Brett Ainslie Sound

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 2024

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....

Escape for Soundscapes: Stereo Field Recording

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.

Boots and Cats: An Alternative Approach to Beat Box Miking

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

Soundscape Album Part 4: I'm Going to Miami!

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...

Went on Vacation and Forgot a Camera... Again

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,...

Sony MDR 7506 v. Audio Technica M70x Headphone Isolation Battle

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.

Lectrosonics SRb vs SRc vs UCR411a Battle Royale

Brett Ainslie

Oct 31, 20162 min read