- 1. AES Meeting - Nov 26 Los Angeles
- (Upcoming Events)
- ... Wireless Microphones and Spectrum Updates, Wireless Management Trends and Wireless Audio Trends. The meeting will feature a presentation by Jenn Liang-Chaboud from Shure. Discussed will be an update ...
- Created on November 17, 2013
- 2. Basic Sound Cart recommendations
- (General Questions)
- What would be the base equipment for a starter cart? What microphones, recorders, mixers, wireless, headphones and accessories to make up a base kit.
- Created on June 07, 2012
- 3. For week ending April 23 & 30, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... Rigging Exercise Read up in the Reading List about Lavaliers and Wireless Mics. Also, watch again the Audio Technica videos about Lavaliers. Every member of the class will submit a very brief paper (a ...
- Created on April 21, 2021
- 4. For week ending April 3, 2020 UPDATED
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... this coming Friday at our regular time. But I do have an assignment for you all! Read up in the Reading List about Lavaliers and Wireless Mics. Also, watch again the Audio Technica videos about Lavaliers. Every ...
- Created on March 29, 2020
- 5. For week ending April 5, 2018
- (CSUN - CTVA 230)
- ... something to present this week -- you will definitely get extra points for being on time. Thursday: We will begin working with Lavalier microphones. Read the articles about Lavs and Wireless mics that ...
- Created on March 30, 2018
- 6. For week ending Dec 11, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... AT4073a, MKH60, or Senn. 416 on a fishpole c) AT4071a, MKH70, or Senn. 816 on a fishpole d) ECM-77 or MT830 or AT899 lavalier mic, hardwired on the actress e) ECM-44 lavalier mic, wireless, on the actress 9) Explain ...
- Created on December 04, 2020
- 7. For week ending May 14, 2021
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- ... ECM-77 or MT830 or AT899 lavalier mic, hardwired on the actress e) ECM-44 lavalier mic, wireless, on the actress 9) Explain the difference between ROOM TONE, Reference tone, and background track? 10) Explain ...
- Created on May 10, 2021
- 8. For week ending Nov 13, 2020
- (CSUN - CTVA 358)
- Our topic this week is Lavaliers. Read the assigned readings about Lavs & Wireless. Some of you still have not turned in Quiz 2 yet..... git r dun!
- Created on November 09, 2020
- 9. 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
- 10. Gotta laugh at this request (it is for r
- (Looking For Crew)
- Sound mixer WITH GEAR for $50 per day? Maybe they left off a zero.... or are they just crazy! To: Equipment Emporium Inc Fred Ginsburg We have a new request for your company. Hello,
- Created on October 28, 2013
- 11. New recorder coming from Zaxcom
- (Product Announcements)
- ... or SD card. This new product also includes some very unique options that allow you to build to your particular needs. Available options include built in stereo wireless transmitter, 6 channel recording ...
- Created on August 23, 2012
- 12. Re: Basic Sound Cart recommendations
- (General Questions)
- Sorry for the late reply; somehow this one slipped by my radar while I was out of town. I believe that a basic sound cart (basic sound package) should include: a mixing panel (at least a Mackie 1402 or ...
- Created on August 23, 2012
- 13. Re: Senior Project Questions
- (General Questions)
- The MKH70 and the 4071 are extremely similar, so go with either one for a long shotgun. To mic the inside of the car, I would plant an MKE-2 hardwired lav up in the sun visor. Avoid wireless as much as ...
- Created on February 14, 2012
- 14. Re: Wireless Booms?
- (General Questions)
- No. The wireless portion of the equation has not changed. It is still a radio mic. All that you have done is to replace the lavalier capsule with a condenser shotgun mic. The shotgun on the boom will ...
- Created on October 06, 2011
- 15. Re: Wireless Booms?
- (General Questions)
- With a well equipped wireless boom, would that be superior to a radio mic in regards to transmission reliance?
- Created on October 05, 2011
- 16. Samson announces a new website
- (Product Announcements)
- ... the world, as it easily translates into over 50 languages." # # # Samson Technologies began in 1980 designing wireless microphone systems. Today, we are a industry leader in both consumer and professional ...
- Created on September 07, 2011
- 17. Senior Project Questions
- (General Questions)
- Hey there Ginsberg, So we are looking at a few options for microphones. We are shooing 95% of the film in a car, attached to a process trailer. Would it be better to use wireless lavs or would it be better ...
- Created on February 11, 2012
- 18. Wireless Booms?
- (General Questions)
- Hi Prof. Ginsburg As I've noticed in the professional field, a lot of sound mixers have switch from hard-wired boom to the wireless boom set up, so that the boom operator can move around and between people ...
