- 1. AT4071-L long shotgun mic for sale
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- After packing for NAB, I discovered that I had a barely used AT4071-L long shotgun mic tucked away in a box. This is the longer version (tighter pattern) than the standard 4071. It is full condenser only, ...
- Created on April 26, 2016
- 2. For week ending Dec 11, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... caused by a gust of wind striking the microphone element is an example of a) Acoustic wind b) contact wind noise Clothing rustle caused by a wool sports coat rubbing against a polyester shirt is an ...
- Created on December 04, 2020
- 3. For week ending May 14, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... MKH70, or AT4071a on fishpole d) Sony radio mics w. ECM-77 lavaliers e) ElectroVoice RE-16 dynamic cardioid 7) Popping caused by a gust of wind striking the microphone element is an example of a) Acoustic ...
- Created on May 10, 2021
- 4. Re: Short Shotgun Polar Patterns
- (General Questions)
- ... "supercardioid" as a legit term; it really came about from the advertising department. All we used to have was cardioid and hypercardioid! My advice is to never look at the short versions of ...
- Created on July 29, 2013
- 5. Wireless Booms?
- (General Questions)
- ... them to the bottom of a pole -- since they will be "rested" on the plug when the operator puts down the pole, or used as an "extension" handle when the operator needs a few extra inches! Attach ...
- Created on October 03, 2011
- 6. Garage Sale (used shotgun mics)
- (News)
- ... their budget. So check out these goodies that EQE Media & Consulting Group is offering for sale.... Audio Technica BP4071-L condenser shotgun, extra tight pattern. Condition: USED, Same as New. Legally, ...
- Created on March 11, 2017
- 7. 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
- 8. Selection and Use of Shotgun Microphones
- (Shotgun)
- ... When I used to mix episodes from a police drama, it was not uncommon for the camera to pan across a squad room full of officers. But with just one (sometimes two) boom mics, we could cover over twenty ...
- Created on August 18, 2011
- 9. Improve Audio for Video: Keep Mics Off of Camera
- (Shotgun)
- ... to say that I have tried them, and they impart a sour taste to cocktails when used as stirrers! The reach of these (professional grade) electret condenser short shotguns varies, but average three to ...
- Created on August 25, 2014
- 10. Using a Microphone Boompole
- (Boompoles)
- ... caused by phasing interference. In conclusion The microphone boompole, in all of its relative simplicity, is usually the best tool for acquiring dialogue on the set. But the art of booming is a skill ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 11. Rigging Wireless Microphones
- (Wireless)
- ... be used to anchor the mic cable along the upper abdomen. The natural swell of the bosom protects the mic from clothing contact, as well as positioning it out from the chest cavity. Clothing noise can ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 12. Introduction to Wireless Microphones
- (Wireless)
- ... for the matter of RF interference, anything that has ever caused your television set to hiccup (such as overhead aircraft, vacuum cleaners, computers, passing trucks) may also interfere with your wireless ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 13. Selection and Use of Lavalier Microphones
- (Lavalier)
- ... microphone small enough to be worn on the body and/or hidden in the set. A brief history The first lavaliers used by our industry were large, dynamic microphones about the size of a cigar tube. These ...
- Created on August 18, 2011
- 14. Microphone Powering
- (General)
- ... simple and durable -- dynamics are ideal to use in loud-noise situations, such as the recording of explosions. Used close to the mouth in a loud background situation, they will deliver a surprisingly clean ...
- Created on August 17, 2011
- 15. Hierarchy of Microphone Techniques
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... use two plant mics to cover driver's window, driver front, passenger front, and passenger window. A second or third mic can be used to cover dialogue from the rear seat. Be imaginative in your mic placement, ...
- Created on August 17, 2011
- 16. No Excuses for the Low Budget Filmmaker
- (For Students)
- ... focused on a couple of audio related workshops, I was still invited to sit around the big conference table. One of the company employees was an amateur chef and had heard that they were looking for someone ...
- Created on February 10, 2020
- 17. Syllabus
- (CTVA 358)
- ... and lab sessions. There will be NO MAKE-UP of lab assignments without prior consent of the instructor. If you miss a lab assignment you will receive a zero for that assignment. Unexcused absences as well ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 18. Syllabus
- (Sample Syllabus)
- ... and lab sessions. There will be NO MAKE-UP of lab assignments without prior consent of the instructor. If you miss a lab assignment you will receive a zero for that assignment. Unexcused absences as well ...
- Created on August 22, 2017
- 19. Dumb Idea of the Week
- (Fred's Blog )
- The idea behind the Lav Bullet is not new. Attach a weight to the end of a lavalier connecting cord and drop it down behind wardrobe. We've been doing that for years, only that we olde tymers just used ...
- Created on August 27, 2015
- 20. Fred Ginsburg back from NAB 2015
- (Workshops)
- ... DR-70 four-track. A Presonus 16.4.2 digital mixing board allowed monitoring. We used the soundcart approach so that we could demo the use of Audio Technica product as it would be used on the set, ...
- Created on April 19, 2015
- 21. Fred Ginsburg at NAB 2015
- (Workshops)
- Once again, Fred Ginsburg CAS PhD MBKS, along with other industry experts, will be answering questions, conducting demo's, and instructing myriad workshops on behalf of Audio Technica at this year's upcoming ...
