100 Larry Williams, Jr. - Production Sound Mixer based out of South Florida

100 Larry Williams, Jr. - Production Sound Mixer based out of South Florida

Author: Michael The Sound Guy October 12, 2023 Duration: 55:11

For the 100th episode of the Location Sound Podcast, we've brought back our very first guest, production sound mixer Larry Williams, Jr.  Larry uses Sound Devices mixer/recorders and has a 664, a 688, and MixPre-6. He's all Lectrosonics wireless with a DSR4, 822 and 411 receivers and likes the Sanken COS-11D lav mics. On the boom pole, he uses a Schoeps MiniCMIT, Sennheiser MKH-416 and MKH-50. Larry also uses Tentacle Sync and Denecke time code boxes and a Denecke TS-C slate. He has worked on the HBO original series Hard Knocks, the Super Bowl and the NFL Draft. He's also been a regular sound mixer on Military Makeover with Montel Williams. Larry shares with us his ongoing sound industry journey and offers a lot of tips and tricks along the way. 

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.
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