SPL Problem with AT3032s?

March 14th, 2010

I recorded the Boise Highlanders yesterday at a pub… I used the Audio-Technica AT3032’s in a Jecklin disc configuration, into the Wendt X3 and then into the Fostex FR2 at 24/96. I monitored the levels closely & had them set to peak at around -6db. In reviewing the recording there are “spikes” that sound like I was maxing or clipping, but the levels look good- the only thing I can think of is that the 3032’s couldn’t handle the SPLs?
This is the raw file: Boise Highlanders

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Faux Trailers

September 30th, 2009
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I worked on a few Faux Movie Trailers for Andrew Ellis, Will Shmeckpeper & Drew Wattles:

This was a “making of” mocumentary for “Juan The Poolboy” Faux Trailer, so I didn’t do the sound for this- I just have a cameo… I like working with these these guys- they’re a hoot!

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Parking Lot Slalom Racing

July 19th, 2009
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The Nortwest Motorfest is at the Expo Idaho Fairgrounds over the 4th of July weekend, so I dropped by to get a quick sound fix… This is a clip from the Autocross Slalom, put on by the Snake River SCCA (Sports Car Club of America). They set up a bunch of cones in the parking lot & let loose.

Recorder: Fostex FR2, Microphone: R0de NT4

Parking Lot Cone Racing

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Mitch’s Make A Wish “Star Waiters” Movie

July 10th, 2009
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May 2009 – I worked with the Make A Wish Foundation on a wish for Mitchell Kohler… His wish was to direct & star in a movie, so they made a “Star Wars” fan film. The actors are from Mitch’s family and the 6th grade class at Rolling Hills Public Charter School in Boise, Idaho. I did the location sound mixing & recording for the feature, which starts at around 8:45 in… The first portion is a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the short movie. So, with the exception of a couple of cameo walk-ons, I wasn’t involved with the “making of” section.

The synopsis: Luke Piewalker’s family temporary tattoo parlor is destroyed by the evil Darth Waiter and he avenges the loss with a healthy food showdown at the chocolate-powered Dark Bar and Grill.

Equipment: Fostex FR2 recorder, Wendt X3 Mixer/Preamp,
Microphones: Sennheiser ME64 & ME66, Rode NT4, & Audio-Technica lavalieres.

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I.B. Perrine Bridge – Twin Falls, ID

May 11th, 2009
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In April I took a trip up through Craters of the Moon, over to Arco, and stopped in Twin Falls to record underneath the I.B. Perrine Bridge… This is a rather famous bridge- people regularly base jump off of it, and on the east side of the bridge (the south rim of the canyon) there is the dirt ramp used by Evel Knievel when he unsuccessfully attempted to jump the canyon on his motorcycle in 1974.

I.B. Perrine Bridge

I couldn’t believe how much the bridge moved while I was underneath- 3-4″ worth of travel!

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