Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
Jessie Van Der Vyver is a Production Sound Mixer based out of Kansas City, Missouri and also London, England. Jessie uses a Sound Devices 888 mixer/recorder. He also uses Sound Devices A20 wireless TXs and RXs including the A20 mini transmitters. Additional wireless includes Lectrosonics TXs and RXs. For time code boxes he likes Ambient Recording LockIt and NanoLockits. For lavs, Jessie uses DPA 6060s and 4060s. On the boom pole he has a Schoeps CMIT 5u and also uses the Schoeps Colette CMC 6u with mk41 capsules. Jessie also uses a DPA 4017c on the boom. Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
8/5/24 • 29:17
Rodolfo Piedras, Production Sound Mixer from Vancouver, BC, was originally on the podcast on Episode 28 in 2019. He returns this episode to catch us up on what he’s been up to the past few years. Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
7/18/24 • 69:43
Alex Haralson, production sound mixer based out of Knoxville, Tennessee, joins us again to catch up on new projects and how the strikes and industry shift has affected his work. Alex was originally on episode 92 so check that one out too. His website is https://www.sonolocus.com/ Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
5/14/24 • 45:12
Greg Murphy is a production sound mixer based out of Melbourne, Florida. He does a lot of work in live news and also projects for Major League Baseball, the NFL, Super Bowl and NASCAR. For news, he uses a Sound Devices 688 mixer/recorder and for smaller jobs, a Sound Devices 633. For wireless, Greg uses Lectrosonics transmitters and receivers. He likes the Sanken COS-11 lavs and also uses dpa 4060 lavs. On the boom, he prefers a Schoeps CMIT 5u and a Sennheiser 416. Greg also uses a Schoeps CMC641 for sit down interviews. Greg likes the Denecke JB-1 time code sync boxes as well as Tentacle Sync. He also likes the Lectrosonics R1a for IFBs and camera hops. Check Greg out on Instagram @soundmixer_murphy Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
12/15/23 • 40:50
Michael Reed, based out of Orlando, Florida, does production sound, post audio mixing and live sound. He’s worked on projects like Burt Reynolds: The Last Interview, Screwball(2018) and Movie Money Confidential. Michael uses the Sound Devices MixPre-10T, Audio Limited A10 wireless, a Lectrosonics DSR4 wireless receiver, DBSM and DBSMD transmitters and Sanken COS11-d lavs. He also uses Sennheiser G4s for camera hops, Comtek IFBs, Sennheiser 416 and Audio Technica 4053b shotgun mics, as well as Denecke JB-1 timecode sync boxes. Find out more at https://freqproductions.com/ Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
10/20/23 • 29:39
For the 100th episode of the Location Sound Podcast, we’ve brought back our very first guest, production sound mixer Larry Williams, Jr. Larry uses Sound Devices mixer/recorders and has a 664, a 688, and MixPre-6. He’s all Lectrosonics wireless with a DSR4, 822 and 411 receivers and likes the Sanken COS-11D lav mics. On the boom pole, he uses a Schoeps MiniCMIT, Sennheiser MKH-416 and MKH-50. Larry also uses Tentacle Sync and Denecke time code boxes and a Denecke TS-C slate. He has worked on the HBO original series Hard Knocks, the Super Bowl and the NFL Draft. He’s also been a regular sound mixer on Military Makeover with Montel Williams. Larry shares with us his ongoing sound industry journey and offers a lot of tips and tricks along the way. Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
10/12/23 • 55:11
Glenn Sanders founded Zaxcom in 1986 and has been creating innovative audio technology for the feature film, television broadcast, live performance and post-production industries. With a focus on high quality audio products in multi-track recording, mixing and digital wireless, Zaxcom is proud to be honored with technical achievements from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Television Academy and Cinema Audio Society. https://zaxcom.com/ Each episode of the Location Sound Podcast, we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
