Equipment List
Sound Devices 833 Mixer/Recorder
Mixer control surface
Sound Devices MixPre-3 II backup recorder
10x Wireless Microphones with Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid Wireless Transmitters/Receivers
10x Sanken COS-11D Lavalier Microphones
2x DPA 4061 Low Sensitivity Lavalier Microphones
Various Microphones Including:
Schoeps miniCMIT Shotgun Microphone
2x Sanken Cs3e Shotgun Microphone
Sennheiser MKH50 Super-cardioid microphone
Shure SM7b Dynamic Broadcast/Podcast Microphone
12x IFBS Sennheiser EW 300 IEM
Camera Links:
Lectrosonics LT/LR Wireless Camera Link
Lectrosonics SRB Wireless Stereo Camera Link
2x Tentacle Sync E MKII Timecode Generators
High Gain Antennas
Various boom poles, mounts mic stands and other gear to get any job done
Equipment Details
Below you will find more details Nathan's equipment and how he uses it.
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The Sound Devices 833 Mixer/Recorder is Nathan's go-to device for capturing top-notch audio in any environment. With its 12 channels of simultaneous recording, advanced noise reduction, and timecode synchronization capabilities, this portable powerhouse is ideal for capturing high-quality sound in any situation.
For smaller setups and travel, Nathan also has the compact Sound Devices Mixpre 6. This 8-channel 32-bit float mixer and recorder offers a compact design and user-friendly interface, making it the perfect backup for documentary, run-and-gun, and travel assignments.
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Nathan has a versatile microphone selection for any recording need. For Boom microphones, he uses the Schoeps MiniCmit for its natural sound,2x Sanken Cs3e for clear audio in noisy environments and a Sennheiser MKH50 for booming interior scenes.
For wireless microphones, he has both the Sanken Cos11D and DPA 4061, with over 12 mics in various colors for concealed recording.
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Nathan employs the Lectrosonics Digital Hybrid wireless system for all his wireless microphones, with 12 transmitters in a broad frequency range that allows him to work in any RF environment around the world.
Lectrosonics is the most trusted brand in wireless technology, known for its high-quality audio, dependability, and rugged devices that guarantee outstanding wireless audio in any situation.
For talent wireless microphones, Nathan uses the Lectrosonics transmitters including the SM Transmitter, a mini transmitter that delivers exceptional wireless audio in a small package, making them ideal for hiding microphones in nearly any wardrobe.
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Nathan provides up to 12 Sennheiser IEMs (IFBs) for monitoring the audio with a variety of headset and earpiece options. He can offer up to 3 custom audio feeds for different crew members to monitor any audio they need to hear on set.
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For wirelessly sending audio to camera, Nathan uses the Lectrosonics LT for a mono feed or the Lectrosonics SRb for a stereo feed. With a variety of custom cables and attachments at his disposal, he can easily connect to any production camera to ensure high-quality audio recording direct to the camera.
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Nathan uses the compact Tentacle Sync Timecode system for seamless audio and video syncing with any camera that has a timecode or audio input. He also provides the cables required to sync with any production camera.
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Nathan brings a comprehensive range of equipment, including boom poles and antennas, clamps, blankets, and more, to tackle any sound-related issues that may arise on set.