Blake Donaubauer - Precision, Audio Gear, and Throwing Up

This episode is all about sound in the entertainment industry. My guest, Mr. Blake Allyn Donaubauer (B.A.D) is a professional Audio Mixer for TV and Film with a lot of set experience and a huge musical background. He started as a Production Assistant in Los Angeles for some years, which allowed him to transition into a career of sound, establishing himself in New Orleans. We talk gear and we talk about how he stayed humble through the entry-level gigs while steadily climbing the ladder toward his passions.   Show Notes [1:30] Interview begins - audio levels [4:30] Blake’s preferred extra earphones  (NOT for mixing but good for extra running and gunning:Boss Sound Sport [10:00] Blake's relationship with sound [13:00] sound in filmmaking [16:30] “Wild Lines” and the classic movie El Mariachi or get the blue rey disk El Mariachi Blue Rey [19:15] How to record sound for a walking scene  [21:00] Blakes’s experience at Berkley College Of Music. Song writing Major, Film scoring.  [28:00] Moving to LA and working for free [32:45] Transitioning into the Film Industry and overachieving as a PA  [44:00] Dealing with growth [48:00:] First-time audio gig. Band: King Lama [50:30] BE AWARE of what loud noises that may occur on set. Ask so you don’t kill your ears! [55:15] Blake first audio mixing gig (throwing up; Take jobs you are not really qualified to do but know you can get through. [57:00] Moving to New Orleans and developing relationships on and off set [105:30] GEAR TALK : Less expensive good audio gear: Sennheiser G3 wireless packs Sennheiser G3 wireless packs  with ME2 Mics ME2 Mics and classic Sennheiser Shotgun mic 416 or TOP AUDIO GEAR: For mixers/recorders check out https://www.sounddevices.com/, https://www.lectrosonics.com/US/   [1:09:30] What type of person is a good fit for the audio world?  [1:13:00] Novice/Professional mistakes in sound THERE ARE THINGS TO CUT OUT AUDIO PROBLEMS [1:15:00] The Killing Fields: How Blake rented his gear out even when he production  [1::00] When times are tuff financially in the film industry. Getting the next gig.  [1:27:00] Blake works at doing all he can on set to ensure he gets the best audio [1:32:10]  Sound resources, gear and tutorials at www.Trewaudio.com, Facebook Freelance sound mixers page.Sound Devices Page, Electronics Customer service is great!  [1:42:00] Blake mentions some "must haves" onset: These under $100 SONY 7506 head phones compare wonderfully to the over priced ones. Get em here  [What do you want written on your epitaph? [1:44:30] Email Blake [email protected],  BADblakesound.com @blakeallyn  [1:46:00] Blake’s last words about the film industry and its intricacies about it. The work that goes into the work is work. 

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This episode is all about sound in the entertainment industry. My guest, Mr. Blake Allyn Donaubauer (B.A.D) is a professional Audio Mixer for TV and Film with a lot of set experience and a huge musical background. He started as a Production Assistant in Los Angeles for some years, which allowed him to transition into a career of sound, establishing himself in New Orleans. We talk gear and we talk about how he stayed humble through the entry-level gigs while steadily climbing the ladder toward his passions.   Show Notes [1:30] Interview begins - audio levels [4:30] Blake’s preferred extra earphones  (NOT for mixing but good for extra running and gunning:Boss Sound Sport [10:00] Blake's relationship with sound [13:00] sound in filmmaking [16:30] “Wild Lines” and the classic movie El Mariachi or get the blue rey disk El Mariachi Blue Rey [19:15] How to record sound for a walking scene  [21:00] Blakes’s experience at Berkley College Of Music. Song writing Major, Film scoring.  [28:00] Moving to LA and working for free [32:45] Transitioning into the Film Industry and overachieving as a PA  [44:00] Dealing with growth [48:00:] First-time audio gig. Band: King Lama [50:30] BE AWARE of what loud noises that may occur on set. Ask so you don’t kill your ears! [55:15] Blake first audio mixing gig (throwing up; Take jobs you are not really qualified to do but know you can get through. [57:00] Moving to New Orleans and developing relationships on and off set [105:30] GEAR TALK : Less expensive good audio gear: Sennheiser G3 wireless packs Sennheiser G3 wireless packs  with ME2 Mics ME2 Mics and classic Sennheiser Shotgun mic 416 or TOP AUDIO GEAR: For mixers/recorders check out https://www.sounddevices.com/, https://www.lectrosonics.com/US/   [1:09:30] What type of person is a good fit for the audio world?  [1:13:00] Novice/Professional mistakes in sound THERE ARE THINGS TO CUT OUT AUDIO PROBLEMS [1:15:00] The Killing Fields: How Blake rented his gear out even when he production  [1::00] When times are tuff financially in the film industry. Getting the next gig.  [1:27:00] Blake works at doing all he can on set to ensure he gets the best audio [1:32:10]  Sound resources, gear and tutorials at www.Trewaudio.com, Facebook Freelance sound mixers page.Sound Devices Page, Electronics Customer service is great!  [1:42:00] Blake mentions some "must haves" onset: These under $100 SONY 7506 head phones compare wonderfully to the over priced ones. Get em here  [What do you want written on your epitaph? [1:44:30] Email Blake [email protected],  BADblakesound.com @blakeallyn  [1:46:00] Blake’s last words about the film industry and its intricacies about it. The work that goes into the work is work. 

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