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Went on Vacation and Forgot a Camera... Again
Part 3 Of course I didn't forget a camera, I just decided recording audio ambiences / soundscapes can be more effective than a photo,...

Brett Ainslie
Mar 3, 20174 min read


Sony MDR 7506 v. Audio Technica M70x Headphone Isolation Battle
A side by side comparison between the Sony MDR 7506 and the Audio Technica M70x headphones, exclusively comparing the difference isolation.

Brett Ainslie
Nov 14, 20163 min read


Lectrosonics SRb vs SRc vs UCR411a Battle Royale
Lectrosonics 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...

Brett Ainslie
Oct 31, 20162 min read


Went on Vacation and Forgot a Camera; No Problem! Soundscape Album
I just got back from traveling Texas where I certainly took a bunch of touristy photos, but I also had an idea apart from taking photos...

Brett Ainslie
Oct 23, 20163 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


MKH50 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!!!!...

Brett Ainslie
Aug 4, 20155 min read


Lectrosonics and Sennheiser Sitting in a Tree (Wireless Compatibility)
In order for the UCR411a to receive the signal from the Sennheiser unit, I changed the compatibility mode on the UCR411a from "400" to "M3".

Brett Ainslie
Jul 10, 20154 min read


Wireless Transmitter Power Table
Comparison of a few tiers of transmitter power in "mW" of common wireless units used in the sound industry. Updated Jan, 2024

Brett Ainslie
Apr 21, 20153 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


Lectrosonics SRb vs UCR411a SxS test HrGA Bagalllo...3.1
Many Sound Mixers use Lectrosonics wireless systems in their audio bags on location. Many are currently using the single channel UCR411a...

Brett Ainslie
Jan 20, 20154 min read


DPA 4061 v. DPA 4071 Lav Mic Battle Royale
A side by side comparison battle royale of the two popular lavaliere microphones made by DPA, the DPA 4061 and DPA 4071 lav mics

Brett Ainslie
Nov 4, 20143 min read
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