- 1. For week ending 17, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- I did notice a lot more absences last Friday. If you missed our session, please email me with an explanation. This coming Friday our top is multi-track recording. Please read the articles on the website, ...
- Created on April 11, 2020
- 2. For week ending April 24, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Last week we discussed the use of multi-track formats. Here is your latest written assignment (aka quiz). This paper is due within two weeks (May 1) 1) What is monaural? 2) What is dual mono? 3) What is ...
- Created on April 19, 2020
- 3. For week ending Dec 4, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- This is our official last day of instruction. Topic is multi-track RECORDERS, specifically the Sound Devices 688 with CL-12 companion fader controller. Note that on the homepage 3, there are links to ...
- Created on November 21, 2020
- 4. For week ending May 7, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... lost in email). Last week we discussed the use of multi-track formats. Here is your latest written assignment (aka quiz). 1) What is monaural? 2) What is dual mono? 3) What is dual mono attenuated? 4) ...
- Created on May 02, 2021
- 5. For week ending Nov 20, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Here is your assignment, due in two weeks. Lavalier Rigging Exercise Read up in the Reading List about Lavaliers and Wireless Mics. Also, watch again the Audio Technica videos about Lavaliers. Every member ...
- Created on November 13, 2020
- 6. For week ending Nov 22, 2019
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... talk), planted mic, radio mics. We will also be mixing with timecode slate onto a multi-track recorder, the TASCAM HS-P82. Review the (Ginsburg) instruction manual PDF on the website. After Thanksgiving, ...
- Created on November 18, 2019
- 7. 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
- 8. For weeks ending Dec 17th
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... HS-P82 multi-track, timecode slating, boom, plant, and radio mics. Our last day of instruction is Monday Dec 10th. There are no classes on Wed, Dec 12th apparently. On the 10th , ALL PROJECTS are due! ...
- Created on December 04, 2018
- 9. Multi-track Recording for Film & Video
- (Recorders)
- ... during NAB 2010, the author presents a brief overview of multi-track recording for film and video production. For most of Hollywood’s past, Production Sound was recorded live to just one track (monaural). ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 10. NAB/BEA Workshops on Multi-track Recording
- (Workshops)
- ... This year's topic will be about the current use of multi-track recording. Workshops will be presented throughout each of the 4 days of NAB: Monday, April 11 thru Thursday, April 14. There is no charge ...
- Created on March 17, 2011
- 11. Firearms on the Set
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... multi-track and loaded with all kinds of cool automated features. Once you have some experience under your belt, you will realize that you do not need to listen all of the time. You know what kind of levels ...
- Created on October 25, 2021
- 12. 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
- 13. Using your production recording tracks strategically
- (Recorders)
- Using your recording tracks strategically: a multi-track workflow for location sound recording Today’s sound mixer or videographer has a choice of recording location audio to one or multiple recording ...
- Created on March 18, 2018
- 14. 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
- 15. 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
- 16. Garage Sale (used shotgun mics)
- (News)
- ... good (he just recently upgraded), and comes with all cables. Technical specs: www.cnet.com/products/samsung-syncmaster-p2250/specs/ An (older) colleague of ours is selling off his TASCAM HS-P82 multi-track ...
- Created on March 11, 2017
- 17. TASCAM releases new firmware for HS-P82
- (Recorders)
- TASCAM recently released (October 2016) new firmware for their HS-P82 multi-track timecode location recorder. Firmware build v2.00 is the first update for the HS-P82 since a couple of years, and marks ...
- Created on October 09, 2016
- 18. Fred Ginsburg back from NAB 2015
- (Workshops)
- ... And yes, all of these mics were real and fully functional! Shotguns were mounted on K-Tek boompoles. Rycote wind protection was on display. Recorders included a TASCAM HS-P82 multi-track and their new ...
- Created on April 19, 2015
- 19. Use all your tracks!
- (Recorders)
- A common mistake when using a multi-track field recorder is to only arm the exact number of tracks that you need. Although this may work out fine if you are only recording one session on one day, it can ...
- Created on April 09, 2015
- 20. Fred Ginsburg at NAB 2015
- (Workshops)
- ... TASCAM HS-P82 multi-track and their new DR-70 four-track. A Presonus 16.4.2 digital mixing board will allow monitoring. We use the soundcart approach so that we can demo the use of Audio Technica product ...
