Curtis Judd 12/18/24 Curtis Judd 12/18/24

Sound for Video Session: Wiring talent with Brittany Myers

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we're joined by Brittany Myers, a utility sound technician (UST) working in the Atlanta, Georgia area. As a UST, one of Brittany's role on the film set is to position and concean lavalier microphones and wireless packs on the actors. This is an art and a science — to ensure the microphone is not seen on camera — but also to ensure that sound is captured at the highest quality possible.

Find Brittany's new course, Wire Like the Pros, 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. We have a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini, Introduction to Izotope RX for Dialogue Audio, and Mixing fundamentals in DaVinci Resolve Fairlight.

Gear I often use or that we 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:

- Mackie DLZ Creator XS adaptive audio mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Mackie DLZ Creator adaptive audio mixer (the original, bigger one) — B&H, Amazon

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

- Allen & Heath SQ5 digital mixing board — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

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

- Sound Devices 888 field recorder/mixer with Dante — B&H, Sweetwater

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon

- Teleprompter Ikan 17" high bright — B&H

- 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

- 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 12/18/24 Curtis Judd 12/18/24

ZOOM H1 XLR vs ZOOM F3 Audio Recorders

Our lighting and sound courses can be found here!

In this episode we take a look at and a listen to the new ZOOM H1 XLR audio recorder. We listen to the sound quality, test all the most important features, measure its sample noise floor, and I give my recommendations on whether to buy this or a different recorder instead, like the ZOOM F3.

See more of my thoughts on 32-bit float 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.

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):

- ZOOM H1 XLR sound recorder — B&H

- ZOOM F3 audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

The 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 10/23/24 Curtis Judd 10/23/24

Essential audio gear - batteries - CORE SWX Powerbase Edge Snap

In this episode we talk about o piece of audio gear that many don’t talk about — batteries. And specifically, in this case, a rather innovation battery called the Powerbase Edge Snap made by a company called CORE SWX. What’s so innovative about the Snap batteries? 2 things — you can piggy back them to make increase their capacity and everything still runs through a single cable, and they use a fully USB-C compatible cable called PD Pro. Let’s take a closer look at how you can use the Snap to power your audio field recorder and wireless microphone kits.

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, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases):

- CORE SWX Powerbase Edge Snap — B&H

- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorders — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sennheiser MKH8050 — B&H, Amazon

The 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 10/23/24 Curtis Judd 10/23/24

Sound for Video Session: ZOOM H1 XLR First Impressions

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we take a first look at the new ZOOM H1 XLR audio field recorder. This affordable sound recorder has 2 XLR/combination inputs for recording with microphones or line level sources such as from a sound board at a concert. This could be a good fit for those looking to record two XLR mics on a budget ($149 USD).

Gear I often use or that we 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:

- ZOOM H1 XLR audio recorder — B&H

- Mackie DLZ Creator adaptive audio mixer (the original, bigger one) — B&H, 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 10/23/24 Curtis Judd 10/23/24

Open letter to YouTube on Stable Volume

In this episode we address YouTube’s new Stable Volume feature and its potential impact on the educational audio, music, mixing, and video communities. Let’s discuss, and request a better way to YouTube.

You can find YouTube’s extraordinarily vague documentation on Stable Volume 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.

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):

- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorders — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

The 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 10/8/24 Curtis Judd 10/8/24

Sound for Video Session: Studio Condenser Voice over, Podcast, Livestream Mic A/B Comparison

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we do A/B comparisons of several studio condenser microphones for spoken word audio or voice over.

We'll compare these microphones:

- Neumann U87ai

- AEA KU5A

- RODE NTR

- AKG C414 XLS

- JZ Microphones Vintage 11

- Earthworks SV33

- Earthworks ETHOS

- Earthworks SR314

- RODE NT1 5th Generation

What's our goal? Just to have fun.

Gear I often use or that we 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:

- Neumann U87ai — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- AEA KU5A — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- RODE NTR — B&H, Sweetwater

- AKG C414 XLS — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- JZ Microphones Vintage 11 — JZ Microphones

- Earthworks SV33 — no longer in production

- Earthworks ETHOS — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- RODE NT1 5th Generation — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Mackie DLZ Creator XS adaptive audio mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Mackie DLZ Creator adaptive audio mixer (the original, bigger one) — B&H, Amazon

- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — 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 10/8/24 Curtis Judd 10/8/24

Tiny but Mighty Audio Recorder — TASCAM FR-AV2 vs ZOOM F3

Our lighting and sound courses can be found at school.learnlightandsound.com!

In this episode we have a look at Tascam’s new field recorder, the FR-AV2! Most comparable to the Zoom F3, the FR-AV2 can record 2 channels of 32-bit float and generate onboard timecode. In this video we listen to some sound quality samples using a variety of common microphones, test out the 32-bit float recording function, and compare the recording experience to what you’ll find on the Zoom F3. 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.

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):

- Tascam FR-AV2 32-Bit Float Field Recorder — B&H, Amazon

The 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 10/3/24 Curtis Judd 10/3/24

Sound for Video Session: Ear Training, Perspective, & Q&A

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we do some more ear training to help you become a better production and post production sound mixer. We'll also take some perspective on sound production, gear, and learning.

Gear I often use or that we 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:

Mackie DLZ Creator XS adaptive audio mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

Mackie DLZ Creator adaptive audio mixer (the original, bigger one) — B&H, Amazon

Earthworks ETHOS microphone — 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 10/3/24 Curtis Judd 10/3/24

Sound for Video Session: Mid/Side Stereo Overview

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we look at the very basics of recording and post processing mid/side stereo audio. This is not a new technique, by any stretch, and is widely used in recording instruments and ambiences. Let's have a first look at how to record and decode mid/side recording in post using a dialogue sound sample.

Gear I often use or that we 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:

Sennheiser MKH8050 supercardioid microphone (the mid mic)— B&H, Amazon

Sennheiser MKH8030 figure-eight microphone (the side mic) — B&H

Mackie DLZ Creator XS adaptive audio mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

Mackie DLZ Creator adaptive audio mixer (the original, bigger one) — B&H, Amazon

Earthworks ETHOS microphone — 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 10/3/24 Curtis Judd 10/3/24

Sound for Video Session: Cheap Gear Good Sound & Q&A

In this week's Sound for Video Session, let's see if we can make good spoken word/dialogue sound like you need for a podcast or a voice over or a YouTube video, with an affordable setup ($300).

Gear I often use or that we 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:

SHURE SM58 dynamic microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

MOTU M2 USB audio interface — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

Mackie DLZ Creator XS adaptive audio mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

Mackie DLZ Creator adaptive audio mixer (the original, bigger one) — B&H, Amazon

Earthworks ETHOS microphone — 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.