- 1. AES Meeting - Nov 26 Los Angeles
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... Wireless Microphones and Spectrum Updates, Wireless Management Trends and Wireless Audio Trends. The meeting will feature a presentation by Jenn Liang-Chaboud from Shure. Discussed will be an update ...
- Created on November 17, 2013
- 2. Basic Sound Cart recommendations
- (General Questions)
- What would be the base equipment for a starter cart? What microphones, recorders, mixers, wireless, headphones and accessories to make up a base kit.
- Created on June 07, 2012
- 3. For week ending April 2, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Due to CTVA Advising Day -- class this Friday will be reduced hours (just 09:00 to 10:30 am). That will give you all plenty of time for your advising session scheduled at 11:00am. Our topic is Microphones, ...
- Created on March 29, 2021
- 4. For week ending April 5, 2018
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- ... something to present this week -- you will definitely get extra points for being on time. Thursday: We will begin working with Lavalier microphones. Read the articles about Lavs and Wireless mics that ...
- Created on March 30, 2018
- 5. For week ending Feb 22, 2018
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- ... on. Today is not a deadline. Thursday: We will begin learning about MICROPHONES. Read the articles on the website. A reminder. Many of you still are not leaving a REPLY to these postings, indicating ...
- Created on February 19, 2018
- 6. For week ending March 1, 2018
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- Tuesday: QUIZ ONE. Short, multiple choice type quiz about first couple of lectures: Audio Basics and Elements of Soundtrack. No scantrons; write on the test paper. Followed by test review/grading and ...
- Created on February 26, 2018
- 7. For week ending March 13, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Greetings from Sin City Nevada (aka Las Vegas). No, I am not partying... I do have a satellite office here (and a second home). This week we will continue learning about Microphones... specifically the ...
- Created on March 09, 2020
- 8. For week ending March 6, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... class for misc preparation and dept business. So probably plan to show up at 08:30. You should not need much time, since you are now familiar with the questions. Our topic this week is Microphones! ...
- Created on February 29, 2020
- 9. For week ending Nov 29, 2017
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- Monday: computer lab Wed: Quiz 3..... study your microphones articles! After the quiz, we will learn about multi-track recorders.
- Created on November 26, 2017
- 10. For week ending Oct 11, 2019
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... were able to grasp the sound workflow as well as the general filmmaking workflow. This week we will begin to learn all about microphones. Our lecture presentations will include: a basic overview of types ...
- Created on October 06, 2019
- 11. For week ending Oct 18, 2019
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... about the Quiz One. If you have read all of the articles in the Microphones section of the reading list.... read them again! Understanding mics is crucial to filmmaking. Remember, it is not just about ...
- Created on October 14, 2019
- 12. For week ending Oct 19, 2018
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... sound was excellent and you all began to function like a real crew. This week we will begin to learn about microphones, so you need to read all of the mic articles designated in the Reading List. There ...
- Created on October 14, 2018
- 13. For week ending Oct 20, 2017
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Make-up quizzes and re-takes can be done BEFORE CLASS. I generally arrive close to 8-ish, give or take a few minutes travel time. So you should be there around 8:15 to 8:30. Control-Z people usually do ...
- Created on October 18, 2017
- 14. For week ending Oct 23, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- We will finish up learning about the Mackie 1402 this week, and then press on with Microphones. So please begin reading up in the Mics section. No written assignments this week, but I am still waiting ...
- Created on October 18, 2020
- 15. For week ending Oct 25, 2019
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- We will wrap up the Microphones topic. Read all the mic articles. Quiz Two.... Mixers and basic recording. Emphasis on mic vs line level, and operation of the Mackie. Re-takes of quiz one can be done ...
- Created on October 20, 2019
- 16. For week ending Oct 30, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... Microphones, so please read up. I am also assigning you Quiz 2, which is due in approx two weeks Nov 6, 2020. Similar to the way we did the last quiz, please copy & paste a copy of the quiz into your ...
