Curtis Judd 4/20/20 Curtis Judd 4/20/20

Live Sound for Video Session: RODE NT1 & Q&A

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we have a Q&A discussion. We're testing out the RODE NT1 large diaphragm condenser microphone. We also talk a bit about Hindenburg's new auto mix feature.

Please consider taking my courses on how to record better audio and post processing.

Gear used or discussed in this session. Most of the links below are affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases:

RODE NT1 large diaphragm condenser microphone - B&H Sweetwater

ATEM Mini Pro livestream switcher/capture device - B&H

ATEM Mini livestream switcher/capture device - B&H

Sennheiser MKH416 shotgun microphone - B&H Sweetwater

Audio Technica AT875R shotgun microphone - B&H

RODE NTG5 shotgun microphone - B&H Sweetwater

Rycote Cyclone wind shield - B&H

Rycote Super Shield wind shield - B&H

RODE Blimp wind shield - B&H

ADAM near-field monitors - B&H Sweetwater

Focal near-field monitors - B&H Sweetwater

Sound Devices MixPre II Series audio recorders - B&H Sweetwater

Shure TwinPlex lavalier microphones - B&H Sweetwater

Sanken COS-11D lavalier microphones - B&H

Voice Technologies VT500 lavalier microphones - B&H

DPA 4160 lavalier microphone - B&H

DEITY W.Lav - B&H Sony MDR-7506 headphones - B&H

Beyerdynamic DT-770 80 ohm headphones - Sweetwater Amazon

RODE NT-SF1 ambisonic microphone - B&H Sweetwater

Sennheiser Ambeo VR 3D microphone - B&H Sweetwater

Zoom H3-VR ambisonic microphone and recorder - B&H

Zoom F series audio recorders - B&H Sweetwater

Novation Launch Control XL MIDI control surface for MixPre - B&H Sweetwater

AKAI MIDIMix control surface for MixPre - B&H Sweetwater

Aputure Tri8 LED light panel - B&H Amazon

Shure SM7B dynamic broadcast microphone - B&H Sweetwater Amazon

Electro-Voice RE20 dynamic broadcast microphone - B&H Sweetwater Amazon

Audio Technica AT4053b hyper-cardioid boom microphone - B&H Sweetwater Amazon

Sennheiser MKH8050 super-cardioid boom microphone - B&H Amazon

Hindenburg audio editing app with auto mix features

Cinema Sound - potential resource for 5.1 monitoring and mixing

Curtis Judd 4/14/20 Curtis Judd 4/14/20

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

Curtis Judd 3/29/20 Curtis Judd 3/29/20

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

Curtis Judd 3/16/20 Curtis Judd 3/16/20

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

Curtis Judd 2/29/20 Curtis Judd 2/29/20

RODECaster Pro Mobile Power Update - Power via USB Battery

In today’s episode, we have a look at the new USB power adapter cable from RODE which enables you to power your RODECaster Pro with a USB power source such as a compatible battery bank. The battery bank needs to be capable of supplying 5V, 2.4 amps.

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.

If you purchased a RODECaster Pro between November 2019 and February 29th 2020, you can claim your RODECaster Accessory Pack over at RODE.com. If you purchased before or after that date range, I am told that RODE will be selling the USB power adapter cable in the not-too-distant future.

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:

- RODE USB Power adapter cable - Coming soon

- RODECaster Pro - B&H Amazon

- RAVPower PD USB Battery Bank - Amazon

- Decksaver Cover for RODECaster Pro - B&H

- Canon C200 Camera for talking head portion - B&H

- Panasonic GH5 Camera for overhead shots - B&H Amazon

- Aputure MC Mini LED RGB Light - B&H

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens for GH5 - B&H Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II Audio Recorder - B&H

- TZ Audio X2 Microphone - TZ Audio

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Curtis Judd 2/2/20 Curtis Judd 2/2/20

ZOOM LiveTrak L-8 For Podcasting

In today’s episode, we have an overview of the ZOOM LiveTrak L-8 audio recorder/mixer. This little thing can work nicely for podcasting or musicians but we’ll focus on the features relevant to podcasting. This competitor to the RODECaster Pro prompted me to have a closer look and talk about the differences and which may be a better fit for you.

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, 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:

- Zoom LiveTrak L-8 Recorder/Mixing Board - B&H

- RODECaster Pro Podcasting Recorder/Mixer - B&H

- Shure SM7B Dynamic Broadcast Microphone - B&H

- Electro-Voice RE20 Broadcast Microphone - B&H

- Cloudlifter Microphone Activator - B&H

- FETHead Microphone Activator - B&H

- Anker USB Battery Bank - B&H

- SD Card I used for the LiveTrak L-8 - B&H

- Panasonic GH5 Camera used for most B-Roll shots - B&H Amazon

Panasonic GH5S Camera use for talking head shots - B&H Amazon

- Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Micro 4/3 Lens - B&H Amazon

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

Curtis Judd 1/19/20 Curtis Judd 1/19/20

First Look at the DEITY HD-TX Plug-on Wireless Microphone Transmitter

In this session, we use the DEITY Connect HD-TX XLR Plug-on Transmitter for the first time to see how it sounds.

