Curtis JuddIn 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.
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.com
Gear 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/gr47
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Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#RODECasterPro #Mackie #DLZ #ATEM
Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 Introduction 00:32 USB 01:19 From mixer to camera 03:53 From mixer to hardware switcher 05:42 Syncing audio to video 06:14 Setting levels and calibrating levels 06:59 Please buy my courses
Getting Audio from your mixer to your Livestream — RODECaster Pro, Mackie DLZ and any other mixerCurtis Judd2023-06-11 | 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.
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.com
Gear 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#RODECasterPro #Mackie #DLZ #ATEM
Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 Introduction 00:32 USB 01:19 From mixer to camera 03:53 From mixer to hardware switcher 05:42 Syncing audio to video 06:14 Setting levels and calibrating levels 06:59 Please buy my coursesdbx 286s Setup for live stream, podcast, and voice overCurtis Judd2024-05-12 | 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!
Gear 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:
The 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/G7by
Index 00:00 Intro 00:19 Connect your mic 00:33 Connect your audio interface 00:48 Mic vs. line level signal 01:11 Getting started 02:16 Gain up! 03:37 Compressor 05:56 Enhancer 07:38 De-Esser 10:23 Expander/Gate 12:22 Please buy my coursesMake better podcast and livestream sound — WTAUTOMIXER & DaVinci Resolve FairlightCurtis Judd2024-05-05 | 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.
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!
Gear 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:
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
#Mixing #Automix #WTAutomixer #Recording
Index 00:00 Intro 00:11 Mic bleed 00:39 More room noise 00:55 Fix: Active mixing 01:27 Fix: Railroading in post 02:00 Fix: Automixer on recorder 02:26: Fix: Automixer plugin 02:49 WTAUTOMIXER 03:25 Works in DAWs including DaVinci Resolve 04:10 Noise gate & leveler 04:45 Demo in DaVinci Resolve Fairlight 05:12 Before - audio sample 07:20 Add plugin to all audio tracks 07:26 Walkthrough controls 09:15 Leveler 10:41 Automation 11:03 Sensitivity setting 11:41 Mixing groups 12:04 Noise gate 13:39 Autogain decay speed 16:00 Ducking music 16:25 Trial and price 17:18 Please buy my coursesHow To Use Your Zoom F3 as an Audio Interface | Curtis JuddCurtis Judd2024-04-28 | 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!
Gear 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:
The 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/G7by
Index 00:00 Intro 00:16 What is an audio interface? 00:39 USB connection 00:47 Put F3 in audio interface mode 01:01 24-bit vs. 32-bit float modes 01:31 Set signal routing on computer 02:06 Confirm 32-bit float mode on MacOS 02:32 Test recording 03:25 Please buy my coursesZOOM F3 Quick Setup Guide | Curtis JuddCurtis Judd2024-04-21 | 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!
Gear 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:
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
#Zoom #ZoomF3 #ZoomRecorder #F3 #Recorder
Index 00:00 Intro 00:06 Add microSD card 00:43 Powering options 01:24 Battery settings 03:23 Format & test SD card 04:21 Connect microphones 06:00 Choosing sample rate 06:46 Choosing file format 07:26 Pre-record 08:13 Setting levels 09:12 Recording! 09:44 Please buy my coursesCheap vs. Expensive XLR Audio Cables: Whats The Difference? | Curtis JuddCurtis Judd2024-04-14 | 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!
Gear 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/awnBq2I
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
#Sound #Audio #XLR #Cables #Tutorial
Index 00:00 Intro 00:10 Are expensive XLR cables better? 00:47 Electromagnetic interference samples 01:01 Radio frequency interference sample 01:44 Self-noise tests 02:18 Shielding is important! 03:04 Cable management 04:11 Connectors matter! 05:23 My recommendations 05:47 Please buy my coursesEasy Video Lighting Fix: Unbleached Muslin Bounce | Curtis JuddCurtis Judd2024-04-07 | 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!