- Created on October 26, 2020
- 17. For week ending Oct 4, 2017
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- ... lectures so far (excluding microphones) and a little bit on Pro Tools. After the test, we will group grade/review the questions/answers. If you do poorly, you may retake the test on any Monday. Make sure ...
- Created on September 28, 2017
- 18. For week ending Sept 20, 2017
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- Monday: open computer lab. Read/review your Pro Tools textbook while practicing on the Getting Familiar with Pro Tools exercise. Read, try. Read, try. Work through all of the chapters along with the two ...
- Created on September 18, 2017
- 19. For week ending Sept 27, 2017
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- Monday: computer lab. Wed: continuation of learning about microphones. Be sure to read all of the articles in the Reading List on the website about mics.
- Created on September 24, 2017
- 20. Microphone Listening Room website
- (Tips & Tricks)
- Submitted by Thomas Reynolds: I found a great website for auditioning different microphones www.miclisteningroom.org Here you can see a good list of microphones and hear the same test voice over on ...
- Created on September 06, 2011
- 21. Open Position: Audio/Video Engineer
- (Job Postings / Internships)
- ... studio with 2 microphones, 2 cameras, and a mixing board. They will be in charge of recording, mixing, and editing. We are doing two shows per week. Likely time involved is 10 hours per week but we ...
- Created on May 01, 2018
- 22. Senior Project Questions
- (General Questions)
- Hey there Ginsberg, So we are looking at a few options for microphones. We are shooing 95% of the film in a car, attached to a process trailer. Would it be better to use wireless lavs or would it be better ...
- Created on February 11, 2012
- 23. Short Shotgun Polar Patterns
- (General Questions)
- Fred, Manufacturers and retailers list polar patterns for most short shotgun microphones as either supercardioid , line + gradient, supercardioid + lobar, supercardioid with interference tube, and sometimes ...
- Created on June 12, 2013
- 24. Wrangling lots of mics during a performa
- (Tips & Tricks)
- When wrangling multiple microphones on a live mix or live shoot, it can become confusing when attempting to keep track of all of the mics on the set. To begin with, arrange the inputs across your mixing ...
- Created on September 06, 2011
- 25. Microphones
- (Category)
- Created on August 09, 2011
- 26. Location Sound Recording
- (Category)
- PowerPoint presentations about microphones, mic techniques, pro audio concepts, and more
- Created on January 30, 2013
- 27. Classes of Microphones
- (Location Sound Recording)
- There are three basic classes of microphones that we regularly encounter in film production: Dynamic, Electret Condenser, and True Condenser. Learn what these terms mean, along with practical tips for ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 28. Types of Microphones
- (Location Sound Recording)
- Sound mixers throw around a lot of jargon when it comes to microphones. Expressions like: podium & desktop, lavaliers, pressure zone or barrier, performance mics, vocal mics, studio/music, studio/narration, ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 29. Rigging Wireless Microphones
- (Wireless)
- Rigging the Talent Attaching the body pack transmitter Hiding the transmitter under the wardrobe of most male performers is usually fairly simple, due to the fact that men generally wear looser fitting ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 30. Introduction to Wireless Microphones
- (Wireless)
- There is a saying in Hollywood that the use of wireless microphones is more of a mystic art than it is a science. In spite of all of the technological advances, achieving reliable performance from radio ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 31. Selection and Use of Lavalier Microphones
- (Lavalier)
- Originally, the term "lavalier" referred only to the "neck-worn" or "body-worn" class of small microphones. These days, the working definition of lavalier has been extended to include virtually any miniature ...
- Created on August 18, 2011
- 32. Selection and Use of Shotgun Microphones
- (Shotgun)
- ... than they physically are. The same sort of spatial compression takes place with microphones. The voice of the subject will sound closer, but any noise in the background will also be magnified. Therefore, ...
