Curtis Judd 7/31/23 Curtis Judd 7/31/23

Sound for Video Session: Sound Devices MixPre Setup & Q&A

In this week's session, we run through the Sound Devices MixPre's menus to solve common questions and issues. 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:

- Mackie DLZ Creator — B&H, Amazon

- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sound Devies 888 field recorder/mixer — Trew, 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

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

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 7/31/23 Curtis Judd 7/31/23

How To Sync Audio to Video for Livestreams Using OBS

In this episode we show you how to sync your audio with your video while live streaming. Struggling with misaligned audio and video feeds in your stream? An offset, calculated using your stream’s frame rate, is an easy way to fix that. Let’s take a look at how it’s done!

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:

- RODEX Streamer X integrated audio interface and capture card — B&H, Amazon

- Mackie DLZ Creator Digital Mixer for Podcasting, Streaming, and YouTube — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- RODECaster Pro II Podcast and Streaming Production Studio — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Magewell USB Capture HDMI Plus Capture Card — B&H, Amazon

- Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini HDMI Live Switcher — B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro HDMI Live Switcher — B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro ISO HDMI Live Switcher — B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme/Extreme ISO — B&H, Amazon

- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure

- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon

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

- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H

- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H

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

- 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 7/24/23 Curtis Judd 7/24/23

Sound for Video Session: Hardware vs Hybrid audio gear, RODE X Streamer X & Q&A

In this week's session, we talk about some of the pros and cons of hardware and hybrid (hardware + software) audio gear. Many of the newer audio products we're seeing on the market are hybrid hardware with a substantial software component. One good example is the RODE Streamer X and several new USB microphones with software controlled signal processing. Then we answer your sound for video questions.

- RODE X Streamer X — B&H, Amazon

- Mackie DLZ Creator — B&H, Amazon

- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sound Devies 888 field recorder/mixer — Trew, 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

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

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 7/24/23 Curtis Judd 7/24/23

TASCAM DR-10L PRO Review - Micro Audio Recorder for Video

In this episode we review the new TASCAM DR-10L PRO lavalier micro recorder. This audio recorder can be used instead of wireless microphone systems. Instead of sending the audio wirelessly back to your camera or audio recorder, the audio is recorded on the body pack. Then in post production, you sync the audio to the video clips. And the DR-10L PRO makes that pretty easy with timecode support. It also records 32-bit float wide dynamic range audio so the chances of your sound clipping or distorting is much lower than with traditional recorders. Let’s take a closer look and 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.

- TASCAM DR-10L PRO micro audio recorder — B&H

- TASCAM AK-BT1 bluetooth module to enable mobile app control and bluetooth timecode — B&H, Amazon

- ZOOM F2BT micro audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Tentacle Sync Track E micro audio recorder — B&H, Amazon

- RODE Wireless GO II wireless microphone system — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- DJI Mic wireless microphone system — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure

- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon

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

- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H

- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H

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

- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon

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

Curtis Judd 7/17/23 Curtis Judd 7/17/23

Sound for Video Session: TASCAM DR-10L Pro preview & Q&A

In this week's session, we have a first look at the TASCAM DR-10L PRO, an update to the original DR-10L body pack recorder which is quite popular amongst creators, independent video creators, and wedding videographers. This new version steps forward with 32-bit float recording and remote bluetooth control. This is just the first look, we'll have a full review in a few weeks. 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 at https://school.learnlightandsound.com 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.

