ZOOM LiveTrak L-8 For Podcasting Curtis Judd 2020-02-02 | In today’s episode, we have an overview of the ZOOM LiveTrak L-8 audio recorder/mixer. This little thing can work nicely for podcasting or musicians but we’ll focus on the features relevant to podcasting. This competitor to the RODECaster Pro prompted me to have a closer look and talk about the differences and which may be a better fit for you.#Podcast #LiveTrakL8 #ZOOMIf you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses at school.learnlightandsound.com including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders.Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Zoom LiveTrak L-8 Recorder/Mixing Board - B&H bhpho.to/2twi3q9 Amazon geni.us/81Wt0VO- RODECaster Pro Podcasting Recorder/Mixer - B&H bhpho.to/2MI0qZS- Shure SM7B Dynamic Broadcast Microphone - B&H bhpho.to/2NTUZHi- Electro-Voice RE20 Broadcast Microphone - B&H bhpho.to/2z4hAc2- Cloudlifter Microphone Activator - B&H bhpho.to/31jni9y- FETHead Microphone Activator - B&H bhpho.to/2m1H0mg- Anker USB Battery Bank - B&H bhpho.to/31grpDb- SD Card I used for the LiveTrak L-8 - B&H bhpho.to/2osc9AD- Panasonic GH5 Camera used for most B-Roll shots - B&H bhpho.to/2UNeAA0 Amazon geni.us/POEv7Panasonic GH5S Camera use for talking head shots - B&H bhpho.to/2Cbt6mY Amazon geni.us/hnP75j- Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Micro 4/3 Lens - B&H bhpho.to/2wMxVDs Amazon geni.us/6cvOQ- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens - B&H bhpho.to/2i6s2gv Amazon geni.us/QXvPz8bTake your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2020, Curtis Judd
dbx 286s Setup for live stream, podcast, and voice over Curtis Judd 2024-05-12 | Looking for an easy way to get great broadcast sound in your voiceovers, podcasts, and livestreams every single time? The dbx 286s channel strip can help accomplish that. The 286 is a mic preamplifier and processing chain all in one compact hardware solution and includes such features as +60 dB of gain and +48 V phantom power, as well as a compressor, de-esser, expander/gate, and enhancer. First we’ll show you how to connect your microphone of choice to the dbx and the rest of your audio setup, and then we’ll walk through what each setting does and how to make the most of them with your voice. Let’s see how it’s done!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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- dbx 286s Mic Preamp & Channel Strip — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/YLOb- Universal Audio Volt 276 USB Audio Interface — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/H5pbQ7- SHURE KSM8 Dualdyne Vocal Mic — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/XKxz- SHURE SM58 Cardioid Dynamic Mic — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/c2pxTM4- Mogami XLR Audio Cables — B&H geni.us/awnBq2I- Canare XLR Audio Cables — B&H geni.us/8y4BSome of my other studio gear:- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/8G8UdBB- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iYb065- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — geni.us/uGkDX- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2024, Curtis Judd#Recording #ChannelStrip #dbx286 #podcast #voiceover #livestream Index00:00 Intro00:19 Connect your mic00:33 Connect your audio interface00:48 Mic vs. line level signal01:11 Getting started02:16 Gain up!03:37 Compressor05:56 Enhancer07:38 De-Esser10:23 Expander/Gate12:22 Please buy my courses
Make better podcast and livestream sound — WTAUTOMIXER & DaVinci Resolve Fairlight Curtis Judd 2024-05-05 | Do you find that your podcasts or livestreams, which you record with 2 or more people, sound noisy and…just not that great? The reason they sound that way is that recording with two or more microphones in the same space often results in microphone bleed and more pickup of room noise. There are a few different ways to solve this problem and get cleaner sound, but the quickest way is to use an auto mixer. In this video, we cover a VST, AU, AAX plugin automixer you can use in your DAW audio app or livestream encoder app to make much cleaner, focused sound. WTAUTOMIXER is the plugin that combines an automatic mixer, leveler, and noise gate into a single, easy-to-use plugin. Let’s take a closer look at WTAUTOMIXER in DaVinci Resolve Fairlight.FULL DISCLOSURE — WAVETOOL gave me a free license of WTAUTOMIXER. They have not paid me further, told me what to say, and they have not reviewed this video prior to posting.You can find WTAUTOMIXER over at wtautomixer.comIf 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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/8G8UdBB- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iYb065- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — geni.us/uGkDX- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2024, Curtis Judd#Mixing #Automix #WTAutomixer #Recording Index00:00 Intro00:11 Mic bleed00:39 More room noise00:55 Fix: Active mixing01:27 Fix: Railroading in post02:00 Fix: Automixer on recorder02:26: Fix: Automixer plugin02:49 WTAUTOMIXER03:25 Works in DAWs including DaVinci Resolve04:10 Noise gate & leveler04:45 Demo in DaVinci Resolve Fairlight05:12 Before - audio sample07:20 Add plugin to all audio tracks07:26 Walkthrough controls09:15 Leveler10:41 Automation11:03 Sensitivity setting11:41 Mixing groups12:04 Noise gate13:39 Autogain decay speed16:00 Ducking music16:25 Trial and price17:18 Please buy my courses
How To Use Your Zoom F3 as an Audio Interface | Curtis Judd Curtis Judd 2024-04-28 | In this episode we walk you through how to set up and use your Zoom F3 recorder as an audio interface for your computer! The awesome versatility of the F3 allows you to easily record 32-bit float audio straight into a DAW or recording app on your computer, as well as monitor system sound directly from the F3. Plus, it’s super easy to set up and get recording! Let’s see how it’s done!Note that we do NOT cover using the F3 as an audio interface for phones, tablets, or other mobile devices in this video. We’ll cover that in a separate tutorial coming soon!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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Zoom F3 2-Track Field Recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/6RvZmSome of my other studio gear:- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iYb065- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — geni.us/uGkDX- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2024, Curtis Judd#Zoom #ZoomF3 #ZoomRecorder #F3 #Recorder #Tutorial Index00:00 Intro00:16 What is an audio interface?00:39 USB connection00:47 Put F3 in audio interface mode01:01 24-bit vs. 32-bit float modes01:31 Set signal routing on computer02:06 Confirm 32-bit float mode on MacOS02:32 Test recording 03:25 Please buy my courses
ZOOM F3 Quick Setup Guide | Curtis Judd Curtis Judd 2024-04-21 | In this episode we walk you through the process of setting up your new Zoom F3 recorder straight out of the box. We cover the basics of adding memory cards and batteries, show you how to set up mics for the best sound possible, and go over a couple handy settings that will help optimize your recording workflow! Let’s see how it’s done.Note that we do NOT cover using the F3 as an audio interface in this video. We’ll cover that in a separate tutorial coming soon!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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Zoom F3 2-Track Field Recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/6RvZmSome of my other studio gear:- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iYb065- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — geni.us/uGkDX- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2024, Curtis Judd#Zoom #ZoomF3 #ZoomRecorder #F3 #RecorderIndex00:00 Intro00:06 Add microSD card00:43 Powering options01:24 Battery settings03:23 Format & test SD card04:21 Connect microphones06:00 Choosing sample rate06:46 Choosing file format07:26 Pre-record08:13 Setting levels09:12 Recording!09:44 Please buy my courses
Cheap vs. Expensive XLR Audio Cables: Whats The Difference? | Curtis Judd Curtis Judd 2024-04-14 | In this episode we find out if more expensive audio cables are actually better than cheaper ones. Important points to consider when choosing a cable regardless of price include the actual cabling quality as well as connector build and cable management strategy. Let’s see how it’s done!Find SoundSpeed's channel and cable-wrapping tutorial here: @SoundSpeeds 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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Full selection of Canare XLR cables at B&H — geni.us/8y4B- Full selection of Mogami XLR cables at B&H — geni.us/awnBq2ISome of my other studio gear:- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iYb065- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — geni.us/uGkDX- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2024, Curtis Judd#Sound #Audio #XLR #Cables #Tutorial Index00:00 Intro00:10 Are expensive XLR cables better?00:47 Electromagnetic interference samples01:01 Radio frequency interference sample01:44 Self-noise tests02:18 Shielding is important!03:04 Cable management04:11 Connectors matter!05:23 My recommendations05:47 Please buy my courses
Easy Video Lighting Fix: Unbleached Muslin Bounce | Curtis Judd Curtis Judd 2024-04-07 | Here’s a quick demo showing you the difference between lighting with unbleached muslin versus bleached white bounce materials. Using muslin is an easy way to warm up and revitalize a lighting design that’s yielding asty skin tones or generally muted results– and it’s easy to DIY! Let’s see how it’s done.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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Unbleached Muslin Seamless Diffusion Fabric in various sizes — B&H geni.us/uk2c3- Aputure 600D Pro Daylight LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/3fj3g0g- Aputure Spotlight Max 36º Lens Kit — Aputure, B&H geni.us/1A9aKSome of my other studio gear:- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iYb065- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — geni.us/uGkDX- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2024, Curtis Judd#Lighting #Film #Video #Tutorial Index00:00 The pasty-skin problem00:24 What is unbleached muslin?00:33 Our lighting setup00:52 Bleached white comparison01:21 Is it worth it?01:50 Please buy my courses
