Sound for Video Session: Fairlight 16.2 Highlights & Q&A
In this session, we take a high-level look at some of the new features in DaVinci Resolve Fairlight 16.2 such as 32-bit audio support and automated loudness normalization. We then take your answers to the community and discuss.
To output from a dbx286s to a Canon 80D, you'll need the following. Full Disclosure, these are affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
- 1/4" to 3.5mm TRS cable - B&H
- 3.5mm female to 3.5mm male line to mic level attenuator cable - B&H
Please consider taking my courses on how to record better audio and post processing over at Learn Light and Sound.
Garrett Sammons is hosting an online film contest called Isolation. You can check out the details at the Isolation contest page.
Gear covered or used in this episode. Full Disclosure, some of these are affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
- RODE Wireless GO (White) - B&H
- TZ Audio Stellar X2 Vintage large diaphragm condenser microphone, used this for this livestream - TZ Audio
- dbx286S vocal channel strip - B&H Amazon
- RODE NTG4+ shotgun microphone - B&H
- RODECaster Pro podcast preamplifier/processor/recorder - B&H
- Sound Devices Wave Agent
- Accusonus Plugins - Accusonus
- Sennheiser MKH416 shotgun microphone - B&H
- Sennheiser MKH50 supercardioid boom microphone - B&H
- RODE NTG5 shotgun microphone - B&H
- Sound Devices 888 mixer/recorder - B&H
- Shure SM7B dynamic broadcast microphone - B&H
- Sound Devices MixPre II Series mixer/recorders - B&H
- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H Amazon
- Canon C200 camera - B&H
- Audient evo 4 USB audio interface - B&H
- Cloudlifter microphone activator - B&H
- Fethead microphone activator - B&H
Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd
audient evo 4 - USB Audio Interface Review
In today’s episode we have a look at and listen to the Audient evo 4 USB audio interface. What’s the use of an audio interface? It allows you to attach high quality XLR microphones and powered speakers/near-field monitors to your computer or tablet. In the case of the evo 4, this is an affordable audio interface with impressive preamplifiers and a feature set which will work very nicely for many people.
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- audient evo 4 USB audio interface - B&H Sweetwater
- TZ Audio Stellar X2 Vintage Microphone - Tech Zone Audio Direct
- Canon C200 Camera, This is my main camera - B&H
- Canon 24-105 f/4L IS Lens - B&H
- Panasonic GH5, this is my overhead camera for product demonstrations - B&H Amazon
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS II Lens - this lens is super versatile and stays on my camera almost all the time - B&H Amazon
- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K, used for some of the b-roll shots - B&H
- Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 DG OS Are Lens for Canon EF Mount, lives on my P6K - B&H
- Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini, my switcher and capture card combined into one device. This can take up to 4 cameras and two microphones via inputs on the back and outputs via USB to your computer. It also has an HDMI output so you can connect a screen to show the program - B&H
- Aputure MC Mini LED Panel Light, used for background color - B&H Amazon
- D&O 180W LED Light Panel - see my review:
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Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd
Sound for Video Session: MixPre Mix-Minus & Q&A
In this week's session, we cover how to set up a mix-minus on a Sound Devices MixPre and then answer your questions. What is a mix-minus? It is just a way to setup your recorder so that you can record a remote guest or host as well as yourself and others with your recorder. In this case, we show how to do this with the MixPre-3 from Sound Devices, assuming the remote guest will be dialed in via Skype on your computer or tablet.
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including how to process dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.
Gear discussed or used in this livestream. Full disclosure - the links below are B&H and Amazon affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.
- Sound Devices MixPre Audio Recorders - B&H
- Shure SM7B Broadcast Microphone - B&H
- Sennheiser MKH416 Shotgun Microphone - B&H
- DPA 4060 Lavalier Microphone - B&H
- Shure TwinPlex TL-48 Lavalier Microphone - B&H
- Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Switcher/HDMI Capture Card - B&H
- Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro Switcher/HDMI Capture Card - B&H
- Shure Tone Generator - B&H
- Zoom F Series Recorders - B&H
- Panasonic GH5 Hybrid Camera - B&H Amazon
Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd
RODE NT-USB Mini Microphone Review
In today’s episode we have a closer look at the RODE NT-USB Mini microphone. This affordable USB microphone records high quality sound for podcasts, livestreams, voice over, and even for vocals for music. The microphone is simple to use, works with Mac, PC, and tablets, and is probably my favorite USB microphone in the $100 price range.
