Pro Location Sound LLC

I got a message from a reader saying that ” I have been trying to place a Countryman EMW inside a T-Shirt with moleskin and once the talent started sweating it just won’t stick”.  After asking him what type of mole skin he said he was using ” a store brand mole skin and some black mole skin from a sound retailer”. These Mole Skins DO NOT WORK WELL. They are too thin and are not sticky enough, The Mole skin needs to be thick to absorb sweat and needs to be extra sticky to continue sticking. The best Mole Skin is “ Dr Scholl’s MoleSkin Plus Padding” It comes in a roll but is sometimes difficult to find. I usually order 25 rolls once or twice a year from Amazon. Each Roll costs about $5.50. I have some of the black moleskin which I will use only if I need it to be black

Well I haven’t gotten to use my Rode NTG-3 at all on my current gig is here is why:

I use a Lectrosonics plug on transmitter on my boom pole for this show and apparently there is a issue with the NTG-3 and Lectrosonics plug ons’ which is fixed by using a phase reversal barrel adapter. So I have ordered one and will report back more after I get it next week. And yes I already checked the microphone by plugging it directly into my mixer too. Below is the offcial response from Lectrosonics:

“When using the RODE NTG3 with a Lectro UH400A or HM the use of a Phase Reversal barrel is required to properly power the mic and setting the corresponding receiver to reverse the phase is require”

Garfield Headphone Softies are one of the best ket secrets of many mixers including me. They help keep your ears warm in the winter and cool in the summer. They are made of Rayon which has no effects on the audio. They are available at most sound retailers for under $20.00 try a pair out they are great below is what Garfield says about there softies:

Headphone Softie is a set of soft headphone earpad covers, made of a velour-like rayon chenille fabric. The colors available are black, blue, green, gold and red.

The covers will fit most full-sized, circum-aural headphones, such as the Sony MDR-7506.

This product is designed with both practicality and comfort in mind, providing a nice cushiony feel for extended wear.

It is also resistant to temperature extremes by providing warmth in cold weather, and deflecting perspiration in hot, humid locations.

The headphone softies have no adverse effect on the frequency response or audio delivery of the headphones.

To better serve my clients I have added a 2nd high quality shotgun microphone to my kit the Rode NTG-3.  This microphone was chosen due to its robust construction, high resistance to RF interference and ability to operate in high humidity conditions. It also  In addition to the Rode NTG-3 microphone Pro Location Sound LLC also has the Industry Standard Sennheiser MKH-416 as well as Rode NTG-1 and Rode NTG-2. As always having the best and most up to date gear is our number one prioirty. I will post a review of the RODE NTG-3 after using it. Below is what RODE Says about the NTG-3:

The NTG-3 is the result of years of research and development by RODE engineers, providing broadcast and film professionals with an affordable yet uncompromising microphone.

RODE uses a technology known as RF-bias to create an almost completely moisture resistant microphone. In addition to capturing flawless audio in normal environments, the NTG-3 is ideal for those projects involving humid climates where condensation is an issue.

At 5.75 ounces, the NTG-3 is very lightweight and also boasts extremely low handling and self-noise (13dBA). Included with the microphone is a weather resistant aluminum storage cylinder for protection when traveling.

Rode offers a 10 year warranty on this microphone when registered on the Rode website.

Features

• Designed to withstand adverse environmental conditions
• 50% less self-noise than the majority of shotgun microphone
• True condenser (externally RF biased)
• Extremely low handling noise
• High level of immunity to radio frequency broadcast
• Superior broadcast sound quality
• Weather resistant aluminum storage cylinder included

Specifications

Filming on the beach is never any fun….