- 1. Audio concerns for shooting with RED cam
- (General Questions)
- ... audio inputs to the RED. "I have heard from my camera person regarding your question on XLR inputs stereo mini inputs.The Red has mini-xlr inputs, and he says he has the adapters. "The best ...
- Created on August 30, 2011
- 2. For week ending April 2, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... from shot to shot c) so that you can pre-slate d) for smooth control over the input signal 9) You are using a Mackie 1402 mixing panel to feed audio to your 4-track recorder and need to connect 3 “direct ...
- Created on March 29, 2021
- 3. For week ending Oct 30, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... a Mackie 1402 mixing panel to feed audio to your 4-track recorder and need to connect 3 “direct outs” from the panel to the inputs of the recorder. To do this you will need: a) stereo RCA to XLR male ...
- Created on October 26, 2020
- 4. Re: Basic Sound Cart recommendations
- (General Questions)
- ... the Audio Technica BP4073, AT4071, and BP4051; but the Sennheiser MKH60, 70, and 40 also do the trick (albeit a lot more expensive). Add a couple of K-Tek boompoles (at least one 12 footer); a duplex ...
- Created on August 23, 2012
- 5. Re: Wireless Booms?
- (General Questions)
- ... pick up a different quality audio than the lavalier..... but the wireless transmission of the audio signal will still be what it was. The better the wireless, the better the results. Remember, they call ...
- Created on October 06, 2011
- 6. Good source for cables
- (Fred's Blog )
- People are always asking me if I could recommend a reliable and inexpensive source for purchasing miscellaneous computer, HDMI, and audio cables/adapters. Sure, you can find them in the big box electronic ...
- Created on May 20, 2014
- 7. Improve Audio for Video: Headphones
- (Other Accessories)
- ... Because if your camera does not offer these critical features, then post it up for sale as fast as you can. They may take pretty pictures, or they may be compact – but they are worthless in terms of audio. ...
- Created on May 20, 2014
- 8. Duplex Boom Cables
- (Cables & Connections)
- You wouldn't think about using a camera without any type of viewfinder, so why would you want to boom a shot without headphones? The boom operator must be able to monitor not only the audio that his/her ...
- Created on April 06, 2012
- 9. Audio Performance of the RED One Camera
- (Videography)
- Written by our friends over at Sound Devices, acclaimed manufacturer of digital recorders and field mixers. Since it began shipping, Sound Devices has received numerous inquiries concerning audio interconnection ...
- Created on August 28, 2011
- 10. Audio for Mini Input
- (Cables & Connections)
- HDSLR, small format digital video camcorders and pocket digital audio recorders are being used ever increasingly for professional application. In addition, there are still those rare occasions when we ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 11. Audio Stage Boxes & Snakes for Production
- (Cables & Connections)
- Stage boxes and audio snakes do essentially the same task for us on the set. They allow us to use a single cable to extend the inputs/outputs of our mixing board closer to the actual set or stage. As you ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 12. Audio Fundamentals Reading List
- (CTVA 230)
- ... Mix Panel Basics ENG Mixers for Production Sound Audio Metering: An Introduction Mic Level vs Line Level Consistency in Sound Recording Beginners Guide to the ENG44 Using the Digital FX ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 13. Software for Podcasting
- (Production Advice)
- We often get asked about setting up to do audio podcasts on a tight budget from a home office or simple studio. My personal recommendations are: Zencastr software for acquisition, and Audacity for the ...
- Created on February 11, 2021
- 14. Basic sound package for student productions
- (Production Planning)
- ... purpose “short shotgun” such as the Audio Technica 4073 or Sennheiser MKH60; a “wide angle” condenser cardioid to eliminate echo in a tight room, such as an Audio Technica 4051 or a Senn MKH40; and a “long ...
- Created on March 22, 2019
- 15. Syllabus
- (CTVA 358)
- ... terminology, and procedures and use them in the assigned video projects. Including (but not limited to) proper rigging of lavalier mics, proper "over/under" coiling of audio cables, proper use of mixing ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 16. Syllabus
- (Sample Syllabus)
- ... terminology, and procedures and use them in the assigned video projects. Including (but not limited to) proper rigging of lavalier mics, proper "over/under" coiling of audio cables, proper use of mixing ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 17. Garage Sale (used shotgun mics)
- (News)
- Every now and then, we go through our shelves of audio gear and find some gems that are too useful to just be taking up storage space. I have gotten older; and admit that these days, I rarely go out on ...