Gear 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/1A9aK
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
#Lighting #Film #Video #Tutorial
Index 00:00 The pasty-skin problem 00:24 What is unbleached muslin? 00:33 Our lighting setup 00:52 Bleached white comparison 01:21 Is it worth it? 01:50 Please buy my coursesSplit Poly Wav Audio Files in DaVinci Resolve | Multitrack TutorialCurtis Judd2024-03-31 | 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!
Gear 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/fdkN4s
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
#DaVinciResolve #Tutorial
Index 00:00 Intro 00:05 What is a poly WAV file? 00:22 Drag & drop 01:38 Unlink channels 02:37 Export audio only 04:06 Please buy my coursesZoom H4essential: Im Ambivalent... | Curtis JuddCurtis Judd2024-03-24 | 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!
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!
Gear 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:
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
#ZOOM #H4essential #Recorder
Index 00:00 Intro 00:16 Not sponsored by ZOOM! 00:37 Context: product development 01:34 Noisy preamps! 01:53 Target audience 02:45 32-bit float workflow 03:10 Similar products 03:32 Cons 05:31 Use a high-pass filter! 05:50 My take 06:55 Audio samples 07:15 Please buy my courses 07:25 SummarySHURE MoveMic Tiny Dual Transmitter Microphone Direct to Mobile PhoneCurtis Judd2024-03-17 | 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!
Gear 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:
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
#SHURE #MoveMic
Index 00:00 Intro 00:32 Audio samples 01:29 The big question 01:47 MoveMic strengths 03:12 Wireless PRO strengths 05:45 DJI Mic 2 strengths 06:47 How to choose? 07:42 Pros 08:03 Phone connection sample 08:21 Practical noise floor sample 08:50 Pros continued 09:12 SHURE Motiv apps 10:03 Noise reduction sample 11:32 App control continued 12:33 Powering time 12:46 Latency 13:05 Charging case 13:16 Indoor distance test 13:29 Outdoor distance test 13:48 IPX4 rating 13:55 LED indicator key 14:09 Receiver details 14:23 Kit combos & pricing 15:06 Cons 17:08 My Take 18:54 SummaryAutomatically clean and boost your audio with Auphonic and DaVinci ResolveCurtis Judd2024-03-10 | 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!
Gear 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:
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
#Auphonic #Audio
Index 00:00 What you’ll learn 00:37 Before - the audio before Auphonic cleans it up 01:02 The problems with our sound that Auphonic will solve 01:23 Bounce the mix to a new track in Fairlight 01:54 Export audio from DaVinci Resolve 02:39 Export from Resolve settings 03:07 What is Auphonic? 03:22 Auphonic settings to clean your audio 07:28 This is what Auphonic did to our audio mix 08:09 Download processed audio and insert into your video 09:38 Export your video from Resolve 09:40 Please buy my online coursesMOVO X3 II Budget Shotgun Mic: Quality Audio for Cheap?!Curtis Judd2024-03-03 | 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!
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!
Gear 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:
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
#MOVO #X3II #ShotgunMicrophone #Microphone
Index 00:00 Intro 00:13 Raw audio samples 00:51 What is the X3? 01:16 Kit includes… 01:49 Powering options 01:58 High-pass filter 02:17 Budget mic issues… 02:30 Practical noise floor sample 03:05 Build quality 03:15 Sibilance 03:25 Off-axis coloration 04:34 Max SPL test 05:58 Plosives 07:09 Radio frequency interference 07:30 How does it do with wind? 10:15 Handling noise 11:00 Camera-top sample 11:26 Mic positioning is important! 11:48 Pricing & warranty 12:02 Cons 12:06 Noisy when battery powered 13:40 High-frequency loss 14:00 Off-axis coloration 14:18 My take 14:26 Please buy my courses 14:45 SummarySHURE SLX-D Wireless Mic Receiver & XLR Plug-On Transmitter | Curtis JuddCurtis Judd2024-02-25 | 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!
