- 1. For week ending April 2, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... from "attenuated dual mono"? 8. What is the best reason to use a mixing panel, even if you are only going to use one microphone? a) so that the boom operator can hear b) in order to equalize ...
- Created on March 29, 2021
- 2. For week ending Oct 30, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... going to use one microphone? a) so that the boom operator can hear b) in order to equalize from shot to shot c) so that you can pre-slate d) for smooth control over the input signal 9) You are using ...
- Created on October 26, 2020
- 3. Re: Basic Sound Cart recommendations
- (General Questions)
- ... Mackie 1640I is also a very good choice. Microphone-wise, you need at least three high quality condenser boom mics: a long shotgun, a short shotgun, and a wider angle cardioid. All full condenser. I recommend ...
- Created on August 23, 2012
- 4. Re: Wireless Booms?
- (General Questions)
- No. The wireless portion of the equation has not changed. It is still a radio mic. All that you have done is to replace the lavalier capsule with a condenser shotgun mic. The shotgun on the boom will ...
- Created on October 06, 2011
- 5. 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
- 6. Using a Microphone Boompole
- (Boompoles)
- Camera-mounted mics may be adequate for general ambiance and background effects, but they lack the reach and versatility of boom mounted mics. Placing the microphone where the lens is may be convenient ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 7. 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
- 8. We don’t do this as a hobby!
- (For Students)
- ... rate. Figure a state-of-the-art multi-track timecode recorder, companion mixing board (fader controller), four to eight premium quality radio mics, a few condenser shotgun mics, boompoles, cables, and ...
- Created on January 28, 2021
- 9. Basic sound package for student productions
- (Production Planning)
- ... boom. On fancier shoots, some sort of wireless assistive listening system, such as Comteks, to send headphone feeds to Director, Script, 2nd Boom, and possibly other people on the set. Make sure you have ...
- Created on March 22, 2019
- 10. Syllabus
- (CTVA 358)
- ... discussed. Topics Pre-production Sound design Digital recorders Mixing panels Microphone Basics Booming Plant Mics Lavaliers Wireless Sync Playback Multi-track ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 11. Syllabus
- (Sample Syllabus)
- ... discussed. Topics Pre-production Sound design Digital recorders Mixing panels Microphone Basics Booming Plant Mics Lavaliers Wireless Sync Playback Multi-track ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 12. Lightstone's Ri
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... just 2 Cat 6 cables! "The Mac-Mini is the computer where I manage Dante Controller and Pixnet for the Main Cart. I do have Boom Recorder up and interfaced via the Dante Virtual Soundcard, but I do not use ...
- Created on April 26, 2015
- 13. 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
- 14. Professionalizing My Soundcart
- (Articles)
- ... I store my boompoles at the steering end, and cables at the far end. I also added a bunch of eye hooks under the main shelf so that I could snap on some hook & loop cable straps, because you can never ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 15. Rock N Roller Multi-media Production Cart
- (Other Accessories)
- ... apron full of pouches, originally intended to hang down from a seat headrest that can hang off of one of the uprights. Karau Products in Pasadena CA manufactures a canvas Boom Apron specifically designed ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 16. About the RnR Multi-Cart
- (Articles)
- ... apron full of pouches, originally intended to hang down from a seat headrest that can hang off of one of the uprights. Karau Products in Pasadena CA manufactures a canvas Boom Apron specifically designed ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 17. Multi-Cart Hacks
- (Accessories & More)
- ... hook & loop material can attach underneath the hutch, in order to accommodate a battery powered LED work light and other small accessories. Add Pouches for your Bigger Stuff and Sleeves for your Boom ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 18. Rock N Roller Multi-Media Production Cart
- (Products)
- Perfect for Sound or Video Production Affordable: List price only $419. model R12RT-RSHM2 Portable: Lightweight and folds compact for easy transit. Holds up to 500 lbs. Package consists of the ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 19. Syllabus
- (CTVA 230)
- ... intro to audio editing (Pro Tools); audio podcasts. Mixing panels; digital recorders; Microphone Basics; Booming; Plant Mics; Lavaliers; Wireless; Set Etiquette; Communications; Sync Playback; Multi-track ...
- Created on January 16, 2013
- 20. Rock N Roller Multi-Media Cart
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... the cart handles. On the other handle, I had a vendor make me a canvas apron with large tubular pockets for holding boompoles & antennas. Rock N Roller is currently negotiating with that same vendor ...
- Created on April 25, 2012
- 21. Rock N Roller Multi-Media Cart
- (Other Accessories)
- ... down from a seat headrest. It now hangs off of one of the cart handles. On the other handle, I had a vendor make me a canvas apron with large tubular pockets for holding boompoles & antennas. Rock N ...
- Created on April 25, 2012
- 22. Soundcarts
- (Other Accessories)
- ... the edge of the set and close to the “action”. As a mixer, I need to see the relationship of actors and microphones (booms, plants). I find it important to note body language, as that will foreshadow the ...
- Created on March 01, 2012
- 23. Student Projects
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... also to mic the talent/guest, and to cover sound effects! Most of you only used two mics instead of three, and hoped to capture the sound effects and talent from one boom. Most of the video's showed absolutely ...
- Created on December 15, 2011
- 24. User Guide to the Tascam HS-P82 for Film/Video Applications
- (Recorders)
- ... You can assign a name to any track for your convenience. For example, you could rename Track 1 as “Boom” Channel Link is for linking a stereo microphone so that one set of controls spans over two input ...
