Curtis Judd 1/17/21 Curtis Judd 1/17/21

ZOOM PodTrak P8 for Podcasting and Live Streaming: Recorder, Mixer, Audio Interface

ZOOM launched a new addition to its PodTrak line of recorders, the new PodTrak P8. This all-in-on mixing board, recorder, and USB audio interface features six XLR inputs, 9 sound pads (with 4 switchable banks), and an input for mobile devices to add remote guests. Its automatic mix minus feature also makes it easy to add remote guests. Let’s take a closer look and compare the PodTrak P8 to the RODECaster Pro - it’s most obvious competitor. We also talk a bit about how the P8 compares to the ZOOM LiveTrak L8.

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, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest course is Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini.

You can support my work creating videos by donating at Buy Me a Coffee or Patreon.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- ZOOM PodTrak P8 Podcast Recorder, Mixer, & USB Audio Interface - B&H

- RODECaster Pro Podcast Recorder, Mixer, & USB Audio Interface - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- SHURE SM7B dynamic broadcast microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- SHURE MV7 dynamic podcast/livestream microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Electrovoice RE20 dynamic broadcast microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Canon C200 cinema camera used for talking head shots - B&H

- Canon EF 24-105 f/4L Lens - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C70 cinema camera used for BTS shots - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS Lens - B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic GH5S camera overhead B-roll shots - B&H, Amazon

- Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens - B&H, Amazon

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

Curtis Judd 1/16/21 Curtis Judd 1/16/21

Live Sound for Video Session: Q&A & Soothe2 Plugin

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we answer your sound for video questions and demo the soothe2 plugin from oeksound.

Thanks to Musicbed for the music for this session - “Why Not” by Utah. Get the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

If you'd like to submit your questions ahead of time, please join over at School.LearnLightAndSound.com. Opt in to the mailing list and I'll contact you once a week where you can reply with your question.

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, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. We also just added a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini.

The Global Z Recording Project video on using plastic bags to keep vocal microphones sanitary

Music Video Playback with Timecode

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, PictureLine

- ATEM Mini Pro ISO - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

Curtis Judd 1/3/21 Curtis Judd 1/3/21

Live Sound for Video Session: Q&A

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we answer your sound for video questions.

Thanks to Musicbed for the music for this session - “Why Not” by Utah. Get the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

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, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. We also just added a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Joe's video on how to sync remote cameras without timecode.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H

- ATEM Mini Pro ISO - B&H, Amazon

- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

Curtis Judd 12/27/20 Curtis Judd 12/27/20

Live Sound for Video Session: Favorites of 2020 and Gear Giveaway

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we talk about some of our favorite audio gear and things in 2020.

My audio favorites in 2020:

- Free Dante certification - audinate.com

- RODE NTR - B&H, Sweetwater

- Sound Devices 888 Mixer/Recorder - B&H, Sweetwater

- Allen & Heath SQ5 Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- CEntrance Mic Pro Pro 2 - Amazon

- Making Waves - Amazon

- RODECaster Pro - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- TZ Audio Stellar X2 Vintage - TZ Audio

- RODE NT1 - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- ATEM Mini, Mini Pro, ISO - B&H, DVEStore, Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 small diaphragm condenser microphone - B&H, Sweetwater

Thanks to Musicbed for the music for this session - “Why Not” by Utah. Get the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

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, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. We also just added a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Earthworks SR314 small diaphragm condenser microphone - B&H, Sweetwater

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, PictureLine

- ATEM Mini Pro ISO - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

Curtis Judd 12/24/20 Curtis Judd 12/24/20

Earthworks ICON PRO Premium Livestream, Broadcast, Podcast Microphone

In today’s episode, we have a look at and a listen to the new Earthworks ICON PRO broadcast, streaming, and podcasting microphone. This is a premium, small diaphragm mic which is designed for spoken word audio capture. Aside from its striking appearance, this microphone is unique in that it was designed to capture audio with great time-domain coherence than most other microphones. Have a watch to learn more!