Gear 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:
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
#SHURE #SLXD #Wireless #Microphone #SLX-D
Index 00:00 Intro to SHURE wireless 00:41 New SLX-D components 01:30 Audio samples 02:07 Pros 02:23 Great for on-cam & bags 02:52 High dynamic range 03:02 Low latency 03:37 Diverse established ecosystem 04:16 Note: NOT dual channel! 04:40 Outdoor distance test 05:10 Indoor distance test 06:15 Line-level output 06:40 Wireless Workbench 07:37 Build quality 07:58 Powering time & options 08:45 32 channels per band 09:00 Multi-mic mode 09:24 Practical noise floor sample 10:08 Pricing & warranty 11:00 Cons 11:03 No SMA connectors 11:23 UL4 lav mic is noisy 11:50 No wideband function 12:23 Correction there are limiters 12:32 Notes 12:36 10 mW max power output 13:06 Not dual-channel/no digital output 13:24 Who is the SLX-D for? 14:16 Who is it NOT for? 14:50 Compared to Sennheiser EW-DP, DEITY THEOS, SONY UWP-D 17:15 Please buy my courses 17:29 SummaryIs Curtis Judd a Shill?!Curtis Judd2024-02-18 | 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!
Gear 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:
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
#Deinfluence #Tutorial
Index 00:00 What is a shill? 00:50 Bias 03:17 The big question 03:50 Perspective 05:21 The bright side 06:12 Our upcoming experiment 06:55 Please buy my coursesEmma Attempts to Review the iFootage 200BNA LED Light... | Curtis JuddCurtis Judd2024-02-11 | 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!
Gear 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/y6ym5V
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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
#iFootage #LED #Video #Lighting
Index 00:00 Intro 01:10 What is it? 01:28 Basic features 01:52 What is SSI? 02:34 Color chip 03:12 Bowens mount 04:07 Adjustment points 04:58 Effects suite 05:19 Intelligent cooling system 05:51 Fan speeds 06:38 Photometrics 07:57 Flicker test 08:28 Are the effects good…? 08:54 Build quality 10:44 How to Use 11:21 Monopod light stand 13:45 Lumin+ app 14:19 Vs. Sidus Link 15:45 Pricing 16:25 Emma’s take 18:23 Curtis’ take 20:07 Summary 20:17 Please buy my coursesDJI Mic 2 Review vs. RODE Wireless PRO! | Curtis JuddCurtis Judd2024-02-02 | 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!
Gear 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/wkPse
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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
#DJI #DJIMic2
Index 00:00 Intro 00:09 Sound samples 02:18 Kit contents 03:55 32-bit float recording 05:01 Transmit via Bluetooth 05:20 Charging & power 06:05 TX/RX controls 06:45 3.5 mm outputs 07:00 USB-C output 07:06 Distance tests 08:24 Safety track 09:05 Noise floor 09:46 Drift test 10:27 TX settings 10:45 Pricing 10:59 File transfer 11:18 Inbuilt batteries 12:05 Build quality 12:18 Latency 13:32 Gloss finish… 13:55 Standalone recording 14:09 External lav mic compatibility 14:38 Noise reduction 15:03 My take 17:20 Summary 17:30 Please buy my coursesRODE DS2 Premium Desktop Microphone StandCurtis Judd2024-01-28 | 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!
Gear 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
#RODE #DS2 #Microphone #MicStand
Index 00:00 This is not a budget product. 00:14 Reduced tip risk 01:11 Inbuilt cable management! 01:37 Vibration transfer? 02:25 Full articulation 02:38 My opinion 02:53 Multi-functional! 03:06 Specs 03:10 Thanks to Rode for… 03:46 Summary 03:59 Please buy my coursesSound Blanket as Key Light?! Featuring Aputure Spotlight MaxCurtis Judd2024-01-25 | 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!
Gear 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/3fj3g0g
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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
#Lighting #Aputure #SpotlightMax
Index 00:00 Philosophy of lighting 00:17 A common problem… 00:57 The simple solution! 01:52 Benefits of bounced spotlights vs softbox 02:05 Direct light from distance - hard light 02:29 Angles and glare on glasses 03:20 Bounce from a distance makes very soft light 03:44 Spotlight is natively a hard light 04:12 Design breakdown 05:55 Please buy my coursesDJI Mic 2 Review! But...Curtis Judd2024-01-21 | 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!
