Helsinki, Finland – January 2010… For those working in film sound production, there are always unique challenges such as rain, dust, and noise to contend with. Finnish winters, however, add a new twist to the never-ending saga of harsh working conditions: extreme cold. Image handling location sound responsibilities in a place where the temperature reaches -27 Celsius / -6 Fahrenheit. Such is the case for sound recordist Tuomas Klaavo, who along with associate Mikko Mäkelä, operates Helsingin Elokuvaäänitys Oy (Helsinki Movie Sound Ltd.). When it’s so cold that cables become stiff and brittle, the time is ripe for a wireless solution, which for Klaavo, means deploying his arsenal of Lectrosonics gear. more
Milford, NH – January 2010… Earthworks, Inc., a leading manufacturer of High Definition Microphones™ for recording, live sound, and test/measurement applications, proudly introduces the SR40, 40kHz High Definition Microphone. Offering a wealth of features—most notably an extended high frequency response, extremely fast impulse response, short diaphragm settling time, near-perfect cardioid polar pattern, and high rejection of sounds from the rear of the microphone—the new SR40 makes an exceptional choice for a myriad of miking applications from drum overheads to miking a guitar cabinet, or as a solo microphone. more
Nashville, TN – January 2010… For sports reporter Mark Howard, chasing down interviews is a way of life during the Nashville Predator hockey games. Whether he’s conducting an interview at the bench or from a remote corner of Sommet Center—the Predators’ home arena—the audio is consistently clear and trouble-free, thanks to the rock solid performance of Lectrosonics wireless equipment. more
Melbourne, Australia – January 2010… In January 2010, HBO will air The Pacific, a new epic miniseries about the Pacific Theater of World War II. Filmed in Australia and produced by Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, and Gary Goetzman—who also created the ten-part World War II television miniseries Band of Brothers—The Pacific offers a daunting look at the Marine Corps’ actions in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Re-creating the chaos of the battlefield was extremely challenging for those tasked with capturing picture and sound, and keeping all the equipment operational created additional difficulties. That’s why Gary Wilkins, CAS, one of the two location sound mixers on the project, relied on his arsenal of Lectrosonics wireless equipment. more
Las Vegas, NV – January 2010… Few areas of professional audio are more daunting than location sound. There are no overdubs and, unlike live sound reinforcement, a glitch in the sound (while generally expected at some point during a concert) is the kiss of death for the sound engineer on the set of a TV show or film. Such is the life of Ross D’Alessandro, location sound mixer / audio technician, whose career hinges on his ability to get it right the first time. Though working long hours under a myriad of adverse conditions may take a toll on his physical well being, D’Alessandro knows he can count on his Lectrosonics wireless gear to get the job done. more
Burbank, CA – Winter NAMM Booth #6979, Hall A … Mojave Audio, a company founded by David Royer (known for his work with ribbon microphones) is pleased to announce the introduction of the Mojave Audio MA-101fet Condenser Microphone. Evolving from David’s 20-plus years as a designer of custom microphones, the MA-101fet is an ideal choice for recording acoustic instruments such as guitar, piano, and wind instruments, as well percussion and drum overheads. With an abundance of headroom, this new microphone is also a great choice for miking loud instruments such as guitar amps, snare drums, toms, and sound effects such as gunshots, dragsters, and explosions. more
Milford, NH – Winter NAMM Booth # 6292, Hall A… Earthworks, Inc., a leading manufacturer of High Definition Microphones™ for recording, live sound, and test/measurement applications, proudly introduces the PM40T Touring PianoMic System. Based upon the company’s highly successful PM40 Piano Microphone System, the new PM40T Touring PianoMic System delivers the sonic performance of its sibling while offering quick, simple, and easy setup, in a compact airline friendly carry-on case. more
The WiNRADiO is an essential tool to assist audio engineers in stage production during setup and event supervision. It will simplify the critical task of managing and allocating the available radio spectrum for wireless microphones, in-ear monitors, and various other wireless devices, to achieve optimum performance and avoid interference of unwanted signals.
The supplied software application contains a number of specialist features tailored to audio engineering, with an intuitive user interface.
Soundtrack Incorporates Real-World Audio Captured with Holophone’s Surround Mics from Stadiums Across the Globe
VANCOUVER, CANADA, NOVEMBER 23, 2009 - When creating the soundtrack for a best-selling video game that is centered around the internationally played sport of soccer, the sounds of the crowd is certainly a key element. In order to create authentic crowd noises, Holophone’s H3-D was recently placed front and center at several European football/American soccer games to capture ambient sounds in true 5.1 multi-channel surround for EA SPORTS’ latest title, FIFA 10. more
John Casali Uses B-Format ST350 Microphone On Robert Downey, Jnr’s Sherlock Holmes
(Pictured right, John Casali with his SoundField ST350 on the set of his new project)
The end of 2009 is currently the planned release date for the latest filmed addition to the Sherlock Holmes canon, starring Robert Downey Jnr and Jude Law in an almost irreverent take on the story of Baker Street’s most famous detective. Downey Jnr’s clumsy, tousle-headed, slightly risqué version of Holmes is far removed from the calculating, ice-cool character portrayed by the likes of Basil Rathbone and Jeremy Brett in the past, and yet somehow, it all works brilliantly.
Exterior filming for the new Holmes film began in early 2009 in suitably old-fashioned locations in Liverpool, London, Chatham and Manchester, with Second Unit sound recordings being overseen by freelance Sound Mixer John more
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Helsinki, Finland – January 2010… For those working in film sound production, there are always unique challenges such as rain, dust, and noise to contend with. Finnish winters, however, add a new twist to the never-ending saga of harsh working conditions: extreme cold. Image handling location sound responsibilities in a place where the temperature reaches -27 Celsius / -6 Fahrenheit. Such is the case for sound recordist Tuomas Klaavo, who along with associate Mikko Mäkelä, operates Helsingin Elokuvaäänitys Oy (Helsinki Movie Sound Ltd.). When it’s so cold that cables become stiff and brittle, the time is ripe for a wireless solution, which for Klaavo, means deploying his arsenal of Lectrosonics gear. more