- Created on October 03, 2011
- 19. Wireless Mic questions....
- (General Questions)
- Hi Fred, Just wondering if you have any suggestions for decreasing clothing noise with the lavs? (We are making the little folded tape triangle pouches) We get great sound when the actors are perfectly ...
- Created on November 25, 2012
- 20. Wireless
- (Category)
- Created on August 09, 2011
- 21. System 10 Wireless: First Look
- (News)
- Audio Technica recently released their new System 10 wireless system in a portable, camera-mount version. Here is Fred Ginsburg's personal review along with links to his video tests. Audio Technica ...
- Created on November 23, 2014
- 22. [PRESENTATION] Rigging Lavaliers & Wireless Mics
- (Lavalier)
- 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
- 23. Rigging Wireless Microphones
- (Wireless)
- ... types of receiver antennas. The most common antennas that come with wireless mics are the stiff wire "whip" antenna and the short rubber sheathed helicoil "rubber duckie". The stiff wire antennas are ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 24. Introduction to Wireless Microphones
- (Wireless)
- There is a saying in Hollywood that the use of wireless microphones is more of a mystic art than it is a science. In spite of all of the technological advances, achieving reliable performance from radio ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 25. We don’t do this as a hobby!
- (For Students)
- ... with poorly designed sets, noisy locations, and inexperienced actors. A boomperson allows you to concentrate on live mixing the multitude of wireless mics, overhead boom mics, and planted mics. When you ...
- Created on January 28, 2021
- 26. Videos about Sound Recording
- (General)
- ... lavaliers, handhelds. wireless, rigging talent, selecting mics, making windscreens, plant mics, and reflected lavs. Lots of useful tips! If the link does not work, just Google YouTube Audio Technica. ...
- Created on August 19, 2020
- 27. No Excuses for the Low Budget Filmmaker
- (For Students)
- ... mix as well as individual ISO tracks (raw unmixed feeds from each mic). You will need at least a couple of good lavaliers. They do not have to be wireless. Lavs can be deployed on the set as PLANTED ...
- Created on February 10, 2020
- 28. Basic sound package for student productions
- (Production Planning)
- ... boom. On fancier shoots, some sort of wireless assistive listening system, such as Comteks, to send headphone feeds to Director, Script, 2nd Boom, and possibly other people on the set. Make sure you have ...
- Created on March 22, 2019
- 29. Using your production recording tracks strategically
- (Recorders)
- ... sync recorder. On a Hollywood set, all of our microphones (booms, planted mics, lavs, and wireless mics) were routed through a mixing panel and then mixed live to the single soundtrack. For these live ...
- Created on March 18, 2018
- 30. 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
- 31. 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
- 32. Fred Ginsburg back from NAB 2015
- (Workshops)
- ... about shotguns, lavs, System 10 wireless, and production sound in general. They loved that my soundcart was fully functional and that they could play with the booms, or see how we do attenuated dual mono ...
- Created on April 19, 2015
- 33. Fred Ginsburg at NAB 2015
- (Workshops)
- ... 4073 short shotgun, 4051 cardioid low echo shotgun, 897 ENG shotgun; 4001/4002 interview dynamic handhelds; 899, 898, 803,896. 830 lavs; some M-S stereos; System 10 wireless; and whatever else suits our ...
- Created on April 01, 2015
- 34. Advice for new Sound Mixers
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... recordist; not as a Mixer. They will expect you to run around with a recorder and a bunch of wireless mics strapped to your chest, while you precariously balance a boompole with a shotgun mic with one ...
- Created on March 09, 2015
- 35. Basic Equipment Package
- (Production Planning)
- ... or clean voice-over. In terms of lavs and wireless, you should have at least two wireless rigs. Actors often wander outside the reach of your boom mic. Or, you may want to record ISO’s of your main characters. ...
- Created on February 02, 2015
- 36. No time for playback
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... if the camera is being handheld on fully floating rigs. For those shots, one could use a small wireless receiver. Or, just not do audio on those special takes, but at least grab sound on everything else! ...
- Created on March 19, 2014
- 37. Rock N Roller Multi-media Production Cart
- (Other Accessories)
- ... Weight is around 16 lbs. It easily bolts onto the two upright "handles" of the cart. A narrower hutch shelf measuring 36x10 mounts above the main shelf and can host wireless receivers, monitors, digital ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 38. About the RnR Multi-Cart
- (Articles)
- ... Weight is around 16 lbs. It easily bolts onto the two upright "handles" of the cart. A narrower hutch shelf measuring 36x10 mounts above the main shelf and can host wireless receivers, monitors, digital ...
