Production Sound Recordist

Chicago Sound Recordist & Production Sound Mixer

About Henri Rapp Production Sound Mixer

Production Sound Recordist Henri Rapp

I’m Henri Rapp, a battle seasoned production sound recordist specializing in recording sound for the TV, Film, & Commercial Video Production. I love working as a productions take me to Chicago, and I’ve built up quite a number of clients based there. Ultimately I believe my job as a Sound Recordist is all about capturing performances; Whether that’s a documentary interview, comedian on stage, a musical performance, or actors in a narrative film…..it’s all about capturing those moments.

Before coming into the world of video production I initially got my start in a commercial recording studio producing music and doing audio post-production. This experience still shapes the way I approach audio today. Now having more than a decade of professional experience as a sound engineer, I ensure the job gets done right the first time. When you hire me, you can expect quality through experience coupled with an extensive knowledge base & top tier equipment. I love unique projects and the challenges that come with them. Let’s discuss the unique needs of your production today!

Working as a Location Sound Mixer in Chicago Illinois

I love working as  production sound recordist in Chicago, and have quite a number of clients based there. I’m based in Cleveland, and often get traveled in for shoots that have atypical requirements or simply need someone they can count on. When working as a sound recordist or production mixer in Chicago, I must be considered an out of town hire, and will not work as a local. However if travel costs can be accommodated, I’d be happy to travel into Chicago for your production! Contact me for a custom quote!

Must be considered non-local hire for all video productions in Chicago Illinois

Production Sound Clients

Let’s discuss your production’s unique requirements
Let’s discuss your production’s unique requirements

Experienced Production Sound Recordist

There is no substitute for experience, especially when working on location as a sound recordist. Having years of experience as a sound recordist across a wide variety of content types, I’ve seen it all. I believe my work shows my passion for high quality sound, I love deploying creative solutions & overcoming challenges to deliver quality audio despite each shoot’s unique challenges. Drawing on more than a decade of audio production experience, I bring a depth of knowledge more extensive than run of the mill sound mixer. Drawing on my experience in recording studios, with post-production, classical music recording, live sound reproduction, & much more. I love unique projects and the challenges that come with them.

 

Ultimately I let my work speak for itself. Here’s a selection of projects with largely different workflows:
What unique challenges does your production have?
What unique challenges does your production have?

Production Sound Mixer

As a Production Sound Mixer (Often also called a Sound Recordist, Location Sound, Production Sound, Location Sound Recording, Audio Recordist, or Sound Mixer) working in Film, Televisions & Commercials, I have a lot of responsibilities on set. This includes recording clean dialog, ambiences, & action sounds, wiring talent, ensuring audio & camera sync, providing wireless IFBs headsets, creating a mix, logging metadata, and much more. It takes a lot of experience & an extensive knowledge-base to draw on to provide exceptional location sound recording services for video productions of a wide shooting styles.

I love exceeding my client’s expectations and delivering exceptionally great sounding audio by employing creative solutions to elevate the quality of sound recorded in production. Knowing how to deliver top tier sound when faced with challenges is am art in and of itself I’ve worked on everything from large scale multi camera productions to fast paced run & gun crews, I have done it all. All this distinct types of work I’ve done informs every future production I work on as a Sound Recordist. It’s all about knowing not only what needs to be captured, but how to best accomplish it in every scenario, while keeping a keen ear out for things that could cause issues down the line in post. In the world of production staying flexible is what keeps my clients coming back time and time again!

  • Commercial
  • Narrative
  • Documentary
  • Reality
  • ENG / Electronic News Gathering
  • Corporate
  • Live Television
  • Musical Performance Recording
  • Event Coverage
  • Comedy Specials
  • Commercial
  • Narrative
  • Documentary
  • Reality
  • ENG / Electronic News Gathering
  • Corporate
  • Live Television
  • Musical Performance Recording
  • Event Coverage
  • Comedy Specials

Location Sound Equipment Rental

Every video shoot has unique sound needs based on the content being produced, Offering scalable multitrack field recording packages tailored to the needs of your shoot. Ranging from lightweight bag based sound packages, to a full scale cart based recording system with a multi person sound department, we are equipped for anything! Each equipment package is tailored to the exact needs of each film, TV show, or commercial video!

  • Field Mixers w/ Integrated Multitrack Recorders
  • Automixing, EQ, & Compression
  • Realtime Noise Suppression
  • RF Master Clock
  • Timecode & Genlock Sync Boxes
  • Timecode Smart Slates
  • Wireless IFBs Headsets for Client, Producers, Directors, or Reporters
  • Wireless Camera Hops (Camera Links for Reference Mix)
  • Wireless Lavaliers / Talent Mic Kits
  • RF Distribution & Remote Antennas
  • Boom Mic Kits w/ Interior & Exterior Mics, Wind Protection, etc
  • Audio Playback System w/ Timecode
  • Plant Mic’ing Solutions
  • Stick Mics & Studio Microphones
  • Dante Equipment
  • Additional Support (Media, Van, Carts, Stands, Weights, Cases, etc)
What equipment makes sense for your production? Producer’s Guide To Gear
Every production is unique….let’s chat about your specific needs!