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 4/12/20 Curtis Judd 4/12/20

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

Curtis Judd 4/5/20 Curtis Judd 4/5/20

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:

RODE NT-USB Mini Microphone - B&H Amazon
RODE NT-USB (Original) Microphone - 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
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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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

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:

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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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 3/10/20 Curtis Judd 3/10/20

Sound for Video Session: Live Q&A

In this Sound for Video Session, we covered your questions about production and post production sound for film and video:

- wav vs BWF file formats?

- How do you store, clean, and maintain your microphones?

- What boom operating tools do you recommend to help with booming since I'm not super strong?

- How do I compare the noise performance of various USB Audio interfaces?

- Timecode battery for Sound Devices 888?

- DaVinci Resolve 16.2 Fairlight can now handle 32-float audio!

Please consider taking my courses on audio production and post production including in-depth options for the Sound Devices MixPre and Zoom F series recorders.

Gear discussed in this episode. Most of the links below are affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Boom Hanger - Gotham Sound

- Boom pole holder for c-stands - B&H

- Apple box - B&H

- Shure SM-7B Microphone used to record this session - B&H

- Sound Devices MixPre II series recorder used as the preamp for this session - B&H

- Canon C200 camera used as the A-cam for this session - B&H

- Canon 24-105 f/4 IS II L lens used on the Canon C200 for this session - B&H

- Panasonic GH5 used as the B-cam for this session - B&H

- Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens used on the GH5 for this session - B&H

- Sound Devices 888 Audio Recorder/Mixer - B&H

Curtis Judd 3/8/20 Curtis Judd 3/8/20

Dante Digital Network Audio and Switch Back M8RX Demo

Today’s episode is an explanation and demonstration of Dante digital network audio and the Switch Back M8RX preamp/headphone mixer. What is Dante and why do you care? Dante can help solve several problems such as long audio cable runs and how to capture large numbers of audio channels in a single production. Even if you don’t have a need for it now, let’s show you how it works so you are aware and can solve these types of problems if you do find yourself running a larger production some day.

The hear Technologies Switch Back M8RX is a small, 4 input preamp (2 XLR mic/line inputs plus a 3.5mm line input) plus a 4 channel Dante headphone mixer. The preamps are very high quality, with Burr Brown converters and very little THD. This is one of the more affordable ways to get into Dante network audio and solves several potential problems for location and production sound mixing. It can also be very useful in dialogue replacement and foley studio recording. This is one of those devices that might make you might scratch your head at first, but once you get it, you quickly see its value.

You can learn more about Dante at the Audinate website.

Learn more about how Dante was used in the production of La La Land: https://www.audinate.com/meet-dante/dante-in-action/projects/la-la-land-on-set-sound-mixing-and-recording-with-dante

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:

- hear Technologies Switch Back M8RX Dante preamp and headphone mixer - B&H

- Sound Devices 888 Mixer/Recorder - B&H

- Cisco SG350-10MP Gigabit PoE+ Network Switch - B&H

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

- Canon 24 - 105mm f/4 L IS II lens - B&H

- Panasonic GH5 Camera for b-roll shots - B&H Amazon

- Aputure MC Mini LED RGB Light - B&H

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens for Pocket 4K - B&H Amazon

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Curtis Judd 3/1/20 Curtis Judd 3/1/20

Sound for Video Session - Microphone Samples and Q&A

In this Sound for Video Session we sampled a few new mics including a budget supercardioid boom mic from Senal and two large diaphragm condensers from TZ Audio. We'll also covered your questions regarding how to create effects presets in Adobe Audition, the pros and cons of microdot connectors for lavalier microphones and others.

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

- Senal SCI-3212 Small Diaphragm Condenser microphone with omni, cardioid, and super-cardioid capsules - B&H

TZ Audio Stellar X2 and X2 Vintage large diaphragm condenser microphones

Sound Devices MixPre II Series audio recorders - B&H

Canon C200 was used as our streaming camera - B&H

Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini HDMI switcher and USB converter - B&H

Countryman B6 lavalier microphone - B&H

DPA 4160 lavalier microphone - B&H

Curtis Judd 2/23/20 Curtis Judd 2/23/20

RØDE NT-USB Mini Microphone - First Impressions

In this live session, we used the RODE NT-USB Mini - an affordable USB condensder microphone which is simple to use, is small and easy to transport, and has a clever mounting system for the included stand or mic stands and booms. But how does it sound? Let's find out. We'll have a full review in the next few weeks. Thanks to everyone who dropped in for the livestream!

The following link is an affiliate link. I earn from qualifying purchases:

RODE NT-USB Mini - B&H