Sound for Video Session: Mixing Basics for Live Streams & Q&A
In this week's session, we'll cover some of the basics of mixing for live streams and then cover your sound for video questions.
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:
- D-tap to 4 pin hirose cable to power MixPre-10 & ZOOM F4/F8 via cine battery - Amazon
- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater
- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon
- Canon C70 Camera - B&H https://geni.us/ABYB
- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, 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
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Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd
Live Review: ANDYCINE AC-M1 Camera-top Microphone
In this impromptu session, we have a look at and a listen to the ANDYCINE AC-M1 camera-top microphone. This is a budget mic designed for vlogging. But I'm looking at it as a potential low-cost livestream mic option.
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:
- ANDYCINE AC-M1 camera-top microphone - B&H, Amazon
- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater
- Canon C70 Camera - B&H
- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, 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
Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself.
Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd
RODE Wireless GO II: Two Microphones, One Receiver
In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the RODE Wireless GO II microphone system. This two-microphone, dual channel receiver system makes it easy to mic up two people and keeps things simple. It also records a backup of the audio on each transmitter in case the wireless signal drops out. Let’s have a look and a listen!
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.
Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com.
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:
- RODE Wireless GO II microphone system - B&H, DVE Store, Sweetwater, Amazon
- RODE Lavalier GO microphone - B&H, Sweetwater
- RODE SC15 iOS Lightning to USB-C cable for iOS devices - B&H, DVE Store, Sweetwater
- RODE SC16 USB-C to USB-C cable for most Android Devices - B&H, DVE Store, Sweetwater
- Saramonic Blink500 Pro - B&H, Amazon
- Hollyland Lark 150 - B&H, Amazon
- Sanken COS-11D lavalier microphone - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Aputure 120D II Bowens mount light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Amaran 100D Bowens mount light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Aputure Light Dome II - Aputure, B&H, Amazon
- Aputure Spotlight Mount - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon
- Sigma 24-70mm EF f/2.8 DG OS HSM ART Lens - B&H, Amazon
- Schneider Radiant Soft filter - B&H
Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself.
Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd
Sound for Video Session: Izotope Dialogue Isolate & Q&A
In this week's session, we'll have a look at Izotope's Dialogue Isolate module which is part of the RX suite. We'll then cover your sound for video questions.
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.
Support my work creating videos by donating.
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 C70 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
- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, pre-amp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H
Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself.
Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd
Live Sound for Video Session: Lloyd Puckitt on Compression for Dialogue
In this week's Sound for Video Session, we're honored to have Lloyd Puckitt join us and share some insights on compression. Skip ahead to 13:00 where Lloyd demos his approach to compressing dialogue audio and using side-chain compression to duck music behind dialogue.
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.
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, pre-amp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H
Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself.
Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd
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
Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd
Live @ Epiphan - Interview with Curtis Judd
George Herbert of Epiphan - the livestream hardware company - invited me on to their weekly show to talk about lighting and sound for livestreams. We covered a lot of ground and talked about an array of budget options for lighting and capturing sound for your livestream productions.
Live Sound for Video Session: Q&A & In-progress Short Film Mix
In this week's Sound for Video Session, we answer your sound for video questions and walk through a short film mix I'm on which I'm working.
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.
6 Truths about decibels form Pro Tools Expert
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- Earthworks SR314 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
- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, pre-amp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H
Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd
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.
Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd
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
Copyright 2021, Curtis Judd