- Created on September 12, 2013
- 39. Workshops: UFVA
- (Workshops)
- ... I also touched on the hierarchy of mic techniques (boom, plant, lavalier, wireless) and explained the selection & use of shotgun mics. Later during the conference, I was on Joel Krantz's workshops dealing ...
- Created on August 13, 2013
- 40. Sync Playback: revisited
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... act of playback. The slate and the playback recorder/deck need to be physically connected by a cable or wireless transmitter/receiver. The presence of the visual timecode allows the editors to match ...
- Created on April 11, 2013
- 41. Location Sound Bible by Ric Viers
- (Book Reviews)
- ... guide to recording dialog on location. Topics include audio basics, microphone selection, wireless systems, recording and mixing techniques and the Ten Location Sound Commandments, but it’s more than just ...
- Created on January 20, 2013
- 42. 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
- 43. Audio Technica press release about Fred Ginsburg
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... renowned for the design and manufacture of microphones, wireless microphones, headphones, mixers, and electronics for the audio industry. —For more information on the complete range of Audio-Technica ...
- Created on December 09, 2012
- 44. Advice for First Feature Indie
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... wireless with some good capsules on them. Audio Technica, Sennheiser, and Sony all offer some models in the $500 to $700 range. Of course, most people just rent. LectroSonics is the most popular higher ...
- Created on November 14, 2012
- 45. Updates for the Tascam HS-P82
- (Recorders)
- ... is feeding the Tascam. It does require a physical (or wireless) connection between the master timecode (camera) and your recorder. However, it will satisfy those XXXXXXXX editors who have brainwashed the ...
- Created on October 21, 2012
- 46. Rock N Roller Multi-Media Cart
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... telescoped length. But for production applications, we require a larger work surface for our mixing panel, recorder, wireless, and everything else! Up to now, we sound mixers (and videographers) had to ...
- Created on April 25, 2012
- 47. Rock N Roller Multi-Media Cart
- (Other Accessories)
- ... end user can use the cart in compacted or fully telescoped length. But for production applications, we require a larger work surface for our mixing panel, recorder, wireless, and everything else! Up to ...
- Created on April 25, 2012
- 48. Preparing for NAB 2012
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... single vs. dual system recording. 1:30pm—2:00pm Rigging Lavaliers and Wireless Microphones for Film and Video Production, by Dr. Fred Ginsburg Techniques for rigging and attaching lavalier microphones ...
- Created on April 06, 2012
- 49. Soundcarts
- (Other Accessories)
- ... Oftentimes, but not always, it is where we base our wireless mic receivers. (There are times, however, when I find it advantageous to move the receivers closer to the actors and just cable back to my ...
- Created on March 01, 2012
- 50. Booming in the Rain
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... in a town about a hour away. They do have some dialogue, although it's mostly an action scene. The weather prediction is now 70% rain. Their question was, other than attaching wireless lavs under clothing, ...
- Created on March 01, 2012
- 51. User Guide to the Tascam HS-P82 for Film/Video Applications
- (Recorders)
- ... to access some areas in the set, the task relies upon fixed or planted mics to cover those difficult spots. In addition, some actors may wear hardwired or wireless lavaliers. In a live mix, all of these ...
- Created on November 29, 2011
- 52. Regarding Senior Thesis Films
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... Fred Ginsburg CAS Re: Production Sound Very important: If you are planning to shoot on a STUDIO LOT, you are NOT ALLOWED to use any wireless device (radio mics, walkie-talkies, ...
- Created on November 12, 2011
- 53. Review of LAPPG one-day workshop on sound
- (Industry Happenings)
- ... along with the deployment of wireless. Woody began his lecture with an overview of breaking down the soundtrack in ProTools in order to prepare for the mix. He talked about splitting out the dialogue ...
- Created on October 17, 2011
- 54. Filmming in a Park
- (Production Advice)
- ... quality, proximity type lavalier such as the Countryman B3, that will hold back as much of the background as possible. Remember, when you rent wireless microphones, you have to pay attention to the make ...
- Created on September 20, 2011
- 55. Filmming in a Park
- (For Students)
- ... quality, proximity type lavalier such as the Countryman B3, that will hold back as much of the background as possible. Remember, when you rent wireless microphones, you have to pay attention to the make ...
- Created on September 20, 2011
- 56. Sound for Surfing
- (Production Advice)
- ... or curses -- these would be wild lined or ADR'd and simply cut in, over the shots of the surfer. Although it is possible to deploy bona fide waterproof wireless mics in the water, bear in mind that these ...
