Brett AinslieApr 18, 20198 minSound Devices Scorpio PreviewI just got back from NAB 2019 where I saw plenty of amazing new gear released by industry leaders and up-and-comers. As a SD 664 owner, one piece of equipmen...
Brett AinslieAug 22, 20185 minSound Guys in Cars Getting SoundLately, I've been doing a lot of car rig shoots: car commercials, films and travel shows that take place primarily inside of vehicles. Miking cars is a whole...
Brett AinslieJan 24, 20183 minBoots and Cats: An Alternative Approach to Beat Box MikingIf there's one thing I've learned in my years working in production sound it's always leave an extra boot for your cat. Despite, possibly being good advice, ...
Brett AinslieJul 27, 20175 minLive Sound: Now We're Mixing!For over 7 years, I've been field sound mixing, booming and occasionally working as a sound utility for sound for video in Theatrical Film, TV, web, etc. In ...
Brett AinslieNov 14, 20163 minCan You Hear Me Now? Headphone Isolation BattleGive Verizon money. The end. Actually, as sound professionals, we often put so much care and attention into best miking techniques, wireless solutions, etc, ...
Brett AinslieOct 31, 20162 minLectrosonics SRb vs SRc vs UCR411a Battle RoyaleLectrosonics has a wide range of state of the art wireless units (pun intended) and I figured I'd A/B/C compare two of their most popular receivers, the SRb ...
Brett AinslieFeb 26, 20165 minIFBs: Is it Finally Broadcasting?If you're renting generic IFBs, you're probably doing your Director, Script Supervisor and client a disservice especially in the RF busy NYC. IFBs: Interrupt...
Brett AinslieAug 4, 20155 minMKH 50 or MK41? Beef or Chicken?If you're trying to decide beef or chicken for your wedding, sorry, this is not the place, I have no insight for you. I lied! I lied!!!! In fact, beef and ch...
Brett AinslieJul 10, 20153 minLectrosonics and Sennheiser G3 Sitting in a Tree (Wireless Compatibility)Some people don't think Sennheiser and Lectrosonics units can play with each other but that is false. I was recently on a shoot where I needed to use a plug ...
Brett AinslieApr 21, 20152 minWireless Transmitter Power TableThere are plenty of other specs to compare when it comes to wireless transmitters but one of the most significant is looking at the amount of power a transmi...
Brett AinslieFeb 3, 20153 minPlayback and the Angry Inch: Sound for MusicalsYou don't want to know how long it took me to think of that title, I'm not a pro-titlemaker. If you can think of something better, please, entertain me. As I...
Brett AinslieJan 20, 20154 minLectrosonics SRb vs UCR411a SxS test HrGA Bagalllo...3.1Many Sound Mixers use Lectrosonics wireless systems in their audio bags on location. Many are currently using the single channel UCR411a receivers but many a...
Brett AinslieNov 4, 20143 minDPA 4061 v. DPA 4071 Lav Mic Battle RoyaleIf you're thinking about trying out one of these lavaliere mics, you're thinking about both. Danish Professional Audio is known for manufacturing great micro...
