- 1. Setting Up Your Rycote Windshield
- (Windscreens & Shockmounts)
- ... that there is not much out there in the way of advice or instructions. In the world of microphone wind protection, it is accurate to say that Rycote is considered the big daddy and the unofficial standard ...
- Created on March 22, 2015
- 2. Introduction to Windscreens
- (Windscreens & Shockmounts)
- Before we get into a discussion of windscreens, a preliminary word about wind noise. There are two types of wind noise that will affect your soundtrack: acoustic wind noise and contact wind noise. Acoustic ...
- Created on August 24, 2011
- 3. Basic sound package for student productions
- (Production Planning)
- ... shotgun” encased in a furry zeppelin windscreen for exteriors, such as the Audio Technica 4071 or the Senn MKH70. There are also other makes and models of mics that are comparable in quality and performance. ...
- Created on March 22, 2019
- 4. 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
- 5. Fred Ginsburg at NAB 2015
- (Workshops)
- ... fancy. Of course, we can also play with any of the inventory in the official display area. Shotguns will be mounted on K-Tek boompoles. Rycote wind protection will be on display. Recorders include a ...
- Created on April 01, 2015
- 6. Basic Equipment Package
- (Production Planning)
- ... a few poles of varying lengths. A longer pole, for exteriors (and to help counterbalance a long shotgun w zeppelin windscreen). And a shortie, for those tight situations. A duplex audio cable is essential, ...
- Created on February 02, 2015
- 7. Sound for Surfing
- (Production Advice)
- ... use extra wind protection along with a full zeppelin system. It is very windy out there! I would recommend slipping a thin foam windscreen over the mic itself, inside of the zeppelin shell. Make sure to ...
- Created on September 10, 2011
- 8. Priorities of Recording
- (Sound Design)
- ... and at all hours of the day. After the scene has been cut, a wild recording of continuous “city traffic from outside the window” might be laid under it, to create the illusion that it was all shot in “real ...
- Created on August 27, 2011
- 9. Chapter 2: Elements of the Soundtrack
- (Series - Elements of the Soundtrack)
- ... include environmental backgrounds (birds & crickets, rain, wind, ocean surf, traffic), engine noise, cafeteria ambiance, crowd noises, applause, laughter, even music and narration. The sound effects ...
- Created on August 22, 2011
- 10. Rigging Wireless Microphones
- (Wireless)
- ... won't notice it, such as under the sports coat. Soften a patch of clothing around the site where the microphone is to be attached. Combat noise from clothing friction with Static Guard. Wind noise can ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 11. Selection and Use of Lavalier Microphones
- (Lavalier)
- ... to hide. More importantly, the mic lacked the extended bass response of the ECM-50, which translated into less wind noise and rumble when used outside of a studio. (Sony evolved the ECM30 into the ECM44; ...
- Created on August 18, 2011
- 12. Selection and Use of Shotgun Microphones
- (Shotgun)
- ... head is ideal; up to a few feet overhead is okay depending on the situation. Place a thin strip of white tape on the tip of your boom mic's windscreen to make it obvious in the camera viewfinder. Bette ...
- Created on August 18, 2011
- 13. Chapter 7: Defining Equipment Packages
- (Series - Preparing for Your Shoot)
- ... canned air; electronic cleaning solvent; cheesecloth for wind protection; acoustafoam; velcro; condoms for waterproofing mics and wireless; and perhaps even handcuffs & chain for securing equipment cases ...
- Created on August 16, 2011