Gear 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 recommended
Some 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
#DJI #DJIMic2 #Wireless
Index 00:00 Intro 00:08 Cool features! 00:31 But… 00:38 Sample audio 01:01 Current status 01:23 Summary 01:33 Please buy my coursesBest small podcast and livestream sound mixer? Mackie DLZ XSCurtis Judd2024-01-16 | 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!
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!
Gear 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2024, Curtis Judd
#Mixer #Mackie #DLZXS #Podcast #Livestream
Index 00:00 Intro 00:17 Easy, enhanced, pro modes 00:26 Automatic gain setting 00:34 Size comparison to DLZ and RODECaster Pro II & big screen 01:04 2 microphone, line, instrument inputs 01:24 Rotary knob faders 02:06 80 dB of gain for mic inputs, no cloud lifter NOT needed 02:36 Balanced outputs for monitors or line level 03:24 Pads for music, effects 03:49 NDI audio over ethernet 04:17 Automix for cleaner mixes 04:30 Effects — EQ, noise gate, compressor, de-esser 05:13 Contextual settings knobs 05:53 Audio delay up to 250 ms 06:17 USB Audio Interface 06:52 Mix minus for remote guests 07:20 Custom headphone mixes 07:28 Headphone outputs 07:38 Preamplifiers are clean — self noise measurements 08:154 Build quality 08:30 What’s included & price 08:45 No physical master fader 09:10 Latency from to ouputs/headphones 10:02 No 3.5mm output for cameras 10:25 No mounting taps or VESA 10:45 Not powered via USB-C 11:11 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 II 13:46 What the RODECaster PRO II does that the DLZ does not 14:46 DLZ vs ZOOM Podtrak mixers 16:06 My favorite podcast & livestream mixer 16:58 Summary 17:12 Please buy my courses2024 Sound Bag & Cart Tour | Curtis JuddCurtis Judd2024-01-01 | 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!
Gear 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/0jFT0E
Some 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#Audio #LocationSound #SoundBag #SoundCart #2024
Index 00:00 Intro 00:26 Context 01:09 Sound Devices 888 02:04 SL2 Slot System 02:50 True diversity wireless 03:14 Diversity fin antenna 04:53 iPad & keyboard 07:26 Power 08:46 Cart ergonomics 09:20 Wireless 11:23 About the cart 13:09 Please buy my coursesMy Favorite Audio Gear of 2023 | Curtis JuddCurtis Judd2023-12-22 | 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!
Gear 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/iYb065
Some 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#Audio #Video #2023
Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 Intro 00:21 RODE NT1 5th Gen 01:30 Mackie DLZ Creator 03:49 JZ Mics V11 05:42 DEITY Theos Wireless 07:00 Sennheiser MKH50 08:52 Please buy my coursesDEITY THEOS Wireless Microphone System ReviewCurtis Judd2023-12-16 | 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!
Gear 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:
Some 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#Deity #Theos #Wireless #Microphone
Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 Intro 01:01 Audio samples 01:40 What is the THEOS? 01:53 UHF vs 2.4 GHz 03:26 Onboard recording 03:47 Control options 04:09 Build quality 04:28 Kit includes… 06:10 Interchangeable antennas 06:57 Outdoor distance test 08:50 Indoor distance test 09:22 Powering options 10:50 Timecode! 12:16 Self-noise 13:49 Buttons vs app 16:01 Menu ergonomics 16:25 Cons 16:30 550 MHz minimum 17:30 No limiters 17:57 Weird meters 18:10 A word on latency 19:02 Not for sound bags 19:31 Vs previous DEITY systems 20:10 Target audience: ‘pro-sumers’ 21:51 Simultaneous transmit/record?! 23:00 Please buy my coursesAputures New Light Dome III versus Light Dome Mini: Which Softbox Is Right For You? | Curtis JuddCurtis Judd2023-12-10 | 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!
Gear 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 Intro 00:29 Purpose of softboxes 00:39 Versus Light Dome II 01:03 New features 02:30 Kit includes… 03:47 Comparison samples 04:59 Ideal use cases 05:58 My take 06:27 Please buy my coursesPremium Budget Mic for Podcasting! Earthworks SR117 | Curtis JuddCurtis Judd2023-12-03 | 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!
