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Brett Ainslie
Nov 20, 20241 min read
The Pace and Perils of Manhattan are No Match for Sound Mixer Brett Ainslie and Lectrosonics
If your work is fast-paced and frenetic, preparation is a luxury, and you absolutely cannot afford dropouts.
Brett Ainslie
Jan 10, 20243 min read
From the Cutting Room Floor to the Spotlight: Celebrating my Clients' 2023 Successes
Some projects I've mixed location sound on have premiered at film festivals, on television and received reputable recognition in 2023.
Brett Ainslie
Jul 23, 20233 min read
Bag Antennas: Betso Bowties vs SNA600
The Betso Bowties and the Lectrosonics SNA600a Dipole antennas have been popular choices for a little extra range out of the bag.
Brett Ainslie
Apr 28, 20232 min read
How to Mic Puppets: Elmo
The forehead placement catches a more natural high end and no plosives or beard scratching issues.
Brett Ainslie
Nov 2, 20221 min read
Camera Audio & Timecode Input Database
Camera Audio & Timecode Input Database. What is the timecode input and audio input of each camera?
Brett Ainslie
Oct 19, 20224 min read
Sound for Social Media
TikTok's audio-heavy video platform has become wildly popular, Facebook and Instagram are integrating audio-on features more to compete.
Brett Ainslie
May 26, 20221 min read
Sound Cart Showcase
An overview of how and why I built a sound cart for location sound mixing and recording for film & TV.
Brett Ainslie
May 5, 20215 min read
The Reality of Lav Mic Placement
There's a time and place for lavaliere mics but there's reasons why lav mics don't sound as good as a properly placed boom mic.
Brett Ainslie
Jun 4, 20202 min read
ASMR
I hope these ASMR recordings transport you to a pleasing place to help you recharge and engage in your purpose with more power.
Brett Ainslie
Apr 18, 20198 min read
Sound Devices Scorpio Preview
A first hand look from NAB 2019 of the new Sound Devices Scorpio DAW. An in-depth review of its capabilities and possibilities.
Brett Ainslie
Jan 15, 20196 min read
Soundproofed NYC Studios 2025
If air can get in, sound can get in, and when it comes to soundproofing, you are only as strong as your weakest link.
Brett Ainslie
Oct 31, 201810 min read
Why Rent Gear from an Owner/Operator?
Camera rental houses never know nearly enough about sound, sound gear, sound trends and current laws to provide a proper sound kit over time
Brett Ainslie
Aug 22, 20185 min read
Sound Guys in Cars Getting Sound
Lately, I've been doing a lot of car rig shoots: car commercials, films and travel shows that take place primarily inside of vehicles....
Brett Ainslie
Jun 11, 20186 min read
Escape for Soundscapes: Stereo Field Recording
The Sounds of Hawai'i and how they are captured. Stereo field recording techniques.
Brett Ainslie
Jan 23, 20183 min read
Boots and Cats: An Alternative Approach to Beat Box Miking
An alternative approach to beat box miking
Brett Ainslie
Jul 27, 20175 min read
Live Sound: Now We're Mixing!
The differences between working in live sound engineering for events and location sound mixing for film and TV
Brett Ainslie
May 8, 20173 min read
Soundscape Album Part 4: I'm Going to Miami!
A few months ago I took a quick trip down to Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida for a little Arr and Arr! as pirates would say. I think...
Brett Ainslie
Mar 3, 20174 min read
Went on Vacation and Forgot a Camera... Again
Part 3 Of course I didn't forget a camera, I just decided recording audio ambiences / soundscapes can be more effective than a photo,...
Brett Ainslie
Nov 14, 20163 min read
Sony MDR 7506 v. Audio Technica M70x Headphone Isolation Battle
A side by side comparison between the Sony MDR 7506 and the Audio Technica M70x headphones, exclusively comparing the difference isolation.
Brett Ainslie
Oct 31, 20162 min read
Lectrosonics SRb vs SRc vs UCR411a Battle Royale
Lectrosonics has a wide range of state of the art wireless units (pun intended) and I figured I'd A/B/C compare two of their most popular...
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