Chris Sanchez

Thanks for the feedback. I do a lot of local small agency work, hence the lowered package rates and half-day rates. They are squeezing in a sound guy because of their staff's limited experience. I am going to start next year promoting myself for more work outside my area, and I will be adjusting my rates accordingly. I would definitely like to connect with other sound pros.

Just for reference. I am an in the south central of the country, in a smaller market and my location sound rates are $700/10 portal to portal plus $195 for a basic rental package. Mileage rates apply. For the agencies that don't have the budget, I do offer half-day labor rates, but I keep the rental package at the same day rate. My basic package is a boom mic, 2 lavs and a mixer/recorder. I throw in some extras like a slate and sound blankets for added value, but that is about it. Anything else requested is an a la carte day rental. For larger markets that aren't very saturated, I would definitely think about raising your rates.

Sorry I got busy and didn’t get back to the forum for a while. I’m in Lubbock. I am doing corporate interviews and commercials.

Good to see you here. I am in the Texas Panhandle. Not many location sound people here either. I run a couple of small packages

All collected in the last 2 years. SD442 Mixpre-6 Zoom H6 Zoom H5 Zoom H1 Saramonic UWMIC9 Countryman B3 Aspen Mono Lavs Rode NTG3 Rode NTG4+ AKG Blue Line CK93 AKG c1000S Rode NT5 Portabrace Bag Andoer Aluminum Boom Pole ATH M30x headphones