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Audio Mixer & Sound Supervisor - Whitney Ince
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Whitney Ince
Whitney Ince is an Audio Mixer and Sound Supervisor based out of Savannah Ga and Miami, FL. He is currently working on Season 2 of “Ruby” for The Style Network as the Sound Supervisor. Some of his recent projects include The Food Networks “Dear Food Network” and “Real Vice Cops Uncut” on Spike TV.
 “As a Reality TV Sound Mixer it is important to get it right the first time as you rarely get a second chance, I pride myself on getting it right the first time all the time. I do this by using the best gear for every situation.” Whitney uses the Zaxcom TRX 900 Stereo Wireless as his camera hop and describes it as “ an indispensable tool” for every Reality TV Sound Mixer. “ I won’t be able to do my job without the Zaxcom TRX 900 System it is a bullet proof robust system that allows me to concentrate on mixing and booming without having to worry about RF dropouts or range issues. I own three of these systems and have had them in every possible environment and never had a failure that is reliability.”
Whitney also stands by his Sound Devices mixers employing 302, 442 and Mix-pres on most of his projects, “ I love the flexibility that Sound Devices mixers provide me, I can quickly add more channels to any of my audio package without sacrificing sound quality and monitoring capabilities.” Two Sound Devices 302 mixers connected together is a powerful package providing the mixer with six channels of mixing capabilities and four outputs in a lightweight package with a lot of flexibility, which is always important on an unscripted project.
The key to being a successful Reality TV mixer is being prepared for everything and always be ready for the unexpected.
Whitney Ince - Audio Mixer & Sound Supervisor
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Trace Atkins relied on a Shure UR/SM58 to sing "Till the Last Shot's Fired" at the CMAs.
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Shure Showcase at the Country Music Awards
The 44th Academy of Country Music Awards proved something of a Shure wireless showcase this year.
"From an audio and RF standpoint, Shure's UHF-R Series and the SM58 capsule continued to provide us with maximum stability and flexibility," production mixer J. Mark King said, commenting on the stage blueprint responsible for capturing the night's live performances.
For instance, the show opened with Brooks and Dunn, Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, and other A-list artists, all using UR/SM58 wireless to sing a medley of hits. Shure endorser Heidi Newfield and her UR/SM58 mic took the stage shortly thereafter, as did Toby Keith, who broke slightly with the night's established standards by singing into a UR/KSM9 wireless handheld mic. Falling back into the gravitational pull of the UR/SM58 like iron shavings orbiting a powerful magnet, George Strait, Lee Ann Womack, Keith Urban, and Shure endorser Montgomery Gentry each took their turn in the spotlight, as did Carrie Underwood, who sported additional dazzle by bringing her custom-studded UR/SM58.
Trace Atkins relied on a UR/SM58 to sing "Till the Last Shot's Fired" accompanied by the West Point Glee Club, who were also captured by UR/SM58s. Rascal Flatts closed the evening with "Here Comes Goodbye," done with UR/SM58s.
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Rich's Recommendations
Amazing...NAB 2009 already past! Eric and I had a great time. Expected attendance was 130,000. 90,000 actually attended. The first two days we saw strong attendance, days three & four tapered off. The North (Audio) Hall was a little slower then the Central (Camera) Hall.
Eric and I visited with many old friends. It was great to see everyone. We especially enjoyed dinner with Leo Pedraza. Leo is a production film mixer with Columbia. I always enjoy getting together with Leo at NAB each year. It is a great time to catch up with old and new friends alike.
 Eric met with many international clients. We seemed to see a lot of International interest. Clients from Italy, Brazil, Columbia, Mexico...the whole globe seemed to be represented!
All in all in was a great trip. I got to see family and to enjoy some of California and Nevada's natural beauty.
Richard Topham Sr. , Martin Topham and Rich Topham fishing in Carpinteria, California.
Dick is showing the boys how it's done!
Rich and Eric fishing in Carpinteria, California - Pre-NAB
Please enjoy Pro-Sound's Music Video for NAB 2009!
Thank You Jonathan Reyes!
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NAB Equipment Highlights
Rich and Eric saw some amazing products at the NAB Show 2009! Below our some of the highlights in the newest equipment.
Lightwave Audio A-5 News Boom Pole
 The A5 News Boom Pole is identical in every way to it's sister product the G5 News pole except for the tubing. The tubing on the A5 News pole is made from a high grade 1.0mm thick aluminum alloy. This gives the pole exceptional strength at great value.