Gear 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:
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#Earthworks #SR117 #Microphone #CurtisJudd
Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 Intro 00:52 What is the SR117? 01:50 Audio samples 02:46 Brutal honesty! 04:15 Polar pattern 05:34 Sibilance 05:56 Plosives 06:27 Proximity effect 06:53 Handling noise 07:09 Keyboard noise 07:23 Table/stand bumps 07:42 Untreated room 08:36 High SPL handling 09:05 Zoom Handy issue 09:24 Self-noise sample 10:23 Cons 10:36 Why choose the SR117? 11:29 My take 12:01 Please buy my coursesNew from Aputure: Amaran Spotlight SE! | Curtis JuddCurtis Judd2023-11-23 | 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!
Gear 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 Intro 00:24 What is the Spotlight SE? 01:38 Choosing a lens 02:17 Compatibility 02:25 Kit inclusions 03:23 Optional iris 03:53 Gobo size 04:13 Build quality 04:40 vs. original Spotlight 04:58 Pricing 05:21 Any cons? 06:10 Black Friday 2023 sale 06:49 Please buy my coursesZoom F6: Is it time to upgrade your recorder? | Curtis JuddCurtis Judd2023-11-19 | 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!
Gear 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:
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#Zoom #F6 #Recorder #CurtisJudd
Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 The Big Question 00:57 Bad reasons to upgrade 02:14 Be specific! 03:30 The $$$ farce 03:49 Good reasons to upgrade 05:04 How to stop impulse gear-buying 06:40 The impact of 32-bit float 08:06 My Take 08:20 Please buy my coursesAwesome 4017b/MKH-416 Alternative: DPA 2017 Shotgun Microphone!Curtis Judd2023-11-12 | 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!
Gear 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:
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#DPA #Microphones #2017
Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 Context 01:13 Audio samples 02:10 About the 2017 03:09 Noise floor 03:41 Handling noise 04:09 Sibilance 04:29 Plosives 04:47 Off-axis coloration 09:43 RF interference 10:15 Kit & warranty 10:21 Cons 10:54 My Take 13:05 Please buy my coursesRODE NT1 Signature Series?! Great sound, price (and colors, if youre into that)Curtis Judd2023-11-07 | 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!
Gear 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/GWKt
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#RODE #Microphones #NT1 #signatureseries
Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 Signal chain setup 00:41 The Backstory 01:59 vs Neumann U87 & NT1 5th Gen 03:40 What defines the Signature Series? 04:21 Audio samples 05:45 Kit & accessories 06:39 Sibilance/plosive/shock samples 07:31 Post-processing 07:47 Noise floor 08:42 Polar pattern 10:08 SPL handling 10:53 Is this the mic for you? 15:23 Please buy my courses5 Easy Tips for Better Multi-Person Podcast and Livestream AudioCurtis Judd2023-10-29 | 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.com
Gear 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:
The 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/G7by
Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 Common audio issues 01:28 Poor setup example 02:01 Tip 1: Close-Micing 02:46 Tip 2: Mic Positioning 03:36 Tip 3: Live Mixing 04:32 Tip 4: Post-Production 05:37 Tip 5: Automixing 07:59 Mackie DLZ Automix 10:07 SoundDevices MixPre Automix 14:22 My Take 14:34 Please buy my coursesHollyland Lark Max Review vs. RODE Wireless PRO & DJI MicCurtis Judd2023-10-22 | 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.com
Gear 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#Hollyland #LarkMax #Wireless #Microphone
Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 Overview 00:53 Sound samples 01:50 Features in detail 03:36 Distance tests 05:05 Features cont. 06:29 Powering time 06:48 Noise floor test 07:37 Noise cancellation 08:30 Features cont. 09:07 Kit components 09:27 Price & warranty 09:35 Cons 11:29 vs. RODE & DJI 14:27 My take 14:56 Please buy my coursesUSB microphones with the RODECaster Pro II & DuoCurtis Judd2023-10-15 | 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.com
Gear 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#RODE #RODECaster #Firmware #Update
Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 Beta — USB mics with RODECaster Pro II & Duo 00:27 Supported USB microphones 00:47 Control processing from RODECaster 01:29 Monitor from the mic’s headphone jack 02:16 5 microphones at a time! 02:29 First audio interface/recorder to support USB microphones 02:59 Podcast sample with NT-USB Mini and other XLR mics 03:47 Other features in future episode 04:01 Please buy my coursesNext-Level Speech Restoration? Accentize dxRevive PluginCurtis Judd2023-10-11 | 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.com
Gear 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#Accentize #dxRevive #Plugin
Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 What is dxRevive? 00:48 Pro vs standard 01:21 Fan noise reduction sample 02:15 Presets 02:50 Fran noise plus ringtones sample 03:50 Wind distortion sample 04:23 Plosive sample 05:14 Reverb/echo sample 06:31 Simple hum sample 07:10 Complex hum sample 07:55 Mouth clicks sample 08:49 Watch recording with noise and reverb sample 09:48 Watch recording with retain algorithm 10:33 Telephone, noise, reverb sample 11:21 Recommendation 11:45 vs. Adobe, iZotope RX, & Waves Clarity Vx 12:49 Please buy my coursesRODEs New Wireless System - How Pro is the Wireless PRO?Curtis Judd2023-09-22 | 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.com
Gear 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#RODE #WirelessPRO
Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 Intro 00:19 Sound samples 00:38 Signal chain 00:53 What makes this system special? 03:08 Onboard TX recording 03:38 32-bit float recording 04:27 Timecode 07:05 Onboard menus 07:43 Headphone monitoring 07:58 Safety track 08:14 Is it ‘Pro’? 08:57 Distance tests 11:06 Practical noise floor sample 12:22 RCPII integration! 12:52 Latency 13:34 What’s included? 13:51 Inbuilt batteries 14:08 Mic clip issue 14:36 Clunky menus 15:16 No external timecode 16:06 Vs Wireless GO II 17:01 Vs DJI Mic 17:38 Nice screen! 17:52 My take 21:08 Please buy my coursesSONY UWP-D27 Wireless Mic Review — 2 channel 4th gen systemCurtis Judd2023-09-10 | 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.com
Gear 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#SONY #UWP-D #Wireless #Microphone
Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 Introduction 01:39 Audio samples, no processing 01:57 Explanation of the UWP-D wireless mic system 03:03 Why upgrade from consumer wireless systems? 05:39 Distance tests 07:05 How it works — digital and analogue 09:29 Dual channel, true and antenna diversity 10:15 Digital and analogue 10:27 Practical noise floor sample — clean audio! 11:20 Tunable UHF wireless scanning 12:24 Power time with AA batteries 13:04 Setting gain 13:35 Headphone jack and mic input on receiver 14:28 Output power 14:35 Build quality 14:44 Plug-on and mic transmitters 15:02 No latency 15:12 Send audio to camera or director IFB 15:52 Warranty and price 16:11 Ergonomics 16:44 Proprietary mic input 17:20 Microphone level output only 17:49 Antennae not replaceable 18:06 Compared to other systems 18:18 Compared to Sennheiser G4 18:54 Compared to Sennheiser EW-DP 19:48 Compared to DEITY Theos 20:30 My recommendation 21:00 Please buy my coursesTrouble with Fan Noise? Dracast DRX2000RGB LED LightCurtis Judd2023-08-27 | 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.com
Gear 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#Dracast #LED #Light #Panel
Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 Background info 00:52 Photometrics 01:17 Our setup 02:01 Color quality 02:55 Specs & features 07:40 Pricing & warranty 08:25 Notes & cons 11:17 vs Aputure P300C 12:44 My Take 13:18 Please buy my coursesCan You Use a Shotgun Mic Indoors? Shotgun vs Pencil Condenser Boom MicrophonesCurtis Judd2023-08-20 | 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.com
Gear 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:
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#Boom #Microphones #Indoor
Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 Context 02:05 Samples 05:20 Best mic overall 06:05 You can use shotgun microphones indoors 07:09 Please buy my courses24-bit vs 32-bit Float Audio Recording Quality Is There a Difference?Curtis Judd2023-08-13 | 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.com
Gear 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:
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#Audio #32-bit #Float
Index 00:00 Summary/My Take 00:10 The big question 00:22 Audio samples 01:13 What is 32-bit float? 02:18 But that’s not all! 04:58 Potential downsides 06:27 My experience + tips 09:01 A word of caution on lav mics 09:57 Final thoughts 10:21 Please buy my coursesRODE X Streamer X Audio Features ReviewCurtis Judd2023-08-06 | 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.
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.com
Gear 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#RODE #StreamerX #Preamp
Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 Intro + signal chain 00:52 Preamp quality 01:40 Testing self-noise 03:50 Other considerations 05:33 Inbuilt processing 06:10 RODE Unify app 06:24 Brief mention of video capabilities 06:56 UI overview 08:13 Headphone amplifier 09:44 More on Unify + OBS 10:20 My Take 11:20 Please buy my coursesHow To Sync Audio to Video for Livestreams Using OBSCurtis Judd2023-07-30 | 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/jW4V6owu7SI
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.com
Gear 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#RODE #StreamerX #Livestream
Index 00:00 Intro 00:06 Livestream example 00:16 Our demo setup 00:36 Step 1: test recording 01:00 Step 2: count frames 01:51 Step 3: calculate offset 02:32 Step 4: apply offset 02:51 Step 5: double check and start streaming! 03:17 Please buy my coursesTASCAM DR-10L PRO Review - 32-bit float Audio Recorder for VideoCurtis Judd2023-07-23 | 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.com
Gear 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#TASCAM #DR-10LPRO #Recorder
Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 Intro 01:00 32-bit float! 01:51 Improved battery life 02:17 Bluetooth option 03:34 Pros 04:07 Battery life 04:30 Included lav is pretty good! 04:37 Sound samples 05:16 Practical noise floor sample 06:14 Interchangeable mics 06:31 Beware under-volting. 07:06 Lock mode 07:41 Micro SC to XC 07:57 App control 08:35 Timecode 09:00 Auto-save feature 09:23 Headphone jack 09:41 RF interference 10:22 Included: RX Elements! 10:52 Pricing 11:15 Cons: tiny screen 11:39 Menu navigation 11:45 Bluetooth limitations 12:44 No monitoring from app 13:34 Bluetooth sold separately 13:43 Mediocre headphone amp 14:12 Compared to other micro-recorders 17:08 Compared to micro-wireless 18:51 The verdict… 19:47 Please buy my coursesUsing NoiseAssist On Your MixPre for Clean Audio RecordingsCurtis Judd2023-07-09 | 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.com
Gear 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:
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#SoundDevices #MixPre #NoiseAssist
Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 What we’ll cover 00:42 Enabling/turning on the plugin 01:45 Differences from MixAssist 02:19 Don’t over-apply 02:39 Reduction demo: boom mic 04:18 Reduction demo: condenser mic 07:43 Quick tips for success 10:31 Applying NoiseAssist to multiple mics 12:11 Philosophy of noise reduction 12:40 Reduction demo: transient noise 13:34 Compared to 8-Series NoiseAssist 14:05 A word on price and value 15:00 Wrap-up 15:10 Please buy my coursesHiding a Lavalier Mic Under a T-Shirt | Super Easy!Curtis Judd2023-07-02 | 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.com
Gear 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#Lavalier #Microphone
Index 00:00 Intro 00:26 Where is this method from? 00:37 Visual demo: hiding the lav 01:47 You might need to EQ… 02:11 Please buy my coursesRODECaster Pro 2 versus Mackie DLZ Creator podcast & livestream mixers/recordersCurtis Judd2023-06-25 | 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.
