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6answers
176 views
First big investment for my sound kit - microphone or recorder?
Hi all,
I've been lurking for a while and have seen similar questions but not exactly the feedback I'm hoping to solicit. I'm transitioning over to the world of audio for film and …
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0answers
102 views
Avantone CK-1 Mic
Hello,
I am experiencing some issues with my Avantone CK-1.
Whenever I connect it for the first time in the session it gets a static noise that doesn't disappear until I unscrew …
2
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5answers
242 views
Hydrophone advice
Hello all!
I am looking to get a hydrophone and wanted to get some input. I think I narrowed it down to this one:
http://contactmicrophones.com/products-bxh.html
or this one
http …
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3answers
221 views
Falcon Boom Poles - Any Thoughts?
I was looking around Ebay, to find a good deal on a boom pole, since I lost mine on a shoot and I came across this listing.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/9-ft-Carbon-Fiber-Microphone-BO …
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9answers
355 views
What kinds of adhesive tape are essential for a sound recordist and Why?
Whether it's for sound effects recording or production sound mixing.
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3answers
371 views
First Field Setup
Hi guys,
I have been working in sound design for just under a year now in my first professional gig and have now gotten to the stage where I can no longer just rely on library re …
1
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1answer
855 views
iPhone 5 Bit Depth & Sample Rate?
So, are we expecting the newly released iPhone 5 to have an increase in Bit Depth & Sample Rate capabilities for audio recording software / hardware?
I scoured the tech specs …
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9answers
236 views
looking for a mic that would pick up the low end sound of a gunshot. so far i have a
looking for a microphone that would pick up the low end sound of a gunshot. so far i have a
- rode ntg-3
- sennheiser mkh-416
- oktava mk-012
i would like to spent less then $ …
1
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2answers
256 views
Buying gear (yeah i know, we’ve been here before…) Or Sonosax SX-R4
Ok, I know this is a question I alone can answer, but I have to admit I'm kind of at a loss.
The issue: I've been 'on the market' for about a year trying to decide on a 4 track re …
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13answers
505 views
Going Into Debt for Gear
I expect to get very few responses for this one because it's such a personal and difficult topic, but I think the experiences of the people here could be very informative.
While t …
2
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4answers
306 views
Hardware or Software effects for Post-Production?
Do people prefer using effects processing in a DAW, via Plug-Ins or outboard gear to have more hands on control for Post-Production?
I do everything in the box because I've barely …
2
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1answer
131 views
Salt and your equipment/Fieldrecordings on the sea
Hi
What kind of experience do you have with salt water and your equipment? Salt is very aggressive and could ruin a lot of electronic equipment. Recordings on the beach, on the se …
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33answers
5k views
What are your favorite headphones and why?
I have a number of headphones that I use for different purposes:
The obligatory Sony MDR7506s: Love these, they're like the NS-10Ms of headphones. I use them for as much as possi …
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27answers
1k views
So you found $3000 under your couch. What do you buy?
And you have to spend it. Because the couch-demons will come after it if you don't. And you have to spend it on audio stuff.
If it were me, I'd get either get a decent stereo shot …
2
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2answers
376 views
Wall E Special Features - What is that pen pad controller Ben Burtt Uses?
Hello again everyone.
So, I was recently re viewing Ben Burtt's Sound Design Special Features on the Wall E DVD and noticed he used a digital pen pad to manipulate some digital au …