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Earthworks ICON PRO Microphone - B&H, Sweetwater

- Earthworks SR314 Microphone (my favorite for my voice for livestreams) - B&H, Sweetwater

- Universal Audio Apollo x6 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sound Devices 888 Mixer/Field Recorder - B&H, Sweetwater

- Shure SM7B broadcast microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Aputure 600D Pro - Aputure, B&H

- Aputure 300x LED Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Light Dome 2 soft box - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Nova LED Panel Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline

- Canon C200 camera - B&H

- Canon 24-105 f/4 L lens - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C70 camera - B&H https://geni.us/ABYB

- Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L lens - B&H, Amazon

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

Curtis Judd 12/11/20 Curtis Judd 12/11/20

Live Sound for Video Session: Livestream Setup Tour & Q&A

In this week's session, by popular demand, we have a behind-the-scenes tour of the evolving livestream setup. We've had several requests for this and sort of glossed over it the past few weeks, but I think we're finally at a point where we can make this happen. We also cover your questions!

Thanks to Musicbed for the music for this session - “Neon Jungle” by Virgil Arles. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

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, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. We also just added a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Earthworks Icon Pro small diaphragm condenser microphone for livestreaming and podcasting - B&H, Sweetwater

- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixing Board - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Blackmagic Design ATEM 2 M/E Production Studio 4K switcher - B&H, DVEStore

- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel - B&H, Sweetwater

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, PictureLine

- ATEM Mini Pro ISO - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

Curtis Judd 11/29/20 Curtis Judd 11/29/20

Live Sound for Video Session: Q&A, Earthworks Icon Pro, Fairlight 17

In this week's session, we bring your sound for video related questions to the stream. Between me and all of the soundies who join, we'll get you headed in the right direction. We'll also sample the new Earthworks Icon Pro microphone which is designed for "Serious Livestreamers" and podcasting.

Thanks to Musicbed for the music for this session - “Neon Jungle” by Virgil Arles. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

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, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. We also just added a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Earthworks Icon Pro small diaphragm condenser microphone for livestreaming and podcasting - B&H, Sweetwater

- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel - B&H, Sweetwater

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, PictureLine

- ATEM Mini Pro ISO - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

Curtis Judd 11/29/20 Curtis Judd 11/29/20

Tentacle Sync Track E Tiny Audio Recorder: Like Wireless But Not Wireless

In today’s episode, we have a detailed look at the new Tentacle Sync Track E audio recorder. This tiny body pack recorder includes a lavalier microphone and some impressive features: 32-bit float wide dynamic range recording and an in-built, high quality timecode generator (TCXO) which makes syncing your audio to your video clips very quick and easy in post. Let’s take an in-depth look.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Tentacle Sync Track E audio recorder - B&H, DVEStore

- Aputure 300x LED Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Light Dome 2 soft box - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Nova LED Panel Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Lupo Superpanel 30 Full Color Soft - B&H

- Canon C70camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8L lens - B&H, Amazon

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

Curtis Judd 11/27/20 Curtis Judd 11/27/20

Watson Wu: Sound FX recording & Sound Design

In today’s episode, we are honored to have Watson Wu join us to talk about his work recording sound effects for big budget films and video games. I can't wait to talk to him about his techniques and gear for recording vehicles like he did for Baby Driver.

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 at https://school.learnlightandsound.com including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest course is Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Shure SE846 In-ear isolating headphones (recommended by Watson) - B&H, Sweetwater

- ZOOM F6 audio recorder - B&H, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II audio recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon, DVEStore

- Aputure 300x LED Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Light Dome 2 soft box - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Aputure Nova LED Panel Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Lupo Superpanel 30 Full Color Soft - B&H

- Canon C200 camera - B&H, Pictureline

- Canon 24-105m f/4 L lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Earthworks SR-314 microphone - B&H, Sweetwater

- ATEM Mini Pro livestream switcher - B&H. Pictureline, DVEStore, Amazon

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “For the Kids” by Utah. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed: http://share.mscbd.fm/curtisjudd

Curtis Judd 11/27/20 Curtis Judd 11/27/20

Sound for Video Session: Q&A & 4K Live for the First Time!

In this week's session, we bring your sound for video related questions to the stream. Between me and all of the soundies who join, we'll get you headed in the right direction.

Thanks to Musicbed for the music for this session - “Neon Jungle” by Virgil Arles. Get a free trial of the best music for your videos at Musicbed.

Sennheiser G4 setup guide from Guy at DVEStore. Note in particular the section near the end where he covers squelch and pilot tone.

DIETY Scream Contest

De-clicking - question from Samuele re: how to remove clicks.

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, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. We also just added a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel - B&H, Sweetwater

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H, PictureLine

- ATEM Mini Pro ISO - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon