Adam Parsons is an experienced Toronto based sound recordist, specializing in location mixing for documentary, commercial and narrative productions. He uses the Sound Devices 688 with the SL-6, Schoeps shotgun mics and Lectrosonics wireless with Sanken and DPA laws. www.audiosolutions.ca
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Fernando Delgado is an Emmy Award winning audio consultant and owner of Stickman Sound in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has over 19 years of experience in both live and taped television including working with HBO Boxing since 2001. Visit his websites at www.soundslikefernando.com and stickmansound.com
Jennelle Jordan worked as producer of 244 episodes of the critically acclaimed television series Forensic Files, reaching an audience in over 142 countries worldwide. She also has extensive experience in TV & film as well as corporate/commercial and live events. Currently Jennelle is production manager at ProductionHUB, a global network of local crew and vendors that serves the film and video production industry. www.productionhub.com
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T.J. Garland is a boom op and location sound mixer based out of Atlanta, Georgia. He’s worked on TV shows like Atlanta, featuring Donald Glover and on the feature film Hangman, with Al Pacino and Karl Urban. Listen as he shares some unique stories about being on-set.
Niel Guilarte is a producer, director and founder of Wildstyle Media based out of Orlando, Florida. Niel talks about his experience directing and editing, The Messengers: A Podcast Documentary and what he looks for when hiring a location sound recordist. Niel also hosts a podcast called All Things Post.
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Joe Giannotti is a freelance sound recordist based out of Tampa, Florida. He’s worked on thousands of broadcast television productions for networks like ESPN, ABC, HBO, TNT, BBC, Discovery Channel, NatGeo, NFL Network, MLB Network, HGTV and more. He’s also the creator of the Quiet Please, Filming in Progress signs seen on sets all around the world. www.floridasoundman.com
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Carl Welden is a production sound mixer and boom operator in upstate NY. He also works as a radio announcer, MC and voice actor. He uses a Sound Devices 633 mixer/recorder, Lectrosonics mics and Deneke time code sync boxes.
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Jimmy Sieczka is a location sound mixer working on shows like Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid and Nat Geo’s Ice Holes. He’s worked around the world in extreme environments from tropical jungles to temperatures of -40 degrees Fahrenheit. Jimmy uses Wisycom, Lectrosonics, and Rycote products on-set. Check out his amazing stories of recording sound in very challenging conditions.
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Larry Williams, Jr. is a freelance location sound mixer based in South Florida. He grew up in Miami and attended the University of Florida. After college he interned and ended up working full-time for a production company for 10 years. It was during these 10 years that he gained an invaluable amount of experience working on different types of projects and genres.
Have you ever wondered what microphone sounds best with your voice? At Podcast Movement 2017 in Anaheim, California, I was invited to work at the Podcast Engineering School booth where we set up 10 different microphones, all in a row, so people could sit down and try each one.
We recorded the mic test and then emailed the mp3 file to each person so they could listen to the recording later in a quieter environment. I did the test multiple times myself and was pleasantly surprised how some of the lower priced mics sounded. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a decent microphone, especially if you’re just getting started and may not have the budget for a really high-end mic. Here’s a list of all the mics we tried:
Behringer XM1800s $39 (3-Pack) Yes, there are 3 mics in a handy carrying case.
AKG c1000s $199 Condenser microphone which requires Phantom power or two AA batteries.
Audio-Technica ATR 2100 $64.59 This mic is popular with podcasters and is both USB and XLR compatible.
Sennheiser E835 $99.95
Audio-Technica BP40 $349
Blue Yeti Pro $249 This mic is also USB and XLR compatible.
Blue Spark $199
Electro-Voice RE320 $299
Electro-Voice RE20 $449 Has traditionally been used as a radio DJ mic.
Shure SM7B $399 This vocal mic was preferred by Michael Jackson and he used it on the Thriller album.
Heil PR40 $308 Another popular mic in the podcasting community.
I personally had never tried the Audio-Technica ATR 2100 and was always curious. It’s a decent entry level mic and people like that it is USB. Even the Behringer XM1800s mics weren’t bad and you get a 3-pack and a carrying case! So which mic is the best? Well, like choosing a wine, you just have to decide for yourself, which one you like. Every voice is unique and what works for one person doesn’t always work for someone else. None of these mics were terrible but there were differences. I listened to over a hundred people try these mics and one size does not fit all. Before you purchase a microphone, try it first and make sure you like how it sounds. If you can, try multiple mics so you have a comparison. Most music equipment stores have a mic booth where you can try before you buy. Happy recording!
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