- TASCAM DR-10L PRO audio recorder — B&H https://geni.us/fJfNXC

- TASCAM AK-BT1 bluetooth module for iOS/Android control — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/k18a

- Mackie DLZ Creator — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/42KrX0

- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/8G8UdBB

- Sound Devies 888 field recorder/mixer — Trew, B&H, Sweetwater https://geni.us/zAryW4J

- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/O8e0

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/InspOl

- Canon C200 Camera - B&H https://geni.us/9Zi4m4a

- Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 lens — B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/kZyU7e

- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/b8my

- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/sRxFU90

- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, pre-amp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H https://geni.us/9ZfE77

- Universal Audio 6176 channel strip pre-amp, EQ, compressor — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/505L55n

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: https://geni.us/G7by

Curtis Judd 7/17/23 Curtis Judd 7/17/23

Using NoiseAssist On Your MixPre for Clean Audio Recordings

In this episode we show you how to use the NoiseAssist plugin on your MixPre recorder.

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. https://school.learnlightandsound.com

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

- SoundDevices MixPre II series recorders —B&H, Sweetwater, Trew Audio, Amazon

- Sennheiser MKH 8050 boom microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Trew Audio, Amazon

- JZ Microphones V11 large diaphragm microphone — JZ Microphones

- Sound Devices NoiseAssist plugin — Sound Devices

- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure

- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon

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

- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H

- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H

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

- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon

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

Curtis Judd 7/3/23 Curtis Judd 7/3/23

Voice Over & Voice Acting with Lili Wexu

In this week's session, we're joined by Lili Wexu.

You’ve heard her announce at the Olympics, she’s done voices for the Assassin’s Creed II video game, she’s appeared on Grey’s Anatomy, and in Alien Vs Predator. She’s done promos on NBC, on FOX, and on the Cartoon Network. She’s currently the commercial voice of AT&T Business.

She’s also an author and wrote a series of books called Get Clever About Voice Acting, and she’s also a voice acting coach. She helps voice actors find their niche and dominate it.

Learn more about voice over and voice acting from Lili here.

- AUDIX PDX720 Signature Edition dynamic microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

- Mackie DLZ Creator — B&H, Amazon

- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sound Devies 888 field recorder/mixer — Trew, 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

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

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 7/3/23 Curtis Judd 7/3/23

Hiding a Lavalier Mic Under a T-Shirt | Super Easy!

In this episode we walk you through a quick and easy way to hide a lavalier microphone under a T-shirt.

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

- Petrushkha Mierzwa’s book ‘Behind the Sound Cart: A Veteran’s Guide to Sound on the Set’ — Amazon

- Transpore Tape — Amazon

- SHURE Twinplex TL-48 Lavalier Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure

- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon

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

- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H

- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H

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

- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon

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

Curtis Judd 6/26/23 Curtis Judd 6/26/23

Sound for Video Session — AUDIX PDX720 Signature Edition & Q&A

In this week's session, we have a look and a listen to a new broadcast dynamic microphone — the AUDIX PDX720 Signature Edition. Then we answer your sound for video questions.

- AUDIX PDX720 Signature Edition dynamic microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

- Mackie DLZ Creator — B&H, Amazon

- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sound Devies 888 field recorder/mixer — Trew, 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

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

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 6/26/23 Curtis Judd 6/26/23

RODECaster Pro 2 versus Mackie DLZ Creator Podcast & Livestream Mixers/Recorders

In this week’s episode we compare the RODECaster Pro 2 and the Mackie DLZ Creator. The RØDECaster Pro II and the Mackie DLZ Creator are both dedicated podcast and livestream recorders, mixers, and audio interfaces. A question I get a lot is, "Which one is better?"

There isn't a clear answer to that question for everyone because It all depends on which features are important to YOU and the type of show you produce.

So we created a chart comparing many of the features between the two so you can figure out which is a better fit for you.

You can find the comparison table 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.

- RODECaster Pro II podcast mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Mackie DLZ Creator podcast mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Earthworks ETHOS broadcast condenser microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- ART Cleanbox Pro (convert balanced to unbalanced audio and vice versa) — Amazon, Sweetwater

- SHURE SM7B dynamic microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Mogami microphone cable — B&H, Sweetwater

- Blackmagic Design ATEM switchers — B&H, Amazon

- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure

- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon

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

- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H