Tools of the Trade: ENG Mixers
(Originally published in Audio Media Magazine USA) In the field of professional audio, there are a select few who have found themselves, either by choice or by fate, in the…
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(Originally published in Audio Media Magazine USA) In the field of professional audio, there are a select few who have found themselves, either by choice or by fate, in the…
In the slow changing world of truly professional microphones, where all too often the wheel is simply reinvented, it is nice to have a fresh entry that actually offers something…
In the world of portable timecode DAT recorders (OK, the very small world), there was first the Fostex PD-2. This was soon followed by the StellaDAT which was soon followed…
People in business have to be conscious of changing trends and adapt to them. Location sound mixers are certainly no exception, and in this case we have to be aware…
(Originally published in Audio Media Magazine USA) Shotgun mics do their job well: reaching 5' across a film set, rejecting moderate ambience to enhance an actor's conversational voice, with full…
The latest entry in the already crowded field of lavalier microphones is the Countryman B6. With a diameter of approximately one tenth of an inch (2.5 mm), it is the…
(Originally published in Audio Media Magazine USA) In this volume: Cooper CS-208 & CS-106; Sonosax SX-8; Zaxcom Cameo; Audio Developments AD-146, AD-147, & AD-149; PSC M8. For Film and Television…
(Originally published in Audio Media Magazine USA& UK) Since the quest for tools that improve the quality of our work often leave us bleeding on the cutting edge, it's nice…
Lately, I have had the good fortune to be a part of a few independent productions. They have mainly been student projects. Due to my impeccable good will for mankind…
(Originally published in Audio Media Magazine USA) Two oxymorons: Jumbo Shrimp. Perfect DAT. Well, oxymorons or not, I love jumbo shrimp and the Stelladat II is the closest thing to…
Never run. In short, running on the set is poor professional form for a sound department. While the enthusiasm may be impressive to the unseasoned, running tells those with experience…
In the beginning, for the timecode audio recordist anyway, there was the Nagra IV-S adapted for timecode. Eventually Nagra would have a timecode version of their own, affectionately (but unofficially)…