9/28/23 • 47:10
Adam Hecht is a production sound mixer and boom op based out of Phoenix, Arizona. He uses a Zaxcom Nova 2 mixer/recorder, Zaxcom 414 receivers, ZMT4, ZMT4x and ZMT3x Zaxcom transmitters, Schoeps MiniCMIT and CMC 141 shotgun mics. Adam also uses dpa 6061, 4071 and 4063 lavs. For IFBs Adam uses Zaxcom URX50s and URX100s. And finally, Adam likes the Betso timecode sync boxes. Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
9/12/23 • 44:27
Paul Isaacs and Gary Trenda from Sound Devices join us to talk about the new A20-RX two channel true diversity receiver and it’s new features and the A20-Mini Digital Wireless Transmitter with GainForward and SpectraBand Technologies. https://www.sounddevices.com Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
8/26/22 • 43:34
Ted Hogeman is a Production Sound Mixer and Boom Op based out of the Washington, D.C. area. He has experience on all kinds of shoots, from run and gun documentaries and indie features, to high end short films and commercials. Ted uses a Sound Devices 833 mixer/recorder, Lectrosonics wireless with DPA 4061s and Sanken COS-11d lavs. Ted also uses a DPA 4017b, Sennheiser MKH-50, Schoeps CMC641 and Sennheiser MKH-8050 shotgun mics. For time code, Ted uses Tentacle Sync E and some of the original first generation units. He also uses a Betso SB-1 timecode box. For IFBs, Ted likes using some older G3 & G2 IEMs. Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
4/26/22 • 36:11
Stephen Harrod is a Production Sound Mixer and Boom Op based out of Los Angeles, California. He uses a Sound Devices 633 mixer/recorder, Lectrosonics wireless and Sennheiser G3s for camera hops. Boom mics are the Sennheiser MKH-416, MKH-50 and MKH-60. Stephen also uses a MixPre-10T in a second bag. Deneke and Tentacle Sync for timecode. https://www.stephenharrodsound.com/ Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
2/23/22 • 38:47
Anna Khromova is a production sound mixer and boom op based out of New York City. Anna uses a Sound Devices 833 mixer/recorder and a Sound Devices MixPre-6 as a backup and audio interface. For wireless, she uses Lectrosonics 411a receivers and 400 series transmitters as well as Lectrosonics SSM transmitters. Anna has a K-Tek Stingray Junior sound bag and harness. She likes using Sanken COS-11D lavalier mics, Sennheiser MKH-416 shotgun mics and a Sennheiser MKH-50. Anna also likes Tentacle Sync timecode boxes. Follow her on Instagram @annasoundny. Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
12/2/21 • 38:02
Brandon Sequeira is a production sound mixer and boom op based out of Los Angeles, California. Brandon uses a Zoom F8 mixer/recorder, Sennheiser MKH-416 shotgun mic, Sennheiser G4 wireless transmitters/receivers, Countryman B3 lavs, Lectrosonics LT transmitter for IFB receivers, Tentacle Sync for timecode boxes and a Betso Slate. Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
8/8/21 • 21:46
Alex Haralson is a Production Sound Mixer based out of Knoxville, Tennessee. He likes using the Sound Devices 688 mixer/recorder and he also has a MixPre-10 II, Lectrosonics SRc wireless receivers and SMDWB transmitters and Sanken COS-11 lavaliers. For IFB, he uses Lectrosonics IFBT4 and the R1a for client monitoring and camera hops. Alex also likes the Sennheiser 8060 shotgun mic and the AKG Blue Line CK93 Hyper-cardioid. For timecode, Alex likes Betso and Tentacle Sync E for timecode. Check out his website at https://www.sonolocus.com/ Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
5/27/21 • 42:27
