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Communications options for the CL-9
Since the Sound Devices CL-9 hit the blogosphere, views and how-to’s have filled the web.  Instead of rehashing what the CL-9 is designed to do, I’ve decided to take a practical approach to using the communications section of the new control surface. If the boom operators wish to listen to the same mix as the sound... Read full entry »
February 26, 2010
Windscreens and Mounts: The Basics
The human hand can be a reasonably good suspension device. In most film and video production situations hand-held mics are not effective, one arm is too short. We need to mount the mic on a rigid pole. The rigidity of the boom pole is where the problems begin. Boom poles transmit vibrations rather well, some better than others. Many clever people have spent decades trying to build a device, a shock mount, to put on the end of the boom that will do what our hands can do so easily. Read full entry »
October 8, 2009
Lectro line level input cable recommendation
While wireless microphone transmitters are normally thought of as being used with microphones, we often use them for line-level signals, such as when tapping into mixing board feeds or when using them as wireless “camera hops” to a camcorder. It has been determined that the previously recommended line input cable sometimes forced the transmitter limiters to work too soon and more often than Trew Audio recommends
March 17, 2009
Balancing Act
Circuit vocabulary is important in our industry, to say the least. I often use terms which I know are correct, but don’t fully understand. So today is a learning day for me, and I thought I’d bring you along for the ride. We’ll start with some audio circuit basics and I’ll try to... Read full entry »
August 15, 2008
The Four Horsemen of Troubleshooting
When the crew is looking at you, the only person who isn’t ready to roll, you may hope for the Apocalypse. Alas, it is time to start troubleshooting. Checking cables for shorts, gear for correct settings, battery life, and the source of that stupid hum can drive you mad. One of the most difficult... Read full entry »
July 31, 2008
Secret Jargon
As I listen to our sales manager John instruct our newest Nashville salesperson, Stephen Reter (welcome Stephen), I am reminded of my first days at Trew. Nearly five years ago, I was a studio/ live sound minded audio nerd, with some dabbles in the world of broadcast audio. When I began taking sales calls I... Read full entry »
May 28, 2008
Bullets of info
I’ve had numerous Audioflow topics running through my head, but none were extensive enough for an entire blog. So let me shoot through some bullet points. The strike has come to an end, and we’re all glad to hear it. I’m not going to discuss the politics of the situation, just that a resolution... Read full entry »
February 19, 2008
The impossible dreams.
This isn’t going to be a tech savvy post, but I thought it would be nice to discuss my (and hopefully your) dreams for the next year. For the last several years our business has been dominated by new gear. Let’s face it, post houses are finally coming about and non-linear is here for the... Read full entry »
January 17, 2008
Power Depletion in T minus…
Revised February 1, 2008 Battery distribution for an ENG bag or cart is not a new idea. Many of you have been doing it for the better part of a decade. The batteries have changed, the gear has changed, the chargers have improved, but the basic idea is the same; get rid of these dumpster filling... Read full entry »
December 27, 2007
For a written transcript…
For years news and documentary producers have required a mono recording with timecode to send back to transcription houses. I’ve never been to a transcription house, but I picture a bank of desks filled with circa 1950 female secretaries or court reporters typing feverishly with headphones on. The reason my view is so... Read full entry »
December 7, 2007
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