I’m Henri Rapp, a Cleveland Ohio based production sound mixer and sound recordist for TV, Film, & commercial video productions. 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!
Recording sound isn’t just a “Job” for me, it’s been a passion since I was a teenager. Now having more than a decade of professional experience as an audio engineer, I ensure the job gets done right the first time. I love unique projects and am equipped to handle projects of any scale. Let’s discuss the unique needs of your production today!
I believe my past work as a production sound mixer speaks for itself and shows a passion for quality work, knowledge & education on recording techniques, and the ability to integrate into complex workflows. Having experience in nearly every production style as well as a background in a commercial recording studio environment producing music and doing audio post, this experience informs the how I fundamentally approach each production. Nothing is more rewarding than the projects with unique requirements & the challenges that come with them.
Case Study: Leaf Filter Commercial Recording Sound for a Leaf Filter “Fall Leaves” Campaign Leaf Filter has been a fantastic reoccurring client and always enjoy working with them! The “Fall Leaves” campaign we shot at the beginning of November 2023 is a particularly great example of high quality work with a fully staffed sound department.…
Case Study: Tim Ryan Campaign Videos Recording Sound for Tim Ryan’s Union Commercials It was fantastic working for Left Hook to do the production sound on the majority of Tim Ryan’s 2022 Senate campaign commercials. This was a fun & rewarding reoccurring project for me throughout the year, and Tim Ryan was an absolute pleasure…
Case Study: Commercial with Lebron James for Ladder It was great working with D’Marie Productions as the production sound mixer on a commercial shoot with Lebron James for Ladder Sports. On this shoot wardrobe and action were some of the biggest challanges from the perspective of the sound department. Difficult Wardrobe To Hide Mics While…
Case Study: Recording Classical Music on Location for a Docuseries Recording Sound for Season 3 of PBS’s “Now Hear This” Recording both the music and dialog on Now Hear This’ Season 3 was one of my favorite productions I’ve ever worked on. My favorite jobs have always been ones where the world of video production…
Case Study: Anatomy of a Fast Paced Commercial Video Production Recording Sound for Pepsi’s “OH! So Refreshing” Campaign Not too long ago I had the pleasure of working with Bruton Stroube as the production sound mixer for Pepsi’s “OH! So Refreshing” campaign at Mike’s Place in Kent, Ohio. A fast paced commercial production composed of…
Case Study: 144 Music Performance Videos In 4 Days 144 Music Performance Videos At A Nashville Museum In 4 Shooting Days & 1 Tech Prep Day Recording sound for the George Jones Sessions was a fun but fast paced & complex shoot. Fortunately I had an A2 and a tech prep day to get ready…
Case Study: Remote Round Table Sound For A Remote Round Table w/ 3 Talent On Site, 6 Cameras, 7 Independant Mixes, & Zoom Feed & Return of Remote Talent & Direction While round table discussions are a fairly common type of video production, doing a remote version during a pandemic with each talent in a…
Case Study: A Direct To Camera Commercial Sound For A One Talent & Single Camera Commercial for Ranpak As was the case on this production, it’s always nice when I get to work with my friends over at Black Valve, who produced, directed, and shot this video. From the perspective of the sound department, this…
Case Study: Sound For A Live Stream Concert Find Your Light Foundation Benefit Concert Hosted by J.R. Heckman & Presented by John Carroll University When I was initially contacted to do the sound for the Find Your Light Foundation’s Songs of Hope 2021 live stream concert hosted by J.R. Heckman and presented by John Carroll…
Case Study: Sound For A Netflix Comedy Special David A. Arnold’s ‘Fat Ballerina’ Overseeing the production sound & audio post for David A. Arnold’s Netflix Comedy Special, ‘Fat Ballerina’ posed a number of niche specific challenges that aren’t seen on most productions. If you haven’t seen ‘Fat Ballerina’, it was released on Netflix in spring…
The type of content we are filming determined a lot about the audio requirements for capturing the production sound on location. Offering tailored multitrack recording packages, scaling from lightweight run and gun bag based sound packages to a full scale cart based sound recording equipment with a full team that includes a Sound Mixer, Boom Operator, & Utility. Each production I quote to the exact needs of your specific shoot!
As a union production sound mixer, I’m available to work any union productions. I’m in good standing with IATSE (Motion Picture Studio Mechanics) Local 209 of Cleveland, Ohio. I can work as a local/nearby hire in Ohio & Northern Kentucky, or as an out of town hire for productions in other jurisdictions, with permission from the local IATSE hall.
Each and every video production has ranging sound requirements. I offer scalable multitrack recording packages tailored to the needs of your shoot. Ranging from a lightweight bag based sound equipment package to a cart based sound recording system ready for complex workflows with a full team that includes a Sound Recordist, Boom Operator, & Utility. Every equipment package is customized specifically to the needs of your video production.