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
Canon C200 Camera, This is my main camera - B&H
Panasonic GH5, this is my overhead camera for product demonstrations - B&H Amazon
Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS II Lens - this lens is super versatile and stays on my camera almost all the time - B&H Amazon
Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini, my switcher and capture card combined into one device. This can take up to 4 cameras and two microphones via inputs on the back and outputs via USB to your computer. It also has an HDMI output so you can connect a screen to show the program - B&H
D&O 180W LED Light Panel - see my review with links
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Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd
Live Sound for Video Session: Accentize VoiceGate & Q&A
Hello Soundies! In this week's Sound for Video Session we demonstrated a new dialogue de-noise plugin which evidently uses neural networks to more effectively separate voice from noise. We ran a few different audio clips through the plugin to show where it excels and where it is not quite as effective. You can find out more about the VoiceGate plugin at https://www.accentize.com. Full disclosure - Accentize gave me a free license to demonstrate this plugin. I do not earn any money from purchases of VoiceGate.
Gear used or discussed in this session. Full Disclosure, some of the links below are affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases:
- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Audio Recorders - B&H
- Zoom F8n Audio Recorder - B&H
- RODECaster Pro podcasting audio interface/recorder - B&H Amazon
- Audio Technica ATR2100x - B&H Amazon
- Sanken CS-3e Shotgun Microphone - B&H
- Sanken CSR-2 Rear Rejection Shotgun Microphone - B&H
- Elgato HD60 S USB capture card for streaming - Amazon
- Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini switcher/capture card for live video streaming - B&H
- Canon C200 Cinema Camera - B&H
- RODE NT-USB Mini - B&H
- Lupo Superpanel LED Lights - B&H
- Aputure COB 120DII LED Light - B&H
- Aputure Tri-8 LED Panel Light - B&H
- Aputure COB 300DII LED Light - B&H
Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd
My Livestream Setup for YouTube - 2020
In today’s episode I run through all of the gear and the app I use for live-streaming on YouTube. I also mention some alternatives to the gear and apps I use covering a wide range of price options.
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- Shure SM7B Broadcast Dynamic Microphone, better suited for brighter or sibilant voices - B&H Amazon
- Sound Devices MixPre II Audio Recorder, this is the audio recorder/mixer to which I connect the Shure SM7B - B&H Amazon
- Canon C200 Camera, This is my main camera - B&H
- Panasonic GH5, this is my overhead camera for product demonstrations - B&H Amazon
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS II Lens - this lens is super versatile and stays on my camera almost all the time - B&H Amazon
- HDMI Cables - I get mine at Monoprice.com
- Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini, my switcher and capture card combined into one device. This can take up to 4 cameras and two microphones via inputs on the back and outputs via USB to your computer. It also has an HDMI output so you can connect a screen to show the program - B&H
- RODE NT-USB Mini USB microphone. This is a good, reasonably priced microphone to improve the overall technical quality of your livestream - way better than in-built computer and webcam microphones: B&H
- D&O 180W LED Light Panel - D&O Direct https://bit.ly/37dNQeo see my review:
- AJA U-Tap HDMI, capture card for cameras with HDMI output. Sends the video to your computer via USB - B&H
- AJA U-Tap SDI, capture card for cameras with SDI output. Sends the video to your computer via USB - B&H
- Blackmagic Design Ultrastudio Mini Recorder, capture card for cameras with HDMI or SDI output. Sends the video to your computer via thunderbolt. Check at the Blackmagic Design site to make sure it will work with your computer - B&H
- Sennheiser Culture SC 60 Headset with Microphone, send audio to you computer via USB. Better sound than most webcam and in-built computer microphones - B&H Amazon
Streaming apps:
- OBS Open Broadcaster (PC, Mac, Linux)
- Streamlabs OBS (PC, Mac beta)
- Ecamm Live (Mac only)
- vMix (PC only)
If you’re a gamer and want more details on how to stream gaming, check out EposVox’s YouTube channel.
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Online Music Lessons, Streaming Microphones, and Other Streaming Gear
In this special live stream, we talk about some of the microphones, other gear, services, and streaming apps available to get you up and running. These are the questions we've received most in the last couple of weeks as more of us need to meet remotely or stay in touch via streaming.
Gear and other stuff mentioned in this video. Some of the links below are affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.
