Curtis Judd 12/5/22 Curtis Judd 12/5/22

Sound for Video Session — Hearing Compression & Q&A

In this week's session, we'll go back to basics and have another go with compression for spoken word audio. But this time, we'll focus on HEARING compression and avoiding the use of visual tools when setting up a compressor. Then we answer 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 have a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini and just added Introduction to Izotope RX for Dialogue Audio.

Gear I often use or that we mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Waves, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

- SHURE KSM8 dynamic microphone — Sweetwater, B&H, Amazon

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

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H

- Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 lens — B&H, Amazon

- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

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

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

- Universal Audio 6176 channel strip pre-amp, EQ, compressor — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

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Curtis Judd 12/5/22 Curtis Judd 12/5/22

JBL 104 BT Affordable Reference Monitors Speakers

In this week’s episode, we have a look at and listen to the JBL 104-BT Bluetooth Desktop Reference Monitors. The 104-BT’s are small, lightweight, and can be a great step up from consumer desktop speakers; they also host a variety of different connections including TRS, RCA, and Bluetooth. In this video we talk through the 104-BTs’ feature set and discuss when and where these might be most useful in an audio editing and mixing workflow. Let’s have a closer 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 courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.

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, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- JBL 104-BT Bluetooth Desktop Reference Monitors — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sennheiser MKH 8050 Boom Microphone — B&H

- Sound Devices MixPre-3 II Series audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Trew Audio, Amazon

- Sound devices Pix-E stand (for the MixPre) — Amazon

- Aputure LS 300X used for background light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon

- Rosco Gobo creates the pattern on the back wall — B&H

- Canon C70 cinema camera — B&H

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

- Schneider Radiant Soft 1 diffusion filter — B&H

- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself.

Curtis Judd 12/1/22 Curtis Judd 12/1/22

Sound for Video Session — Universal Audio Apollo Demo & Q&A

In this week's session, we'll demo the Universal Audio Apollo audio interfaces and their Unison preamp technology. Then we answer your sound for video questions.

- COMICA AD5 dual USB audio interface — B&H, Amazon

- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

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

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H

- Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 lens — B&H, Amazon

- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

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

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

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself.

Curtis Judd 12/1/22 Curtis Judd 12/1/22

Why Do Pros Use Gear Like This? Prolycht Orion 675 FS Full Spectrum LED Light

In this week’s episode, we discuss why the Prolycht Orion 675FS full-spectrum LED light, and other lights like it, are powerful tools in pro-level workflows. The Orion 675 light is brighter than 1.2K HMI and 2K tungsten lights, includes a full palette of common gel presets, and can be connected to various pro-level remote control solutions. In this video we talk through and demonstrate some of the 675’s key features and discuss how and why they’re important to pro productions and workflows. Let’s take a closer look!

Have a look at Newsshooter's detailed review of the 675 FS here.

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 courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.

Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com.

- Prolycht Orion 675 FS Full-Spectrum LED Light — B&H

- Prolycht Orion 300 — B&H

- XLR cables (high quality 59 C214) — B&H

- Sound Devices MixPre-3 II Series audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Trew Audio, Amazon

- Sound devices Pix-E stand (for the MixPre) — Amazon

- Aputure LS 300X used for background light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon

- Rosco Gobo creates the pattern on the back wall — B&H

- Canon C70 cinema camera — B&H

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

- Schneider Radiant Soft diffusion filter — B&H

- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon

Curtis Judd 11/22/22 Curtis Judd 11/22/22

Sound for Video Session — Fairlight Voice Isolation & Q&A

In this week's session, we'll demo the new Voice Isolation effect in DaVinci Resolve's Fairlight 18.1 and answer your sound for video questions.

- DaVinci Resolve Studio — B&H

- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

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

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H

- Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 lens — B&H, Amazon

- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

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

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

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself.

Curtis Judd 11/22/22 Curtis Judd 11/22/22

DEITY TC SL1 Smart Timecode Slate

In this week’s episode, we take a look at DEITY’s timecode slate: the TC-SL1. This slate is the latest installment in the TC family from DEITY and can be wirelessly synced to your other Sidus Audio timecode devices using the Sidus Audio app. In addition to this powerful connective functionality, the TC-SL1 is also physically compatible with other timecode ecosystems, supports a variety of project frame rates, and is easy to use in production and on set. In this video we walk through the TC-SL1’s feature set, discuss some situations in which you might want to use a timecode slate, and demonstrate how to use it with other components of the DEITY timecode family. Let’s take a closer 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 courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.

Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com.

- DEITY TC-SL1 Timecode Slate — B&H, Trew Audio

- DEITY TC-1 Timecode Boxes — B&H

- DEITY NP-F550 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries — B&H

- XLR cables (high quality 59 C214) — B&H

- Sound Devices MixPre-3 II Series audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Trew Audio, Amazon

- Sound devices Pix-E stand (for the MixPre) — Amazon

- Prolycht Orion 675 FS LED Full-Spectrum Light — B&H

- Aputure LS 300X used for background light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Rosco Gobo creates the pattern on the back wall — B&H

- Canon C70 cinema camera — B&H

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

- Schneider Radiant Soft diffusion filter — B&H

- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon

Curtis Judd 11/14/22 Curtis Judd 11/14/22

Sound for Video Session — AEA KU5A, sound design exploration, & Q&A

In this week's session, we'll demo the AEA KU5A ribbon microphone, explore some basic sound design, and answer your sound for video questions.

- AEAKU5A active ribbon microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

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

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H

- Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 lens — B&H, Amazon

- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

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

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

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself.

Curtis Judd 11/14/22 Curtis Judd 11/14/22

AKG studio classic microphones — Comparison of the AKG C214, C314, & C414 XLS

In this week’s episode, we take a look at and listen to the AKG C214, C314, and C414 XLS large diaphragm condenser microphones. These variations on AKG’s studio classic include similar feature sets for recording spoken word audio like podcasts, voice over, and livestreams. The AKG series of microphones include switchable polar patterns and inbuilt low-cut filters and pads. Although they’re often found recording vocals and instruments for music, the C series of mics can also be useful for podcast and voiceover recording. In this video we compare and contrast each mic’s feature set, discuss the applications in which they might perform best, and overall have a fun time playing with different mics. Let’s take a closer 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 courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.

Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com.

- AKG C214 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, brightest, crispest of the three — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- AKG C314 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, best option for sibilant voices — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- AKG C414 XLS Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- AKG C414 XLII, brighter, crisper voicing than XLS — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Table mic stand — B&H, Amazon

- XLR cables (high quality 59 C214 ) — B&H

- Sound Devices MixPre-3 II Series audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Trew Audio, Amazon

- Sound devices Pix-E stand (for the MixPre) — Amazon

- Aputure P300C LED used as key light — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store

- Aputure LS 300X used for background light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon

- Rosco Gobo creates the pattern on the back wall — B&H

- Canon C70 cinema camera — B&H

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

- Schneider Radiant Soft diffusion filter — B&H

- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon

Curtis Judd 10/31/22 Curtis Judd 10/31/22

Sound for Video Session — Sound Devices 8xx setup basics & Q&A

In this week's session, we'll cover the basics of setting up the Sound Devices 833, 888, and Scorpio audio recorders.

- Sound Devices 833 audio recorder — Trew Audio, B&H, Sweetwater

- Sound Devices 888 audio recorder — Trew Audio, B&H, Sweetwater

- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

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

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H

- Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 lens — B&H, Amazon

- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

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

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

The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself.

Curtis Judd 10/31/22 Curtis Judd 10/31/22

Samson Q9x budget broadcast microphone vs SHURE SM7B & Electrovoice RE20

In this week’s episode, we take a look at and listen to the Samson Q9X budget broadcast microphone. This ergonomic podcasting, streaming, and studio microphone is a dynamic mic with a cardioid polar pattern, ample internal shock mounting and wind screening, and an inbuilt mid-boost presence effect. In this video we walk through the Q9X’s feature set, compare it to the SHURE SM7B and ElectroVoice RE20, and discuss how, when, and where you might use each of these three broadcast microphones. Let’s take a closer look and listen!

Check out our review of various audio recorders here.

Check out some more dynamic mic options for podcasting and livestreaming here.

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 courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.

Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com.

- Samson Q9X broadcast microphone — B&H, Amazon

- SHURE SM7B studio microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Perfect Circuit, Amazon

- ElectroVoice RE20 broadcast microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Table mic stand — B&H, Amazon

- XLR cables (high quality Canare) — B&H

- FETHead in-line amplifier — B&H, Amazon

- Cloudlifter in-line amplifier — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre-3 audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Trew Audio, Amazon

- Aputure P300C LED used as key light — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store

- Aputure LS 300X used for background light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon