071 Michael "Ponch" St. Hilaire - Production Sound Mixer based out of Queens, New York

071 Michael "Ponch" St. Hilaire - Production Sound Mixer based out of Queens, New York

Author: Michael The Sound Guy April 27, 2020 Duration: 29:45

Michael "Ponch" St. Hilaire is a Production Sound Mixer based out of Queens, New York. He's recorded sound for shows like The Apprentice, The Amazing Race and Survivor. Ponch uses a Sound Devices 633 recorder and a Sound Devices MixPre-3 as a backup. He also uses Wisycom wireless transmitters/receivers, Sanken COS-11 lav mics, Sennheiser MKH-416 shotgun mics and Tentacle Sync for timecode. Ponch also uses an Orca audio bag.

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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Duration: 47:10
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098 Adam Hecht - Production Sound Mixer based out of Phoenix, Arizona [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:27
Adam Hecht is a production sound mixer and boom op based out of Phoenix, Arizona. He uses a Zaxcom Nova 2 mixer/recorder, Zaxcom 414 receivers, ZMT4, ZMT4x and ZMT3x Zaxcom transmitters, Schoeps MiniCMIT and CMC 141 shot…