- Created on April 01, 2015
- 22. Setting Up Your Rycote Windshield
- (Windscreens & Shockmounts)
- ... that time. The company has always been based in Stroud, UK - and to this day every Rycote product is designed & made in Stroud. The term “blimp” was also used by motion picture camera people to refer ...
- Created on March 22, 2015
- 23. Basic Equipment Package
- (Production Planning)
- ... The “tactical” radio mics are the ones that I plan on mixing directly into my “live mix” that will serve as dailies and picture edit. The “defensive” group of wireless is used strictly for back-up ISO’s, ...
- Created on February 02, 2015
- 24. Workshops: UFVA
- (Workshops)
- ... the symptoms were caused by side effects from a medication I am on.) But by the time that I was cleared to travel, the show was mostly over. I was touched by all of the concerned emails and phone calls ...
- Created on August 13, 2013
- 25. Audio Technica press release about Fred Ginsburg
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... Hollywood sound acquisition specialist who worked on classic television shows like St. Elsewhere and films including Platoon and Used Cars, Ginsburg uses his professional experience as a Production Sound ...
- Created on December 09, 2012
- 26. Advice for First Feature Indie
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... on and operating. Only problem -- and it's a big one -- is that I'm COMPLETELY lost when it comes to recording audio. For the last several months, I've perused the internet for equipment suggestions and ...
- Created on November 14, 2012
- 27. M-S Stereo Simplified
- (Sound Design)
- ... The Mid (middle or center channel) is typically a cardioid capsule. However, anything from dynamic mics to hyper-cardioid can be used. The center mic is a directional mono and is pointed at the center ...
- Created on August 17, 2012
- 28. 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
- 29. 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
- 30. Soundcarts
- (Other Accessories)
- ... two small front casters or a fixed rest. Carts did not need to be big. Nagras did not take up that much space, and the mixing panels that we used with them also had fairly small footprints. A normal ...
- Created on March 01, 2012
- 31. 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
- 32. Sound for Surfing
- (Production Advice)
- ... protect the mic from being dipped completely underwater! Keep in mind that there is no insurance company that will readily underwrite any audio equipment used in such a high risk environment as a surf ...
- Created on September 10, 2011
- 33. Introduction to Production Sound
- (Production Planning)
- ... inputs (rarely will you ever need more than that), limited equalization, lots of input gain, and a communications module. EQ is hardly used, except for bass roll-off and a slight mid-range boost to help ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 34. Foley on a Shoestring Budget
- (Post Production)
- ... single tiles work very well. For the sound of wood, try a large "grilling plank" normally used for cooking fish. The sound of footsteps in the forest can be achieved by walking your fingers atop a bowl ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 35. [PDF] Guide to the Nagra 4.2 and Production Sound Recording - 2nd Edition
- (Textbooks)
- The acclaimed textbook used in universities nationwide, used by students and professionals alike. This extensive book covers in-depth the usage of the venerable Nagra 4.2, as well as numerous other articles ...
- Created on August 28, 2011
- 36. Audio for Mini Input
- (Cables & Connections)
- HDSLR, small format digital video camcorders and pocket digital audio recorders are being used ever increasingly for professional application. In addition, there are still those rare occasions when we ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 37. Introduction to Shockmounts
- (Windscreens & Shockmounts)
- ... of rumble include ground or floor vibrations caused by nearby traffic, heavy footsteps, and building/structural vibrations. In addition to rumble, a closely related malady is that of handling noise -- ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 38. Introduction to Windscreens
- (Windscreens & Shockmounts)
- ... is that blast of distortion and audio breakup caused from wind physically striking the sensitive diaphragm of the microphone capsule. We’ve all heard that sound when someone blows directly into a microphone. ...
- Created on August 24, 2011
- 39. Using a Mixing Panel for Location Dialogue
- (Mix Panels)
- ... source. There are two types of mixing devices used in our industry: Mixing Panels and Over-the-Shoulder Portable (ENG) Mixers. The ENG Mixers are more common. They are basically small, battery operated ...
- Created on August 22, 2011
- 40. Syllabus
- (Chapman)
- ... an unexcused absence and will also entail written assignments as punishment. IN THE EVENT OF ABSENCE, it is the student's responsibility to catch up on missed content and to arrange to take make-up exams. ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 41. Class Projects
- (CTVA 358)
- ... from outside sources. (Remember, the money that you are not spending on textbooks can be pooled and used to rent gear.) Finally, don’t be afraid to call your instructor. My primary function is to help ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 42. Production Sound Class Projects
- (Sample Projects)
- ... shortage. Plan ahead, order early. Work in groups! Rent or borrow equipment from outside sources. (Remember, the money that you are not spending on textbooks can be pooled and used to rent gear.) Finally, ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 43. Chapter 5: Proper Equipment
- (Series - Preparing for Your Shoot)
- ... and sensitivity. Although the sound from the electrets is comparable to the better mics when used at short range, if you have to increase the distance (such as to accommodate wider framing) the relative ...
- Created on August 18, 2011
- 44. Chapter 7: Defining Equipment Packages
- (Series - Preparing for Your Shoot)
- ... of microphone (with the proper adapter) can be used with the wireless system. The part that is replaced by the “radio” is the cable. Wireless microphones are relatively expensive to rent. Daily rates ...
- Created on August 16, 2011
- 45. Samy's Camera - Los Angele
- (Workshops)
- ... rigged, professional soundcart as would be used on major productions. A variety of shotgun microphones and lavaliers will be on display and available for hands-on demo and evaluation. In keeping with ...
- Created on August 01, 2011