Chapter 11The Field Recorder

The Field Recorder

I’m back in film! Well that’s what it feels like with carrying around a recorder again. For years I enjoyed not having to “roll sound.” I liked sending sound to the camera to be recorded. No labeling reels, or DAT cases, no sync issues—life was all about getting the best quality sound into and out of my mixer.

Figure 11.1

Figure 11.1

Thanks DSLRs!

Now we’re basically back where we started from before 3/4-inch tape. The only good part is the field recorders ...

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