Countryman E6s Compact Omni Earset Mic
 Exceptional sound in the most concealable earset yet. A hybrid between a B6 lavalier and an E6 omni directional, the E6s Compact Omni offers an elegant alternative to taping a lavalier to the face or hiding it in the hair. The E6s was developed together with our theater users to allow fast placement at the temple with minimal adjustment. The earpiece conforms to ear and stays firmly in place without tape or hair clip for quick costume changes. The microphone element, positioned just in front of ear, provides high-quality sound in a subminiature package. The microphone is ideally suited for applications requiring a low-profile solution, such as intimate theater settings, broadcast, or presentations, when visibility is more critical than gain before feedback.
Lectrosonics HM 100mW Digital Hybrid Wireless Plug-on Transmitter
 The HM Digital Hybrid® UHF plug-on transmitter features a DSP-based design that allows the transmitter to operate in its native Digital Hybrid Wireless® mode, Lectrosonics 200 Series, 100 Series, IFB product groups, plus two modes for compatibility with analog receivers from other manufacturers. A unique multi-voltage phantom power feature allows the transmitter to be used with virtually any microphone, including high-current condenser types, expanding its usefulness in high-end applications such as motion picture production.
Sennheiser Introduces New Entry Level 2000 Series Wireless Microphone & IEM Systems
 The series includes handheld and body-pack transmitters with single or twin receivers, and for monitoring, professional users can combine the diversity receivers of the series with single or twin monitor transmitters.
“The outstanding features of the 2000 Series are a high level of frequency flexibility and multi-channel capability with professional control via the Wireless Systems Manager software delivering a well-thought-out menu structure and superb audio quality,” explained Dawn Birr, product manager for professional wireless systems.
“In addition, the 2000 Series is backwards compatible with all generations of evolution wireless products and the familiar professional accessories of our 3000 and 5000 Series – including clip-on microphones, antennas, boosters and combiners.”
The 2000 Series makes setting up multi-channel systems fast and simple. Depending on the UHF range, the units have a switching bandwidth of up to 72 MHz in the US, in which up to 64 compatible frequency presets are available for microphones and up to 32 for monitoring systems.
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Mackie Celebrates 20 Years Running
It’s been 20 years since Mackie first rocked the foundations of pro audio with the introduction of the CR-1604. Over the course of two decades, Mackie has released countless innovative products that have irrevocably shaped the music industry. Please help us to celebrate the past 20 years by submitting your Mackie story and photo.
We want to hear about your beer-drenched VLZ Pro that still works; the time you dropped your SRM450 off a building by accident and it powered up for your gig the same night; your original CR-1604 you still use religiously; your world-record for the largest collection of Mackie vintage swag; your Running Man tattoo that you had to get to show your devotion for Mackie. Whatever your story, funny or heartfelt, long or short, old school or new school… we want to hear it.
Send in a photo too. If you have the best Mackie story you will be featured in our next e-newsletter, have your very own feature story on www.mackie.com and be the lucky winner of your own Mackie HD Live Sound System. If you want to really wow us, submit a video telling your Mackie story (make sure to get your gear in there).
The best story wins a pair of Mackie’s New HD1531 High-Definition Powered Loudspeakers and a 1604-VLZ3 Compact Mixer. Prize value at $4,000!
Contest ends on 6/20/09. So start thinking of your Mackie story, gather your photo or make a video now. See official rules for details.
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Pelsue Tents - 10 Second Set-Up
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Pelsue Tents
In a previous Newsletter we showed the new Pelsue Tent for production use. A few things we wanted to tell you about is the additional savings and values of the tents.
1. Wear and tear on your production equipment. Keeps dirt, water, wind and other harsh elements of nature off you and your equipment.
2. You don't have to charge production for costly repairs to equipment.
3. Lets production know where Sound Department is to save valuable time on the set.
4. Easy Pop-Up and Pop-Down design. Put together in seconds.
5. Zip down front and Velcro flaps for privacy.
6. Flame Resistant!
7. Affordable - $550 for 6 X 6 or $575 for 4 x 4 x 6.
A definite necessity for any sound mixer!
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NeoPax Sound Belts and Straps by Whitney Ince
As someone who often needs to use a leg strap or waist strap on one of the many reality shows I work on to hide a microphone pack on what seems to be ever shrinking waradrobe. I am always looking for a better solution for a long time I have used mostly the Remote Audio strap kit or just a plain ace bandage. Though these solutions work they aren’t often very comfortable for the talent. Which is a real issue on a reality show much more than on a film. It is my goal as a reality tv mixer to make the talent forget we are following them, that also includes making them forget they are wearing a mic pack. So my newest tool is the NEOPAX system which I have found to be very effective especially on very thin talent. I have also had talent tell me that they forget they are even wearing a waist or ankle strap. So you should try out a NEOPAX strap or belt.
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PSC Solice Mixer Shipping Now!
The PSC Solice 8 Channel Mixer
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Professional Sound Corporation has announced the debut of the Solice Mixer for location sound recording. Using his years of experience in audio solution design, Ron Meyer - President of Professional Sound Corporation, has developed this mixer with the certain knowledge of what is needed and expected in a mixer for location sound.