Split Poly Wav Audio Files in DaVinci Resolve | Multitrack Tutorial Curtis Judd 2024-03-31 | Here’s a quick tutorial showing you how to split a multitrack poly WAV file into separate tracks for easier editing or export in DaVinci Resolve Fairlight. Let’s see how it’s done!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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:Fancy recorders…- Sound Devices MixPre II Series Audio Recorders — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Zoom F3 Portable Field Recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/6RvZm- Zoom F6 Portable Field Recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/pCFS- Zoom F8n Pro Multitrack Field Recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/fdkN4sSome of my other studio gear:- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iYb065- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — geni.us/uGkDX- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2024, Curtis Judd#DaVinciResolve #Tutorial Index00:00 Intro00:05 What is a poly WAV file?00:22 Drag & drop01:38 Unlink channels02:37 Export audio only04:06 Please buy my courses
Zoom H4essential: Im Ambivalent... | Curtis Judd Curtis Judd 2024-03-24 | In this episode we have a look at and listen to ZOOM’s newest handy recorder, the H4essential. This new iteration of the 4-track handy recorder adds 32-bit float recording capability to the classic user-friendly design so you don’t have to worry about clipping. In this episode we do a quick overview of the H4e’s features and discuss whether or not this is the recorder for you. Let’s take a closer look and listen!Have a listen to our raw audio samples and unprocessed tests here: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1D-vCv3xc22jhZUEVzf7i_X9mc309r8Gw?usp=sharingIf 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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- ZOOM H4essential 4-Track Handy Recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/Nqcmdr- ZOOM H1essential Single-Track Handy Recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/Cc6r9dM- ZOOM H6essential 6-Track Handy Recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/IQuRTSome of my other studio gear:- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iYb065- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — geni.us/uGkDX- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2024, Curtis Judd#ZOOM #H4essential #Recorder Index00:00 Intro00:16 Not sponsored by ZOOM!00:37 Context: product development01:34 Noisy preamps!01:53 Target audience02:45 32-bit float workflow03:10 Similar products03:32 Cons05:31 Use a high-pass filter!05:50 My take06:55 Audio samples07:15 Please buy my courses07:25 Summary
SHURE MoveMic Tiny Dual Transmitter Microphone Direct to Mobile Phone Curtis Judd 2024-03-17 | In this episode we have a look at and listen to the new MoveMic wireless microphone system from SHURE. This consumer wireless microphone system easily records 24-bit/48 kilohertz audio to your phone, tablet, computer, or camera, and is a great addition to any videographer, content creator, or journalist’s audio kit. Noteworthy features include direct-to-mobile (no need for a receiver), a charging case with 24-hour battery capacity, and up to 100 meters of transmission range. Let’s take a closer look and listen!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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- SHURE MoveMic Lineup — Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/J5QoqRXSome of my other studio gear:- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iYb065- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — geni.us/uGkDX- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2024, Curtis Judd#SHURE #MoveMic Index00:00 Intro00:32 Audio samples01:29 The big question01:47 MoveMic strengths03:12 Wireless PRO strengths05:45 DJI Mic 2 strengths06:47 How to choose?07:42 Pros08:03 Phone connection sample08:21 Practical noise floor sample08:50 Pros continued09:12 SHURE Motiv apps10:03 Noise reduction sample11:32 App control continued12:33 Powering time12:46 Latency13:05 Charging case13:16 Indoor distance test13:29 Outdoor distance test13:48 IPX4 rating13:55 LED indicator key14:09 Receiver details14:23 Kit combos & pricing15:06 Cons17:08 My Take18:54 Summary
Automatically clean and boost your audio with Auphonic and DaVinci Resolve Curtis Judd 2024-03-10 | In this episode we show you how to automatically mix and post process the audio for your videos. We show you HOW to export the audio mix from DaVinci Resolve, then upload it to Auphonic to automatically clean, de-noise, level, and boost your sound levels. We then insert the new, clean, audio mix back into Fairlight within DaVinci Resolve and export your final video. This is a great way to save time!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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iYb065- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — geni.us/uGkDX- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2024, Curtis Judd#Auphonic #Audio Index00:00 What you’ll learn00:37 Before - the audio before Auphonic cleans it up01:02 The problems with our sound that Auphonic will solve01:23 Bounce the mix to a new track in Fairlight01:54 Export audio from DaVinci Resolve02:39 Export from Resolve settings03:07 What is Auphonic?03:22 Auphonic settings to clean your audio07:28 This is what Auphonic did to our audio mix08:09 Download processed audio and insert into your video09:38 Export your video from Resolve09:40 Please buy my online courses
MOVO X3 II Budget Shotgun Mic: Quality Audio for Cheap?! Curtis Judd 2024-03-03 | In this episode we have a look at and listen to the new MOVO X3-II shotgun microphone. This budget shotgun mic is a solid option for anyone building out their first filmmaking kit, but its audio quality is definitely good enough for pro-sumer applications as well! Noteworthy features include both camera-top and boom pole mounting solutions, an inbuilt high pass filter, and multiple powering options. Let’s take a closer look and listen!You can find more from Allen here on his channel: youtube.com/@SoundSpeedsIf 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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- MOVO X3 II Shotgun Microphone — Amazon geni.us/d33BUJdSome of my other studio gear:- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iYb065- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — geni.us/uGkDX- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2024, Curtis Judd#MOVO #X3II #ShotgunMicrophone #Microphone Index00:00 Intro00:13 Raw audio samples00:51 What is the X3?01:16 Kit includes…01:49 Powering options01:58 High-pass filter02:17 Budget mic issues…02:30 Practical noise floor sample03:05 Build quality03:15 Sibilance03:25 Off-axis coloration04:34 Max SPL test05:58 Plosives07:09 Radio frequency interference07:30 How does it do with wind?10:15 Handling noise11:00 Camera-top sample11:26 Mic positioning is important!11:48 Pricing & warranty12:02 Cons12:06 Noisy when battery powered13:40 High-frequency loss14:00 Off-axis coloration14:18 My take14:26 Please buy my courses14:45 Summary
SHURE SLX-D Wireless Mic Receiver & XLR Plug-On Transmitter | Curtis Judd Curtis Judd 2024-02-25 | In this episode we have a look at and listen to SHURE’s SLXD5 portable receiver and the SLXD3 plug-on transmitter to make any XLR microphone a wireless microphone. This new addition to the SLX-D wireless ecosystem represents SHURE’s jump into the pro-sumer UHF wireless space; it’s their first camera-top and/or sound bag receiver in this price range. Noteworthy features include digital predictive frequency switching, 118 dB of dynamic range, and a multi-source monitoring mode. Let’s take a closer look and listen!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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- SHURE SLX-D ecosystem — B&H, Amazon geni.us/Skc87Some of my other studio gear:- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iYb065- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — geni.us/uGkDX- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2024, Curtis Judd#SHURE #SLXD #Wireless #Microphone #SLX-DIndex00:00 Intro to SHURE wireless00:41 New SLX-D components01:30 Audio samples02:07 Pros02:23 Great for on-cam & bags02:52 High dynamic range03:02 Low latency03:37 Diverse established ecosystem04:16 Note: NOT dual channel!04:40 Outdoor distance test05:10 Indoor distance test06:15 Line-level output06:40 Wireless Workbench07:37 Build quality07:58 Powering time & options08:45 32 channels per band09:00 Multi-mic mode09:24 Practical noise floor sample10:08 Pricing & warranty11:00 Cons11:03 No SMA connectors11:23 UL4 lav mic is noisy11:50 No wideband function12:23 Correction there are limiters12:32 Notes12:36 10 mW max power output13:06 Not dual-channel/no digital output13:24 Who is the SLX-D for?14:16 Who is it NOT for?14:50 Compared to Sennheiser EW-DP, DEITY THEOS, SONY UWP-D17:15 Please buy my courses17:29 Summary
Is Curtis Judd a Shill?! Curtis Judd 2024-02-18 | In this episode we contemplate the possibility of accepting no free gear to review for the next three months and focusing more on technique and tutorials. This is to say that we might engage in some ‘de-influencing’, if you will. Let’s talk about it!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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iYb065- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — geni.us/uGkDX- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2024, Curtis Judd#Deinfluence #Tutorial Index00:00 What is a shill?00:50 Bias03:17 The big question03:50 Perspective05:21 The bright side06:12 Our upcoming experiment06:55 Please buy my courses
