3
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4answers
209 views
Metal stab sound
So, I'm trying to make a metal stab for one of our robots who has big blade like arms. I tried stabbing a soda can with a butcher knife, but I'm not loving the result. Pitched down …
4
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4answers
357 views
Cigarette smoke and mics
Hi. The other day I was doing location sound in a short film.
In one indoor scene one of the actors was smoking. It was a close shot so was booming quite near.
I was just wonderi …
1
vote
5answers
398 views
Rode NTG3 dies on set, and now its working again. Should I be worried?
Hello my fellow Sound Friends!
I come to you with a curious situation.
So two nights ago while shooting a short film at some ungodly hour, my NTG3 craps out.
Prior to fully not …
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vote
2answers
245 views
Replacing Boom Mic Segment
My first boom pole was a very pretty Gitzo carbon fiber pole. Loved that thing! I think it extended to 12' or so.
I rented out my sound gear (I have learned to not do that any …
2
votes
2answers
377 views
Can fast and loud transients damage speakers?
Hi,
I'm currently designing the sound for a weapon and I'm using fireworks in it. I really enjoy the way it sounds but is it not going to wear out my speakers? It's a pair of A7's …