- Created on August 18, 2011
- 33. Don't Look Down.... the art of mixin
- (Mix Panels)
- ... and to your microphones. Beginners worry too much about meters and hand positions. Instead of watching how the scene plays out, they lock their gaze on their fingers and all of the little numbers that ...
- Created on April 07, 2021
- 34. Software for Podcasting
- (Production Advice)
- ... – you don’t even need Zencastr. Audacity, which is free software, can easily handle live recording of one or two microphones directly into your computer. Yes, you will need either a single mic with USB ...
- Created on February 11, 2021
- 35. Room Tone vs Background tracks
- (Sound Design)
- ... the action. They are recorded for clarity of detail, at optimum volume levels, with the best microphones and placement possible. They are sound effects. During the scene, background tracks are mixed ...
- Created on May 27, 2020
- 36. No Excuses for the Low Budget Filmmaker
- (For Students)
- ... and Behringer offer some great boards for only a few hundred dollars. Mixing boards give you CONTROL over your mics. Not only can you blend live feeds from two or more microphones, but you can actively ...
- Created on February 10, 2020
- 37. Do you really need a mixing panel?
- (Mix Panels)
- ... record the outputs from each of your microphones directly onto blank channels of your camcorder and/or portable audio recorder – then perhaps you actually do not need a mixing panel. All of the sorting ...
- Created on June 25, 2019
- 38. Added production value… Re-enactors!
- (Production Planning)
- ... kind of mishandling. Sound people always have to be on their guard. Any unexpected discharge of firearms or field artillery could cause damage to microphones and eardrums! Swordplay requires a lot ...
- Created on April 14, 2019
- 39. Basic sound package for student productions
- (Production Planning)
- ... of the duplex. It also enables me to use an adapter cable if I require 1/8-inch, ¼-inch, or TA3 connections at my end. Microphones Have at least three high quality, condenser shotgun mics. A general ...
- Created on March 22, 2019
- 40. Using your production recording tracks strategically
- (Recorders)
- ... sync recorder. On a Hollywood set, all of our microphones (booms, planted mics, lavs, and wireless mics) were routed through a mixing panel and then mixed live to the single soundtrack. For these live ...
- Created on March 18, 2018
- 41. Syllabus
- (CTVA 358)
- ... panels, and proper use and identification of shotgun microphones. Understand the basic oral and written communication tools to function professionally in film/television Sound. Record and edit video ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 42. Syllabus
- (Sample Syllabus)
- ... panels, and proper use and identification of shotgun microphones. Understand the basic oral and written communication tools to function professionally in film/television Sound. Record and edit video ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 43. Garage Sale (used shotgun mics)
- (News)
- ... long, Audio-Technica’s new BP4071L is among the longest shotgun microphones on the market today. Originally developed at the request of broadcast professionals, this microphone boasts an extremely narrow ...
- Created on March 11, 2017
- 44. Link to the 695 Quarterly
- (Networking)
- ... "bust" the shot and digitally remove boompoles and microphones from the frame. This technique is currently used on wide, static shots -- where the need is the greatest, while the technical difficulty of ...
- Created on September 01, 2015
- 45. Dumb Idea of the Week
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... your sound kit and then having to pass through airport security. Microphones, boompoles, and electronic devices are enough to cause slight panics and jittery bag searches. But add some DEFINITE "rifle cartridges" ...
- Created on August 27, 2015
- 46. What is a dynamic mic?
- (General)
- ... Moving-coil microphones utilize a diaphragm that, when moved by changing sound pressure, also moves the voice coil, causing electrical current to flow. As the diaphragm moves, the attached magnetic voice ...
- Created on August 25, 2015
- 47. Lightstone's Ri
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... hard wired Microphones inputs and 4 Omni outputs. The Macbook Pro also had Dante Controller running for the ProTools and Soundcraft. However the Controller on the Mac-Mini sees all the Dante devices on ...