Emma Attempts to Review the iFootage 200BNA LED Light... | Curtis Judd Curtis Judd 2024-02-11 | Full Disclosure:iFootage gave us the Anglerfish for the purpose of making this video. Nobody has paid us further, told us what to say, or reviewed this video prior to posting. All opinions shared here are our own.In this episode Emma has a look at the iFootage SL1 200BNA, a 200-watt LED video light. This LED fixture is comparable to the Amaran 200x S in terms of both price and features, and scores surprisingly well on color accuracy measurements. In this video we’ll walk through the SL1’s feature set, take a look at its color quality, and do an in-depth comparison with the 200x S. Let’s jump right in!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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- iFootage SL1 200BNA LED COB Video Light — B&H, Amazon geni.us/YUZU4V- Amaran 200x S — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/y6ym5VSome of my other gear used in this episode:- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iYb065- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — geni.us/uGkDX- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2024, Curtis Judd#iFootage #LED #Video #Lighting Index00:00 Intro01:10 What is it?01:28 Basic features01:52 What is SSI?02:34 Color chip03:12 Bowens mount04:07 Adjustment points04:58 Effects suite05:19 Intelligent cooling system05:51 Fan speeds06:38 Photometrics07:57 Flicker test08:28 Are the effects good…?08:54 Build quality10:44 How to Use11:21 Monopod light stand13:45 Lumin+ app14:19 Vs. Sidus Link15:45 Pricing16:25 Emma’s take18:23 Curtis’ take20:07 Summary20:17 Please buy my courses
DJI Mic 2 Review vs. RODE Wireless PRO! | Curtis Judd Curtis Judd 2024-02-02 | In this episode we finally review the much-anticipated DJI Mic 2! This new generation of one of the most-loved consumer wireless systems on the market brings it up to date with the rest of the comparable market: 32-bit float capability, dual-channel recording, 250 meter range, and improved 18-hour total battery life. In this video we’ll listen to some sound samples and feature tests, take an in-depth look at everything new to this version, and compare it to the RODE Wireless PRO. Let’s take a closer look and listen!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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- DJI Mic 2 All-In-One Wireless Microphone System — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/lFxLmP- RODE Wireless PRO Compact Wireless Microphone System — RODE, B&H geni.us/wkPseSome of my other gear used in this episode:- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iYb065- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — geni.us/uGkDX- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2024, Curtis Judd#DJI #DJIMic2Index00:00 Intro00:09 Sound samples02:18 Kit contents03:55 32-bit float recording05:01 Transmit via Bluetooth05:20 Charging & power06:05 TX/RX controls06:45 3.5 mm outputs07:00 USB-C output07:06 Distance tests08:24 Safety track09:05 Noise floor09:46 Drift test10:27 TX settings10:45 Pricing10:59 File transfer11:18 Inbuilt batteries12:05 Build quality12:18 Latency13:32 Gloss finish…13:55 Standalone recording14:09 External lav mic compatibility14:38 Noise reduction15:03 My take17:20 Summary17:30 Please buy my courses
RODE DS2 Premium Desktop Microphone Stand Curtis Judd 2024-01-28 | In this episode we do a quick overview of RODE’s DS2 desktop mic stand. This premium stand is a solid step up from the average desktop mic stand in terms of design, functionality, and overall quality. In this video we’ll walk through the DS2’s feature set as well as test its stability, durability, and resistance to picking up extraneous sound and vibrations. Let’s take a closer look!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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- RODE DS2 Desktop Mic Stand — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/SUO1s- RODE NT1 5th Generation Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/WR4dk- RODE NT1 Signature Series (same as 5th gen but without USB — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon Some of my other gear used in this episode:- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iYb065- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — geni.us/uGkDX- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2024, Curtis Judd#RODE #DS2 #Microphone #MicStand Index00:00 This is not a budget product.00:14 Reduced tip risk01:11 Inbuilt cable management!01:37 Vibration transfer?02:25 Full articulation02:38 My opinion02:53 Multi-functional!03:06 Specs03:10 Thanks to Rode for…03:46 Summary03:59 Please buy my courses
Sound Blanket as Key Light?! Featuring Aputure Spotlight Max Curtis Judd 2024-01-25 | In this episode we show you how to use a spotlight as the key light in your lighting designs! Yes, there is a way to change these traditionally hard light sources into soft lights that are great for illuminating the faces of your talent. And, an added bonus is that you can position the light much farther away than you would typically position a soft key light. In this video we’ll walk you through the technique and break down the design we used so you can recreate it in the studio or at home. Let’s take a closer look!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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Aputure Spotlight Max — Aputure, B&H geni.us/1A9aK- Aputure LightStorm 600c Pro LED COB Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/dSGd4J6- Aputure Light Dome III Circular Quick-Fold Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Aputure LightStorm 600x Pro LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure LightStorm 600d Pro LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/3fj3g0gSome of my other gear used in this episode:- Sennheiser MKH50 microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iYb065- Sound Devices MixPre audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — geni.us/uGkDX- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2024, Curtis Judd#Lighting #Aputure #SpotlightMaxIndex00:00 Philosophy of lighting00:17 A common problem…00:57 The simple solution!01:52 Benefits of bounced spotlights vs softbox02:05 Direct light from distance - hard light02:29 Angles and glare on glasses03:20 Bounce from a distance makes very soft light03:44 Spotlight is natively a hard light04:12 Design breakdown05:55 Please buy my courses
DJI Mic 2 Review! But... Curtis Judd 2024-01-21 | In this episode we discuss some speed bumps we’ve encountered while researching and testing out the DJI Mic 2 during our usual in-depth review process. Something isn’t sounding right so we contacted DJI and their engineers said that there is a bug that they’ll fix in an upcoming firmware update. We’ll finish our review when that firmware ships. Let’s take a look and have a quick listen!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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- DJI Mic 2 — Not yet recommendedSome of my other gear:- Mackie DLZ Creator XS adaptive digital mixer — B&H geni.us/6lDtu69- Mackie DLZ Creator adaptive digital mixer (the big brother) — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/42KrX0- RODECaster Pro II digital mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iFlEMB- RODECaster Duo digital mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/ieTO- RODECaster Steamer X USB audio and video interface — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/YW3LpSV- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/8G8UdBB- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — geni.us/uGkDX- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2024, Curtis Judd#DJI #DJIMic2 #Wireless Index00:00 Intro00:08 Cool features!00:31 But…00:38 Sample audio01:01 Current status01:23 Summary01:33 Please buy my courses
Best small podcast and livestream sound mixer? Mackie DLZ XS Curtis Judd 2024-01-16 | In this episode we review the Mackie DLZ Creator XS. This podcast/livestream/creator audio mixer competes most directly with the RODECaster Duo. It is nearly half the size of the Mackie DLZ, but has most of the same, amazingly powerful features. Let’s have a closer look and a listen!Comparison of RODECaster Pro II, Mackie DLZ Creator, and Mackie DLZ Creator XS: airtable.com/appVVnGih7dAdxBD3/shrt04uBgMllO2KOcVideo covering how to get audio from your podcast mixer to your livestream: youtu.be/jW4V6owu7SIIf 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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:Some of my other gear:- Mackie DLZ Creator XS adaptive digital mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/6lDtu69- Mackie DLZ Creator adaptive digital mixer (the big brother) — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/42KrX0- RODECaster Pro II digital mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iFlEMB- RODECaster Duo digital mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/ieTO- RODECaster Steamer X USB audio and video interface — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/YW3LpSV- Earthworks ETHOS microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/8G8UdBB- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — geni.us/uGkDX- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2024, Curtis Judd#Mixer #Mackie #DLZXS #Podcast #Livestream Index00:00 Intro00:17 Easy, enhanced, pro modes00:26 Automatic gain setting00:34 Size comparison to DLZ and RODECaster Pro II & big screen01:04 2 microphone, line, instrument inputs01:24 Rotary knob faders02:06 80 dB of gain for mic inputs, no cloud lifter NOT needed02:36 Balanced outputs for monitors or line level03:24 Pads for music, effects03:49 NDI audio over ethernet04:17 Automix for cleaner mixes04:30 Effects — EQ, noise gate, compressor, de-esser05:13 Contextual settings knobs05:53 Audio delay up to 250 ms06:17 USB Audio Interface06:52 Mix minus for remote guests07:20 Custom headphone mixes07:28 Headphone outputs07:38 Preamplifiers are clean — self noise measurements08:154 Build quality08:30 What’s included & price08:45 No physical master fader09:10 Latency from to ouputs/headphones10:02 No 3.5mm output for cameras10:25 No mounting taps or VESA10:45 Not powered via USB-C11:11 Which podcast mixer should I buy?12:07 Which mixer I use for my livestreams 90% of the time?12:53 Why do I choose the Mackie DLZ?13:08 Detailed comparison of DLZ vs DLZ XS vs RODCaster Pro II13:46 What the RODECaster PRO II does that the DLZ does not14:46 DLZ vs ZOOM Podtrak mixers16:06 My favorite podcast & livestream mixer16:58 Summary17:12 Please buy my courses
2024 Sound Bag & Cart Tour | Curtis Judd Curtis Judd 2024-01-01 | In this episode we give you a behind-the-scenes look at our sound bag and cart setup for recording on location!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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Sound Cart Mini Cart — https://store.soundcart.audio/product/sc-mini/ (not an affiliate link)- Orca OR-34 Sound Bag — B&H geni.us/t9PX- Sound Devices 888 Field Recorder/Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater geni.us/O8e0- Sound Devices SL-2 Slot Receiver System — B&H geni.us/RF0ZxW- Sound Devices A20 Wireless Mic System — B&H geni.us/Ks5fY- Sound Devices A20 Mini Wireless Mic Transmitter — B&H geni.us/bpYlc- Deity Theos Wireless Microphone System — B&H geni.us/dkkH- HiQ/Inspired Energy Smart Batteries — B&H geni.us/gFeIB- PSC Triple Play Power Distribution System — geni.us/0jFT0ESome of my other gear:- Sennheiser MKH 8050 Supercardioid Condenser Mic — B&H, Amazon geni.us/mUcDk- Sound Devices MixPre Series II Recoders — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — geni.us/uGkDX- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#Audio #LocationSound #SoundBag #SoundCart #2024 Index00:00 Intro00:26 Context01:09 Sound Devices 88802:04 SL2 Slot System02:50 True diversity wireless03:14 Diversity fin antenna04:53 iPad & keyboard07:26 Power08:46 Cart ergonomics09:20 Wireless11:23 About the cart13:09 Please buy my courses
My Favorite Audio Gear of 2023 | Curtis Judd Curtis Judd 2023-12-22 | In this episode we briefly recap some of my favorite gear of 2023! My picks include several outstanding microphones, mixers, and a certain new wireless system… can you guess which devices really made our year? Leave some favorites of your own in the comments below!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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- RODE NT1 5th Generation Large Diaphragm Studio Condenser Mic — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/WR4dk- Mackie DLZ Creator Adaptive Digital Mixer for Podcasting/Livestreaming — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/42KrX0- JZ Microphones Vintage 11 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Mic — JZ Mics (not an affiliate link) usashop.jzmic.com/collections/vintage-series/products/vintage-11 - Deity Theos Wireless Microphone System — B&H geni.us/dkkH- Sennheiser MKH50 Supercardioid Condenser Studio Mic — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iYb065Some of my other gear:- Sennheiser MKH 8050 Supercardioid Condenser Mic — B&H, Amazon geni.us/mUcDk- Sound Devices MixPre Series II Recoders — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Sound Devices 888 Field Recorder/Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater geni.us/O8e0- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — geni.us/uGkDX- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#Audio #Video #2023 Index00:00 Summary00:10 Intro00:21 RODE NT1 5th Gen01:30 Mackie DLZ Creator03:49 JZ Mics V1105:42 DEITY Theos Wireless07:00 Sennheiser MKH5008:52 Please buy my courses
DEITY THEOS Wireless Microphone System Review Curtis Judd 2023-12-16 | In this episode we finally get to take a look at DEITY’s long-awaited THEOS wireless microphone system! This brand-new prosumer wireless microphone system includes a well-rounded set of features to the market, including Global OneBand technology, simultaneous transmitting and 32-bit float recording (outside the USA, in the USA, you can record or transmit, but not both at the same time), and wireless timecode syncing when used with the DEITY TC-1 timecode generator or the DEITY SL-1 digital timecode slate. In this episode we go over the THEOS system’s most important features, compare it to its closest competitors, and answer your questions. Let’s take a closer look!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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Deity Theos Wireless Microphone System — B&H geni.us/dkkH- Deity W.Lav Pro Lavalier Microphone — B&H, Amazon geni.us/LqRCK- Deity TC-1 Timecode Generator — B&H, Amazon geni.us/HBASI- DEITY SL-1 timecode slate — B&H, Amazon geni.us/v6t5FBbSome of my other gear:- Sennheiser MKH 8050 Supercardioid Condenser Mic — B&H, Amazon geni.us/mUcDk- Sound Devices MixPre Series II Recoders — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Sound Devices 888 Field Recorder/Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater geni.us/O8e0- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Amaran 300c RGBWW Single-Point LED Light — geni.us/uGkDX- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#Deity #Theos #Wireless #MicrophoneIndex00:00 Summary00:10 Intro01:01 Audio samples01:40 What is the THEOS?01:53 UHF vs 2.4 GHz03:26 Onboard recording03:47 Control options04:09 Build quality04:28 Kit includes…06:10 Interchangeable antennas06:57 Outdoor distance test08:50 Indoor distance test09:22 Powering options10:50 Timecode!12:16 Self-noise13:49 Buttons vs app16:01 Menu ergonomics16:25 Cons16:30 550 MHz minimum17:30 No limiters17:57 Weird meters18:10 A word on latency19:02 Not for sound bags19:31 Vs previous DEITY systems20:10 Target audience: ‘pro-sumers’21:51 Simultaneous transmit/record?!23:00 Please buy my courses
Aputures New Light Dome III versus Light Dome Mini: Which Softbox Is Right For You? | Curtis Judd Curtis Judd 2023-12-10 | In this episode we take a look at Aputure’s new and improved Light Dome soft box: the Light Dome III! This iteration of the Light Dome is now easier than ever to set up and tear down, pack, and transport in addition to still delivering the reliable performance we know and love from Aputure lights and modifiers. In this episode we cover the Light Dome III’s new features, compare it to a few similar soft boxes and diffusion modifiers, and discuss whether or not this might be the right soft box for you and your lighting kit. Let’s take a closer look!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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Aputure Light Dome III Softbox — Aputure, B&H geni.us/AVHU1p- Aputure Light Dome II Softbox — B&H, Amazon geni.us/LirLfz- Aputure Light Dome Mini II Softbox — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/0KTy- Aputure LS 600x Pro Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Amaran 200x S Bicolor LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/y6ym5V- Amaran 60d S 60-Watt LED Light — B&H, Amazon geni.us/3WAnEV- 48x48” Chimera Frame and Fabric — B&H geni.us/enY27 (frame) geni.us/wjX31pd (fabric)- Sennheiser MKH 8050 Supercardioid Condenser Mic — B&H, Amazon geni.us/mUcDk- Sound Devices MixPre Series II Recoders — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Sound Devices 888 Field Recorder/Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater geni.us/O8e0- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/4DuyTz- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#Aputure #amaran #LightDomeIII #Softbox #Lighting #CurtisJuddIndex00:00 Summary00:10 Intro00:29 Purpose of softboxes00:39 Versus Light Dome II01:03 New features02:30 Kit includes…03:47 Comparison samples04:59 Ideal use cases05:58 My take06:27 Please buy my courses
Premium Budget Mic for Podcasting! Earthworks SR117 | Curtis Judd Curtis Judd 2023-12-03 | In this episode we take a look at and listen to Earthworks’ SR117 vocal mic! This interesting handheld number is built for high-quality vocal performance just like the beloved SHURE SM58, but this one is a phantom-powered condenser mic rather than a dynamic mic, allowing you to use less gain for similar-sounding results. Its super-flat frequency response also allows you to shape it however you like with EQ in post. In this episode we cover the SR117’s key features, compare it to a few similar mics, and explore situations in which this might be your best choice for a vocal mic. Let’s take a closer look!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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com: http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Earthworks SR117 Supercardioid Vocal Condenser Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/QRf0dO- Earthworks SR314 Handheld Cardioid Vocal Condenser Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater geni.us/FZq0e- SHURE SM58 Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/c2pxTM4- Sound Devices MixPre Series II Recoders — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Sound Devices 888 Field Recorder/Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater geni.us/O8e0- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#Earthworks #SR117 #Microphone #CurtisJuddIndex00:00 Summary00:10 Intro00:52 What is the SR117?01:50 Audio samples02:46 Brutal honesty!04:15 Polar pattern05:34 Sibilance05:56 Plosives06:27 Proximity effect06:53 Handling noise07:09 Keyboard noise07:23 Table/stand bumps07:42 Untreated room08:36 High SPL handling09:05 Zoom Handy issue09:24 Self-noise sample10:23 Cons10:36 Why choose the SR117?11:29 My take12:01 Please buy my courses
New from Aputure: Amaran Spotlight SE! | Curtis Judd Curtis Judd 2023-11-23 | In this episode we take a look at Amaran’s new Spotlight SE! This smaller version of the original Spotlight mount works with a variety of Aputure and Amaran lights up to 300 watts, is available with two different lens options, and comes with almost every gobo you could possibly need. In this episode we cover the Spotlight SE’s key features and demonstrate several ways in which you might use it most effectively. Let’s take a closer look!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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Amaran Spotlight SE — Aputure, Amazon, B&H geni.us/4DuyTz- Aputure Spotlight Mount (original, larger, heavier, more expensive) — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Amaran 150c RGBWW Bowens mount light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/mAlioD- Amaran 300c RGBWW Bowens mount light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/uGkDX- Amaran 100d/S daylight Bowens mount light (daylight only lights put out more light, but cannot change color temperature) — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/MAXcUQ- Amaran 100x/S bi-color Bowens mount light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/0JPszh- Amaran 200d/S daylight Bowens mount light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/LrAfr- Amaran 200x/S bi-color Bowens mount light (This is the light I use as my key light for talking head video 90% of the time. Incredible color quality and I only have to set the dimmer between 10 and 20% for most talking head shots) — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/y6ym5V- Sennheiser MKH 8050 Supercardioid Condenser Microphone — B&H, Amazon geni.us/mUcDk- Sound Devices 888 Field Recorder/Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater geni.us/O8e0- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#Aputure #Amaran #SpotlightSE #Lighting #CurtisJudd Index00:00 Summary00:10 Intro00:24 What is the Spotlight SE?01:38 Choosing a lens02:17 Compatibility02:25 Kit inclusions03:23 Optional iris03:53 Gobo size04:13 Build quality04:40 vs. original Spotlight04:58 Pricing05:21 Any cons?06:10 Black Friday 2023 sale06:49 Please buy my courses
