Sound for Video Session: Shockmounts, Comedy, Cameras, Timecode, and Live Streaming
In this week's Sound for Video Session we answer some of your questions:
- Are the Rycote shock mounts better at isolating boom pole movement from the microphone vs. rubber band style mounts?
- How would you record a comedy routine with a live audience?
- Which camera should I get (From the perspective of a sound guy)?
- Is timecode going to replace slates/clapperboards soon? What’s with these expensive timecode slates?
- How would you record podcast sound and livestream via Facebook live at the same time using the Zoom U-24?
Links to Gear We Discussed:
Rycote Lyre Pistol Grip Shockmount (bare bones and my go-to mount for indoor booming)
Rycote Cyclone Windshield with Lyre Shockmount (go-to for outdoor booming)
Presonus FaderPort - Hardware fader controller which works with Adobe Audition and other audio editing apps.
Panasonic FZ2500 - Fixed lens, 1” sensor, ND filters (wouldn’t be my first choice because the sensor is a little on the small side)
Panasonic G7 - Interchangeable lens, micro 4/3 sensor which is larger, no ND filters (this would be my choice over the FZ2500)
1/4" to 3.5mm TRRS cable for feeding audio from Zoom UA-24 to smartphone
Previous Near Field Monitor (speaker) Comparison
Focal CMS 40 monitors - These were my favorites in the comparison a year ago but I still wanted to first try the 6.5 inch woofer version. Remember, with monitors, they are sold individually so you need to buy 2
Focal CMS 65 - Same as the 40s but with 6.5 inch woofers and bass response that reaches a little lower on the spectrum. These are on closeout so a good time to buy if you’re in the market.
Focal Shape 65 - These are the newer versions of the CMS. Will be included in our upcoming comparison
Electrovoice RE20 Dynamic Broadcast Microphone (this is the mic I used for this session)
Antelope Audio Orion Studio Audio Interface (This is what I used to record my sound for this session)
Copyright 2017 by Curtis Judd
Sound for Video Session: Reduce Reverb, Lavalier Clothing Noise, Record Live Acoustic Bands
In this week's episode, we cover questions on these topics and more:
- How to reduce reverb in rooms with lots of hard surfaces
- Are there any special techniques for reducing clothing noise when hiding a lavalier mic under clothes
- Thoughts on recording live acoustic music groups
Here are links to a few videos we mentioned:
Using sound blankets to reduce reverb
Audio Recorders
Microphones
