets bored at mega events they often look around and start to complain about their working conditions. (see Sochi 2014, Brazil 2016, the DNC/RNC 2016 Conventions) This past Monday that was not the case. Tuesday morning I opened … Continue reading Q&A with Henry Cohen, RF Coordinator to the Presidential Debates
Let’s Talk About All The Expenables That We Need
It’s finally time to talk about that important topic; the topic of when a sound mixer and a producer meet an expandables comes up in the conversation. It’s OK to be shy your first time. It’s a big step when you meet a new producer and you like the scrip BUT never use your own money on expendables. Producers will try to get into your … Continue reading Let’s Talk About All The Expenables That We Need
Thinking Outside the Soundbag
So for a month now I have been walking onto set like I’m Robocop. And if you are an F8 user out there you really should look into the iOS app. It is freeing. And for all of you Sound Device 6-series guys you too can now taste a little of this bagless lifestyle. The latest firmware from Sound Devices now allows for 3rd party … Continue reading Thinking Outside the Soundbag
Tutorial: “DIY” Timecode Slate
This makes my third blog post about modifying and making film slates. At this point you might think I am obsessed with making the perfect film slate for my needs. You would be right. With each upgrade I add features that help out on set and my crews like it. I also apologize for not posting lately. I just wrapped on a show o have … Continue reading Tutorial: “DIY” Timecode Slate
Tutorial: Make Your Own RED EPIC Bullet Microphone
For the past few months I have been doing a lot of research and tinkering with electret condenser microphone capsules. These are the microphones that are found in most electronics, except RED Epic and Scarlet cameras… who’s creators opted to say dealers choice to the matter. And over the past couple of months I’ve been on shoots with RED Epics and have been asked to … Continue reading Tutorial: Make Your Own RED EPIC Bullet Microphone
The Zoom F8 Buyers Guide
UPDATE Jan 2018: This post has been updated to reflect new equipment that has come out since it’s original publishing. The Zoom F8 has been called everything from the greatest gift to Indie sound mixers to the “DSLR shit of audio.” The latter comment was how the Zoom F8 seems to usher in a race to the bottom for sound recordist. But does it? … Continue reading The Zoom F8 Buyers Guide
Review: Saramonic UWMic9 / UWMic10
This past week I had the joy of attending NAB 2016 and checking out the new Saramonic wireless series. This is Saramonic’s first professional grade wireless microphone system. Before this they were still making VHF systems that were barely a step above the Audio Technica Pro 88W. Most of the items Saramonic sold in past were merely re-branded audio products coming out of China. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AYDN004/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B01AYDN004&linkCode=as2&tag=hold0a-20&linkId=QFLGA5TIPQGUFQIK … Continue reading Review: Saramonic UWMic9 / UWMic10
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