Location Sound Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Rob Moore is a production sound mixer and boom op based out of Dublin, Ireland. He uses a Sound Devices 633 mixer/recorder and he likes Lectrosonics wireless transmitters and receivers. On the boom pole, he prefers the Sennheiser MKH-50. DPA lavaliers are his choice for wiring talent. For timecode boxes, he uses Tentacle Sync. Rob recently started a film industry clothing line for crew members located at https://www.cruclothing.com/ His sound company can also be found at https://www.soundspeed.ie/

Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.

Mike Fitzgerald is a production sound mixer and boom op based out of Orlando, Florida. He uses a Sound Devices 833 mixer/recorder combined with the Sound Devices SL-2. He also uses two Lectrosonics DSR4 receivers and Lectrosonics SMQV and SMWB transmitters. Mike uses Sanken COS-11D lav mics. For timecode, the Denecke JB-1 are his choice for sync boxes. When wiring talent, Mike likes the Viviana Super Dots and Extreme Moleskin for expendables. On the boom pole, he use the Schoeps CMC641 and CMIT5u mics, as well as the Sennheiser MKH-416. And he recently got a Blackbird audio cart. For more information, check out https://boommikefitz.com/

Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.

For the 100th episode of the Location Sound Podcast, we've brought back our very first guest, production sound mixer Larry Williams, Jr.  Larry uses Sound Devices mixer/recorders and has a 664, a 688, and MixPre-6. He's all Lectrosonics wireless with a DSR4, 822 and 411 receivers and likes the Sanken COS-11D lav mics. On the boom pole, he uses a Schoeps MiniCMIT, Sennheiser MKH-416 and MKH-50. Larry also uses Tentacle Sync and Denecke time code boxes and a Denecke TS-C slate. He has worked on the HBO original series Hard Knocks, the Super Bowl and the NFL Draft. He's also been a regular sound mixer on Military Makeover with Montel Williams. Larry shares with us his ongoing sound industry journey and offers a lot of tips and tricks along the way. 

Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.

Adam Parsons is an experienced Toronto based sound recordist, specializing in location mixing for documentary, commercial and narrative productions. He uses the Sound Devices 688 with the SL-6, Schoeps shotgun mics and Lectrosonics wireless with Sanken and DPA lavs.

Fernando Delgado is an Emmy Award winning audio consultant and owner of Stickman Sound in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has over 19 years of experience in both live and taped television including working with HBO Boxing since 2001.

Jennelle Jordan worked as producer of 244 episodes of the critically acclaimed television series Forensic Files, reaching an audience in over 142 countries worldwide. She also has extensive experience in TV & film as well as corporate/commercial and live events. Currently Jennelle is production manager at ProductionHUB, a global network of local crew and vendors that serves the film and video production industry.

T.J. Garland is a boom op and location sound mixer based out of Atlanta, Georgia. He's worked on TV shows like Atlanta featuring Donald Glover and on the feature film Hangman with Al Pacino and Karl Urban. Listen as he shares some unique stories about being on-set.

Niel Guilarte is a producer, director and founder of Wildstyle Media based out of Orlando, Florida. Niel talks about his experience directing and editing, The Messengers: A Podcast Documentary and what he looks for when hiring a location sound recordist. Niel also hosts a podcast called All Things Post.

Joe Giannotti is a freelance sound recordist based out of Tampa, Florida. He's worked on thousands of broadcast television productions for networks like ESPN, ABC, HBO, TNT, BBC, Discovery Channel, NatGeo, NFL Network, MLB Network, HGTV and more. He's also the creator of the Quiet Please, Filming in Progress signs seen on sets all around the world. Joe uses a Sound Devices 633, Shoeps microphones and Lectrosonics wireless.

Carl Welden is a production sound mixer and boom operator based in upstate NY. He also works as a radio announcer, MC and voice actor. He uses a Sound Devices 633 mixer/recorder, Lectrosonics mics and Deneke time code sync boxes.