- Created on November 29, 2011
- 25. Regarding Senior Thesis Films
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... necessary outputs for: production mix; iso tracks (direct outs,or pre-fader Aux outs); boom monitor; director & Script monitor? What are the features of the board? Aux outs, pre or post fader? EQ? Direct ...
- Created on November 12, 2011
- 26. CSUN Films FBI psa'
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... scene in the sound stage. The set was supposed to depict an (Eastern European) "sweat shop". Here is how it went from the audio standpoint. Our Mixer (Leandra Dichirico), Boom (Min Hu), and Utility (Katie ...
- Created on November 01, 2011
- 27. Priorities of Recording
- (Sound Design)
- ... common mistake for novice mixers is to record close-ups louder than medium and long shots. This happens a lot because when close-ups are boomed from above, the microphone is ideally placed relatively close ...
- Created on August 27, 2011
- 28. Audio for Mini Input
- (Cables & Connections)
- ... longer than what it takes to reach the camera mounted shotgun mic or just the wrist strap (if you are using audio from a mixer or boompole). Make sure that the XLR input of the adapter cable is secure, ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 29. Audio Stage Boxes & Snakes for Production
- (Cables & Connections)
- ... or monitor outputs. An example of a snake cable from Hosa Even a boom operator could plug their "duplex line" into the stage box to send audio from their shotgun mic and receive a headphone signal. ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 30. Beginners Guide to the ENG 44 Portable Mixer
- (Mix Panels)
- ... the recorder is OFF, you can also speak instructions to the boom operator. VU Meter The "VU" meter on the ENG44 mixer is technically a peak reading meter and indicates the output level of the audio. ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 31. ENG Mixing Panels for Production Sound
- (Mix Panels)
- ... assigns, and smooth faders. Outputs include main outs to the recorder, headphones for the soundperson, outputs for Director/Script, and a way to send audio to the boom operator. Whether you are using ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 32. Using a Mixing Panel for Location Dialogue
- (Mix Panels)
- ... or a solo audio person who might be doubling as the boom holder (my elitism prevents me from using the term boom operator when that person is belabored with so many audio tasks as is the case when he/she ...
- Created on August 22, 2011
- 33. Live Demo (local TV remote)
- (Sample Exercises)
- ... Bring someone up to participate with the experts. Use the handheld microphone for introducing the audience members, and getting their responses. A boomperson should be just out of frame, and ready to ...
- Created on August 21, 2011
- 34. Syllabus
- (Chapman)
- ... recorders Mixing to film/video Microphone Basics Booming Plant Mics Lavaliers Wireless Multi-track workflow Sync Playback Timecode Transfers Intro to Mixdown Unions Budgeting ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 35. Class Projects
- (Chapman)
- ... disk. Make sure that the file names, as read on the disk, match what is on the log. Each log entry should show: filename, scene/take number, description, names of mixer/boom, and general comments. All ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 36. Class Projects
- (CTVA 358)
- ... three) students will assume the role of either Production Sound Mixer or Boom Person and mix at least two minutes of cinematic dialogue between two or more different actors. There should be actor movement ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 37. Production Sound Class Projects
- (Sample Projects)
- ... three) students will assume the role of either Production Sound Mixer or Boom Person and mix at least two minutes of cinematic dialogue between two or more different actors. There should be actor movement ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 38. Production Sound Reading List
- (College Classes)
- ... Understanding Microphones Shotgun Mic Selection and Use Review of Shotgun Mics for Film & Video Microphone Application Guide Microphone Powering Using a Mic Boompole Selecting Boompoles ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 39. Reading List
- (CTVA 358)
- ... Microphone Powering Using a Mic Boompole Selecting Boompoles & Shotgun Mics Introduction to Shockmounts Introduction to Windscreens Lavalier Mic Selection and Use Introduction to Wireless ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 40. Audio Fundamentals Reading List
- (CTVA 230)
- ... Powering Using a Mic Boompole Selecting Boompoles & Shotgun Mics Introduction to Shockmounts Introduction to Windscreens Lavalier Mic Selection and Use Introduction to Wireless Mics Rigging ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 41. Reading List
- (Education)
- ... Microphone Powering Using a Mic Boompole Selecting Boompoles & Shotgun Mics Introduction to Shockmounts Introduction to Windscreens Lavalier Mic Selection and Use Introduction to Wireless ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 42. Chapter 4: Personnel of a Professional Sound Crew
- (Series - Preparing for Your Shoot)
- The basic production sound crew consists of the Mixer, the Boom Operator, and the Utility Sound Technician. The Mixer is the head of the Production Sound Department (usually just called the Sound Dept.) ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 43. Introduction to Wireless Microphones
- (Wireless)
- ... is replacing. Virtually ANY mic, including boompole mounted shotguns, can be used with a wireless system providing that you have the appropriate adapter cable or connector. Another concept that is important ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 44. Selection and Use of Lavalier Microphones
- (Lavalier)
- ... with overhead boom mics. The drawback to transparent mics is that they are much more sensitive to background noise, and also require greater skill to hide under clothing. Lavaliers can also be classified ...
- Created on August 18, 2011
- 45. Hierarchy of Microphone Techniques
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... serves as your starting game plan in approaching a scene in terms of microphone selection and utilization. Here is a summary of the Hierarchy: Overhead boom. Boom from underneath. Boom mics as ...
- Created on August 17, 2011
- 46. Chapter 7: Defining Equipment Packages
- (Series - Preparing for Your Shoot)
- ... mics. A short boompole with a condenser shotgun mic (short or long shotgun). A two or four track digital recorder, with timecode. And a nifty chest harness to carry it all in. Maybe even another wireless ...
- Created on August 16, 2011