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Sound for Social Media
TikTok's audio-heavy video platform has become wildly popular, Facebook and Instagram are integrating audio-on features more to compete.

Brett Ainslie
Oct 20, 20224 min read


The Reality of Lav Mic Placement
There's a time and place for lavaliere mics but there's reasons why lav mics don't sound as good as a properly placed boom mic.

Brett Ainslie
May 5, 20215 min read


Soundproofed NYC Studios 2025
If air can get in, sound can get in, and when it comes to soundproofing, you are only as strong as your weakest link.

Brett Ainslie
Jan 15, 20196 min read


Why Rent Gear from an Owner/Operator?
Camera rental houses never know nearly enough about sound, sound gear, sound trends and current laws to provide a proper sound kit over time

Brett Ainslie
Oct 31, 201810 min read


Sound Guys in Cars Getting Sound
Lately, I've been doing a lot of car rig shoots: car commercials, films and travel shows that take place primarily inside of vehicles....

Brett Ainslie
Aug 22, 20185 min read


IFBs: Is it Finally Broadcasting?
If you're renting generic IFBs, you're probably doing your Director, Script Supervisor and client a disservice.

Brett Ainslie
Feb 26, 20165 min read


Playback and the Angry Inch: Sound for Musicals
Basic tips for how sound for musicals in film and TV, audio playback specifically, is done.

Brett Ainslie
Feb 3, 20154 min read
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