Location Sound Podcast

Saeed Thomas is a location sound mixer based in Jamaica. Listen to this episode as Saeed discusses the differences of working in production sound in Jamaica compared to other parts of the world and how he got started in the industry. He uses a Sound Devices 633 mixer/recorder, Lectrosonics wireless, Sanken COS-11d mics and a Sennheiser 416.

Ferris Shaheen is a Freelance Audio Mixer and Boom Operator at GFS Sound. He uses the Sound Devices 688 12 input mixer/recorder with the Sound Devices SL-6 with 3 Lectrosonics Src dual channel receivers along with the Sound Devices CL-6. Ferris has a number of boom mics including the Shoeps CMIT5u, Sanken CS3e and the Sennheiser MKH416-PH shotgun mic.

Luke Pearson is a location sound mixer based out of Louisville, Kentucky. He's a graduate of Berklee College of Music.

Adam Parsons is an experienced Toronto based sound recordist, specializing in location mixing for documentary, commercial and narrative productions. He uses the Sound Devices 688 with the SL-6, Schoeps shotgun mics and Lectrosonics wireless with Sanken and DPA lavs.

Fernando Delgado is an Emmy Award winning audio consultant and owner of Stickman Sound in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has over 19 years of experience in both live and taped television including working with HBO Boxing since 2001.

Jennelle Jordan worked as producer of 244 episodes of the critically acclaimed television series Forensic Files, reaching an audience in over 142 countries worldwide. She also has extensive experience in TV & film as well as corporate/commercial and live events. Currently Jennelle is production manager at ProductionHUB, a global network of local crew and vendors that serves the film and video production industry.

TJ Garland is a boom op and location sound mixer based out of Atlanta, Georgia. He's worked on TV shows like Atlanta featuring Donald Glover and on the feature film Hangman with Al Pacino and Karl Urban. Listen as he shares some unique stories about being on-set.

Niel Guilarte is a producer, director and founder of Wildstyle Media based out of Orlando, Florida. Niel talks about his experience directing and editing, The Messengers: A Podcast Documentary and what he looks for when hiring a location sound recordist. Niel also hosts a podcast called All Things Post.

Joe Giannotti is a freelance sound recordist based out of Tampa, Florida. He's worked on thousands of broadcast television productions for networks like ESPN, ABC, HBO, TNT, BBC, Discovery Channel, NatGeo, NFL Network, MLB Network, HGTV and more. He's also the creator of the Quiet Please, Filming in Progress signs seen on sets all around the world.

Carl Welden is a production sound mixer and boom operator based in upstate NY. He also works as a radio announcer, MC and voice actor. He uses a Sound Devices 633 mixer/recorder, Lectrosonics mics and Deneke time code sync boxes.

Jimmy Sieczka is a location sound mixer working on shows like Discovery Channel's Naked and Afraid and Nat Geo's Ice Holes. He's worked around the world in extreme environments from tropical jungles to subfreezing temperatures of -40 degrees Fahrenheit. Jimmy uses Lectrosonics, Wisycom and Rycote products on-set. Check out his amazing stories of recording sound in very challenging conditions. 

Larry Williams, Jr. is a freelance location sound mixer based in South Florida. He grew up in Miami and attended the University of Florida. After college he interned and ended up working full-time for a production company for 10 years. It was during these 10 years that he gained an invaluable amount of experience working on different types of projects and genres.

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.