108 Alan Harris - Production Sound Mixer and Boom Op based out of Orlando, Florida

108 Alan Harris - Production Sound Mixer and Boom Op based out of Orlando, Florida

Author: Michael The Sound Guy June 9, 2025 Duration: 37:34

Alan Harris is a production sound mixer and boom op based out of Orlando, Florida. He uses a Sound Devices MixPre-10T mixer/recorder. Alan also uses Zaxcom QRX200 wireless receivers and Zaxcom transmitters. He likes the DPA 4063 lav mics and also the Sanken COS11 lavs. For the boom pole, he likes the Sanken CS-3e shotgun mic and the Sennheiser MKH-50 mic. For timecode, Alan uses Tentacle Sync timecode boxes. Alan is also a big fan of Ktek products like their boom poles, bags and harnesses. Alan is currently on staff at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida.

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