DIGITAL AUDIO PRODUCTION I

In this course, you’ll learn how to set up and operate audio equipment to use in your digital film productions. Multiple steps in the audio production process are covered - from proper workflow to ingesting your footage. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to capture quality audio, including dialogue, backgrounds, and sound effects to enhance future productions.

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COURSE GEAR

CLAPPERBOARD

A clapperboard is one of the most recognizable tools on a film set. Not only does it work to identify your shots when recording a take, but, it also creates a sound used for syncing audio when the stick are clapped together.

E-IMAGE BOOM POLE

The E-Image boom pole has a three section design which will extend the length to 7 ft. The boom pole has a threaded end which fastens to the Auray shockmount in order to hold the Sony  ECM-674 Boom microphone for a complete setup.

SONY MDR-7506 HEADPHONES

Sony MDR-7506 are over the ear, flat response headphones which are ideal for monitoring sound from an audio recorder such as the Zoom H6.  They also fold up and are easy to store! 

ZOOM H6 AUDIO RECORDER

The Zoom H6 is a portable audio recorder with 4 dedicated XLR inputs. In any film production setup, an audio recorder is essential to getting great sound from booms or other mic sources.

MY STAR 25' XLR CABLE

XLR cable is one of the most common type of audio cable you'll find on set.  It is cabable of carrying sound long distances and features locking connectors on both ends.


COMPREHENSIVE XLR TO 3.5MM M CABLE

This conversion cable allows the XLR type connector to be adapted to a 3.5mm mini connector.  It's used for advanced audio setups such as sending line out audio from the Zoom recorder back to the camera for an additional sound recording.


SONY ECM-674 BOOM MIC

The Sony ECM-674 Boom microphone deliveres accurate and focused sound pickup due to its design.  A hidden battery compartment allows the microphone to be powered from an AA battery.

SONY ECM-674 FOAM COVER & 1' XLR EXTENSION CABLE

The microphone foam cover and 1' XLR extension cable come as supplied accessories in the box with the Sony ECM-674 Microphone

ENELOOP AA BATTERIES

The Panasonic Eneloop AA rechargeable batteries and charger are the perfect compliment to the Zoom audio recorder.  You'll need four fully charged AA batteries to supply power to the Zoom H6.

SANDISK 32GB SD CARD

The SanDisk Extreme 32GB SD card is perfectly matched for the Zoom H6 audio recorder in terms of size and card speed.  This will allow for hours of audio recording  time while on set.


KONDOR MINI XLR

The Mini XLR cable features a full size female XLR connector on one side, and a mini male XLR connector on the other. This is a great adapter cable to have when working with the Blackmagic Camera's mini XLR audio port.


RODE SMART LAV+

The Rode Smart Lav+ is a microphone designed to be worn by on camera talent.  By itself, the Smart Lav+ can plug directly into a smart phone or tablet.  With the TRRS adapter, it can be connected to the Zoom H6 audio recorder.

RODE SMART LAV ADAPTER

COMPREHENSIVE 3.5MM M/F CABLE

AURAY BOOM POLE HOLDER

AURAY SHOCKMOUNT

The Auray Shockmount is designed to hold a boom microphone, like the Sony ECM-674 in your techkit.  The shockmount suspends the boom mic and helps eliminate handling noise when connected to the boom pole.

IMPACT GRIP HEAD

IMPACT LIGHT STAND

APPLE IPAD

APPLE MACBOOK PRO

USB DOCK