LOCATION SOUND WORKSHOP Presented by Brian Maratea

$50.00

Join sound mixer Brian Maratea for an introduction to location sound recording for film, television, and digital media. Whether you’re a beginning filmmaker or a content creator looking to upgrade your production sound, this workshop will equip you with the essential skills to capture clean, professional-quality audio on set.

Participants will learn how to use Zoom F8 mixer/recorder, shotgun microphones, handheld dynamic mics, and wireless lavalier systems. Through guided instruction and practical exercises, attendees will learn how to record, monitor, and manage audio in real-world production environments.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand signal flow and gain staging with the Zoom F8

  • Properly mic talent using lavaliers and handheld mics

  • Boom operation techniques using shotgun microphones

  • Identify and troubleshoot common field audio problems

  • Sync audio with video using timecode or manual slating

  • Apply best practices for audio file management and backup

Skills Acquired:

  • Operation of Zoom F8 mixer/recorder

  • Microphone placement for different environments and voices

  • Audio level setting and real-time monitoring

  • Working with wireless mic systems in the field

  • Troubleshooting noise, interference, and other sound issues

Brian Maratea is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in location sound recording. His credits include  Logan,Dallas, and The Plot Against America among others. Brian's years of experience on a variety of projects has informed his recent work teaching audio.  Brian shares his expertise as an instructor in Houston Community College's filmmaking  program enriching the next generation of sound professionals. Brian's expertise in capturing high-quality sound on location makes him a valuable resource for aspiring sound professionals.​

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Join sound mixer Brian Maratea for an introduction to location sound recording for film, television, and digital media. Whether you’re a beginning filmmaker or a content creator looking to upgrade your production sound, this workshop will equip you with the essential skills to capture clean, professional-quality audio on set.

Participants will learn how to use Zoom F8 mixer/recorder, shotgun microphones, handheld dynamic mics, and wireless lavalier systems. Through guided instruction and practical exercises, attendees will learn how to record, monitor, and manage audio in real-world production environments.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand signal flow and gain staging with the Zoom F8

  • Properly mic talent using lavaliers and handheld mics

  • Boom operation techniques using shotgun microphones

  • Identify and troubleshoot common field audio problems

  • Sync audio with video using timecode or manual slating

  • Apply best practices for audio file management and backup

Skills Acquired:

  • Operation of Zoom F8 mixer/recorder

  • Microphone placement for different environments and voices

  • Audio level setting and real-time monitoring

  • Working with wireless mic systems in the field

  • Troubleshooting noise, interference, and other sound issues

Brian Maratea is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in location sound recording. His credits include  Logan,Dallas, and The Plot Against America among others. Brian's years of experience on a variety of projects has informed his recent work teaching audio.  Brian shares his expertise as an instructor in Houston Community College's filmmaking  program enriching the next generation of sound professionals. Brian's expertise in capturing high-quality sound on location makes him a valuable resource for aspiring sound professionals.​

Join sound mixer Brian Maratea for an introduction to location sound recording for film, television, and digital media. Whether you’re a beginning filmmaker or a content creator looking to upgrade your production sound, this workshop will equip you with the essential skills to capture clean, professional-quality audio on set.

Participants will learn how to use Zoom F8 mixer/recorder, shotgun microphones, handheld dynamic mics, and wireless lavalier systems. Through guided instruction and practical exercises, attendees will learn how to record, monitor, and manage audio in real-world production environments.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand signal flow and gain staging with the Zoom F8

  • Properly mic talent using lavaliers and handheld mics

  • Boom operation techniques using shotgun microphones

  • Identify and troubleshoot common field audio problems

  • Sync audio with video using timecode or manual slating

  • Apply best practices for audio file management and backup

Skills Acquired:

  • Operation of Zoom F8 mixer/recorder

  • Microphone placement for different environments and voices

  • Audio level setting and real-time monitoring

  • Working with wireless mic systems in the field

  • Troubleshooting noise, interference, and other sound issues

Brian Maratea is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in location sound recording. His credits include  Logan,Dallas, and The Plot Against America among others. Brian's years of experience on a variety of projects has informed his recent work teaching audio.  Brian shares his expertise as an instructor in Houston Community College's filmmaking  program enriching the next generation of sound professionals. Brian's expertise in capturing high-quality sound on location makes him a valuable resource for aspiring sound professionals.​