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by Jeff Wexler- 2 followers
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RF Info and the FCC Licensing Project Mission Statement In order to ensure that the concerns, needs and issues of the thousands of professional sound recordists in the United States who use the UHF spectrum on a daily basis, can be heard by the FCC, it is imperative that as many users as possible obtain a license from the FCC. The basic goals of this project are: To educate Production Sound individuals who use radio equipment in the lawful use of these devices, and to understand the privileges and responsibilities of licensed operation. To remove the liability of unlicensed operation of wireless transmitters. The FCC can levy fines of up to $11,000, per trans…
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I was just contacted by someone looking for a “labor only audio op” tomorrow. This is a new one for me. How should I negotiate this one? I am assuming this means they will provide a kit and not need to pay for mine? How should I respond to this? Thanks!
Last reply by The Documentary Sound Guy, -
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Hi, I am impressed with the sound. Does anyone have any first hand knowledge of how it is produced? The convertible scenes are uncanny. The amount of clean sound in the cafes seems impressive. The host often brings a noisy car to the episode, and usually wears slim cut shirts that seem to pull and tug as he relaxes in a seated position, yet the sound seems clean. Maybe even too clean. I am wondering if the show depends on good luck, extraordinary amounts of over shooting, or magical post production clean up to get the clean sound I hear. It seems like these episodes are produced quickly, and without any retakes. Maybe I am naive, but the re…
Last reply by frisser, -
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Be careful out there, seems people are preying extra hard to try to get desperate people in on job scams. I received this one today. Funny enough, a very famous Belgian actor seems to moonlight as a recruiter at a Belgian Freight company while using an email address that was created less than a month ago... Hello there, Challenge Group Airlines is hiring a Remote Sound Mixer/Sound Editor to work on aviation-related audio content, including in-flight entertainment, safety videos, and promotional materials. The role involves mixing, editing, and enhancing audio while collaborating with aviation and media teams. Key Details: Remote work (full-time a…
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Any good tips on mic'ing a haircut shot? Have done one before and the cover made the lav almost useless
Last reply by frisser, -
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A friend had sent me this link. This collection of microphones tops Jim Webb's collection, but they are not all production mics and it is a private collection. Something to check out if you are in Milwaukee besides the Harley Davidson factory and museum. Hope this has not been posted here before. The Bob Paquette Microphone Museum Whit http://www.sssmilwau...e%20Museum.html
Last reply by frisser, -
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Dear All, Chris Munro and myself started a podcast called Sound Matters a few months ago. We are four podcasts in. Here are the links to You Tube and Spotify. We hope you enjoy it. Episode 5 with guest Tim Siddall (dialogue editor) drops on Saturday 31st January 9am GMT (1am PCT)
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CINEMA AUDIO SOCIETY UNVEILS INAUGURAL JEFFREY S. WEXLER AWARD FOR ADVANCEMENT IN SOUND TECHNOLOGY Named in honor of the revered sound mixer, the new award recognizes groundbreaking technological advancements in sound mixing. LOS ANGELES — February 12, 2026 — The Cinema Audio Society today announced the inaugural Jeffrey S. Wexler Award for Advancement in Sound Technology. The annual award honors individuals, companies or products whose innovations have significantly improved existing methods or are so innovative in nature that they have materially changed how…
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Hello, I recently had come across some kind of digital interference when I was on a shoot. I needed to send audio signal to our clients monitor. I sent out the signal via XLR cable patched into a Canon C70 and from the C70 into a monitor. I noticed the audio started to sound different as I recorded the next few takes and the actors voices started to to sound like there was some kind of electronic interference. I swapped out cables and nothing seemed to change. Only after I unplugged from the camera and restarting the 633 did things start to go normal; after that I no longer sent audio feed. The location space were tight shots that the client could hear the actors delivery…
Last reply by ADS, -
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Am I the only one who feels it's mixed kinda more dynamic than strictly necessarily?
