Good sound does not just happen on its own. It requires a dedicated crew and proper equipment. This presentation discusses the roles of mixer, boom and utility; along with equipment packages and dealing with rental houses.

Production Mixers are responsible for capturing the live sounds on a set, but there are priorities to consider. Not all sounds are equally important. Here is an overview of: dialogue, perspective, sync sound effects, wild lines, wild sound effects, background tracks, and proper room tone/ambiance.

Sound mixers have a strategy when it comes to deciding how best to mike an actor. Choose from booming from above, booming from below, a fixed or planted microphone, body worn lavalier, or wireless lavalier.

Sound mixers throw around a lot of jargon when it comes to microphones. Expressions like: podium & desktop, lavaliers, pressure zone or barrier, performance mics, vocal mics, studio/music, studio/narration, boom mics, ENG mics, and surveillance.

Microphones are defined, or categorized, by two factors: their pickup pattern; and how far that reach extends. this presentation explains the basic pickup patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid, hyper-cardioid, and ultra-directional.

There are three basic classes of microphones that we regularly encounter in film production: Dynamic, Electret Condenser, and True Condenser. Learn what these terms mean, along with practical tips for selecting the right microphone for the right application.