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Gear
Microphones
(2) Sennheiser MKH416 shotgun microphone.
(2) Sennheiser MKH50 super-cardioid condenser microphone.
(2) Audio-Technica 4053b hyper-cardioid condenser microphones with (2) interchangeable omnidirectional capsules and (2) interchangeable cardioid capsules.
(6) Sanken COS-11D lavalier microphones.
(4) Tram TR50 lavalier microphones.
(4) Sennheiser ME2 lavalier microphones.
Rode Reporter handheld dynamic microphone.
Aquarian H2A hydrophone underwater microphone.
(2) Blue Encore 100i dynamic microphones.
(2) Shure SM57 dynamic microphones.
(2) Shure SM58 dynamic microphones.
Sennheiser e906 dynamic instrument microphone.
Wireless
(2) Lectrosonics SRc 2-channel wireless wideband receiver (Wideband A1 and B1).
Lectrosonics SRb 2-channel wireless receiver (Block 21).
(6) Lectrosonics SMQV wireless transmitters (Wideband A1 and B1).
Lectrosonics HMa wireless boompole transmitter (Block B1).
Lectrosonics IFB transmitter and (4) IFBR1B receivers with in-ear headphones.
Sennheiser EW112 G3 wireless systems; (4) transmitters, (4) receivers (Band B).
Comtek M-216 IFB transmitter and (3) Comtek PR-216 IFB receivers with (4) Sennheiser HD 202-II headphones.
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Mixers & Recorders
Sound Devices 633 6-channel field mixer with 10-track recorder and timecode generator.
Sound Devices 302 3-channel field mixer.
Presonus StudioLive AR12 14-channel mixer with stereo recorder and USB multi-tracking.
M-Audio ProjectMix I/O 8-channel studio mixer.
Tascam DR680 8-channel field recorder.
Zoom H4N 2-channel field recorder.
(2) Behringer MX400 4-channel line mixers.
Location Accessories
(2) K-Tek 10' boom pole and (1) K-Tek 20' boom pole.
Denecke TS-C timecode smart slate.
(2) Tentacle Sync timecode generator lockit boxes.
Audioroot eSmart BG-DU power distributor.
Shure SRH940 over-ear studio monitoring headphones.
Sennheiser HD280 Pro over-ear field monitoring headphones.
Rode Blimp wind protection system with Deadcat wind muff, pistol grip shock mount, and (3) Puffin wind diffusers.
Remote Audio breakaway cable with timecode.
(4) Boom stands, (2) C-Stands with arms and clamp heads, (4) sandbags, and (2) boom pole mounts.
Orca OR-30, OR34 and Portabrace field mixer sound bags.
All necessary cables, converters, adaptors, power, and memory cards.
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Computer
Apple MacBook Pro 15” i7 OS X High Sierra.
Apple iMac 27" i7 with OS X Yosemite.
Universal Apollo 8 Quad audio interface.
Logic Pro X digital audio workstation.
Adobe CC 2014 Master Collection photo, video, web, and audio editing software.
Sibelius 7 notation software.
Reason 6 production software and virtual synthesizers.
Spectrasonics, Arturia, Rob Papen, FabFilter soft-synth collections + over 20 other virtual synthesizers.
East West/Quantum Leap symphonic orchestra and RA world instruments sample libraries.
Native Instruments Komplete + over 50 Kontakt sample libraries.
iZotope RX 4 and Waves Complete audio repair software.
iZotope Ozone 6 and Waves Complete mastering plugins.
Celemony Melodyne pitch corrector.
FabFilter, Waves, UA, PSP, Sound Toys, Overloud, Audio Damage, Camel Audio + over 100 other effects plugins.
PluralEyes 3 audio syncing software.
Black Magic DaVinci Resolve color grading software.
MPEG Streamclip, Sony Convrt, and Sound Devices Wave Agent video and audio converters.
Instruments
Gibson Les Paul electric guitar.
Godin MIDI electric guitar.
Washburn KOA acoustic guitar.
Fender Jazz Bass electric bass guitar.
Modular synthesizer: Mutable Instruments, Make Noise, 1010Music, 4MS, and 2HP modules.
Elektron Octatrack DPS-1 8 channel sampler.
Elektron Machinedrum SPS-1 drum machine.
Dave Smith Tetra analog synthesizer.
Waldorf Blofeld wavetable synthesizer.
Arturia Microbrute analog synthesizer.
Arturia Keylab 49 keyboard midi-controller.
Fender Rhodes electric piano.
Sonor drumset: Kick, snare, (2) toms, hi-hats, (2) cymbals.
Getzen trumpet.
African pipe vibraphone.
Percussion: Claves, shakers, cajon, bongos, djembe, thunderstick, rainstick.
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Amplifiers & Effects
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe amplifier.
(2) Powerwerks PW100BT powered speakers.
DBX 231 graphics equalizer.
TC Electronic Ditto X4 looper.
Strymon Timeline delay with MultiSwitch looper controller.
Strymon Big Sky reverb.
Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail reverb.
Electro-Harmonix Pitch Fork harmonizer/pitch shifter.
Moog MF-102 ring modulator.
Catalinbread Teaser Stallion distortion.
ZVEX Fat Fuzz Factory.
Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone compressor.
Morley volume/wah.
Line 6 M9 multi-fx.
Commitment to punctuality, communication, and attention to detail.
da Silva Sound possess a deep understanding of Technical Expertise including a deep understanding of audio equipment, recording techniques, and industry standards
Effective communication is key to a successful production. Clients appreciate sound mixers who can clearly convey their needs, ask pertinent questions, and collaborate seamlessly with other crew members. Demonstrating our ability to communicate effectively and work cohesively within the production team reassures clients that their vision will be realized without any hiccups.
Production environments can be unpredictable, and clients value sound mixers who can adapt quickly to changing circumstances and troubleshoot technical issues on the fly. Highlighting our resourcefulness and problem-solving skills assures clients that we can handle any unexpected challenges that may arise during filming.
Clean, clear audio recordings with minimal background noise or interference
Retainers:
$7,875.00
ANNUAL ACL - 7 days
On Site Sound
Gear, 2 Logistics Meetings, Wrap Meeting & 5 hours post production.
$7,875.00
ANNUAL SXSW - 7 days
On Site Red Carpet or Streaming Sound Coverage
Gear, 1 Logistics Meetings, Wrap Meeting & 15 hours post production.
$24,337
Three Week Feature - 21 days + 2 travel days
Location Sound for 21 days with Basic Kit, 30 Hours Post Production
2 Gear & Logistics Meeting, 4 hours Creative Sound Design meetings & planning.
"Sound is the invisible architecture of the film."
-Walter Murch