- Created on April 01, 2015
- 21. Basic Equipment Package
- (Production Planning)
- ... it breaks? Your budget will dictate how much of a recorder your backup will be. On major shoots, you would have an identical multi-track with fader controller. On smaller jobs, you will bring whatever ...
- Created on February 02, 2015
- 22. No time for playback
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... soundtrack separately on a multi-track audio recorder, and to sync the dailies during post production. A workflow that I entirely agree with. However, that workflow does not help us on the set when we ...
- Created on March 19, 2014
- 23. Class Schedule
- (CTVA 358)
- ... any changes to our weekly schedule. 04/17 Recorders and multi-track mixing. INTERVIEW PROJECTS ARE DUE. 04/24 QUIZ #3 (Mics, TV Sound) Hands on exercises: ...
- Created on January 14, 2014
- 24. TASCAM DR60 4-track recorder
- (Recorders)
- ... that are new solutions to old problems (their 8+2 multi-track field recorder was their last major innovation) -- but I believe that they hit the nail on the head with this new recorder. To begin with, ...
- Created on July 29, 2013
- 25. Zoom H4n Digital Recorder
- (Location Sound Recording)
- The Zoom H4n digital 2-track recorder also has limited four track capabilities and can function as a traditional 2-track field recorder, 4 channel recorder, and multi-track music recording & editing. ...
- Created on February 28, 2013
- 26. 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
- 27. Updates for the Tascam HS-P82
- (Recorders)
- Tascam recently released firmware update v.1.20 for their HS-P82 multitrack field recorder. Here is a brief summary of the improvements. The number one change and most requested firmware addition is ...
- Created on October 21, 2012
- 28. Preparing for NAB 2012
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... will be covering are: the multi-track workflow for features & episodic TV; and selection & rigging of lavaliers. In addition to my presentations, there will also be a presentation by Steve Savanyu about ...
- Created on April 06, 2012
- 29. Some product news from Tascam
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... have re-posted my Users Guide for the Tascam HS-P82 portable multi-track recorder here on the Featured Articles page of my website. That is because this is an improved version of my original draft, with ...
- Created on December 01, 2011
- 30. User Guide to the Tascam HS-P82 for Film/Video Applications
- (Recorders)
- ... same sound and mixing them onto the same track. Multi-track recording allows us to capture the live mix as well as the “isolation” tracks from all of our on-set mics. It is a way to have our cake and ...
- Created on November 29, 2011
- 31. ISO outputs from Mackie mixers
- (Mix Panels)
- The goal of mixing to multi-track is to be able to record a live production mix along with iso tracks of each major microphone input, so that the audio post production sound editors have the option of ...
- Created on November 13, 2011
- 32. Review of LAPPG one-day workshop on sound
- (Industry Happenings)
- ... first, beginning with a brief overview of the multi-track workflow for production sound. Hollywood began with a live mix, recorded as one track (monaural) on the Nagra 4.2. It was all done "live", and this ...
- Created on October 17, 2011
- 33. Filmming in a Park
- (Production Advice)
- ... the storyboard from time to time and "improve" upon the original blocking. Therefore, let's take advantage of multi-track so that we can have our cake and eat it too. Instead of the two-track, let's opt ...
- Created on September 20, 2011
- 34. Filmming in a Park
- (For Students)
- ... the storyboard from time to time and "improve" upon the original blocking. Therefore, let's take advantage of multi-track so that we can have our cake and eat it too. Instead of the two-track, let's opt ...
- Created on September 20, 2011
- 35. Introduction to Production Sound
- (Production Planning)
- ... often with timecode. On feature films, it is not uncommon to see two recorders on the soundcart: a multi-track deck for recording isolated tracks; and a simpler two-track recorder for dailies and the picture-cut. ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 36. [PDF] Microphone Application Guide
- (Shotgun)
- This is a PDF version of the Audio Technica Microphone Application Guide for Location Dialogue Recording. A simple, 2-page brochure that was developed as a handout to accompany Fred Ginsburg's numerous ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 37. [PRESENTATION] Microphone Techniques for Episodic TV and Features
- (Audio Techniques)
- This is a PDF copy of the visual slideshow that accompanied Fred Ginsburg's presentations at NAB 2011. Audio Technica sponsored a series of free workshops every day of the conference. These graphics discuss ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 38. Two-Track Mixing for Location Dialogue
- (Sound Design)
- ... and music! How does our multi-track recording scheme fit into all of this? If we are shooting in HD video, and recording straight to the camera, chances are that the editor is NOT going to have the ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 39. Chapter 2: Elements of the Soundtrack
- (Series - Elements of the Soundtrack)
- ... the orchestra performs the selections. The music is recorded on multi-track for later mixdown. When the score is composed and performed by a single musician, as is more often the case on low budget productions, ...
