Episodes

  • 111 Juan Ortiz - Production Sound Mixer based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Jan 26 2026

    Juan Ortiz is a production sound mixer and boom op based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He uses a Sound Devices 833 mixer/recorder and also likes the Audio Limited/Sound Devices A10 wireless transmitters and receivers. On the boom pole, Juan uses the Schoeps CMC 641 and the CMIT 5 as well as the Sennheiser MKH-50 and MKH-416. For wires, he uses DPA lavs and Sanken COS-11s. Juan also likes Tentacle Sync timecode sync boxes including the Timebar Slate. Betso Bowtie antennas also round out the kit. Check out Juan at https://www.reddpenmedia.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/b3hindtheboom/

    Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.

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    46 mins
  • 110 Rob Moore - Production Sound Mixer based out of Dublin, Ireland
    Dec 8 2025

    Rob Moore is a production sound mixer and boom op based out of Dublin, Ireland. He uses a Sound Devices 633 mixer/recorder and he likes Lectrosonics wireless transmitters and receivers. On the boom pole, he prefers the Sennheiser MKH-50. DPA lavaliers are his choice for wiring talent. For timecode boxes, he uses Tentacle Sync. Rob recently started a film industry clothing line for crew members located at https://www.cruclothing.com/ His sound company can also be found at https://www.soundspeed.ie/

    Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.

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    51 mins
  • 109 Mike Fitzgerald - Production Sound Mixer and boom op based out of Orlando, Florida
    Jul 1 2025

    Mike Fitzgerald is a production sound mixer and boom op based out of Orlando, Florida. He uses a Sound Devices 833 mixer/recorder combined with the Sound Devices SL-2. He also uses two Lectrosonics DSR4 receivers and Lectrosonics SMQV and SMWB transmitters. Mike uses Sanken COS-11D lav mics. For timecode, the Denecke JB-1 are his choice for sync boxes. When wiring talent, Mike likes the Viviana Super Dots and Extreme Moleskin for expendables. On the boom pole, he use the Schoeps CMC641 and CMIT5u mics, as well as the Sennheiser MKH-416. And he recently got a Blackbird audio cart. For more information, check out https://boommikefitz.com/

    Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.

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    26 mins
  • 108 Alan Harris - Production Sound Mixer and Boom Op based out of Orlando, Florida
    Jun 9 2025

    Alan Harris is a production sound mixer and boom op based out of Orlando, Florida. He uses a Sound Devices MixPre-10T mixer/recorder. Alan also uses Zaxcom QRX200 wireless receivers and Zaxcom transmitters. He likes the DPA 4063 lav mics and also the Sanken COS11 lavs. For the boom pole, he likes the Sanken CS-3e shotgun mic and the Sennheiser MKH-50 mic. For timecode, Alan uses Tentacle Sync timecode boxes. Alan is also a big fan of Ktek products like their boom poles, bags and harnesses. Alan is currently on staff at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida.

    Each episode of the Location Sound Podcast, we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.

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    38 mins
  • 107 Halter Technical with Doc Justice
    May 16 2025

    Doc Justice is CEO and owner of Halter Technical. His company's products are used on-sets all over the world. The Elite Monitor and Scene Monitor headphones are built for creative pros but durable enough for the rigors of set life. The Microsone Discreet Audio Monitoring System is the world's smallest rechargeable Bluetooth earbud with crystal clear audio and no hiss. Tired of the usual IFB surveillance earpiece? Peeko is the smallest, lightest IFB headset available today. With a 5 millimeter earbud and the thinnest transparent cable in the world, it becomes nearly invisible to the eye. And finally, Wildtrax Recording Engine is the multitrack recording platform for sound mixers in TV, film, broadcast and live production. For more information on these products, check out https://www.haltertechnical.com/

    Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.

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    24 mins
  • 106 Ryan Monette - Production Sound Mixer / Post Audio / Sound Designer / Composer
    Dec 23 2024

    Ryan Monette is a Production Sound Mixer, Post Audio Mixer, Sound Designer and Composer based out of Orlando, Florida. He uses a Sound Devices MixePre 10 II, Sound Devices A10 TXs and RXs, DPA 6060 lavs and a Sanken CS3e shotgun mic. Ryan also uses Tentacle Sync time code boxes. Listen as Ryan shares about his audio career working in the studio, on-stage and on-location. Check out his website at https://www.ryanmonette.com/

    Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.

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    53 mins
  • 105 Jessie Van Der Vyver - Production Sound Mixer based out of Kansas City, Missouri and London, England
    Aug 5 2024

    Jessie Van Der Vyver is a Production Sound Mixer based out of Kansas City, Missouri and also London, England. Jessie uses a Sound Devices 888 mixer/recorder. He also uses Sound Devices A20 wireless TXs and RXs including the A20 mini transmitters. Additional wireless includes Lectrosonics TXs and RXs. For time code boxes he likes Ambient Recording LockIt and NanoLockits. For lavs, Jessie uses DPA 6060s and 4060s. On the boom pole he has a Schoeps CMIT 5u and also uses the Schoeps Colette CMC 6u with mk41 capsules. Jessie also uses a DPA 4017c on the boom.

    Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.

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    29 mins
  • 104 Rodolfo Piedras 2 - Production Sound Mixer from Vancouver, British Columbia
    Jul 18 2024

    Rodolfo Piedras, Production Sound Mixer from Vancouver, BC, was originally on the podcast on Episode 28 in 2019. He returns this episode to catch us up on what he's been up to the past few years.

    Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.

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    1 hr and 10 mins