When you guys say "good wireless" would it be safe to say that something like the Sen-G3 type set up would not qualify?
Also, in many pics I've seen posted on larger gigs, there are two or more boom operators. In those situations, is there generally a dedicated mixer that is taking all these feeds, or are the boom operators working independent of each other?
Is there a FAQ, or Location sound for dummies type tutorial somewhere that would get me in the ball park? I've learned a few things just by trial and error ( more error ) and I understand the post mixing side of things pretty well, but this location recording/mixing thing seems to be somewhat of a black art-- I'd be more than happy to pay for some consulting by someone in the San Diego/LA area.
Here is an example of what I'm doing, this one being the first one I shot/edited. The VO is a crap AT lav into the Zoom. TONS of room tone on this. ick.
Obviously noisy as I figured out shortly after that perhaps monitoring what your recording in headphones might be a good idea. Tough when your asking the questions, babysitting a camera.
Lastly: I'm noticing some of these high-end machines with 8-12 tracks available. What kind of project would need that kind of track count, and what would be an input list example? I'm assuming reality tv where a bunch of wireless units are used... are tracks also used for ambience or FX sounds?
thanks guys.