Zoom F6: Is it time to upgrade your recorder? | Curtis Judd Curtis Judd 2023-11-19 | In this episode we discuss whether or not you should upgrade to a new recorder from your ZOOM F6. We cover things to consider when choosing a potential new recorder– and when to pass on shiny new tech. In this episode we examine what’s available on the market in late 2023, show you how to determine whether recorder features will be useful to your workflow, and give you some opinions on and examples of when it’s best to upgrade versus not. Let’s take a closer look!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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Zoom F6 Field Recorder/Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/pCFS- Zoom F8n Pro Field Recorder/Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/fdkN4s- Sound Devices MixPre II Series — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Sound Devices 888 Field Recorder/Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater geni.us/O8e0- Sennheiser MKH 50 Supercardioid Condenser Microphone— B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iYb065- Sennheiser MKH 416 Supercardioid Shotgun Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/AVgsgHZ- Sennheiser MKH 8050 Supercardioid Condenser Microphone — B&H, Amazon geni.us/mUcDk- Mogami XLR cables — B&H geni.us/awnBq2I- Canare XLR cables — B&H geni.us/8y4B- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#Zoom #F6 #Recorder #CurtisJudd Index00:00 Summary00:10 The Big Question00:57 Bad reasons to upgrade02:14 Be specific!03:30 The $$$ farce03:49 Good reasons to upgrade05:04 How to stop impulse gear-buying06:40 The impact of 32-bit float08:06 My Take08:20 Please buy my courses
Awesome 4017b/MKH-416 Alternative: DPA 2017 Shotgun Microphone! Curtis Judd 2023-11-12 | In this episode we take a look at and listen to DPA’s new shotgun mic, the 2017. This sibling to the 4017b shares the classic and characteristic sound of DPA mics, but has a completely new design both in terms of feature set, capsule, and internal electronics. In this episode we listen to some raw sound samples from the 2017 as well as a variety of similar mics, walk through the 2017’s feature set, and rigorously compare it to the 4017b. Let’s take a closer look!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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- DPA 2017 Supercardioid Condenser Shotgun Microphone — B&H geni.us/BCB4u- DPA 4017b Shotgun Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/0au8jgx- Sennheiser MKH416 Supercardioid Condenser Shotgun Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/AVgsgHZ- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#DPA #Microphones #2017Index00:00 Summary00:10 Context01:13 Audio samples02:10 About the 201703:09 Noise floor03:41 Handling noise04:09 Sibilance04:29 Plosives04:47 Off-axis coloration09:43 RF interference10:15 Kit & warranty10:21 Cons10:54 My Take13:05 Please buy my courses
RODE NT1 Signature Series?! Great sound, price (and colors, if youre into that) Curtis Judd 2023-11-07 | In this episode we take a look at and listen to RODE’s latest studio condenser microphone, the NT1 Signature Series. This is the newest version of RODE’s large diaphragm condenser microphone with an XLR output for the ridiculously tiny price of $159 USD. It includes a shock mount, XLR cable, pop filter, and a dust cover as well as an industry leading 10 year warranty. Let’s take a closer look!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. See school.learnlightandsound.com for more info!Support my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- RODE NT1 Signature Series microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/G3Iv63u- RODE NT1 5th Generation microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/WR4dk- Neumann U87 Ai microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/phYZH- On-stage stands desk stand (you will need to add extra weight to the base to avoid tip-over — B&H, Amazon geni.us/cJUHuw- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKtThe intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#RODE #Microphones #NT1 #signatureseries Index00:00 Summary00:10 Signal chain setup00:41 The Backstory01:59 vs Neumann U87 & NT1 5th Gen03:40 What defines the Signature Series?04:21 Audio samples05:45 Kit & accessories06:39 Sibilance/plosive/shock samples07:31 Post-processing07:47 Noise floor08:42 Polar pattern10:08 SPL handling10:53 Is this the mic for you?15:23 Please buy my courses
5 Easy Tips for Better Multi-Person Podcast and Livestream Audio Curtis Judd 2023-10-29 | In this episode we teach you some easy ways to improve you podcast and livestream sound. These include recording techniques such as close-micing, post-production skills like railroading, and a quick demo of how an automixing system works. Implementing even just one of these tips can elevate your sound from mediocre to amazing! Let’s take a closer look.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. school.learnlightandsound.comSupport my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- SoundDevices MixPre Series Recorders — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- ZOOM F6 audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/pCFS- ZOOM F8n Pro audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/fdkN4s- Mackie DLZ Adaptive Digital Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/42KrX0- SoundDevices 888 Audio Recorder/Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater geni.us/zAryW4J- RODE Podmic Dynamic Podcasting Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater geni.us/BXoJWsN- ElectroVoice RE20 Dynamic Cardioid Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/kP1lo- ElectroVoice RE27 Broadcast Announcer Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater geni.us/OdXTfp- SHURE SM58 Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Mic — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/c2pxTM4- SHURE SM57 Cardioid Dynamic Instrument Mic — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/6Dtqb- SHURE SM7B Cardioid Dynamic Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/GYU7dHy- SHURE KSM8 Dualdyne Vocal Mic — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/XKxz- sE Electronics V7 Handheld Supercardioid Dynamic Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater geni.us/y3cI- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#Podcast #Livestream #Recording #Mixing #Automixing Index00:00 Summary00:10 Common audio issues01:28 Poor setup example02:01 Tip 1: Close-Micing02:46 Tip 2: Mic Positioning03:36 Tip 3: Live Mixing04:32 Tip 4: Post-Production05:37 Tip 5: Automixing07:59 Mackie DLZ Automix10:07 SoundDevices MixPre Automix14:22 My Take14:34 Please buy my courses
Hollyland Lark Max Review vs. RODE Wireless PRO & DJI Mic Curtis Judd 2023-10-22 | In this episode we test out Hollyland’s new Lark Max wireless mic system. This new system is Hollyland’s answer to RODE’s Wireless PRO and to the DJI Mic, and includes active noise cancellation, onboard recording capability, the ever-popular charging case for recording on the go, and user-friendly interfaces and form factors. In this video we talk through the Lark Max’s feature set, demonstrate how to get the most out of the noise cancellation function, and listen to a variety of sound quality samples to help you determine if this system is right for you. Let’s take a closer look!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. school.learnlightandsound.comSupport my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Hollyland Lark Max Wireless Lavalier Microphone System — B&H, Amazon geni.us/nKjY- RODE Wireless PRO 2-Person Clip-On Wireless Mic System — RODE, B&H geni.us/wkPse- DJI Mic Wireless Microphone System for Smartphones, Laptops, Cameras — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/EFCdOD- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#Hollyland #LarkMax #Wireless #Microphone Index00:00 Summary00:10 Overview00:53 Sound samples01:50 Features in detail03:36 Distance tests05:05 Features cont.06:29 Powering time06:48 Noise floor test07:37 Noise cancellation08:30 Features cont.09:07 Kit components09:27 Price & warranty09:35 Cons11:29 vs. RODE & DJI14:27 My take14:56 Please buy my courses
USB microphones with the RODECaster Pro II & Duo Curtis Judd 2023-10-15 | In this episode we try out RODE’s latest beta firmware update (1.3.2) for the RODECaster Pro II. This update adds a very exciting and much-requested capability: USB microphone support! What does this mean? The RCPII can now be used with most RODE USB mics via a direct USB-C connection, taking the RCPII’s capacity from 4 total mics to 5 and the Duo’s capacity from 2 total mics to 3. In this video we talk through the specifics, demonstrate how to connect your USB mics to the RODECaster, and listen to a sound quality sample compared to two standard XLR mic connections. Let’s take a closer look!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. school.learnlightandsound.comSupport my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- RODECaster Pro II All-In-One Production Studio — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iFlEMB- RODE NT-USB Mini USB Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/4bjFJ9d- SHURE SM7B Cardioid Dynamic Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/GYU7dHy- ElectroVoice RE20 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/kP1lo- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#RODE #RODECaster #Firmware #Update Index00:00 Summary00:10 Beta — USB mics with RODECaster Pro II & Duo00:27 Supported USB microphones00:47 Control processing from RODECaster01:29 Monitor from the mic’s headphone jack02:16 5 microphones at a time!02:29 First audio interface/recorder to support USB microphones02:59 Podcast sample with NT-USB Mini and other XLR mics03:47 Other features in future episode04:01 Please buy my courses
