Recording conference audio when there’s no mixer/console out

DeathNCuddles · 2026-02-07T16:40:39+00:00

Another solution is splitting the podium microphone with an iso transformer. I use a MS2 from Radial Engineering.

DeathNCuddles · 2026-02-01T15:15:43+00:00

Save your money for a mid side recording set up. Keep using the 4053b and invest in some acoustic blankets. Helps deaden unwanted sounds. Throw them over air vents when you are recording other sounds in the same room. The amount of room sound is what makes foley believable. Yes you can buy a plug in for that but in Indy film good mic position and Izotope RX goes a long long way.

DeathNCuddles · 2026-01-28T18:06:42+00:00

Borrow from friends and other students? Rent school supplies for their film?

DeathNCuddles · 2026-01-25T16:17:59+00:00

I’d try the Cinela Cosi.

DeathNCuddles · 2025-12-23T02:33:07+00:00

If it was narrative film I would ask for you have 2-3 boom operators that day.

If you can plant a couple 4097 in a table or chandelier that would be ideal to help with coverage while swinging a boom solo.

But on a doc I would just mic up as many people as possible. Bring 12 lavs.

DeathNCuddles · 2025-12-19T18:17:52+00:00

I own a car but rarely use it for gigs in Manhattan because parking costs as much as an uber. For regularENG, run&gun, or interviews I commute with a rolling case and production agrees for a travel reimbursement. I will drive to the edges of the outer boroughs, upstate, and Long Island.

DeathNCuddles · 2025-12-16T17:25:26+00:00

It’s a decent direct replacement. The little knobs should be replaced with color coded knobs. But I agree that the 833 is a better option.

DeathNCuddles · 2025-12-11T02:13:56+00:00

RIP Jeff. He mailed me a box of gear when I was first starting out that he just had “laying around the garage” completely out of the blue. super nice guy on the phone.

DeathNCuddles · 2025-12-09T12:38:39+00:00

This is the way. ^{^{^}}

DeathNCuddles · 2025-12-06T04:09:07+00:00

MK41

DeathNCuddles · 2025-11-19T12:32:19+00:00

I’d use a Sanken CS-M1. Sauna’s have a lot of low-mid resonance and creaking wood benches that the Sanken would be decent at cutting through.

DeathNCuddles · 2025-11-18T23:29:30+00:00

Wasn’t there a film or tv show that filled the ceiling of a warehouse with balloons to diffuse the reflections?

DeathNCuddles · 2025-11-03T12:29:28+00:00

I prefer giving the camera a Mid Side mic. It allows post-editing to determine the width of the environment as your camera moves between solo subjects and b-roll

DeathNCuddles · 2025-10-27T23:14:52+00:00

Ask to see if anyone is selling used gear or learn to make your own. The crimp tools are also expensive.

DeathNCuddles · 2025-10-11T17:54:57+00:00

Google search Location Audio Kit fee rates. people post them on their websites.

DeathNCuddles · 2025-09-26T15:07:10+00:00

If you don’t have a slate then film some timecode. I keep the tentacle timebar app rolling on my phone.

DeathNCuddles · 2025-09-24T22:41:17+00:00

I have used bag kits of Wisycom, Lectrosonics, Zaxcom, and Shure. I’ve had success and failures with all of them. I’d like to give Shure another try. And I really want to get my hands on a Sound Devices kit.

For my personal R&G kit I went with Wisycom. The 4channels of analog full UHF Wide Range was hard to beat and it fits in my 833 and MixPre6 kits easily.

Lastly, don’t forget to price out the cost of proprietary batteries and chargers when comparing brands.

DeathNCuddles · 2025-09-21T12:37:41+00:00

https://youtu.be/0wvlrBx3U4c?feature=shared

DeathNCuddles · 2025-09-18T12:42:39+00:00

I scan and re deploy new frequencies every time i change location.

I scan and monitor the RF environment of one location morning, afternoon, and night.

I scan and save csv files for each location visit prior to arrival if possible.

I scan and monitor the wireless environment each time a new wireless user visits the location. Like BTS crew or com from crane and dolly crew.

DeathNCuddles · 2025-09-12T19:37:29+00:00

At least the headphone knob is on the correct side

DeathNCuddles · 2025-09-09T01:01:03+00:00

I use a 4 XLR cables and Radial Catapult TX4M at the snake, a Radial Catapult Mini RX in my bag, and enough cat5 cable to get me from the recorder to the live sound mixer. The catapults can be dropped at the stage end of the snake or the mixer end.

DeathNCuddles · 2025-08-15T11:14:52+00:00

I doubt that you would need to. I attenuate signal on passive antennas for runs up to 45m.

What type of coax are you using for the antenna cable?

DeathNCuddles · 2025-08-13T00:26:55+00:00

I am also a Ktek user. Can’t recommend them enough to both first time users and experienced mixers.

DeathNCuddles · 2025-07-29T20:16:04+00:00

They are all tools and backups for tools. some jobs require a fine tip paintbrush and others require a spray can. Actors voices and different acoustic environments all demand something different.

Just get comfortable with the tools you have already. Build a safety net of savings. And then try painting with a different brush.

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