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Equipment Preparation and Maintenance:

Ensure all recording equipment is in working order.
Setup microphones, boom poles, cables, mixers, and headphones.
Check batteries, memory storage, and backup equipment.
Location Scouting:

Join the director and/or other crew members to evaluate shooting locations for potential sound issues.
Identify any ambient noises or challenges that could interfere with recording, such as traffic, air conditioning units, or other machinery sounds.
Mic Placement:

Decide on the best microphone types and positioning, including lavalier mics on actors or boom mics overhead.
Continually adjust and reposition mics as scenes evolve.
Levels Monitoring:

Monitor audio levels during filming to ensure they're neither too high (causing clipping) nor too low (which might capture unwanted noise).
Adjust settings on the fly to adapt to changes in the environment or scene.
Real-time Sound Quality Control:

Monitor the audio quality through headphones to detect any issues (e.g., interference, rustling clothing, or wind noise).
Communicate and coordinate with the boom operator to achieve the best sound capture.
Communication with Director and Crew:

Discuss the sound requirements of each scene with the director.
Work with the assistant director (AD) to request quiet on set or to hold off on certain activities that might interfere with sound capture.
Collaborate with the wardrobe department if lavalier mics are being used to ensure they're hidden and not rubbing against clothing.
Record Ambient Sounds:

Capture "wild tracks" or ambient sounds from the location, which can be used during post-production to help create a more immersive environment or to smooth out audio edits.
Log and Label Tracks:

Ensure all audio files are correctly labeled and logged so that they correspond with the shot list and scene numbers. This is crucial for post-production.
Make notes of any potential issues or concerns with specific takes.
Collaborate with Post-production:

After the shoot, the sound mixer often works closely with post-production teams, especially if there were known issues on set that need addressing.
Provide insights or recommendations for the sound editing process.
Backup and Data Management:

Regularly back up recorded audio to ensure data safety.
Organize files in a manner that makes them easily accessible for post-production.

We are looking for a Sound Mixer for a half-day shoot in LA, next week. We will shoot in one location and we only have 2 actors.

Short film, concept for a feature. Opportunity to crew on feature, rate is fixed - must have own equipment.

Hi,
I'm looking for a sound mixer in the DMV area who can come on for two shoots next week. One on Tuesday which is more run and gun style and one on Thursday that's a simple reading off of a teleprompter into camera shoot.

For both shoots we're using Arri's and we will need to run the audio to the cameras (especially on Tuesday).

Let me know if you're available!

Audio Mixer / Technician Needed: Golf Event in Philadelphia!

Date: October 9th, 2023
Location: Philadelphia

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Audio Technician for an upcoming video shoot at a prestigious golf event in Philadelphia. The project involves an interview setup where pristine audio capture is essential.

The daily rate of $1000 for the Audio Technician role is commensurate with the high level of professional expertise and technical knowledge required for managing audio at a prestigious, specialized golf event in Philadelphia. The technician has multifaceted responsibilities, including operating and managing equipment, conducting sound checks, and resolving technical issues, demanding a meticulous and detail-oriented approach to ensure the capture of pristine audio. The requirement for the technician to provide their own professional-grade equipment, potentially involving travel, and the one-day nature of the event, also contribute to the rate. This rate aligns with industry standards, reflecting the value of the comprehensive services, expertise, and equipment provided to ensure the event’s success.

Responsibilities:
-Operate and manage audio equipment during live interviews and throughout the event
-Coordinate with the video team to ensure seamless integration of audio and visual components
-Conduct soundchecks and resolve any technical issues promptly
-Monitor audio levels and make adjustments as needed to maintain high-quality sound

Requirements:
-Proven experience as an Audio Technician
-Must have own audio equipment including a boom, recorder, and wireless microphones
-Knowledge of audio signal flow and ability to troubleshoot audio systems
-Familiarity with professional audio processing tools and software
-Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
-Available to work on October 9th in Philadelphia

To Apply:
Interested candidates are requested to submit their resume along with samples of their previous work. We look forward to viewing your applications and will reach out to potential candidates to discuss the role in more detail.

