Production Stuff
Yes, we should EQ on set
Should EQ be avoided on the set? Only when it is not needed. I’ll preface the following explanation by stating […]
Miscellaneous, Production Life
Different Economy, Same Response
Like most in this business, I started with desire, gradually adding clients and then equipment. After renting everything at first,
Microphones, Reviews
The Sennheiser MKH8000 Series
For years now, the Sennheiser MKH40, MKH50, and MKH60 microphones have been workhorses of the film industry for overhead dialog
Microphones, Reviews
Holophone – The leader in surround recording
For a true sense of natural ambience, classical music, sound effects, and sports broadcasting, the HOLOPHONE surround microphone has become
Accessories, Miscellaneous, Reviews
Remote Audio CAT-5 Video Assist Kit
For the sound cart, a typical video assist setup often requires four channels: two video and two audio. Two video
Sound Mixer Profiles
A Title Earned
Many in the film business know him. Most at least know of him and what he does: production sound
Articles, Mixers, Reviews
Sonosax SX-ST – The new King of the Hill
The new King-of-the-Hill When sound quality, signal routing, reliability, versatility, build quality and portability are what’s important, the new mixer
Articles, Microphones, Reviews
Sanken’s CS-3 Shotgun Mic
Field Test #1 Recently, I was the mixer on a film commercial and I chose the Sanken CS-3, for no
Articles, Recorders, Reviews
Deva II and Nagra V
Ready or not, tape is nearly history. Tape is well on its way to being a novelty. Granted, even analog
Reports from the Field
NAB 2003: Highlights for Production Sound
The #1 question asked so far this year: “How was the 2003 show”? Answer: Great! While the numbers of