- Created on August 22, 2011
- 40. 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
- 41. Class Projects
- (Chapman)
- ... multi-track field recorder as well as direct to video for on set playback . Make sure you have the right hookups for the mixing panel, and out to camera. Section Two: Costs for Personnel Present the ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 42. Class Projects
- (CTVA 358)
- ... (see requirements above), and the types of locations. Assume that Audio will be recorded double system on a professional multi-track recorder as well as direct to video for on-set playback. Make sure ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 43. Production Sound Class Projects
- (Sample Projects)
- ... (see requirements above), and the types of locations. Assume that Audio will be recorded double system on a professional multi-track recorder as well as direct to video for on-set playback. Make sure ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 44. Class Schedule
- (Chapman)
- ... multi-track. 04/07 Intro to Lavaliers & Radio Mics. Rig talent and shoot simple "talk show". Please wear or bring button down shirt or blouse; and appropriate undergarment if you are shy about ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 45. Spring Class Schedule and Due Dates
- (CTVA 230)
- ... 13 Apr 17-19 Lavaliers; Hands-on Production Mix: TV Talkshow (continued) Creepy Radio Promo project is DUE! 14 Apr 24-26 Multi-track recording; Wireless Mics ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 46. Production Sound Reading List
- (College Classes)
- ... for DSLR, camcorders, etc. Multi-track Recording for Film/Video TASCAM HS-P82 End User Guide for Film/Video v1.2 Establishing Sync Playback Sync Playback Revisited Foley on a Budget Interview ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 47. Reading List
- (CTVA 358)
- ... General Topics Introduction to Timecode Audio Adapters for DSLR, camcorders, etc. Multi-track Recording for Film/Video TASCAM HS-P82 Users Guide for Film/Video v1.2 Establishing Sync Playback ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 48. Audio Fundamentals Reading List
- (CTVA 230)
- ... Wireless Mics Rigging Lavs & Wireless Presentation M-S Stereo Simplified General Topics Introduction to Timecode Audio Adapters for DSLR, camcorders, etc. Multi-track Recording for Film/Video ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 49. Reading List
- (Education)
- ... General Topics Introduction to Timecode Audio Adapters for DSLR, camcorders, etc. Multi-track Recording for Film/Video TASCAM HS-P82 Users Guide for Film/Video v1.2 Establishing Sync Playback ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 50. Chapter 6: Post Production in the Digital Age
- (Series - Elements of the Soundtrack)
- ... production track onto a multi-track Digital Audio Workstation (non-linear audio editing system). Matching time code is used to maintain exact frame sync between the audio and the video files. This entire ...
- Created on August 18, 2011
- 51. Chapter 7: In Summary
- (Series - Elements of the Soundtrack)
- ... for audio sweetening; building tracks on multi-track; mixdown; layback to completed videotape. Did you know that the answer to Question 17 on Prof. Ginsburg's tests is always "B?" See, it pays to read ...
- Created on August 17, 2011
- 52. Workshops & Seminars
- (Workshops)
- ... console. Including both ENG mixers and mixing boards. Use of multi-track recorders for location dialogue. Set etiquette. Business practices. Getting started in the industry. Our workshops include ...
- Created on August 17, 2011
- 53. Samy's Camera - Los Angele
- (Workshops)
- ... the professional theme, all of the microphones will be hooked up to a Tascam HS-P82 multi-track recorder complete with FC-82 fader controller (mixer) -- as would be utilized on a professional set. Fred ...
- Created on August 01, 2011
- 54. multi-track
- (Tags)
- multi-track
- Created on March 18, 2018
- 55. Using your production recording tracks strategically
- (Article tagged with: multi-track)
- Using your recording tracks strategically: a multi-track workflow for location sound recording Today’s sound mixer or videographer has a choice of recording location audio to one or multiple recording ...
- Created on March 18, 2018
- 56. Tascam: HS-P82 recorder Users Guide for Film/Video v1.20
- (Phoca Download / HS-P82 recorder Users Guide for Film/Video v1.20)
- HS-P82 recorder Users Guide for Film/Video v1.20: A concise and easy to understand Users Guide to the Tascam HS-P82 (v1.20) multitrack portable audio recorder, written by Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD. This manual ...
- Created on December 22, 2012