Next-Level Speech Restoration? Accentize dxRevive Plugin Curtis Judd 2023-10-11 | In this episode we take a look at dxRevive, Accentize’s new speech restoration plugin. This new post-production tool utilizes a machine-learning engine to synthesize and restore poor-quality dialogue audio. The plugin includes a Studio sound synthesis algorithm (and a Retain algorithm in the Pro version), several useful presets, and a simple user-friendly interface. In this video we walk through dxRevive’s feature set, listen to some before-and-after processing samples, and push the algorithms to their limits. Let’s take a closer look!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. school.learnlightandsound.comSupport my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Accentize dxRevive Speech Restoration Plugin — accentize.com/dxrevive- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#Accentize #dxRevive #Plugin Index00:00 Summary00:10 What is dxRevive?00:48 Pro vs standard01:21 Fan noise reduction sample02:15 Presets02:50 Fran noise plus ringtones sample03:50 Wind distortion sample04:23 Plosive sample05:14 Reverb/echo sample06:31 Simple hum sample07:10 Complex hum sample07:55 Mouth clicks sample08:49 Watch recording with noise and reverb sample09:48 Watch recording with retain algorithm10:33 Telephone, noise, reverb sample11:21 Recommendation11:45 vs. Adobe, iZotope RX, & Waves Clarity Vx12:49 Please buy my courses
RODEs New Wireless System - How Pro is the Wireless PRO? Curtis Judd 2023-09-22 | In this episode we have a look at and a listen to RODE’s new Wireless Pro microphone system! This new addition to the RODE wireless ecosystem includes a dual-channel receiver and two transmitters with both inbuilt mics and RODE Lavalier II microphones. Major features include 32-bit float recording, an onboard timecode system, GainAssist technology, and the ability to record directly to the transmitters. In this video we walk through the Wireless Pro’s feature set, listen to some sound quality samples, and test out its 32-bit recording capability. Let’s take a closer look!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, an Intro to Izotope RX, and the basics of lighting for video. school.learnlightandsound.comSupport my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- RODE Wireless PRO 2-Person Wireless Microphone System/Recorder — RODE, B&H geni.us/wkPse- Wireless GO II Dual Channel Compact Digital Wireless Microphone System — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/SQ5fT5Y- DJI Mic Wireless Portable Microphone System for Smartphones, Cameras, and Laptops — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/EFCdOD- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#RODE #WirelessPRO Index00:00 Summary00:10 Intro00:19 Sound samples00:38 Signal chain00:53 What makes this system special?03:08 Onboard TX recording03:38 32-bit float recording04:27 Timecode07:05 Onboard menus07:43 Headphone monitoring07:58 Safety track08:14 Is it ‘Pro’?08:57 Distance tests11:06 Practical noise floor sample12:22 RCPII integration!12:52 Latency13:34 What’s included?13:51 Inbuilt batteries14:08 Mic clip issue14:36 Clunky menus15:16 No external timecode16:06 Vs Wireless GO II17:01 Vs DJI Mic17:38 Nice screen!17:52 My take21:08 Please buy my courses
SONY UWP-D27 Wireless Mic Review — 2 channel 4th gen system Curtis Judd 2023-09-10 | In this episode we have a look at and a listen to the SONY UWP-D wireless microphone system. This 2 channel kit includes a dual channel receiver and two transmitters with lavalier microphones. The system is a good fit for wedding videographers, news, and general video making, especially if you film with SONY cameras which have the MI shoe — which allows you to feed clean digital audio from the receiver, directly into the camera with no extra wires.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. school.learnlightandsound.comSupport my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- SONY UWP-D27 dual channel wireless microphone system — B&H, Trew Audio geni.us/RUXV5yX- SONY FX30 cinema camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/3Azycx- SONY FX3 cinema camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/YkSlL- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#SONY #UWP-D #Wireless #MicrophoneIndex00:00 Summary00:10 Introduction01:39 Audio samples, no processing01:57 Explanation of the UWP-D wireless mic system03:03 Why upgrade from consumer wireless systems?05:39 Distance tests07:05 How it works — digital and analogue09:29 Dual channel, true and antenna diversity10:15 Digital and analogue10:27 Practical noise floor sample — clean audio!11:20 Tunable UHF wireless scanning12:24 Power time with AA batteries13:04 Setting gain13:35 Headphone jack and mic input on receiver14:28 Output power14:35 Build quality14:44 Plug-on and mic transmitters15:02 No latency15:12 Send audio to camera or director IFB15:52 Warranty and price16:11 Ergonomics16:44 Proprietary mic input17:20 Microphone level output only17:49 Antennae not replaceable18:06 Compared to other systems18:18 Compared to Sennheiser G418:54 Compared to Sennheiser EW-DP19:48 Compared to DEITY Theos20:30 My recommendation21:00 Please buy my courses
Trouble with Fan Noise? Dracast DRX2000RGB LED Light Curtis Judd 2023-08-27 | In this episode we try out the new X-Series LED2000 light panel from Dracast. This full RGB and bi-color LED panel is great for use as a key light, background light, effects light, and more. With high color quality and no cooling fans, this panel is also a great option for lighting your livestreams! In this video we walk through the LED2000’s well-rounded feature set, have a look at the remote control app, and examine the results of our color quality tests. Then we demonstrate all the great things this light is capable of! Let’s take a closer look!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. school.learnlightandsound.comSupport my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Dracast X-Series LED2000 RGB/Bi-Color Light Panel — B&H, Amazon geni.us/5mxDp- Aputure Nova P300C RGB LED Light Panel — Aputure, B&H geni.us/TFVUy- Sennheiser MKH 8050 Low-Profile Supercardioid Condenser Microphone — Trew Audio, B&H, Amazon geni.us/mUcDk- SoundDevices MixPre II Series Audio Recorders — B&H, Sweetwater, Trew Audio, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#Dracast #LED #Light #Panel Index00:00 Summary00:10 Background info00:52 Photometrics01:17 Our setup02:01 Color quality02:55 Specs & features07:40 Pricing & warranty08:25 Notes & cons11:17 vs Aputure P300C12:44 My Take13:18 Please buy my courses
Can You Use a Shotgun Mic Indoors? Shotgun vs Pencil Condenser Boom Microphones Curtis Judd 2023-08-20 | Can you use a shotgun microphone indoors? In this episode, we critically listen to a variety of boom microphones in a reverberant, echo-y indoor space. We record with a variety of shotgun microphones versus non-shotgun (pencil condenser) boom microphones and answer the question: Can you use a shotgun microphone indoors?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. school.learnlightandsound.comSupport my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Sennheiser MKH 416 Supercardioid Shotgun Condenser Microphone — Trew Audio, B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/AVgsgHZ- RODE NTG5 Short Shotgun Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/LoGE7F4- Deity S-Mic 2 Shotgun Condenser Microphone — Trew Audio, B&H, Amazon geni.us/deitysmic2CH- Azden SGM-250 Professional Shotgun Microphone — Amazon geni.us/UEgA- Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone — Trew Audio, B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/LQYpZr- DPA Microphones 4017B Shotgun Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/0au8jgx- Audio-Technica AT4053B Hypercardioid Condenser Microphone — B&H, Amazon geni.us/at4053bCH- Sennheiser MKH 50 Supercardioid Condenser Studio Microphone — Trew Audio, B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iYb065- Sennheiser MKH 8050 Low-Profile Supercardioid Condenser Microphone — Trew Audio, B&H, Amazon geni.us/mUcDk- Schoeps CMC641 Supercardioid Microphone Set — Trew Audio, B&H, Sweetwater geni.us/wi8r4- SoundDevices MixPre II Series Audio Recorders — B&H, Sweetwater, Trew Audio, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Impact Turtle-Base C-Stands — B&H, Amazon geni.us/8a8tt- K-Tek 36”-12’ Graphite Boom Pole — B&H, Amazon geni.us/O3aM- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#Boom #Microphones #IndoorIndex00:00 Summary00:10 Context02:05 Samples05:20 Best mic overall06:05 You can use shotgun microphones indoors07:09 Please buy my courses
24-bit vs 32-bit Float Audio Recording Quality Is There a Difference? Curtis Judd 2023-08-13 | In this episode, we critically listen to some sound samples recorded at 24-bit and 32-bit float depths to compare and contrast their respective audio qualities- and find out if there’s a serious difference between the two. Then we discuss other factors that can help you make the highest quality recordings no matter your chosen bit depth.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. school.learnlightandsound.comSupport my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- RODE NT1 5th Generation Large Diaphragm Condenser Studio Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/WR4dk- SoundDevices MixPre II Series Audio Recorders — B&H, Sweetwater, Trew Audio, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Zoom F6 Field Recorder/Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/pCFS- Zoom F3 32-bit Float Audio Recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Amazon geni.us/6RvZm- Zoom F8n Pro 32-bit Float Audio Recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/fdkN4s- SHURE SM7B Cardioid Dynamic Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/GYU7dHy- SHURE SM57 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/6Dtqb- DPA Microphones 4017B Shotgun Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/0au8jgx- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#Audio #32-bit #Float Index00:00 Summary/My Take00:10 The big question00:22 Audio samples01:13 What is 32-bit float?02:18 But that’s not all!04:58 Potential downsides06:27 My experience + tips09:01 A word of caution on lav mics09:57 Final thoughts10:21 Please buy my courses