Full disclosure: The DEITY Connect HD-TX system was sent to me free of charge from DEITY. They have not paid me further to produce this video and they did not review this video prior to posting. All opinions shared here are my own.

The following links are affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

HD-TX Plug-on Transmitter with Built-in Recorder - B&H https://bhpho.to/2R1Tk69

DEITY Connect Dual Channel Wireless Microphone system (2 lavalier kit) - B&H https://bhpho.to/2GajPzH

Curtis Judd 1/12/20 Curtis Judd 1/12/20

Sound for Video Session: Q&A 12 January 2020

In this week's live Sound for Video Session, we'll take a shot at answering your sound for video questions. You can submit them live, or for future sessions, just sign up for free over at http://school.learnlightandsound.com and I'll email you when its time to submit. In this session we talk advice for getting into corporate production work, microphones, recorders, body pack recorders (Tentacle Track E, Tascam DR-10), wind shields for microphones, and lots more!

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:

Sound Devices MixPre II Series Audio Recorders - B&H

K-Tek Avalon 150CCR Graphite Boom Pole - B&H

RODE Blimp Wind Shield - B&H

Rycote Supershield - B&H

Rycote Cyclone Wind Shield - B&H

Zoom F6 Audio Recorder - B&H

Panasonic GH5 Camera - B&H

Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini HDMI switcher for live streaming - B&H

RODE NTG5 Shotgun Microphone - B&H

RODE NTG2 Shotgun Microphone - B&H

Tentacle Sync E Timecode Generator - B&H

Sanken CS-1e Short Shotgun Microphone - B&H

Sennheiser MD46 Dynamic Microphone - B&H

Tascam DR-10X Plug-on Recorder - B&H

DEITY Connect Wireless Microphone System - B&H

Anker Powercore USB Battery for powering MixPre recorders - B&H

Orca OR-27 sound mixer bag - B&H

K-tek Stingray sound mixer bag for MixPre 3 and 6 - B&H

Curtis Judd 1/5/20 Curtis Judd 1/5/20

Sound for Video Session: 2019 Year in Review

What changed in the world of sound for video and film in 2019? In this session we cover some of the more innovative audio for video gear in 2019 and also touch on what has NOT changed.

Some of the gear discussed:

Zoom F6 audio recorder with wide dynamic range capabilities - B&H

Sound Devices MixPre II Series with wide dynamic range capabilities - B&H

Automix (for Sound Devices MixPre and Zoom F series) - Demonstration

DEITY Connect dual channel wireless microphone system - B&H

Zaxcom Nova Audio Recorder/Mixer - Gotham Sound

Sound Devices Scorpio Audio Recorder/Mixer - B&H

Sound Devices 888 Audio Recorder/Mixer - B&H

Sound Devices 833 Audio Recorder/Mixer B&H

RODE Wireless GO Wireless Microphone System - B&H

Sennheiser XSW-D Wireless Microphone System - B&H

RODE NTG5 Shotgun Microphone - B&H

DEITY S-Mic 2S Short Shotgun Microphone - B&H

Azden SGM-3500L Shotgun Microphone - B&H

RODE VideoMic NTG - B&H

RODECaster Pro Recorder/Mixer/Audio Interface for recording podcasts - B&H

Zoom L-8 Recorder/Mixer/Audio Interface for recording podcasts - B&H

Sound Cart MiniCart - Trew Audio

Ethics statement: Some of the links above are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Curtis Judd 12/8/19 Curtis Judd 12/8/19

MixAssist for Sound Devices MixPre Recorders

In today’s episode, we have demonstrate the new MixAssist Plugin for the Sound Devices MixPre series of audio recorders. MixAssist can help produce cleaner audio recordings for multi-person podcasts, interviews, or panel discussions. It also helps manage overall levels when multiple people speak at the same time.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode:

MixPre Series of audio recorders - B&H

MixAssist Plugin

Schoeps CMC641 Supercardioid Boom Microphone - B&H

Sennheiser MKH8050 Supercardioid Boom Microphone - B&H

RODE NTG5 Short Shotgun Microphone - B&H

DPA 4017b Shotgun Microphone - B&H

Aputure 300DII LED Light used as a key light - B&H Amazon

Aputure Light Dome II soft box on key light - B&H Amazon

Aputure 120DII LED Light used for slash of light on background - B&H Amazon

Aputure Barn Doors used to create the slash of light - B&H Amazon

Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H