- Created on September 10, 2011
- 57. The Brown Interview
- (Sample Exercises)
- This exercise is an interior scene involving boom, wireless lav, and at least one plant mic. Students get to practice their best Hollywood techniques. At the start of this scene, two students enter ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 58. The Conned Film Festival
- (Sample Exercises)
- This exercise consists of an exterior scene involving boom, wireless lav, and plant mic. It is a good opportunity to work with battery powered mixers, long booms, windscreens, and exterior conditions. ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 59. [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
- 60. Hierarchy of Microphone Techniques
- (Location Sound Recording)
- Sound mixers have a strategy when it comes to deciding how best to mike an actor. Choose from booming from above, booming from below, a fixed or planted microphone, body worn lavalier, or wireless lavalier. ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 61. Audio for Television: Mixing the Basic Event
- (Production Planning)
- ... the Reporter in order to provide stage direction, prompting, cues, and so on. So the Reporter will wear a simple earpiece which is fed from some sort of wireless. This is known as an IFB. IFB stands ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 62. Set Design for Dialogue Recording
- (Production Planning)
- ... prevail upon Wardrobe to create special hidden pockets for concealing the wireless mic bodypacks, especially when the same costumes are worn repeatedly. Sometimes they will also make special button holes ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 63. Adding Phone Conversations to your Recording
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... cost of the "call" remains free! For our BKSTS Moving Image Society trans-Atlantic live event, we had our Burbank host connected to the system via a wireless mic system and wireless earphone (aka IFB). ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 64. Audio for Mini Input
- (Cables & Connections)
- ... a boompole, and use high quality ENG or full condenser shotgun mics. If using lavaliers or wireless mics, pay careful attention to proper placement and rigging. Check for clothing and wind noise. Adjust ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 65. Shooting to Sync Playback
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... If the musicians (or dancers) are scantily clad, then we can use induction earpieces. These are similar to wireless hearing aids; they pick up audio transmitted by a local antenna. In the example of ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 66. Using a Microphone Boompole
- (Boompoles)
- ... of dealing with finicky wireless mic systems with their inherent problems of environmental RF interference. An overhead mic will pick up sufficient sound effects, footsteps, and hand-prop noise to give ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 67. Multi-track Recording for Film & Video
- (Recorders)
- ... In most cases, it is a matter of set ‘em and forget ‘em. Get clean audio on all of your tracks, and don’t worry about the mix. To give credit where credit is due, wrangling all of those wireless and ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 68. Recording Sound for Dinner Impossible
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... to compose gourmet meals in not so gourmet environments. Our producers keep ratcheting up the challenge to get Robert to stumble. This keeps me and my crew on our toes. Everything is wireless and unscripted. ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 69. Beginners Guide to the ENG 44 Portable Mixer
- (Mix Panels)
- ... such as wireless mics, to your mixer. Bring the bottom or underside of the case up and over the mixer (like folding a taco) and attach to the velcro. The case also features a snap removable flap for ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 70. ENG Mixing Panels for Production Sound
- (Mix Panels)
- ... the soundperson to quickly disconnect or re-connect. Another popular technique, especially amongst reality shows, is to use a “wireless hop”. This involves attaching a wireless transmitter (or two) to ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 71. Audio Technica: Rigging Lavaliers & Wireless Mics
- (Phoca Download / Rigging Lavaliers & Wireless Mics)
- Rigging Lavaliers & Wireless Mics
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 72. Fender: Set-Up Guide for Integrating Conference System with PA System
- (Phoca Download / Set-Up Guide for Integrating Conference System with PA System)
- Set-Up Guide for Integrating Conference System with PA System: set-up instructions on how to integrate a Bosch Conference/Meeting mic system with a Fender PD250 speaker system and Audio Technica wireless ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 73. Audio Technica: u100 Series Wireless
- (Phoca Download / u100 Series Wireless)
- u100 Series Wireless: ATW-u100 Series Camera Portable
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 74. Audio Technica: AEW-4000/5000 Series Wireless
- (Phoca Download / AEW-4000/5000 Series Wireless)
- AEW-4000/5000 Series Wireless: User's Guide to 4000/5000 Series Wireless ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 75. Audio Technica: ATW-3000 Series Wireless
- (Phoca Download / ATW-3000 Series Wireless)
- ATW-3000 Series Wireless: User's Guide to 3000 Series Wireless ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 76. Audio Technica: ATW-2000 Series Wireless
- (Phoca Download / ATW-2000 Series Wireless)
- ATW-2000 Series Wireless: User's Guide to 2000 Series Wireless ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 77. Audio Technica: 1800 Series Wireless
- (Phoca Download / 1800 Series Wireless)
- 1800 Series Wireless: 1800 Series Camera Portable
- Created on August 19, 2011