RODE X Streamer X Audio Features Review Curtis Judd 2023-08-06 | In this episode we take a detailed look at the highlights of the audio features available on RODE X’s Streamer X, and compare the quality of the Streamer X’s mic preamps to the preamps of two other popular podcast/livestream mixers. Then we recommend some recording tips and tricks that will help you make the most of these preamps’ high-quality sound.Check out our recent livestream using the Streamer X right here: youtube.com/watch?v=kjcXZwDwqgQIf 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. school.learnlightandsound.comSupport my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- RODEX Streamer X integrated audio interface and capture card — B&H, Amazon geni.us/YW3LpSV- Mackie DLZ Creator Digital Mixer for Podcasting, Streaming, and YouTube — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/42KrX0- RODECaster Pro II Podcast and Streaming Production Studio — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iFlEMB- Earthworks Ethos XLR Broadcast microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/8G8UdBB- SHURE SM7B Cardioid Dynamic Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/GYU7dHy- RODE NT1 5th Generation Large Diaphragm Condenser Studio Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/WR4dk- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#RODE #StreamerX #Preamp Index00:00 Summary00:10 Intro + signal chain00:52 Preamp quality01:40 Testing self-noise03:50 Other considerations05:33 Inbuilt processing06:10 RODE Unify app06:24 Brief mention of video capabilities06:56 UI overview08:13 Headphone amplifier09:44 More on Unify + OBS10:20 My Take11:20 Please buy my courses
How To Sync Audio to Video for Livestreams Using OBS Curtis Judd 2023-07-30 | In this episode we show you how to sync your audio with your video while live streaming. Struggling with misaligned audio and video feeds in your stream? An offset, calculated using your stream’s frame rate, is an easy way to fix that. Let’s take a look at how it’s done!If you need help getting your audio from your mixer to your livestream, check out our tutorial on that here: youtu.be/jW4V6owu7SIIf 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. school.learnlightandsound.comSupport my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- RODEX Streamer X integrated audio interface and capture card — B&H, Amazon geni.us/YW3LpSV- Mackie DLZ Creator Digital Mixer for Podcasting, Streaming, and YouTube — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/42KrX0- RODECaster Pro II Podcast and Streaming Production Studio — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iFlEMB- Magewell USB Capture HDMI Plus Capture Card — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qC1J- Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini HDMI Live Switcher — B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/qCJjn1- Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro HDMI Live Switcher — B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/cjVNcQz- Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro ISO HDMI Live Switcher — B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/aQAG- Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Extreme/Extreme ISO — B&H, Amazon geni.us/b8my- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#RODE #StreamerX #Livestream Index00:00 Intro00:06 Livestream example00:16 Our demo setup00:36 Step 1: test recording01:00 Step 2: count frames01:51 Step 3: calculate offset02:32 Step 4: apply offset02:51 Step 5: double check and start streaming!03:17 Please buy my courses
TASCAM DR-10L PRO Review - 32-bit float Audio Recorder for Video Curtis Judd 2023-07-23 | In this episode we review the new TASCAM DR-10L PRO lavalier micro recorder. This audio recorder can be used instead of wireless microphone systems. Instead of sending the audio wirelessly back to your camera or audio recorder, the audio is recorded on the body pack. Then in post production, you sync the audio to the video clips. And the DR-10L PRO makes that pretty easy with timecode support. It also records 32-bit float wide dynamic range audio so the chances of your sound clipping or distorting is much lower than with traditional recorders. Let’s take a closer look and listen!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. school.learnlightandsound.comSupport my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- TASCAM DR-10L PRO micro audio recorder — B&H geni.us/fJfNXC- TASCAM AK-BT1 bluetooth module to enable mobile app control and bluetooth timecode — B&H, Amazon geni.us/k18a- ZOOM F2BT micro audio recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/MvTr- Tentacle Sync Track E micro audio recorder — B&H, Amazon geni.us/hqpYNAL- RODE Wireless GO II wireless microphone system — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/SQ5fT5Y- DJI Mic wireless microphone system — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/EFCdOD- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#TASCAM #DR-10LPRO #Recorder Index00:00 Summary00:10 Intro01:00 32-bit float!01:51 Improved battery life02:17 Bluetooth option03:34 Pros04:07 Battery life04:30 Included lav is pretty good!04:37 Sound samples05:16 Practical noise floor sample06:14 Interchangeable mics06:31 Beware under-volting.07:06 Lock mode07:41 Micro SC to XC07:57 App control08:35 Timecode09:00 Auto-save feature09:23 Headphone jack09:41 RF interference10:22 Included: RX Elements!10:52 Pricing11:15 Cons: tiny screen11:39 Menu navigation11:45 Bluetooth limitations12:44 No monitoring from app13:34 Bluetooth sold separately13:43 Mediocre headphone amp14:12 Compared to other micro-recorders17:08 Compared to micro-wireless18:51 The verdict…19:47 Please buy my courses
Using NoiseAssist On Your MixPre for Clean Audio Recordings Curtis Judd 2023-07-09 | In this episode we show you how to use the NoiseAssist plugin on your MixPre recorder.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. school.learnlightandsound.comSupport my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- SoundDevices MixPre II series recorders —B&H, Sweetwater, Trew Audio, Amazon geni.us/O8e0- Sennheiser MKH 8050 boom microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Trew Audio, Amazon geni.us/mUcDk- JZ Microphones V11 large diaphragm microphone — JZ Microphones usashop.jzmic.com/collections/vintage-series/products/vintage-11- Sound Devices NoiseAssist plugin — Sound Devices store.sounddevices.com/product/noiseassist-for-mixpre- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#SoundDevices #MixPre #NoiseAssist Index00:00 Summary00:10 What we’ll cover00:42 Enabling/turning on the plugin01:45 Differences from MixAssist02:19 Don’t over-apply02:39 Reduction demo: boom mic04:18 Reduction demo: condenser mic07:43 Quick tips for success10:31 Applying NoiseAssist to multiple mics12:11 Philosophy of noise reduction12:40 Reduction demo: transient noise13:34 Compared to 8-Series NoiseAssist14:05 A word on price and value15:00 Wrap-up15:10 Please buy my courses
Hiding a Lavalier Mic Under a T-Shirt | Super Easy! Curtis Judd 2023-07-02 | In this episode we walk you through a quick and easy way to hide a lavalier microphone under a T-shirt.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. school.learnlightandsound.comSupport my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Petrushkha Mierzwa’s book ‘Behind the Sound Cart: A Veteran’s Guide to Sound on the Set’ — Amazon geni.us/gEMt7- Transpore Tape — Amazon geni.us/GaLA- SHURE Twinplex TL-48 Lavalier Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater geni.us/GI3A- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#Lavalier #Microphone Index00:00 Intro00:26 Where is this method from?00:37 Visual demo: hiding the lav01:47 You might need to EQ…02:11 Please buy my courses
RODECaster Pro 2 versus Mackie DLZ Creator podcast & livestream mixers/recorders Curtis Judd 2023-06-25 | In this week’s episode we compare the RODECaster Pro 2 and the Mackie DLZ Creator. The RØDECaster Pro II and the Mackie DLZ Creator are both dedicated podcast and livestream recorders, mixers, and audio interfaces. A question I get a lot is, "Which one is better?"There isn't a clear answer to that question for everyone because It all depends on which features are important to YOU and the type of show you produce.So we created a chart comparing many of the features between the two so you can figure out which is a better fit for you.Comparison table: airtable.com/shrt04uBgMllO2KOcIf 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. school.learnlightandsound.comSupport my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- RODECaster Pro II podcast mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iFlEMB- Mackie DLZ Creator podcast mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/42KrX0- Earthworks ETHOS broadcast condenser microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/8G8UdBB- ART Cleanbox Pro (convert balanced to unbalanced audio and vice versa) — Amazon, Sweetwater geni.us/NzjL5- SHURE SM7B dynamic microphone — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/GYU7dHy- Mogami microphone cable — B&H, Sweetwater geni.us/ftBSL- Blackmagic Design ATEM switchers — B&H, Amazon geni.us/b8my- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#RODE #RODECasterPro #Mackie #DLZ #DLZCreatorIndex00:00 Summary00:10 Introduction RODECaster Pro 2 and Mackie DLZ Creator00:56 They’re computers01:40 Digital mixers02:07 Size difference02:29 Screen size and finish02:48 RODE vs Mackie as companies03:27 Contextual knobs04:09 Balanced outputs — send audio to camera or switcher05:43 USB connections06:53 Processors — EQ, compressor, de-esser, noise gates08:08 Auto ducking08:17 Auto mixing09:20 Sound pads — play back music & sound effects11:06 Microphone inputs (or line or instrument)12:07 Bluetooth connections12:21 VESA mount or 3/8” connection12:40 Powering and portability13:49 MIDI control14:18 Wireless receiver built-in14:36 Firmware updates15:22 Simple to advanced operating modes16:35 Microphone and headphone presets17:00 Monitor auto-mute17:34 Mix minus for remote guests18:02 Build quality18:59 Latency — delay from audio pickup to playback20:34 Pricing21:02 Wrap up and summary23:40 Please buy my courses
New Course: Fundamentals of Lighting for Single-Person Interview & Talking Head Video Curtis Judd 2023-06-18 | Find the new course over at school.learnlightandsound.com/p/fundamentals-of-lighting-part-1We've just released a new course! This course covers the fundamentals of lighting for single-person interviews and talking-head videos. We cover the basic concepts of lighting, walk through the materials you'll need, and– finally– lead you through three different hands-on lighting design demonstrations. At the end of the course you'll be equipped with all the conceptual tools and experience you need to beautifully light your talking-head interviews with ease!Sound interesting and helpful to you? Learn with us over at school.learnlightandsound.com.