- Created on March 11, 2017
- 18. ProTools: Interface or Bus
- (Post Production)
- A confusing area for novice Pro Tools users is the distinction between the choice of “interface” or “bus” when selecting inputs and outputs for audio tracks. The term “interface” relates to a piece ...
- Created on September 20, 2016
- 19. Basic Equipment Package
- (Production Planning)
- ... 85 ohms. Favorites include Sony MDR7506 and Audio Technica ATH-M50/M50x, ATH-M40x, ATH-M35, ATH-M30x. For booming, I like the K-Tek poles very much. You need at least one good pole, not less than 12 ...
- Created on February 02, 2015
- 20. System 10 Wireless: First Look
- (News)
- Audio Technica recently released their new System 10 wireless system in a portable, camera-mount version. Here is Fred Ginsburg's personal review along with links to his video tests. Audio Technica ...
- Created on November 23, 2014
- 21. Professionalizing My Soundcart
- (Articles)
- A soundcart is not just a wagon for hauling around equipment; it is where you work, live, and breathe on a movie set.Trick out your cart into a mobile, well stocked, audio "village" that will steamline ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 22. Rock N Roller Multi-media Production Cart
- (Other Accessories)
- ... or work desk. It is where we sit, manage our recorders, video monitors, computers, and -- in the case of soundmixers -- operate our audio boards. Sound/video carts need to be portable. They have to capable ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 23. About the RnR Multi-Cart
- (Articles)
- ... or work desk. It is where we sit, manage our recorders, video monitors, computers, and -- in the case of soundmixers -- operate our audio boards. Sound/video carts need to be portable. They have to capable ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 24. Multi-Cart Hacks
- (Accessories & More)
- A soundcart is not just a wagon for hauling around equipment; it is where you work, live, and breathe on a movie set.Trick out your cart into a mobile, well stocked, audio "village" that will steamline ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 25. Location Sound Bible by Ric Viers
- (Book Reviews)
- ... individual needs to master the fundamentals of audio theory, an understanding of the hardware, the techniques, and the day to day workflow. I teach undergraduate as well as graduate level university courses ...
- Created on January 20, 2013
- 26. Syllabus
- (CTVA 230)
- Quick Navigation Attendance Grading Criteria Sound Stages Film Equipment Course Feedback Free Resources COURSE SYLLABUS for CTVA 230 Fundamentals of Audio Production [downloadable ...
- Created on January 16, 2013
- 27. Rock N Roller Multi-Media Cart
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... of the storage room behind the Audio Technica booth at the close of each show day during NAB. Doors don't get any smaller than that, and we were even able to leave the XLR cables plugged in to the rear ...
- Created on April 25, 2012
- 28. Rock N Roller Multi-Media Cart
- (Other Accessories)
- ... soundcart through the 25 inch wide doorway (hatchway) of the storage room behind the Audio Technica booth at the close of each show day during NAB. Doors don't get any smaller than that, and we were even ...
- Created on April 25, 2012
- 29. Soundcarts
- (Other Accessories)
- ... and optional accessories to maximize their capacity. With the advent of video production and then digital audio recording -- sound mixers found that they often needed more workspace to house larger mixing ...
- Created on March 01, 2012
- 30. Student Projects
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... at least basic production quality, and superb audio. The audio was the most important aspect, since this is a class about production audio! The syllabus went into great detail about what was expected ...
- Created on December 15, 2011
- 31. User Guide to the Tascam HS-P82 for Film/Video Applications
- (Recorders)
- ... to be able to record audio that occurred a few seconds BEFORE you pressed the RECORD button! Meter Setup From the MENU button, select Meter Setup. You normally should not need to make adjustments to ...
- Created on November 29, 2011
- 32. Regarding Senior Thesis Films
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... not available, how are you going to power up your gear. Don’t just assume that there will be stable generators; more times than not, the power from many generators can be erratic and cause audio hum/buzz. ...
- Created on November 12, 2011
- 33. CSUN Films FBI psa'
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... Division. I thought that it might be educational to talk about the Production Audio aspects of this shoot. But first, a brief overview of what was involved. Over the course of two days, a crew made ...
- Created on November 01, 2011
- 34. Priorities of Recording
- (Sound Design)
- ... get the best audio that you can. During the ADR session, actors rely on listening intently to the “scratch track” in order to time their delivery for lip synch, but also to re-create the emotional mood ...
