REVIEW: Deity S-Mic 2s
When the original S-Mic 2 was released, it made a huge impact on the low budget mic market. What was more, it sounded great. It punched far above its weight class to the point where it was a tool that I very much wanted to have in my arsenal, and still do. Its excellent build quality, off axis response, overall tone, and water resistance made … Continue reading REVIEW: Deity S-Mic 2s
REVIEW: Coga Glow Pots
You know what really isn’t fun? Being in the dark with the lights out, and having a hard time seeing your fader positions. You know what really is fun? Having your fader knobs glow in the dark! You know what else is fun? Having your fader knobs be different colors! As I find myself sitting here in a hotel room, between shoot days out … Continue reading REVIEW: Coga Glow Pots
HIGHLIGHT: Video Mantis
Most of the time, I find myself writing and making videos and reviews about gear. But today, I’d like to change direction a bit and highlight an amazing resource that we all have as audio professionals, thanks to an incredibly devoted and industrious peer. Sound Mixer Thomas Popp, a man who has literally written THE book on wiring talent (if such a thing is possible), … Continue reading HIGHLIGHT: Video Mantis
Small Package, Big Thing: DPA 6060 Sub-Mini Lavs
There are products out that when you open them, they just feel right. Like when you unbox a MacBook or the open the door to that new car that’s just the right fit. This was how it felt when I unwound the 6060 for the first time. Smooth and light, with an unmistakable feeling of quality- exactly what I want from a lav. What I … Continue reading Small Package, Big Thing: DPA 6060 Sub-Mini Lavs
REVIEW: West End Recording COMM/IFB Box
I spend a lot of my time at work doing one-man band jobs. A lot of corporate, commercials, or narrative that requires sit down interviews with a C-Stand. But at various intervals throughout the year, I do also work on a good amount of narrative projects which require a boom operator. Because I am not a dedicated cart mixer, I need to keep my gear … Continue reading REVIEW: West End Recording COMM/IFB Box
REVIEW: PICOGEAR Wireless System
I have to say, right off the bat, that this isn’t typically the type of device which would catch my eye. I generally am more interested in tools for pro sound mixers in particular. But, it just so happens that I also make videos for WavReport and the pesky things tend to require decent audio as well. Using my field recording gear for this is … Continue reading REVIEW: PICOGEAR Wireless System
REVIEW: Accsoon CineEye
Do you know what isn’t any fun? Finding the perfect spot for your sound cart, getting all antennas deployed, running (and making safe) a cable to video village so that you can get your monitors up, and then having video village move every shot or two which causes you to constantly have to re run the cables. Don’t you just wish that there was a … Continue reading REVIEW: Accsoon CineEye
NAB 2019 Wrap-Up!
Hello all! While at the 2019 NAB show, I did some coverage on the show floor. I certainly didn’t cover everything of value, because theres just too much. Instead I focussed on doing some interviews with the manufacturers of the big ticket items coming out this year, as well as with some of the others who many more people need to know! Let’s start … Continue reading NAB 2019 Wrap-Up!
Tips and Tricks – DPA 4098
Recently I found myself with an opportunity to try out DPA’s 4098, a podium microphone, as a plant mic. The scene: a taxi driver with a passenger in the back seat. The dialogue was in arabic- so I didn’t understand a word, but I definitely heard them as clear as day. The 4098 is a super-cardiod, gooseneck mic and is available in a variety of … Continue reading Tips and Tricks – DPA 4098
REVIEW: K-Tek KSUHP1 Hip Pack
Aaaaaaaaaand we’re back with this week’s edition of “I Love K-Tek, And Everyone Else Should Too!” Seriously, I very often find myself here, singing K-Tek’s praises and it’s absolutely for good reason. They are constantly seeking feedback from their user base, and painstakingly working on new ways to make our jobs easier and more efficient. Instead of simply churning out endless pouches and bags that … Continue reading REVIEW: K-Tek KSUHP1 Hip Pack
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