Steven Lagosh is a Production Sound Mixer and boom op based out of the San Francisco Bay Area in California. He uses an Aaton Cantar Mini mixer/recorder, Lectrosonics DCR822 wireless receivers and SMQV transmitters. Steven uses Sanken COS-11 lav mics along with Countryman B3 and B6 microphones. For use on the boom pole, he likes the Sennheiser MKH-50 and MKH-416 shotgun mics. And he uses Tentacle Sync for timecode boxes. Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
4/29/21 • 53:15
Phillip Perpich is a production sound mixer based out of Atlanta, Georgia. Phil uses a Sound Devices 664 mixer/recorder, Lectrosonics wireless and Sanken COS-11 lav mics. For boom mics he uses a Sennheiser MKH-60, MKH-50 and a Sanken CS-1. Phil likes to use Tentacle Sync timecode boxes and Lectrosonics IFBs. Check out his website at https://pperp8.wixsite.com/perpichprodsound Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
4/5/21 • 26:24
Chris Welcker is a Production Sound Mixer based out of New Orleans, Louisiana. He’s worked on numerous films including Bill & Ted Face the Music, Keanu and Twelve Years A Slave. Chris uses a Sound Devices Scorpio and a Sound Devices 833, Lectrosonics wireless, DPA 4060, 4061 & 6060 lavs, DPA 4017 shotgun & 4018 capsule, Tentacle Sync for timecode with Denecke slates. Chris also has a Magliner Junior Cart and a SuperZuca audio cart. https://www.catgutsound.com/ Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
3/19/21 • 73:49
Byron Meyer is a Production Sound Mixer originally from South Africa but is now based out of Copenhagen, Denmark. He uses a Sound Devices 6-Series mixer/recorder, Wisycom wireless, DPA 4060 lavs, DPA 4017b boom mic & DPA 4097 micro boom as a plant mic. Byron likes Tentacle Sync for time code and he uses a K-tek Stingray bag. Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
2/23/21 • 49:56
Juan Montoto Ugarte is a Production Sound Mixer and Boom Op based out of Madrid, Spain. He’s worked on the feature film, Terminator: Dark Fate, King Arthur: Legend of the Sword, the Netflix series Money Heist, and Woody Allen’s Rifkin’s Festival. Juan uses the Zaxcom Nova mixer/recorder, Zaxcom wireless, Schoeps MiniCMIT shotgun mic & Sennheiser MKH-50, DPA 4061 & Sanken COS-11d lavs and Tentacle Sync time code boxes. Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
2/7/21 • 74:20
Jimmy Sieczka is a Production Sound Mixer based out of Los Angeles, California. He has travelled around the world working on projects such as Amazon’s The Pack hosted by Lindsey Vonn, Bravo’s Below Deck Mediterranean and Discovery’s Naked and Afraid XL. Jimmy’s a natural storyteller and he tells it like it is. He was also a previous guest on Episode 003 so check out that one too. Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
1/19/21 • 40:11
Chris Bell is a production sound mixer and boom op based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He worked on the feature Unearth where he did both location sound and post sound work. Chris uses a Sound Devices 833 mixer/recorder, Lectrosonics wireless with Sanken COS-11d lavs. He also uses Sanken CS-M1 and CS-3e shotgun mics. For time code, Chris uses Ambient NanoLockits and a Denecke TS-3 slate. He also uses a modified Zuca Cart for his audio cart. https://chrisbellsoundservices.com Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
1/12/21 • 35:37
Pamela Xing-Berman is a production sound mixer and sound designer based out of Los Angeles, California. She recently worked on a project for the non-partisan organization, She Votes. Pamela uses a Sound Devices 633 mixer/recorder, Lectrosonics and Sennheiser wireless, Sennheiser MKH-416 shotgun mic, Comteks for IFB, Denecke smart slate and Tentacle Sync for timecode. Check out her website at https://pamelasound.com/ Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
12/29/20 • 49:48