Getting Audio from your mixer to your Livestream — RODECaster Pro, Mackie DLZ and any other mixer Curtis Judd 2023-06-11 | In this week’s episode we show 3 main ways to get audio from your mixer — such as a RODECaster Pro, a Mackie DLZ, a ZOOM Podtrak, or any other mixer — into your livestream. We cover sending audio via USB, to your camera, or to a hardware switcher like an ATEM.Find out how to sync your livestream audio to video here: youtu.be/ZkYr1e9xTcEIf 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. school.learnlightandsound.comSupport my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- RODECaster Pro II podcast mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/iFlEMB- Mackie DLZ Creator podcast mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/42KrX0- ART Cleanbox Pro (convert balanced to unbalanced audio and vice versa) — Amazon, Sweetwater geni.us/NzjL5- Ice Cube isolator XLR — B&H, Amazon geni.us/l8ByRg- Design 3.5mm ground loop isolator — Amazon geni.us/ZvS4- Blackmagic Design ATEM switchers — B&H, Amazon geni.us/b8my- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8 lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#RODECasterPro #Mackie #DLZ #ATEM Index00:00 Summary00:10 Introduction00:32 USB01:19 From mixer to camera03:53 From mixer to hardware switcher05:42 Syncing audio to video06:14 Setting levels and calibrating levels06:59 Please buy my courses
Waves Clarity Vx De-reverb vs Izotope RX Elements De-reverb — remove echo from your recordings Curtis Judd 2023-06-04 | In this week’s episode we try out Waves Clarity Vx De-reverb — a plugin to remove echo/reverb from your audio recordings.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. school.learnlightandsound.comSupport my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Waves Clarity Vx De-reverb plugin — Waves waves.alzt.net/g1oyYvThe intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#Waves #ClarityVx #reverb #dereverb
Aputure Delta Pro powered by EcoFlow — Big generator for LED lights on location Curtis Judd 2023-05-28 | In this week’s episode we try out the Aputure DELTA Pro, a high-wattage power station for powering your lighting kit in the field and on location. With a 3600 watt-hour capacity, 15 different types of power outlets, and luggage-style wheels and handle, this battery is well-equipped to accompany you on your next on-location shoot. In this video we walk through the DELTA Pro’s features and demonstrate how we use it to get the most out of our lighting designs outside the studio. Let’s take a closer look!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. school.learnlightandsound.comSupport my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Aputure DELTA Pro electric generator — Aputure, B&H geni.us/JQ9SBkB- Aputure 600d Pro LED light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/3fj3g0g- Aputure 600x Pro LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/EreRQa- Aputure 600c Pro LED Light — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/dSGd4J6- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#Aputure #Light #Lighting #Power Index00:00 Summary and My Take00:09 Background + info00:40 Capacity test01:29 Powering time estimates01:36 Feature overview03:00 What makes this special?05:37 Battery chemistry07:29 Pros07:45 vs GoalZero’s 3000 W unit08:26 Portability10:17 Noise11:23 Not airplane-friendly11:36 My Take11:50 Please buy my courses
Mackie DLZ Creator — Best Podcast & Livestream Mixer 2023 Curtis Judd 2023-05-18 | In this week’s episode, we have a look at Mackie’s new DLZ Creator mixer. This competitor to the RODECaster Pros and Zoom Podtraks is made specifically for capturing great audio in podcast and livestream workflows. In this video we walk through the DLZ’s feature set, briefly compare it to the RODECaster Pro, and identify some advantage and disadvantages for each. Let’s take a closer look!Check out our reviews of the RODE and Zoom podcast mixers here:RODECaster Pro youtu.be/BMfsjXASlgQRODECaster Pro II youtu.be/151gPYWalNsZoom Podtrak P4 youtu.be/3xkoH0Tpzl4Zoom Podtrak P8 youtu.be/UzhJCMr6Kv8Zoom Livetrak L8 youtu.be/HYIJsOg9TPwIf 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. school.learnlightandsound.comSupport my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Mackie DLZ Creator USB audio mixer/interface/recorder — B&H, Amazon geni.us/42KrX0- Mackie 802 VLZ 4 8-Channel Ultra Compact Mixer — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/I8AUv9L- RODECaster Pro Podcast Production Studio — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/N21CF- RODECaster Pro II Podcast Production Studio — B&H, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Amazon geni.us/iFlEMB- ZOOM Podtrak P4 Podcast Recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/BbGtUP- ZOOM Podtrak P8 Podcast Recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/W8EU- ZOOM Livetrak L8 Podcast Recorder — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/W8EU- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#Podcast #Livestream #Mixing #Mackie #DLZ Index00:00 Summary and My Take00:10 About the DLZ01:31 Modes02:10 Auto-gain02:24 10.1" screen02:41 Faders03:01 Gain03:15 Gaining up the SHURE SM7B03:36 Balanced outputs04:13 Pads and banks04:37 Automix!05:15 Automix sample06:04 Input/output effects06:53 Mix minus07:15 Headphone outputs07:42 Build quality08:17 Kit components08:27 Notes & cons10:02 DLZ vs RODECaster and Podtrak13:35 My choice13:43 Please buy my courses
LED versus Tungsten Lighting in 2023 Curtis Judd 2023-05-14 | In this week’s episode, we dive into the nuances of LED lighting in 2023, particularly in terms of how modern LED lights compare to traditional tungsten fixtures. We discuss how color plays into lighting design, color quality and how it’s measured, and why color accuracy might matter in your video workflow. We also show you several sample shots and discuss the various LED lights with which they were lit. Let’s take a closer look!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. school.learnlightandsound.comSupport my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Lowel Tota-Light Tungsten Flood Lamp — B&H geni.us/m07bE- Lupo Superpanel LED Panel Lights — B&H geni.us/1AwTAp- Nanlite Forza 60C Full Color LED Light — B&H, Amazon geni.us/jB2EzG8- Sekonic C-800 Photo Spectrometer — B&H, Amazon geni.us/VPQreWP- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#LED #Tungsten #Lighting Index00:00 Summary and My Take00:10 Intro01:01 Who is this video for?01:40 Why white balance matters03:35 Tungsten/halogen ups & downs04:48 What should we do?06:45 Historical LED color quality07:25 LED-lit samples & comparison09:38 Thoughts on RGBACL lights10:10 My thoughts overall10:42 Please buy my courses
Sennheiser EW-DP | Easy-to-Use Digital Wireless System Curtis Judd 2023-05-07 | In this week’s episode we get to know Sennheiser’s new EW-DP wireless system. This prosumer UHF system is built for camera-top use to simplify and streamline filmmaking and content creation workflows. System-wide Bluetooth integration and app control make setting up and monitoring during recording easy. In this video we test out the EW-DP’s sound, range, and reliability, and show you how to effectively incorporate it into your workflow. Let’s take a closer look!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. school.learnlightandsound.comSupport my work creating videos by donating at Ko-Fi.com http://ko-fi.com/curtisjuddGear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:- Sennheiser EW-DP Wireless Microphone System — B&H, Sweetwater, Trew, Amazon geni.us/iMsAZ- Sanken COS11-D Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone — B&H, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/UdpqK- Sennheiser MKE 2 Lavalier Microphone — B&H, Sweetwater geni.us/CBvgm- RODE Wireless GO II Dual Channel Compact Wireless Mic System — B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon geni.us/SQ5fT5Y- DJI Mic Wireless Microphone System — B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/5xVLEr- Amaran 200x S LED light — B&H, Amazon, Aputure geni.us/y6ym5V- Aputure Light Dome II soft box — Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr- Aputure Spotlight Mount — Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon geni.us/kfAj- Rosco Prismatic Glass Gobo in Cool Lavender — B&H geni.us/GWKt- Canon C70 Cinema Camera — B&H geni.us/ABYB- Panasonic GH5 camera — B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens — B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7byCopyright 2023, Curtis Judd#Sennheiser #EW-DP #Wireless Index00:00 Summary and My Take00:09 Intro and signal chain01:08 Sound samples02:04 What makes this system unique?02:50 Does this replace the G4?03:29 New! Bluetooth integration04:07 New! No companding04:46 Indoor/outdoor range tests06:07 Powering options06:49 Latency07:39 Rigging solutions08:19 Thoughts on the ME 2 Lav08:50 Practical noise floor test09:26 New! Double antennas09:56 Build quality10:13 App features11:01 Coming soon: plug-on TX11:26 Pricing, warranty, and kit11:43 What makes this ‘prosumer’?12:34 Cons/good-to-knows14:20 My take14:54 Please buy my courses