- Created on August 27, 2011
- 35. Using a Microphone Boompole
- (Boompoles)
- ... the soundtrack a full texture. Because the faces are closer to the mic, dialogue will dominate the track, but other sound effects will still be audible. Audio perspective is easier to maintain with an ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 36. Beginners Guide to the ENG 44 Portable Mixer
- (Mix Panels)
- ... only takes you button by button through the operation of the ENG44, but explains a lot of audio basics along the way. Batteries The ENG 44, created by Sign Video, operates from four AA alkaline batteries. ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 37. ENG Mixing Panels for Production Sound
- (Mix Panels)
- ... documentary – the mix panel serves as a remote input system for audio recording (such as the Shure FP33 at left). By this, I mean that the mixing panel is an extension of the camcorder, allowing the soundperson ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 38. Using a Mixing Panel for Location Dialogue
- (Mix Panels)
- At first glimpse, a professional mixing board may appear intimidating to the novice filmmaker. But they are actually fairly simple to master, and are the heart of location audio recording. In the olde ...
- Created on August 22, 2011
- 39. Syllabus
- (Chapman)
- ... principles, terminology, and procedures and use them in the assigned video projects. Including (but not limited to) proper rigging of lavalier mics, proper "over/under" coiling of audio cables, proper use ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 40. Class Projects
- (Chapman)
- ... audio projects must be turned in as digital audio files, formatted in the preferred industry formats of WAV or BWF. Video projects must be turned in as standard DVD, playable in consumer DVD players. DO ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 41. Class Projects
- (CTVA 358)
- ... project package should include: 1) Your Project Media The audio interview project must be turned in as digital audio files, formatted in the preferred industry formats of WAV or BWF. Always submit ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 42. Production Sound Class Projects
- (Sample Projects)
- ... project package should include: 1) Your Project Media The audio interview project must be turned in as digital audio files, formatted in the preferred industry formats of WAV or BWF. Always submit ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 43. Production Sound Reading List
- (College Classes)
- ... Your Crew Expects of You Deal Memo's Understanding Mixing Panels Mix Panel Basics ENG Mixers for Production Sound Audio Metering: An Introduction Mic Level vs Line Level Do you really ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 44. Reading List
- (CTVA 358)
- ... Deal Memo's Understanding Mixing Panels Mix Panel Basics ENG Mixers for Production Sound Audio Metering: An Introduction Consistency in Sound Recording Beginners Guide to the ENG44 Using ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 45. Reading List
- (Education)
- ... Deal Memo's Understanding Mixing Panels Mix Panel Basics ENG Mixers for Production Sound Audio Metering: An Introduction Consistency in Sound Recording Beginners Guide to the ENG44 Using ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 46. Chapter 4: Personnel of a Professional Sound Crew
- (Series - Preparing for Your Shoot)
- ... recording the audio signal; and for approving the recorded take to the director as okay for sound. In conjunction with the Script Supervisor, the Mixer will make sure that all wild lines and wild sound ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 47. Rigging Wireless Microphones
- (Wireless)
- ... the set. It is more efficient to run a long length of audio cable from the receiver back to the mixing panel than to run a long antenna cable. Think in terms of clean line-of-sight. The best place ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 48. Introduction to Wireless Microphones
- (Wireless)
- ... at the same time. When two transmitters are operating simultaneously, the result is not a blending of the audio as some would expect, but rather a jamming of each other's encoded RF transmissions. However, ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 49. Selection and Use of Lavalier Microphones
- (Lavalier)
- ... in shape, measuring roughly 1/2" in diameter by 1" long. This mic has a pronounced bass response, and is excellent for audio interviews, narration, and public address. It is not as useful a mic to use ...
- Created on August 18, 2011
- 50. Microphone Powering
- (General)
- ... (audio signals). Dynamic microphones require a fair amount of kinetic energy, which in turn makes them not as sensitive to subtle noises or faint sounds. On the other hand, because they are so mechanically ...
- Created on August 17, 2011
- 51. Hierarchy of Microphone Techniques
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... the faces are closer to the mic, dialogue will dominate the track, but other sound effects will still be audible. Audio perspective is easier to maintain with an overhead mic. On a wide master shot, ...
- Created on August 17, 2011
- 52. Chapter 7: Defining Equipment Packages
- (Series - Preparing for Your Shoot)
- ... Mic Channel This is the video equivalent of the (film) one-mic channel. Since audio in video is recorded on the camcorder instead of a stand-alone audio recorder, the package does not always include ...
- Created on August 16, 2011
- 53. Equipment Advice: Selecting Boompoles & Shotgun Mics
- (Boompoles)
- Why use a boom? Because of all of the techniques available to us, the simple boompole with shotgun mic allows us to get the most professional audio with the least amount of fuss. Let's briefly look at ...
- Created on August 15, 2011