The PSC Solice is an 8-input analog mixer designed to provide a solution for a quality cart mixer for the location sound professional. The PSC Solice incorporates the latest in circuitry design with 8 mix busses for versatility. Its quality electronics are built into a housing honed from aircraft aluminum and will include a protective sliding top cover and AC power supply.
Debby Meyer with the PSC Solice Mixer at the IBC Show in Amsterdam
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NYC Production
PROJECTS IN PRE-PRODUCTION/PRODUCTION:
Boardwalk Empire
Company: Bootleg Productions, Inc. Address: 15 Washington Ave, Ste 3365, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Contact: Nick Thomason Scout: 2/25/09-6/17/09 Shoot: 6/4/09-7/24/09 Comments: TV112s
Bored to Death
Company: I Like Pie, Inc Address: 231 Norman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222 Contact: Kerin Ferallo Shoot: 3/30/09- 6/15/09 Comments: TV165
Bounty Hunter
Company: Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. Address: 609 Greenwich St., Ste 4A, NY, 10014 Contact: Rhonda George Scout: 4/14/09-6/30/09 Shoot: 6/15/09-9/30/09 Comments: FF48s
Fair Game
Company: Fair Game Productions, LLC Address: 515 Greenwich Street, Suite 506, NY, NY 10013 Contact: Leda Nornang Shoot: 3/30/09-5/29/09 Comments: FF19
Michael & Michael Have Issues
Company: Central Productions, LLC. / Viacom Address: c/o Mega Playground 609 Greenwich St, 4F,NY,NY 10014 Contact: J. Diego Prange Shooting: 5/04/09-6/12/09 Scout: 4/27/09-6/12/09 Comments: TV221s
Percy Jackson – The Lightning Thief
Company: Fox US Productions Address: PO Box 900, Beverly Hills, CA 90213 Contact: D. Strol Shoot:4/1/09-8/1/09 Scout:3/12/09-8/1/09 Comments: FF36s
Salt
Company: Columbia Pictures Address: 110 Leroy Street, 6th Floor, NY, NY 10014 Contact: Daniel Wagner Scout: 11/13/08- 12/31/08 Shoot: 3/2/09-5/2/09 Comments: FF7s
The Baster
Company: Baster Productions Address: 440 9th Ave, 11th Fl, Ste G, NY, NY 10001 Contact: Ryan McDonad Shoot: 3/25/09-5/26/09 Comments: FF39
The Electric Company
Company: Sesame Workshop Address: 1 Lincoln Plaza, 2nd Fl, NY,NY 10023 Contact: Leah Baker Shooting:5/19/09-6/12/09 Scout: 4/24/09-6/20/09 Comments: TV218s
The Sorcerers’ Apprentice
Company: Incantation Production, Inc Address: 15 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Contact: Ulises Rodriguez Scout: 10/23/08-12/31/08 Shoot: 3/9/09-7/10/09 Comments: FF196s
The Wonderful Maladys
Company: Skinny Tie Production, Inc. Address: 42-22 22nd St., Long Island City,NY,11101 Contact: Chris Collins Shooting: 5/11/09-5/22/09 Scout: 4/24/09-5/22/09 Comments: TV219s
Twelve
Company: Twelve Productions Address: 38 E. 29th Street, 8th Floor, NY, NY 10016 Contact: Andy Zolot Scout: 3/26/09- 4/20/09 Shoot: 4/20/09-5/22/09 Comments: FF40s
Untitled Marc Lawrence Project
Company: WHYoming Production, Inc. Address: 599 Broadway, New York, NY 10012 Contact: Ashley Bearden Scout: 1/28/09-3/15/09 Shoot: 3/16/09-5/6/09 Comments: FF15s
Untitled Nancy Meyers Project
Company: Universal City Studios LLP Address: 231 Norman Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11222 Contact: Mark Hagerman Scout: 11/12/08-12/31/08 Shoot: 2/01/09-6/17/09 Comments: FF21s
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Pro-Sound Provides Outstanding Education!
Here is Rich Topham teaching professional sound techniques at the American University in Washington D.C. School of Communication. Taught by Professional Sound Services, our workshops cover the tools, techniques, and procedures used in the professional sound business. Students gain an appreciation of the aesthetic aspects of sound recording, learn tricks for creating an audio design and explore how to manipulate room tone, dialogue, and effects tracks for a realistic sound presence. Pre-production planning, boom and wireless microphone operation, microphone planting, tape-deck signal setup, and other techniques are also addressed. In addition, students are introduced to the latest DAT and analog systems, inter-format recording for music videos and commercial production, time code and other management tools for post production.
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