- Created on April 26, 2015
- 48. Setting Up Your Rycote Windshield
- (Windscreens & Shockmounts)
- Editor's Note: This is a draft of an article that I am working on for a major trade publication (to be announced). Here is my take on how to install microphones into your Rycote. I was surprised to discover ...
- Created on March 22, 2015
- 49. Painter Pole Audio Adapter
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... to extend the height of an antenna, camera or microphone. This product concept was brought to us by a network audio engineer that was looking for an easy cost effective solution to get their shotgun microphones ...
- Created on September 15, 2014
- 50. Improve Audio for Video: Keep Mics Off of Camera
- (Shotgun)
- ... we will look at the importance of proper microphone placement. As musicians, you’ve had it relatively easy when it came to deploying your mics. Vocal microphones are kept close to the singer, often just ...
- Created on August 25, 2014
- 51. Workshops: UFVA
- (Workshops)
- ... lavalier microphones. Homeland Security During May, I had the honor of teaching a workshop on basic audio recording for (overt) video production for law enforcement and homeland security that was held ...
- Created on August 13, 2013
- 52. Review of Shotgun Mics for Film & Video
- (Shotgun)
- This is a brief explanation of some of the most commonly used shotgun microphones for film & video production. For details of each specific model, you can click on the link and go to the manufacturer’s ...
- Created on May 22, 2013
- 53. Sync Playback: revisited
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... to 50 hertz, so low that you feel it more than you can hear it. Microphones on the set are set to roll off bass frequencies below 90Hz, so that they cannot "hear" the sub-woofer track. In-the-ear wireless ...
- Created on April 11, 2013
- 54. Syllabus
- (CTVA 230)
- ... limited to) proper rigging of lavalier mics, proper "over/under" coiling of audio cables, proper use of mixing panels, and proper use and identification of microphones. understand the basic oral and written ...
- Created on January 16, 2013
- 55. Audio Technica press release about Fred Ginsburg
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... Mixer and Sound Designer to refashion the educational curriculum of sound for picture. Audio-Technica provides microphones and educational materials for workshops Ginsburg offers throughout the country, ...
- Created on December 09, 2012
- 56. M-S Stereo Simplified
- (Sound Design)
- ... is best to stick with conventional monaural dialogue techniques. But that is a whole new article in itself. Let’s look at how M-S recording works. Mid-side recording techniques use two microphones ...
- Created on August 17, 2012
- 57. Duplex Boom Cables
- (Cables & Connections)
- ... also needs to be able to monitor all of the open microphones being used in the vicinity of the boom mic, so as to be able to avoid phasing problems caused by double miking. Anytime two microphones can ...
- Created on April 06, 2012
- 58. Preparing for NAB 2012
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... equipment by Presonus, Tascam, K-Tek, and Rock N Roller Multicart. Microphones are not used in a void; they have to interface with an entire recording package. So, my demo soundcart will represent state ...
- Created on April 06, 2012
- 59. Soundcarts
- (Other Accessories)
- ... cart.) Soundcarts are also where we stow most of our gear, or at least the stuff that we regularly need to keep close by. Microphones, cables, batteries, clip board, laptop, and so on. Soundcarts need ...
- Created on March 01, 2012
- 60. Student Projects
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... twice the daily rate of their primary recorder, you cannot even get tape for them anymore. People put down microphones, without any idea of what the mics were. And there were lots of half items, such ...
- Created on December 15, 2011
- 61. Some product news from Tascam
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... This cool gadget is an XLR and 1/4-inch mic/line input that also provides true Phantom powering in order to use good condenser microphones in order to record on your i-device.It plugs into your headphone/mic ...
- Created on December 01, 2011
- 62. User Guide to the Tascam HS-P82 for Film/Video Applications
- (Recorders)
- ... exceed 7 microphones total in a scene. Typically, there will be one or two boom mics, perhaps one or two planted mics, and then lavaliers on all of the main characters. So if the Tascam only has 8 inputs, ...
