Articles, Recorders, Reviews
The Venerable Fostex PD-4 Timecode DAT Recorder
In the world of portable timecode DAT recorders (OK, the very small world), there was first the Fostex PD-2. This […]
Articles, History of Sound Recording, Recorders
Nagra Wear
People in business have to be conscious of changing trends and adapt to them. Location sound mixers are certainly no
Articles, Microphones, Reviews
Audio Technica AT-895
(Originally published in Audio Media Magazine USA) Shotgun mics do their job well: reaching 5′ across a film set, rejecting
Articles, Microphones
Countryman’s Tiny B6 Lav Mic
The latest entry in the already crowded field of lavalier microphones is the Countryman B6. With a diameter of approximately
Articles, Mixers, Production Stuff
Tools of the Trade: Portable Mixing Consoles
(Originally published in Audio Media Magazine USA) In this volume: Cooper CS-208 & CS-106; Sonosax SX-8; Zaxcom Cameo; Audio Developments
Reports from the Field
Everybody Hollerin’ Goat
In the summer of 1998, I received a phone call from Dolly Carlisle, a documentary Producer/Director that I had worked
Accessories, Articles, Miscellaneous
Sound Devices MP-1 Portable Mic Preamp
(Originally published in Audio Media Magazine USA& UK) Since the quest for tools that improve the quality of our work
Articles, Production Life
The Indie Corner
Lately, I have had the good fortune to be a part of a few independent productions. They have mainly been
Reports from the Field
Appalachian Field Test
Shooting for the National Park Service in Appalachia I was recently the mixer on a film being made for the
Articles, Recorders
The StellaDAT II 4-track Portable DAT Recorder
(Originally published in Audio Media Magazine USA) Two oxymorons: Jumbo Shrimp. Perfect DAT. Well, oxymorons or not, I love jumbo