James Alexander Kum is a Production Sound Mixer and Boom Operator from Gloucestershire, England. He's worked on films like The Woman in Black with Daniel Radcliffe, Wonder Woman 1984 and Last Night in Soho. James uses a Zoom F8n mixer/recorder and a SQN 5s II Production Field Mixer. He uses Audio Ltd. radio mics with Sanken COS-11, DPA and Tram lavaliers. James likes using the Sennheiser MKH-416 shotgun mic for exteriors and the MKH-50 for interiors. He also uses Tentacle Sync boxes for timecode. https://jaksound.com/ Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
12/21/20 • 42:47
Dominique Greffard is a production sound mixer and boom op based out of Montreal, Canada. He uses a Zaxcom Nova mixer/recorder and Zaxcom wireless receivers and transmitters. Dominique uses DPA 4063 lav mics, Tentacle Sync E timecode boxes for sync, Sennheiser MKH-50, Sanken CS-3e and Neumann KMR 81 shotgun mics. He also likes Bubblebee wind protection and concealer products. Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
11/30/20 • 31:08
Jed Shiheng Xu is a Production Sound Mixer based out of Los Angeles, California. Jed also does post work including dialog editing. He uses a Zoom F8n mixer/recorder, Sennheiser 416 shotgun mic along with a Schoeps CMIT & Sennheiser MKH-50, Lectrosonics SRc wireless receivers and Lectrosonics SMQV wireless transmitters, Audio Ltd. A10 wireless boom, dpa 6060 lav, and Sennheiser MKE-1. Jed also uses Tentacle Sync for timecode. Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
11/9/20 • 23:09
Thomas Claire is a production sound mixer based out of New York City. He’s originally from France and tells his story of coming to the United States to follow his dream of working in film and television. He uses the Zaxcom Nova mixer/recorder, and the compatible Zaxcom wireless, as well as Lectrosonics and Wisycom, DPA 4061 lav mics and Sanken COS-11s, Sennheiser MKH-416 and Sennheiser MKH-50 boom mics and Ultrasync One for timecode sync boxes. Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
11/2/20 • 54:14
Benjamin Roembach-Clark is a production sound mixer based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He uses a Sound Devices 833 mixer/recorder but also uses the Zaxcom mixer/recorders as well. For mics, Ben likes the Sennheiser MKH-50 and the Sanken CS-3e. For wireless he uses Sony UWPs and Zaxcom units as well as Sennheiser G4 wireless for IFB. For lav mics, Ben uses Sanken COS-11. And for timecode he uses Tentacle Sync.
9/27/20 • 39:38
Erik Leek is a production sound mixer based out of Amsterdam in The Netherlands. He's also the founder of Hide-A-Mic Microphone Concealers. Eric uses a Sonosax mixer/recorder, Schoeps shotgun mics, Audio Limited wireless and Sanken COS-11 and DPA lav mics. Eric also use Tentacle Sync and Ambient timecode boxes. https://www.hideamic.com
9/9/20 • 39:49
Steve Saada, production sound mixer & boom op, joins us again to talk about COVID-19 & getting back on-set. He's working again and offers tips on how we can stay safe on-set. Steve also talks about research he's done on possible gear sanitizing options. Check out Steve's previous interview, Episode 033, on the Location Sound Podcast. Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
7/31/20 • 52:49
Kurtis Ewing is a boom op and production sound mixer based out of the Greater Los Angeles, California area. He's worked on shows like MADtv, Girlfriends, and Just Roll with It. He uses the Sound Devices 633 mixer/recorder and Lectrosonics wireless transmitters/receivers and IFBs and Sennheiser camera hops. Kurtis has a variety of lav choices including the DPA 6060, 4061, 4071 and Sanken COS-11s. Kurtis uses a Denecke TS-C slate, and Denecke SB-4 timecode boxes. For boom mics, he uses a Schoeps MiniCMIT, CMC641 and Sennheiser 416. Kurtis also uses Remote Audio HiQ batteries. Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.
7/20/20 • 29:38