- RODE NT-USB Mini Microphone, a USB mic which you can move closer to you and your instrument which improves the quality of the sound you can stream in large part because it is closer to the sound than a webcam or computer microphone - B&H
- Ecamm Live Streaming app for macOS
- OBS Live Streaming, free app for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Sound Devices MixPre II Series audio recorders/mixers - B&H
- Shure SM7B dynamic microphone, this is the one Curtis used in this video - B&H
- Electrovoice RE20, this is the microphone Dani used in this video - B&H
- Shure SM58, this is the microphone Emma used in this video - B&H
Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd
Microphone Disagreement? A Discussion of Microphones with Bandrew Scott of Podcastage
In today’s episode we have a discussion with Bandrew Scott of the Podcastage YouTube channel. Our focus is on one main question: Why do skilled audio engineers, mix engineers, production sound mixers, and podcast engineers have different opinions about a single microphone?
Check out Bandrew’s YouTube Channels:
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- Telefunken TF47 Multi-pattern Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Brandrew used this to record this episode - B&H
- TechZone Audio Stellar X2 Vintage Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Curtis used this to record this episode TechZone Audio
- TechZone Audio Stellar X2 Large Diaphragm Condenser microphone, better suited to darker voices without too much sibilance or articulation - Amazon
- Samson Q2U, a very affordable dynamic USB microphone popular with podcasters - B&H Amazon
- Audio Technica ATR2100x, a very affordable dynamic USB microphone popular with podcasters - B&H Amazon
- Behringer C-1U, a very affordable condenser USB microphone popular with podcasters - B&H Amazon
- Shure SM7B Broadcast Dynamic Microphone, better suited for brighter or sibilant voices - B&H Amazon
- Electrovoice RE20 Broadcast Dynamic Microphone, better suited for darker voices - B&H Amazon
- Neumann U87ai Multi-pattern Large Diaphragm, legendary studio microphone - B&H
- Sound Devices MixPre II Audio Recorder, Curtis used this as the preamp for his TZ Audio Microphone - B&H
- Canon C200 Camera, Curtis used this for his side of the Skype call. Skype muddled up the frame rates which is why it looks jittery - B&H
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Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd
Senal SCI-3212 Budget Boom Microphone for Film and Video Dialogue
In today’s episode we have a look at and a listen to a budget indoor boom microphone, the Senal SCI-3212. This small boom microphone comes with 3 different capsules with different polar patterns. We’ll focus on the super-cardioid capsule which is commonly used for video and film dialogue indoors. For less than $100 USD, this is an impressive option for those of us on a tight budget.
See our Samson CO2 boom microphone review:
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- Senal SCI-3212 Boom Microphone - B&H
- Sound Devices MixPre II Audio Recorder - B&H
- Samson CO2 Boom Microphone - B&H
- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K for talking head shots - B&H
- Sigma 24-70 f/2.8 DG OS HSM ART Lens for Canon EF mount - B&H
- Panasonic GH5 Camera for b-roll shots - B&H Amazon
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens for Pocket 4K - B&H Amazon
- Aputure COB120DII with barn doors for slash of light on background - B&H
- Lupo Supercolor Soft Full Color 60 LED light for key light - B&H
- CAME-TV Andromeda LED Tube for rim light - B&H
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Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd
Sound for Video Session: Live Q&A
Hello Soundies! This week we held a live Q&A.
For future sessions, you can submit your questions live in the chat or if you've already joined the school at School.LearnLightAndSound.com, you can just reply to my weekly email to submit your question in advance. Between all of us in the community, we should be able to get you pointed in the right direction and recording some great sound!
Gear discussed in this episode. Full disclosure - most of the links below are affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.
- RODE NTG5 shotgun microphone - B&H
- Shure SM7B dynamic broadcast microphone - B&H
- Cloudlifter microphone activator - B&H
- Fethead microphone activator - B&H
- Zoom H4n Pro audio recorder -B&H
- Tascam DR-60DmkII audio recorder - B&H
- RODE TF-5 stereo pair cardioid microphones for ambient recording - B&H
- Rycote wind shields - B&H
- Cinela wind shields - Gotham Sound
- Sound Devices MixPre II Series audio recorders - B&H
- Zoom F6 audio recorder - B&H
- Focusrite OctoPre Microphone Preamp - B&H
- RME Digiface audio interfaces - B&H
- RODELink Wireless Filmmaker microphone kit - B&H
- RODE VXLR+ 3.5mm to XLR & power adapter - B&H
- Sennheiser MKH416 shotgun microphone - B&H
- Sennheiser MKH8070 long shotgun microphone - B&H
- Zoom F8n audio recorders - B&H
- Zoom L12 audio recorder for podcasts - B&H
- Samson Q2U dynamic microphone for podcasting - B&H
- Audio Technica AT2005 - B&H
- Audio Technica ATR2100x - B&H
- Audio Ltd A10 digital wireless microphone system - Gotham Sound
- Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini switcher, HDMI capture - B&H
Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd
