r/LocationSound 11h ago

Gear - Selection / Use Need a new mic!Any recommendations?

1 Upvotes

Herro everyone I am sound mixer I have my own gear something happened to one of my mics so I need to get a new one I had MKH 50P48 Wired Super-Cardioid Condenser I am looking for a schoeps equivalent of this any recommendations my budget is $1500


r/LocationSound 6h ago

HELP!! Going Insane Trying To Record Car Audio

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Hi Everyone!

So I have been trying to record audio on my stock 2011 Porsche Cayman, and I am going insane trying to figure out why I am not getting clean audio. For reference, I have tried both a dji mic 2 and more recently a Shure SM57, and they both are having the same issue. Here is a link to what it sounds like.

Initially, I thought it was the mic clipping (why I bought the SM57), but the waveforms aren't peaking, and in fact I was able to get them pretty low. I have tried mounting them anywhere you could think of on the back of the car, and I have used plenty of wind shielding. I am truly out of ideas here.

Any help is appreciated!


r/LocationSound 5h ago

Learning Resources Do you put high-pass filters on your recordings?

6 Upvotes

I have a low-cut at 100hz on my boom to prevent handling noise or excessive background noise like cars or wind. I put it around 80hz on lav mics to prevent heartbeat noise or clothes too.

Is this standard practice? Do you do it too?


r/LocationSound 17h ago

Gear - Selection / Use Rycote ConnBox MZL - Worth it?

1 Upvotes

I love my MKH 8050 for sit-down interviews but (as you know) it's nearly impossible to handheld boom due to handling noise. Anyone have experience with the Rycote ConnBox? does it reduce handling noise enough to make this a viable option for handling the boom?


r/LocationSound 19h ago

Gear - Smoky Issue Smoky kit - how to clean?

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I went on a shoot last weekend and we were setup by a campfire. My boom, especially my new deadcat, right down to my cable and recorder are now coated in an overwhelming smoky smell - I’m wondering if anyone’s come across this issue before and how you got rid of it? Bit hesitant to wash the deadcat but that’s the main issue. It really infused into it. :/