Curtis Judd 2/1/21 Curtis Judd 2/1/21

Recording Drum Kit

As an aspiring drummer myself, I’ve struggled to record drum kit in any way that I’d be proud to share. But I recently came across this guide from Gideon Waxman, of DrumHelper.com who runs through the entire process. Recording drums is an art in and of itself. Gideon’s article does a nice job helping you get up and running in this arena.

Curtis Judd 2/1/21 Curtis Judd 2/1/21

Live Sound for Video Session: TZ Audio Stellar X3, Q&A, & Giveaway

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we'll demo the Stellar X3 large diaphragm condenser microphone, answer your sound for video questions, and give away 3 microphones.

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.

How to install Sound Devices Wave Agent on macOS Catalina.

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:

- TZ Audio Stellar X3 large diaphragm condenser microphone - TZ Audio Direct

- Ambient 3.5mm to XLR adapter - Gotham Sound

- Voice Technologies VT1126 3.5mm to XLR adapter - B&H

- 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

- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, pre-amp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H

Curtis Judd 1/18/21 Curtis Judd 1/18/21

Live Sound for Video Session: Q&A & Loudness Normalization Demo

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we answer your sound for video questions and demo how I loudness normalize a mix in Izotope RX 8.

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

Jim & Rob Overanalyze "Making Waves" with guest Curtis.

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

- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel - preamp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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

Curtis Judd 11/8/20 Curtis Judd 11/8/20

Live Sound for Video Session: Tentacle Sync Track E Demo and Q&A

In this week's session, we have a look at and listen to the new Tentacle Sync Track E recorder. This little recorder can be worn by talent like a wireless transmitter but instead of sending wireless audio, it is a 32-bit float wide dynamic range recorder. You'll get to hear some samples and have a walkthrough of the control app. Then we answer your sound for video 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.

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 32-bit Float bodypack recorder - B&H

- ZOOM F8n audio recorder - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- 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