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.com
Gear 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#RODE #RODECasterPro #Mackie #DLZ #DLZCreator
Index 00:00 Summary 00:10 Introduction RODECaster Pro 2 and Mackie DLZ Creator 00:56 They’re computers 01:40 Digital mixers 02:07 Size difference 02:29 Screen size and finish 02:48 RODE vs Mackie as companies 03:27 Contextual knobs 04:09 Balanced outputs — send audio to camera or switcher 05:43 USB connections 06:53 Processors — EQ, compressor, de-esser, noise gates 08:08 Auto ducking 08:17 Auto mixing 09:20 Sound pads — play back music & sound effects 11:06 Microphone inputs (or line or instrument) 12:07 Bluetooth connections 12:21 VESA mount or 3/8” connection 12:40 Powering and portability 13:49 MIDI control 14:18 Wireless receiver built-in 14:36 Firmware updates 15:22 Simple to advanced operating modes 16:35 Microphone and headphone presets 17:00 Monitor auto-mute 17:34 Mix minus for remote guests 18:02 Build quality 18:59 Latency — delay from audio pickup to playback 20:34 Pricing 21:02 Wrap up and summary 23:40 Please buy my coursesNew Course: Fundamentals of Lighting for Single-Person Interview & Talking Head VideoCurtis Judd2023-06-18 | Find the new course over at school.learnlightandsound.com/p/fundamentals-of-lighting-part-1
We'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.Waves Clarity Vx De-reverb vs Izotope RX Elements De-reverb — remove echo from your recordingsCurtis Judd2023-06-04 | 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.com
Gear 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:
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#Waves #ClarityVx #reverb #dereverbAputure Delta Pro powered by EcoFlow — Big generator for LED lights on locationCurtis Judd2023-05-28 | 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.com
Gear 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#Aputure #Light #Lighting #Power
Index 00:00 Summary and My Take 00:09 Background + info 00:40 Capacity test 01:29 Powering time estimates 01:36 Feature overview 03:00 What makes this special? 05:37 Battery chemistry 07:29 Pros 07:45 vs GoalZero’s 3000 W unit 08:26 Portability 10:17 Noise 11:23 Not airplane-friendly 11:36 My Take 11:50 Please buy my coursesMackie DLZ Creator — Best Podcast & Livestream Mixer 2023Curtis Judd2023-05-18 | 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!
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.com
Gear 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#Podcast #Livestream #Mixing #Mackie #DLZ
Index 00:00 Summary and My Take 00:10 About the DLZ 01:31 Modes 02:10 Auto-gain 02:24 10.1" screen 02:41 Faders 03:01 Gain 03:15 Gaining up the SHURE SM7B 03:36 Balanced outputs 04:13 Pads and banks 04:37 Automix! 05:15 Automix sample 06:04 Input/output effects 06:53 Mix minus 07:15 Headphone outputs 07:42 Build quality 08:17 Kit components 08:27 Notes & cons 10:02 DLZ vs RODECaster and Podtrak 13:35 My choice 13:43 Please buy my coursesLED versus Tungsten Lighting in 2023Curtis Judd2023-05-14 | 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.com
Gear 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#LED #Tungsten #Lighting
Index 00:00 Summary and My Take 00:10 Intro 01:01 Who is this video for? 01:40 Why white balance matters 03:35 Tungsten/halogen ups & downs 04:48 What should we do? 06:45 Historical LED color quality 07:25 LED-lit samples & comparison 09:38 Thoughts on RGBACL lights 10:10 My thoughts overall 10:42 Please buy my coursesSennheiser EW-DP | Easy-to-Use Digital Wireless SystemCurtis Judd2023-05-07 | 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.com
Gear 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/gr47
The 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/G7by
Copyright 2023, Curtis Judd
#Sennheiser #EW-DP #Wireless
Index 00:00 Summary and My Take 00:09 Intro and signal chain 01:08 Sound samples 02:04 What makes this system unique? 02:50 Does this replace the G4? 03:29 New! Bluetooth integration 04:07 New! No companding 04:46 Indoor/outdoor range tests 06:07 Powering options 06:49 Latency 07:39 Rigging solutions 08:19 Thoughts on the ME 2 Lav 08:50 Practical noise floor test 09:26 New! Double antennas 09:56 Build quality 10:13 App features 11:01 Coming soon: plug-on TX 11:26 Pricing, warranty, and kit 11:43 What makes this ‘prosumer’? 12:34 Cons/good-to-knows 14:20 My take 14:54 Please buy my courses