- 1. For week ending Dec 11, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... the package at Acme Rents. When the equipment was set up at the soundstage 30 minutes prior to shooting, Sharon discovered that the shockmount would not tighten down on the boompole. Alex, the Utility ...
- Created on December 04, 2020
- 2. For week ending May 14, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... prior to shooting, Sharon discovered that the shockmount would not tighten down on the boompole. Alex, the Utility Sound Tech, discovered that the output cable for the mixing panel was a LEMO connector ...
- Created on May 10, 2021
- 3. Windscreens & Shockmounts
- (Category)
- Created on August 09, 2011
- 4. Introduction to Shockmounts
- (Windscreens & Shockmounts)
- ... the microphone from these vibrations by some means of free-floating suspension or non-conductive insulation -- which is the role of a good shockmount. Not to be confused with shockmounts are microphone ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 5. Basic sound package for student productions
- (Production Planning)
- ... voice-overs or loud sound effects. Make sure that you have foam windscreens for all of your boom mics, and suitable shockmounts. Cables In addition to the myriad adapter cables unique to your recording ...
- Created on March 22, 2019
- 6. Review of Cinela Blimp Windscreens
- (Shotgun)
- Cinela Piano Blimp reviewed by Thi Dinh. This sophisticated blimp is brought to you by Cinela. As I was saying from previous article, Cinela makes superb shockmounts. Now, imagine this, the shockmount ...
- Created on March 28, 2016
- 7. Review of Sanken shotguns
- (Shotgun)
- Here are reviews of the Sanken CS1e, CS3e, and Cinela Shockmount contributed by Thi Dinh. Thi is a recent grad of CSUN's film program and was one of my top audio students. He has been mixing professionally ...
- Created on March 12, 2016
- 8. Setting Up Your Rycote Windshield
- (Windscreens & Shockmounts)
- ... Long before Rycote became popular, there were the original blimps made by a microphone manufacturer for their shotguns. But those early blimps were metal, heavy, and the shockmounts stiff and unwieldy. ...
- Created on March 22, 2015
- 9. Basic Equipment Package
- (Production Planning)
- ... shotgun). Make sure that you have the correct shockmounts and windscreens, of course, for your mics. Besides the condenser shotgun mics, I always bring a dynamic handheld for grabbing loud sound effects ...
- Created on February 02, 2015
- 10. Improve Audio for Video: Keep Mics Off of Camera
- (Shotgun)
- ... from two to three feet overhead. You should bring at least a twenty-five foot long XLR mic cable, to allow for the ten foot camera distance, drop to the floor, and rise to the boom. A boompole and shockmount ...
- Created on August 25, 2014
- 11. Review of Shotgun Mics for Film & Video
- (Shotgun)
- ... base – so shockmounts and windscreens are not usually interchangeable between brands. Condenser Cardioid “wide angle” mics for interior dialogue w. echo reduction Overhead “boom mics” for tight ...
- Created on May 22, 2013
- 12. Student Projects
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... as a furry outer cover for a zeppelin, but no zeppelin. A transmitter, but no receivers. Boompoles, but no shockmounts. No mention of long XLR cables for running mics, or for connecting to video cameras. ...
- Created on December 15, 2011
- 13. 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
- 14. Introduction to Production Sound
- (Production Planning)
- ... be of true condenser type, 48v Phantom. Good shockmounts and blimp-type windscreens are a must. Patterns should include a long shotgun, a short shotgun, and a wideer angle cardioid. Avoid being saddled ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 15. [PDF] Guide to the Nagra 4.2 and Production Sound Recording - 2nd Edition
- (Textbooks)
- ... professional approach to sound recording; hierarchy of microphone techniques; shotgun mics; booming; windscreens & shockmounts; mic powering; lavaliers; wireless; mixing panels; consistency; audio for ...
- Created on August 28, 2011
- 16. E-Z Boom used on CSUN Film Shoot
- (Boompoles)
- ... (aka K-Tek) which designs and manufactures boom poles, windscreens, shockmounts, and a host of other innovative products for the film & video industry. The concept of the E-Z Boom is to provide the boom ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 17. Using a Microphone Boompole
- (Boompoles)
- ... pole beneath the shockmount. The cable on some poles may be cable-tied in a small loop where it exits the tip of the pole in order to reduce conductance as well as to serve as a strain relief. Another ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 18. Introduction to Windscreens
- (Windscreens & Shockmounts)
- ... compromise between the full, pistol-grip shockmount/zeppelin windscreens and just plain foam. The Rycote Softie and the K-Tek Fuzzy (see right) are relatively compact, foam shell windscreens with an integral ...
- Created on August 24, 2011
- 19. Class Projects
- (Chapman)
- ... the type of connection on either end (e.g. XLR-female to RCA-male). Remember to include EVERY ITEM that your sound package will require, such as shockmounts, windscreens, zeppelins, and so on. If some ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 20. Class Projects
- (CTVA 358)
- ... on either end (e.g. XLR-female to RCA-male). Remember to include EVERY ITEM that your sound package will require, such as shockmounts, windscreens, zeppelins, and so on. If some accessories are included ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 21. Production Sound Class Projects
- (Sample Projects)
- ... on either end (e.g. XLR-female to RCA-male). Remember to include EVERY ITEM that your sound package will require, such as shockmounts, windscreens, zeppelins, and so on. If some accessories are included ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 22. Production Sound Reading List
- (College Classes)
- ... & Shotgun Mics Introduction to Shockmounts Introduction to Windscreens Lavalier Mic Selection and Use Introduction to Wireless Mics Rigging Wireless Mics Rigging Lavs & Wireless Presentation ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 23. 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
- 24. 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
- 25. 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
- 26. Chapter 4: Personnel of a Professional Sound Crew
- (Series - Preparing for Your Shoot)
- ... in excellent physical shape in terms of upper body strength. It is no easy feat to hold a fifteen foot long fishpole over your head at full extension, particularly with microphone, shockmount, and windscreen ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 27. Selection and Use of Lavalier Microphones
- (Lavalier)
- ... types of wind noise: Contact and Acoustic. (Sound familiar? Did you pay attention to the article about Shockmounts & windscreens?) Contact wind noise is the one we most frequently associate with microphones. ...
- Created on August 18, 2011
- 28. Selection and Use of Shotgun Microphones
- (Shotgun)
- ... shotgun mic should always be used in a good shockmount to eliminate handling noise and vibration. The industry standards for short shotguns are the Audio Technica AT8415 universal shockmount (the tic tac ...
- Created on August 18, 2011
- 29. Equipment Advice: Selecting Boompoles & Shotgun Mics
- (Boompoles)
- ... mic cable, shockmount, and the mic itself -- and it is not even worth computing. Metal poles are far less expensive and far less fragile. They are quieter since the outer pole sections do not conduct ...
- Created on August 15, 2011