Uploaded October 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Welcome to the ninth episode of the Speed Bumps Podcast. One question people often ask is if they record audio, do they need a mixer. There is a lot of confusion around this question so I'll tackle it in this episode. We'll also be discussing detail in microphones and how different patterns affect it.
Production notes:
I ran Clarity VX Pro processing around 45% again this week and was pretty pleased with the results. I also state that I ran the Wyze Cam v3 video footage thru Topaz AI Video Enhancer but it didn't do hardly anything so I scrapped that process in post.
0:00 Intro
3:09 The Question
3:16 Do you need a mixer when you record audio?
13:18 Detail in microphones
22:14 Outro
Videos I referenced in this video:
Close But No Shadow: youtu.be/J0XICtVCsiA
The Wider The Better: youtu.be/sCOkkNDOosw
Understanding Camera Height: youtu.be/tSniJN3hRp0
Finding Your Perfect Voice Over Mic Position: youtu.be/vyO5jkHt6hQ
3BO: Boom Operator Training Series: youtube.com/watch?v=bvzprg6F3m0&list=PLpPR2HcQu7YIYoynp0ULZ8BY53Pgj0HbJ
DPA's Article on Proper Hand Holding of a Mic: dpamicrophones.com/mic-university/proper-hand-placement-on-a-vocal-mic
DPA's Microphone University: dpamicrophones.com/mic-university
Want to record this outro? Follow the below copy with your own flair and email it to Allen@SoundSpeeds.us. Must be 24 bit 48K WAV or similar to be considered. Feel free to have fun with it but don't drag it out. Include in the email how you'd like to be credited in the outro. By emailing us an outro, you are giving us the rights to use it in future episodes on this channel without compensation other than written credit in the description. Once edited into an episode that's live, it will not be taken down but at your request we will cease using it in future episodes.
Voiceover copy:
If you'd like to ask a sound related question to be answered in a future episode, send text, audio or video to SSP@SoundSpeeds.us. Want to record this outro? Details in the description below. Find us in social media and online at www.SoundSpeeds.us. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications for more sound related content.
Outro credit:
Mike DelGaudio of Booth Junkie : boothjunkie.com
The background noise in this episode was processed out using Waves Clarity VX Pro.
To Buy Waves Clarity VX Pro: waves.alzt.net/QO93eM
There's also the standard edition you can try if interested:
Waves Clarity VX: waves.alzt.net/EaXNgP
Episode Recorded on Thursday, July 28, 2022.
Camera: Wyze Cam v3: geni.us/WyzeCam-v3
Microphone: Oktava MK-012: geni.us/Oktava_MK012
Oktava Extension Cable: oktavausa.com/mics/product/mk-012-01-mini-cardioid-mic
Oktava Swivel Used: geni.us/OktavaSwivel
Recorder: Deity HDTX: geni.us/DeityHD-TX
Thank you to Aron Siegel for loaning the Oktava audio equipment.
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Welcome to the ninth episode of the Speed Bumps Podcast. One question people often ask is if they record audio, do they need a mixer. There is a lot of confusion around this question so I'll tackle it in this episode. We'll also be discussing detail in microphones and how different patterns affect it.
Production notes:
I ran Clarity VX Pro processing around 45% again this week and was pretty pleased with the results. I also state that I ran the Wyze Cam v3 video footage thru Topaz AI Video Enhancer but it didn't do hardly anything so I scrapped that process in post.
0:00 Intro
3:09 The Question
3:16 Do you need a mixer when you record audio?
13:18 Detail in microphones
22:14 Outro
Videos I referenced in this video:
Close But No Shadow: youtu.be/J0XICtVCsiA
The Wider The Better: youtu.be/sCOkkNDOosw
Understanding Camera Height: youtu.be/tSniJN3hRp0
Finding Your Perfect Voice Over Mic Position: youtu.be/vyO5jkHt6hQ
3BO: Boom Operator Training Series: youtube.com/watch?v=bvzprg6F3m0&list=PLpPR2HcQu7YIYoynp0ULZ8BY53Pgj0HbJ
DPA's Article on Proper Hand Holding of a Mic: dpamicrophones.com/mic-university/proper-hand-placement-on-a-vocal-mic
DPA's Microphone University: dpamicrophones.com/mic-university
Want to record this outro? Follow the below copy with your own flair and email it to Allen@SoundSpeeds.us. Must be 24 bit 48K WAV or similar to be considered. Feel free to have fun with it but don't drag it out. Include in the email how you'd like to be credited in the outro. By emailing us an outro, you are giving us the rights to use it in future episodes on this channel without compensation other than written credit in the description. Once edited into an episode that's live, it will not be taken down but at your request we will cease using it in future episodes.
Voiceover copy:
If you'd like to ask a sound related question to be answered in a future episode, send text, audio or video to SSP@SoundSpeeds.us. Want to record this outro? Details in the description below. Find us in social media and online at www.SoundSpeeds.us. Be sure to subscribe and turn on notifications for more sound related content.
Outro credit:
Mike DelGaudio of Booth Junkie : boothjunkie.com
The background noise in this episode was processed out using Waves Clarity VX Pro.
To Buy Waves Clarity VX Pro: waves.alzt.net/QO93eM
There's also the standard edition you can try if interested:
Waves Clarity VX: waves.alzt.net/EaXNgP
Episode Recorded on Thursday, July 28, 2022.
Camera: Wyze Cam v3: geni.us/WyzeCam-v3
Microphone: Oktava MK-012: geni.us/Oktava_MK012
Oktava Extension Cable: oktavausa.com/mics/product/mk-012-01-mini-cardioid-mic
Oktava Swivel Used: geni.us/OktavaSwivel
Recorder: Deity HDTX: geni.us/DeityHD-TX
Thank you to Aron Siegel for loaning the Oktava audio equipment.
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCjL6MFoRxI9dbybAYO4uNzA/join
Gear Commonly Used In My Videos:
Sony ZV-1: geni.us/Sony_ZV1
DJI Pocket 2: geni.us/DJI_Pocket2
Panasonic Lumix FZ-80: geni.us/SoundSpeedsLumixFZ80
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7: geni.us/SoundSpeedsLumixDMCG7
Aputure Amaran AL-MX LED Video Light: geni.us/AputureLight
Tascam DR-40: geni.us/TascamDR40
Sound Devices MixPre-6: geni.us/SoundDevicesMP6
Please note that some of the links above are affiliate links and if you purchase something using one of these links, you'll pay the same price that you'd find on Amazon if you looked it up yourself but Amazon will pay me a small referral fee for sending you there to make a purchase.
Make sure to subscribe for more content!
Want some Sound Speeds swag? teespring.com/stores/sound-speeds-swag
Have a question? Write it in the comments below or email Allen@SoundSpeeds.us
Join us on Facebook: facebook.com/SoundSpeeds
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/SoundSpeedsYT
Interested in becoming a patron? patreon.com/SoundSpeeds
To make a donation: paypal.me/SoundSpeeds
Join my Discord: discord.gg/nGM7QY7
All donations received will go directly back into this channel.
If there's something specific you'd like the donation funds to be spent on, please specify in the donation notes or send me an email.
