I’m a Cleveland, Ohio based Location Production Sound Mixer, Studio Recording Engineer, Music Producer, Audio Post production Mixer for Feature Films, TV, and Commercials. Audio isn’t just a ‘Job’ for me, it’s an obsession.
Don’t F*** Up Your Audio! I’ll say something that may not be a popular opinion in the video production world: Audio Quality Matters More Than Video Quality! Audio Quality is just as Important, if not more Important than Video Quality to the viewer. In fact there are several studies that go into great detail…
Always a pleasure to talk shop with other production sound mixers, this time chatting with Michael Helms (Michael the Sound Guy) on his podcast ‘The Location Sound Podcast’. I’ve been listening to this podcast for quite a while and really enjoy it. Great way to pass the time while traveling to and from location. It…
Choosing The RIght Microphone For Every Scenario One of the things that made the biggest differences in the quality of recordings I do is knowing how to choose an appropriate a microphone for every scenario I encounter. Being able to play to each types strengths, and use polar patterns to your advantage will go a…
What is 2-Pop and how is it used? 2-Pop is a term for a 1 kHz (1000 Hz) tone that lasts 1 frame inserted 2 seconds before the start of the program. Originally established as part of the SMPTE “Universal Leader”, it’s still widely used today. It’s used as a simple method to ensure sync…
Delivery to Audio Post-Production Delivery of the audio assets is the very first stage of Audio Post-Production. It starts with the Video Editor preparing the project for export. Getting your project ready to send off to the audio post can be a little confusing for some, but this guide will demystify and explain delivery for…
BOOM Library Releases Urban USA 3D Surround Ambiences Boom Library releases massive 102 GB high quality 3D Surround Ambience Library of Urban Locations throughout the United States. This 96khs Ambience Library is available as both 8 Channel 3D Surround Files and also 2 Channel Stereo Assets. Take a listen to a stereo demo of Urban USA –…
Review: Debris Sound Effect Pack from BOOM Library – Henri Rapp Recording March 18, 2019 – Review of Debris Sound Effects Pack The Debris Sound Effects Pack from Boom Library is an incredible collection of pure destruction sounds! With more than Editor's Rating: 5 Review of Debris Sound Effects Pack The Debris Sound Effects Pack from Boom Library is…
Free Kick & Punch Impact Sound Effects Library 39 Unique Impacts Sounds for Fight Scenes Here are 39 unique hit sounds custom recorded at Bad Racket Recording Studio, originally created for use in the film Powerbomb, but have since made their way into a number of other films & shorts. Source material was the…