058 Jesse Mills - Production Sound Mixer based out of San Francisco, California

058 Jesse Mills - Production Sound Mixer based out of San Francisco, California

Author: Michael The Sound Guy October 14, 2019 Duration: 35:06

Jesse Mills is a Production Sound Mixer based out of San Francisco, California. He uses a Sound Devices 664 mixer/recorder, a Sound Devices 744 for effects recording and high dynamic range projects and a Sound Devices MixPre for smaller projects. Jesse uses Lectrosonics SMQV wireless transmitters, MM400 transmitters, HMA transmitters and 411 wireless receivers and a LR receiver for a camera hop, along with Sennheiser G3s for hops as well. He likes the dpa 4060 lav mics. For shotgun mics, Jesse likes the Schoeps CMit and CMC-6 with MK-41 capsule and a Sennheiser 416. He likes Denecke JB-1's for time code and uses their time code slate. For power distribution he's using Audio Root. Jesse uses ORCA bags, Portabrace and a Petrol bag.  https://elephantearaudio.weebly.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.


Hosted by Michael The Sound Guy, the Location Sound Podcast pulls back the curtain on the unseen and often underappreciated world of audio recording outside the studio. This isn't about music production or sound design in a controlled environment; it's about the gritty, unpredictable, and fascinating reality of capturing clean dialogue and atmosphere wherever the story takes you. Michael sits down with the people who do the job-location sound mixers, boom operators, and other field recording professionals-to dig into their experiences on feature films, indie projects, TV commercials, and documentary interviews. Every conversation in this podcast reveals the specific challenges and creative solutions that define production audio. You'll hear firsthand accounts of dealing with unexpected noise, managing complex equipment in difficult conditions, and the subtle art of collaborating with directors and actors to get the perfect take. The discussions are grounded in real-world stories, offering practical lessons and historical context that resonate whether you're a working professional or simply curious about how the sounds in your favorite shows and movies are actually made. For anyone intrigued by the intersection of technology, storytelling, and on-the-fly problem solving, the Location Sound Podcast provides a unique and consistently engaging listen.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Location Sound Podcast
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024 Matt Price - Location Sound Mixer based out of London, England [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:21
Matt Price is a location sound mixer based out of London, England. He has a podcast and a YouTube channel where he shares his experience with sound mixers from around the world. Matt uses a variety of mics including the…
022 Paul Jefferys-Location Sound Mixer from Jupiter, Florida [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:16
Paul Jefferys is a location sound mixer from Jupiter, Florida. He uses a Sound Devices MixPre-10T, Zaxcom QRX 200 QRX 235 with IFB and TRX LA 3.5. His lav mics are Sanken COS 11's and shotgun mics are the Sennheiser MKH…