We are eager to collaborate with a passionate and professional Audio Technician who can contribute to the success of this event by delivering exceptional audio quality.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Looking for a Sound Mixer for a run&gun reality shoot in the in the Raleigh area Thursday, 10/5

$500 - $550/12, $350/day for kit

Kit MUST include
2x ifb
2x wireless hops
4x wireless mic
1x boom
1x recorder

*Must be able to record individual iso tracks and mix

Looking for an Audio Mixer for a sitdown Interview in Mt, Pleasant Michigan. FX3

We will be shooting a reality presentation tape with multiple cast members. This is along the lines of Married to Medicine/Housewives. There will be two days of 2 camera coverage of scene work. This is a very small production. We will have an EP who will act as second camera and a PA. The scene work will most likely not include more than 6 cast members at any one time.

It will be basic follow doc style, run and gun. We will set up scenes and produce them, but we will also be grabbing sound ups and OTFs as they come at us.
The Sound Mixer will have to provide mixer, 6 wireless lavs and a boom. We will camera slate the sound and sync in post.

Non-union crime docuseries is looking for an audio mixer with their own gear for a 1-day interview shoot in the Oakland, MD area.

(Anyone local to Fairfax, VA preferred)

The shoot date is Saturday 10/7.

Might be able to put you up in an Airbnb.

Production will NOT put you up, provide mileage, or pay your tolls.

This shoot is all interviews. Simple straightforward shoot. Small all-hands-on-deck type crew. The interviews will be primarily filmed in hotel suites and Airbnb.

w/ a $300 kit

We'll be filming interviews and with our host and two guests, first on / around the university campus, and then at a local bar on Friday, October 13th. Video shooting on Sony FX6 and an A7siii, and we'll need 3 x comteks, 3 x lavs and a boom. $650/labor, $450/gear

We are looking for an audio mixer to work a news crew this weekend in SFO This is an ENG type gig - straight forward needs, but experience a must. Interviews and Broll - equipment is likely an interview package but we are confirming. Everyday type stuff for an experienced mixer.

We are a 25 Year old Production and Crewing company and take the work very seriously and look for those who do the same to build trust with! Thanks!

Skilled sound mixer to record audio for filming educational video series. Lav and boom microphones required.

We are looking for an audio mixer to join our team and capture audio for a one-hour interview with talent. We will need a lav, boom, smart slate, and audio feeding to camera. Please apply with details including your gear and your rates.

Single day, OTF and run and gun verite shoot at local woods-women festival. Looking to hire a local sound mixer/recordist. Shoot day: Monday October 2nd.

We will need you to travel to Fryeburg, ME for the day. Will likely be an 8 hour day.

Upcoming documentary feature film on powerful sportswomen.

Experienced and reliable Audio Mixer with gear needed for a tentative shoot in Plano, IL 10/14-10/15

Applicant must be local to the area as Production does not cover any travel costs or accommodations.

Must have 4-6 channel mixer with a boom and lavs.

Experience on home reno shows and HGTV shows are a plus.

EOE. This company is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Our shoot is with a current football player who will be running drills in full uniform. Need a sound mixer to capture his audio while he is running drills in full pads.

There will be a portion of the shoot where we need to capture VO on site.

1 camera shoot. Need to also send signal to camera

Looking for a Sound Mixer for a run&gun reality shoot in the in the Tupelo, MS area Friday, 10/6 - Tuesday, 10/10

$500 - $550/12, $350/day for kit

Kit MUST include
2x ifb
2x wireless hops
4x wireless mic
1x boom
1x recorder

*Must be able to record individual iso tracks and mix

We have a shoot this SUNDAY, October 1st at a nonprofit in Harlem. We're making two funny instructional videos starring real people actors from the nonprofit. 4 actors per scene, 2 scenes. Single camera. You'd mostly be booming, but it'd be nice if you had 4 lavs as well.

This is an all-in day rate (10 hours on set, equipment, and your transportation costs included).