Configure the RECORDER

• • Insert new BATTERIES.  FORMAT media memory.  Set DATE.
  • REC MODE
    • Rec Mode: Dual
    • Source: Ext in L
    • Dual Lvl: -6dB
    • Level Mode: Off
  • RECORD SETTING
    • WAV 24 BIT
    • 48kHz
  • I/O SETTING
    • Level Mode: Manual
  • PHANTOM POWER only if necessary.
    

Before the first take:

• • Connect Boom MIC → XLR CABLE → RECORDER → HEADPHONES.
  • POSITION THE MIC as close as the frame edge allows, PICK-UP PATTERN HOT SIDE facing actor(s).
    
  • Check for BOOM SHADOWS.  
  • Rehearse with actors.  Set average LEVELS to -12dB FS.
  • Record one minute of ROOM TONE.
    

Each take:

• • Director yells “Roll ’em”; PRODUCTION SOUND MIXER responds “SPEED.”
  • Stop recording only after the director yells “Cut.”
  • LOG file numbers
  • PLAYBACK each recording, monitoring for quality.
    

After the shoot:

• BACKUP files to laptop.
• Surrender media for SERVER transfer.