- 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. Audio for Mini Input
- (Cables & Connections)
- ... encounter the older video formats, such as mini DV, Digital 8, Hi8mm, and even SVHS. The various merits of shooting images with these relatively inexpensive, unobtrusive, and extremely portable video ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 3. Software for Podcasting
- (Production Advice)
- ... can just “phone in remotely”. All that they would need would be a computer, a mic, and some headphones. Minimally, a set of smart phone earbuds w. mic, plugged into their computer, will work very well. ...
- Created on February 11, 2021
- 4. Basic sound package for student productions
- (Production Planning)
- Lots of my students ask me to give them some examples of what kind of sound package they would need for their senior films (or for their equipment budgeting exercise). So I have gone ahead and put together ...
- Created on March 22, 2019
- 5. Using your production recording tracks strategically
- (Recorders)
- ... and that it was minimally mixed or hardly adjusted, but rather recorded raw (as in set it and forget it; let the editor sort it out). A more practical strategy would be to record one live mix along with ...
- Created on March 18, 2018
- 6. Basic Audio for Indie Project
- (Production Planning)
- ... All of them are quite affordable, just look them up to find the right fit for you. The most important thing is to get a healthy sound without any or with minimum noise. You’ll achieve this by testing each ...
- Created on July 14, 2016
- 7. Mic Level vs Line Level
- (Recorders)
- ... options to do so, it is always preferable to run line level signals to line level inputs in order to minimize the risk of interference. But when you are connecting a raw microphone to a recorder or mixer, ...
- Created on April 09, 2016
- 8. Lightstone's Ri
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... "Dante perfection. Record and Playback today; Main cart with Mac-Mini, JoeCo, SD 970, Yamaha 01V96, talking both directions to Soundcraft Expression 1 and Macbook Pro with ProTools 10.3.1. All with ...
- Created on April 26, 2015
- 9. Improve Audio for Video: Headphones
- (Other Accessories)
- ... by the inexpensive monitoring circuitry found in most location recorders. The numbers you want to look for are a minimum of 35 ohms, but not more than 100 ohms. 40 to 65 ohms are ideal. Some of the most ...
- Created on May 20, 2014
- 10. Zoom Q4: first look (second look)
- (Recorders)
- The new product that had everybody excited at the 2014 Winter NAMM tradeshow in Anaheim was the Zoom Q4 camcorder, intended to compete in the “head-cam, personal POV, miniature camera” market. The Q4 ...
- Created on February 09, 2014
- 11. TASCAM DR60 4-track recorder
- (Recorders)
- ... a stereo mini jack, which is mic level only. Although the input is a stereo jack, it is a simple solution to acquire an adapter cable to convert from a single stereo mini to a pair of XLR inputs. I recommend ...
- Created on July 29, 2013
- 12. Review of Shotgun Mics for Film & Video
- (Shotgun)
- ... microphones, when deployed around 18 inches to two feet above the head, yield extremely mellow dialogue and tend to minimize room echo. However, the quality of these microphones is greatly compromised ...
- Created on May 22, 2013
- 13. CSUN Films FBI psa'
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... All we had to do was boom from overhead, and it was no problem to stay only 2 to 3 feet above talent and to follow his movement entering the scene and intimidating the workers. To minimize the acoustic ...
- Created on November 01, 2011
- 14. Introduction to Production Sound
- (Production Planning)
- ... The Mixer and Boom man will often collaborate on determining mic placement. Features and television will have a third person, known as the Utility Sound Tech. Duties of the third person include rigging ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 15. Introduction to Equalization
- (Post Production)
- ... be minimized or emphasized in your recordings that are steady state, EQ will be the right tool to use. This is merely a quick explanation of this wonderful, misunderstood and useful tool. Experiment ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 16. Foley on a Shoestring Budget
- (Post Production)
- ... very subtle sounds) and some tone controls to make the recording sound "dramatic" when desired. When you use the external A/V inputs in the VTR mode, the camera lens and the normal XLR or stereo mini ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 17. Monitoring the Soundtrack
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... version of the live mix going to the boomperson can be modified by the individual Aux controls, such as keeping the non-important (to the boomperson) audio minimized. On the other hand, the sound mixer ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 18. Adding Phone Conversations to your Recording
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... Because the outputs, in addition to XLR line/mic, include 3.5mm stereo mini mic and line, it is easy to plug into your computer. On my own VES/Delta 3000 laptop, I just plug in a short cable from the ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 19. Multi-track Recording for Film & Video
- (Recorders)
- ... mixed to two different tracks in order to minimize noise, prevent phasing, and balance volume levels. In some cases, track one could be a live mix, while track two serves as an iso of an important actor’s ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 20. Beginners Guide to the ENG 44 Portable Mixer
- (Mix Panels)
- ... unbalanced (1/4-inch or mini-plug) mics is never a wise idea. Sometimes it will work but, more often than not, the results will be pretty disappointing due to a myriad of electronic reasons (such as impedance, ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 21. ENG Mixing Panels for Production Sound
- (Mix Panels)
- ... one sheath) that includes two balanced XLR mic cables to send the audio to the camera. A third line (stereo mini connectors) brings return audio from the camcorder (headphone) back to the mixing panel. ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 22. Using a Mixing Panel for Location Dialogue
- (Mix Panels)
- ... recording levels, nor sneak a finger in to tweak a miniscule knob to make subtle adjustments. Hence, the primary value of using a sound mixing panel to control your audio, before it gets to the camera ...
- Created on August 22, 2011
- 23. Class Projects
- (Chapman)
- ... or adapter box to plug into a common camcorder or DSLR (stereo mini connector) if your camcorder lacks professional XLR inputs. If you prefer, you may also record double system onto a separate audio recorder. ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 24. Class Projects
- (CTVA 358)
- ... cable or adapter box to plug into a common camcorder (stereo mini connector) if your camcorder or DSLR lacks professional XLR inputs. If you prefer, you may also record double system onto a separate audio ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 25. Production Sound Class Projects
- (Sample Projects)
- ... cable or adapter box to plug into a common camcorder (stereo mini connector) if your camcorder or DSLR lacks professional XLR inputs. If you prefer, you may also record double system onto a separate audio ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 26. Audio Fundamentals Reading List
- (CTVA 230)
- ... At least our course content is relevant! Don't just learn the minimum required. Master as much as you possibly can; the competition is very tough out there, and the skill requirements are challenging. ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 27. Chapter 5: Proper Equipment
- (Series - Preparing for Your Shoot)
- ... crispness and isolation of the dialogue will diminish noticeably. Recording dialogue on the set is very difficult due to the constraints of camera and lighting. Better microphones are worth the difference! ...
- Created on August 18, 2011
- 28. Selection and Use of Shotgun Microphones
- (Shotgun)
- ... noise to a minimum. Any angle of the mic should be consistent with the source of the worst noise. For instance, a person talking on the sidewalk would put the mic overhead, but cheated towards the buildings ...
- Created on August 18, 2011
- 29. Microphone Powering
- (General)
- ... condenser variety, such as: the Sony ECM44, ECM55; the MiniMic; the Tram TR50; Countryman EMW & B6, Audio Technica AT803 & AT899, and the Sennheiser MKE2. Most of these mics simply take one AA battery. ...
- Created on August 17, 2011
- 30. Chapter 7: Defining Equipment Packages
- (Series - Preparing for Your Shoot)
- ... good scenario. Therefore, the idea behind the Location Channel is that we have TWO recorders minimum, as well as a very full complement of microphones and other needed equipment. The magic word is redundancy. ...
- Created on August 16, 2011