Curtis Judd 1/2/22 Curtis Judd 1/2/22

Sound for Video Session: Adobe Audition Multitrack Editor & Q&A

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we'll talk a bit about Adobe Audition's multitrack editor and answer your sound for video questions. We'll also demo a new microphone this week — the Earthworks SV33 — a ridiculous but beautiful studio vocal microphone.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. We have a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini and just added Introduction to Izotope RX for Dialogue Audio.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVE Store, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Earthworks SV33 studio vocal microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

- Universal Audio Volt 276 USB audio interface — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Epiphan Pearl Nano live stream encoder — B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C70 Camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS lens - B&H, Amazon

- TA3-M to XLR-F Adapter cable to feed microphones to C70 or Blackmagic Pocket cameras - B&H

- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, pre-amp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H

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Curtis Judd 12/26/21 Curtis Judd 12/26/21

Sound for Video Session: SHURE Axient Digital, Workflow, & Q&A

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we'll talk about my experience with the SHURE Axient Digital wireless microphone system (just testing, no production experience), run through a workflow question, and answer your questions. We'll also use a new microphone and interface this week — Earthworks ETHOS and the Universal Audio Volt 276.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVE Store, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater

- Universal Audio Volt 276 USB audio interface — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C70 Camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS lens - B&H, Amazon

- TA3-M to XLR-F Adapter cable to feed microphones to C70 or Blackmagic Pocket cameras - B&H

- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, pre-amp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H

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Curtis Judd 12/26/21 Curtis Judd 12/26/21

RODE AI-Micro - Record 2 Lavaliers to your Phone, Mac, or PC

In this episode, we have a look at the RODE AI-Micro which allows you to record two lavalier microphones to your iPhone, Android device, iPad, Mac, or PC. It has 2 microphone inputs, a headphone output, and a USB-C output which connects to your mobile or computer. The AI-Micro is a handy little recording interface for enthusiast creators who need to be nimble and mobile. We also recorded this episode with the new RODE Lavalier II so you can hear how that new microphone sounds.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX for Dialogue.

Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- RODE AI-Micro — B&H, DVE Store, Sweetwater

- RODE Lavalier II microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store

- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon

- Canon C200 camera — B&H

- Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens — B&H, Amazon

- Litepanels Gemini 1x1 Soft RGBWW LED Light - B&H

- DoP Choice Snapbags for Litepanels 1x1 lights - B&H

- Aputure Amaran 100D LED light used to light the back wall with the spotlight mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount ellipsoidal projection lens for Aputure COB lights — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Aputure Nova P600C panel LED light for the b-roll shots — B&H, DVE Store

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Curtis Judd 12/5/21 Curtis Judd 12/5/21

Rycote HC-15 and HC-22 Shotgun Microphones

In this episode, we have a look at the new HC-15 and HC-22 shotgun microphones from Rycote. Rycote is known for decades for making high quality wind protection and shock mounts for microphones. Now, they’ve produced their first two microphones for production sound. Let’s put them to the test!

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest courses cover Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini and an Intro to Izotope RX.

Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Rycote HC-15 and HC-22 shotgun microphones & Nano Shield — B&H

- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon

- Canon C200 camera — B&H

- Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens — B&H, Amazon

- Litepanels Gemini 1x1 Soft RGBWW LED Light - B&H

- DoP Choice Snapbags for Litepanels 1x1 lights - B&H

- Aputure Amaran 100D LED light used to light the back wall with the spotlight mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Aputure Spotlight Mount ellipsoidal projection lens for Aputure COB lights - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

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Curtis Judd 12/5/21 Curtis Judd 12/5/21

Sound for Video Session: Microphone Polar Patterns & Q&A

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we cover the tradeoffs of using different types of polar patterns and when you might want to choose a shotgun mic vs a non-shotgun boom. Then cover your sound related questions.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. We also just added a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVE Store, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Behind the Sound Cart by Patrushkha Mierzwa - Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C70 Camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS lens - B&H, Amazon

- TA3-M to XLR-F Adapter cable to feed microphones to C70 or Blackmagic Pocket cameras - B&H

- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, pre-amp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H

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Curtis Judd 11/21/21 Curtis Judd 11/21/21

