This is a quick shootout to show the differences between the Schoeps CMC6 with the MK41 Capsule and the Oktava MK-012 with the Hypercardioid Capsule. The Schoeps CMC641 retails for about $1,765 and the Oktava costs roughly $215. While they are both quality mics, the Schoeps blows the Oktava out of the water in terms of Upper Mid & High Frequency Detail. All audio is recorded through through a Sound Devices 664.
Halter Technical Peeko Overview The Halter Technical Peeko is a miniaturized wired earpiece designed for low-profile, on-camera talent monitoring. To my knowledge, it is the smallest wired IFB earpiece currently available. The Peeko is offered in two cable lengths, 40...
I worked with Cavalier Camera to provide production sound for Certified Angus Beef’s “Best Beef” commercial. It was a challenging production, but we delivered clean, usable dialogue for the campaign. Recording in an Active Parade About half of the spot was shot in the...
Asleep In My Palm is a narrative feature written and directed by Henry Nelson and starring Tim Blake Nelson and Chloë Kerwin. It was shot in Northeast Ohio during the winter, which meant working through snow, freezing rain, and temperatures dropping as low as -4°F....
Recording Sound for Loctite's 2nd Chance House Recording the production sound for the Loctite 2nd Chance House show in partnership with Habitat for Humanity was a great project to work on collaborating with the production company Timber & Frame.Varying Equipment...
Why you should budget for a boom operator on your video productions? While not every video content type requires a dedicated boom op or A2, there are plenty of video productions that are not feasible at all without or at least not without sacrificing quality and speed...
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...