Last reply by Bouke, -
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Anyone out there know anything about the Aaton closing? As a Cantar owner curious what these means for those of us invested in the product. I remember when Transvideo bought them in 2013 and thought things were going well. Then again it is such a niche market. Thoughts appreciated. David
Last reply by KOKOMO, -
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The dry erase marker discussion brought up the usefulness of slates. It seems many use it as a prop for clients rather than a real tool. I find the slate a nuisance that slows down production, adds no value, and slows down editing. This is an outdated scheme that was necessary for film. Even the scene-take logging is outdated. Having to keep track of scene and take in the mixer file names is also a waste of everyone's time on set. My method - Camera and mixer starts the day with 'Day1-001'. If there are multiple cameras then the clip name starts with C1Day1-001 or C2Day1-001. The mixer starts with Day1-001. From that point on, all clips and take…
Last reply by Jim Feeley, -
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Hi guys, i'm about to begin a new feature completely on shoulder and the director rely basically on the radio mics. I'll be using an Octopak and i'd like to get the best RF range that i can. I was thinking to mount a couple of log periodic antennas on the bag. Do you guys can advice me some small , light and powerful log periodic antennas or an alternative to the log periodic? Many thanks
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Slate markers
by osa- 1 follower
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Dry erase markers keep drying out on me of all brands i try just when i need em most. Is there a good trick to preserve them long term coming in and out of heat and cold etc or a better marker solution all together for those who only slate occasionally?
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OK so I finished this amazing show today and I’m just at a loss for words. What a show. The whole ” is it real or not” thing is intriguing, sure, but this is really one of those shows that I think would benefit from being totally transparent in showing how it’s actually done. I’ve done few efforts so far into finding it out, and in my experience, whenever you think something’s made up or scripted, it’s actually much more real than you’d think. But. The one giveaway of this show would be the audio. Every actor is always lavd up and sound amazing. Even in the scene where it’s supposed to be a ”hidden shot” or a surveillance camera type shot. Do any…
Last reply by Olle Sjostrom, -
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I dont know it might be just me but I rather not buy gear from a private equity that is trying to squese every cent out of my pocket and bring it to Europe! I converted to zaxcom 13 years ago and I am happen to support a local mom and pop company that cares about use and provides an actual support. The rule of predatory private equity greed should not be something that i want or need to deal with in my life.
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Hello I just wanted to see if anyone knows of any good equipment repair shops. I used to take my gear to Location Sound in Los Angeles but found out that they got bought out by another company and their original location is now closed. I have some lav mic connectors that I would like replaced. Is there any good places that you could recommend?
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by 480sound- 4 followers
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Last September I was hired by a LA company; Beverly Boy Productions to work on an Industrial film for Roku. Roku had rented out an entire high end resort in Santa Fe NM where I live. Beverly Boy hired the crew and made the deals via their producer. Since I didn’t work much last year I was glad to have the job. I should have been more careful when the producer said if it was OK that Beverly Boy paid in 30 days. They didn’t pay. I did not have or did I ask for a deal memo. Beverly Boy has a good rep and has done many productions. I did have emails, text messages and a call sheet with my name on it and the producers contact numbers. I waited for a month after the 30 days t…
Last reply by frisser, -
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Fifty years ago today.
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Name your business "Clean Freqs." That is all.
Last reply by frisser, -
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It's the little things like a bit of red nail polish on the lock side that add up to make the day go faster: Whatchoo got? -- Jan
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This is to all the Cantar owners. What we didn't know is Transvideo the past owner of Aaton apparently was in the process of closing shop starting with Aaton. Transvideo the parent company is closing it's doors according to owner Jacques Delacoux. That was first announced 3 months ago.
Last reply by frisser, -
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I recently updated firmware on my 833 and noticed 2 plug ins for 833, out of curiosity have any of you tried noise assist and or cedar sdnx. Both seem ultra handy, any real world thoughts on the 2 of them?
Last reply by inspire, -
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Directed by three-time Oscar®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson (“The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, “They Shall Not Grow Old”), “The Beatles: Get Back” takes audiences back in time to the band’s January 1969 recording sessions, which became a pivotal moment in music history. The docuseries showcases The Beatles’ creative process as they attempt to write 14 new songs in preparation for their first live concert in over two years. Faced with a nearly impossible deadline, the strong bonds of friendship shared by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr are put to the test. The docuseries is compiled from nearly 60 hours …
Last reply by mono, -
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hello I’m looking for sound devices cl-12 but I can’t found that. Does anyone know how I can find, buy, and use it?
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