Sound for Video Session: Izotope RX EQ Match & Q&A

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we cover your sound related questions.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. We also just added a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVE Store, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Behind the Sound Cart by Patrushkha Mierzwa - Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C70 Camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS lens - B&H, Amazon

- TA3-M to XLR-F Adapter cable to feed microphones to C70 or Blackmagic Pocket cameras - B&H

- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, pre-amp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H

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Curtis Judd 11/21/21 Curtis Judd 11/21/21

Shure Duraplex Lavalier and Headset Microphones

In this episode, we have a look at the Shure Duraplex lavalier microphone. The Duraplex is fits in price below the flagship Twinplex and adds IP57 dust and waterproofing. In this episode we provide some audio samples comparing the Duraplex to the Twinplex TL48.

Samples of the Duraplex headset microphone

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest course is Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Shure Duraplex lavalier and headset microphones — B&H, Sweetwater

- Shure Twinplex lavalier microphones — B&H, Sweetwater

- Shure Axient Digital wireless microphone system — B&H, Sweetwater

- Sound Devices 888 audio mixer/recorder — B&H, Sweetwater

- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon

- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon

- Canon C200 camera — B&H

- Canon 24-105mm f/4L lens — B&H, Amazon

- Aputure Amaran 100D LED light — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Lupo Actionpanel LED light — B&H

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Curtis Judd 11/7/21 Curtis Judd 11/7/21

Sound for Video Session: SHURE Duraplex Mics & Q&A

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we'll demo the SHURE Duraplex lavalier and headset microphones. Then we'll cover your sound related questions.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. We also just added a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVE Store, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- SHURE Duraplex lavalier & headset microphones - B&H, Sweetwater

- Sound Devices 888 audio mixer & recorder - B&H, Sweetwater

- Behind the Sound Cart by Patrushkha Mierzwa - Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 microphone- B&H, Sweetwater

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C70 Camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS lens - B&H, Amazon

- TA3-M to XLR-F Adapter cable to feed microphones to C70 or Blackmagic Pocket cameras - B&H

- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, pre-amp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H

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Curtis Judd 10/31/21 Curtis Judd 10/31/21

Sound for Video Session: Rycote Microphones & Q&A

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we'll demo two new microphones from Rycote and answer your sound related questions.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. We also just added a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVE Store, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Rycote HC 15 and 22 Shotgun Microphones & Nano Shield wind cover - B&H

- Allen & Heath SQ5 digital mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Behind the Sound Cart by Patrushkha Mierzwa - Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C70 Camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS lens - B&H, Amazon

- TA3-M to XLR-F Adapter cable to feed microphones to C70 or Blackmagic Pocket cameras - B&H

- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon

- Allen & Heath SQ5 Digital Mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Recorders - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Rupert Neve Designs Shelford Channel, pre-amp, EQ, compressor - Sweetwater, B&H

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Curtis Judd 10/17/21 Curtis Judd 10/17/21

Sound for Video Session: Mic Sanitizing, RX9, Q&A

In this week's Sound for Video Session, we cover your sound related questions. We also have a look at some UV sanitizing products for microphones and a quick look at the new version of Izotope's RX — version 9.

If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. We also just added a course on sound for live-streaming with the ATEM Mini.

Sound on Sound article re: how balanced audio works (difference between balanced and impedance balanced)

Sound on Sound article re: cable types (see the section on balanced vs unbalanced).

Video on connecting the RODECaster Pro to ATEM Mini.

Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVE Store, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

- Violawave microphone sanitizers (UV and O3)

- Sennheiser Ambeo 3D VR microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon

- ART Cleanbox Pro DI box - B&H

- RODE cover for RODECaster Pro - B&H

- Allen & Heath SQ5 digital mixer - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon

- Behind the Sound Cart by Patrushkha Mierzwa - Amazon

- Earthworks SR314 - B&H, Sweetwater

- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon

- Canon C70 Camera - B&H

- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L IS lens - B&H, Amazon

- TA3-M to XLR-F Adapter cable to feed microphones to C70 or Blackmagic Pocket cameras - B&H

- ATEM Mini Extreme & Extreme ISO - B&H, DVE Store, Amazon