- Created on November 29, 2011
- 63. Regarding Senior Thesis Films
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... where will you connect it to the board? Boom mic selection. What specific microphones will you be using, and why? Do you have the required shockmounts, windscreens, zeppelins? Radio mics and lavaliers. ...
- Created on November 12, 2011
- 64. LAPPG One-Day Workshop on Sound
- (Workshops)
- ... well as a consultant and instructor for Audio Technica, a major manufacturer of professional microphones, and has taught on their behalf at recent NAB Conventions. Fred has written and published more ...
- Created on October 11, 2011
- 65. Filmming in a Park
- (Production Advice)
- ... quality, proximity type lavalier such as the Countryman B3, that will hold back as much of the background as possible. Remember, when you rent wireless microphones, you have to pay attention to the make ...
- Created on September 20, 2011
- 66. Filmming in a Park
- (For Students)
- ... quality, proximity type lavalier such as the Countryman B3, that will hold back as much of the background as possible. Remember, when you rent wireless microphones, you have to pay attention to the make ...
- Created on September 20, 2011
- 67. Recollections of 911
- (Editorial)
- ... microphones might also be valuable for search & rescue, if not documentary. Fortunately, the only thing we had to deal with here in Los Angeles was grief and shock. We cried for our "brothers and sisters" ...
- Created on September 11, 2011
- 68. Introduction to Production Sound
- (Production Planning)
- ... the scriptperson (and confirmed with the camera assistant) for keeping accurate logs. Communication chains between talent, director, and camera must be assertive yet not overbearing. And rigging microphones ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 69. The Conned Film Festival
- (Sample Exercises)
- ... the window is an opportunity to mix two microphones and pay attention to perspective. The students turn around and gesture. Coming down the main path from afar is the Hotel Manager, an irritating foreign-accented ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 70. Foley on a Shoestring Budget
- (Post Production)
- ... Back in the golden era of Hollywood cinema, this was done routinely for three reasons. First off, because the microphones deployed on those early sound stages lacked sensitivity, and were lucky enough ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 71. [PDF] Guide to the Nagra 4.2 and Production Sound Recording - 2nd Edition
- (Textbooks)
- ... & labels; guide to microphones; timesheet form; sound report form. This is a comprehensive introduction to Production Sound Recording, and serves as an excellent text for students and novices, whether ...
- Created on August 28, 2011
- 72. Microphones
- (Phoca Download / Microphones)
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 73. Audio Technica: Microphone Application Guide for Location Dialogue Recording
- (Phoca Download / Microphone Application Guide for Location Dialogue Recording)
- Microphone Application Guide for Location Dialogue Recording
- Created on August 28, 2011
- 74. Production Sound for Film & Video: Classes of Microphones
- (Phoca Download / Classes of Microphones)
- Classes of Microphones
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 75. Production Sound for Film & Video: Types of Microphones
- (Phoca Download / Types of Microphones)
- Types of Microphones
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 76. Audio Technica: u100 Series Wireless
- (Phoca Download / u100 Series Wireless)
- u100 Series Wireless: ATW-u100 Series Camera Portable
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 77. Audio Technica: AEW-4000/5000 Series Wireless
- (Phoca Download / AEW-4000/5000 Series Wireless)
- AEW-4000/5000 Series Wireless: User's Guide to 4000/5000 Series Wireless ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 78. Audio Technica: ATW-3000 Series Wireless
- (Phoca Download / ATW-3000 Series Wireless)
- ATW-3000 Series Wireless: User's Guide to 3000 Series Wireless ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 79. Audio Technica: ATW-2000 Series Wireless
- (Phoca Download / ATW-2000 Series Wireless)
- ATW-2000 Series Wireless: User's Guide to 2000 Series Wireless ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 80. Audio Technica: 1800 Series Wireless
- (Phoca Download / 1800 Series Wireless)
- 1800 Series Wireless: 1800 Series Camera Portable
- Created on August 19, 2011