What technique do you use to carry your field mixer? at DVinfo.net

Les Wilson · June 16th, 2013, 11:09 AM

The last two times I had someone to run sound in the field, they carried my field mixer in a portabrace case hanging on a Lowepro harness. We did not use a boompole. It seemed to be kind of low on them. I've since seen some operators in BTS photos recently that use a shoulder strap and have the mixer to the side ... on their hip... especially when using a boompole. I'm adding a boompole this time.

When you are running sound with a boompole, how do you like to carry your mixer bag? Front or side or what?

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Garrett Low · June 16th, 2013, 01:19 PM

I carry it in a bag in front with a full harness. I'm carrying a mixer and multichannel recorder so a large bag with a good harness is the only way my back doesn't get fatigued over a day.

Don Bloom · June 16th, 2013, 02:33 PM

Every sound guy (gal) I have ever worked with has carried their gear in a Portabrace bag with a harness in front of them. Easier on the back and immediate access to the mixer and recorder. With or without a boom.

Gary Nattrass · June 16th, 2013, 03:18 PM

Petrol bag for me but just the stock strap but I have it at the front resting on my beer reserves! ;0)

Brian P. Reynolds · June 16th, 2013, 06:45 PM

I use my kit on the left hip or right hip (with a strap) and front (with a harness) depending on the situation.
I run a SD 442, 3x Senni radio mics, 416 on a short CF pole, Comtek IFB and Marantz recorder.

On the left if I need to critically monitor the meters.
On the right if I need good access to multiple gain knobs.
On the front with a harness when the shoot is for an extended period of time and / or using the full kit of gear.
But I prefer it resting on a chair or table ;)

Rick Reineke · June 17th, 2013, 08:26 AM

I use a Petrol bag with a or the Versa Flex harness, or the shoulder strap, depending on the weight for the bag on a particular job. On ENG type shoots, I'll have a 302, 744, four receivers, IFB transmitter, NP1 battery and other odds & ends. I like the harness for heavy loads, but it's difficult to see your feet, going up/down stairs, ect.

James Kuhn · June 17th, 2013, 10:41 AM

Like a lot of the folks here, I carry my SD-302 Mixer, Marantz PMD-661 and NP-1 Battery in a Petrol PS607 bag using the OEM shoulder strap in the 'traditional' right or left hip carry. If, I'll be standing for extended periods I use a full harness. Since I am a 'one man show', most of the time I use some sort of 'stand' to hold the Boom-Pole or I use a remote or wired Lav. I also have a EV RE50N/D-B 'Dynamic' Mic and a Sennheiser 'Butt Plug' I can use in a pinch. I also carry a "camping table" for location shoots, it rolls-up and has detachable legs. It has been a life saver on several occasions. Word of warning! The moment you set-up the 'table' it seems to attract women's purses. : )

Regards,

J.

June 16th, 2013, 11:09 AM	#1
Les Wilson Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 3,014	What technique do you use to carry your field mixer? The last two times I had someone to run sound in the field, they carried my field mixer in a portabrace case hanging on a Lowepro harness. We did not use a boompole. It seemed to be kind of low on them. I've since seen some operators in BTS photos recently that use a shoulder strap and have the mixer to the side ... on their hip... especially when using a boompole. I'm adding a boompole this time. When you are running sound with a boompole, how do you like to carry your mixer bag? Front or side or what? Front: Petrol PS605 Deca Heavy Duty Harness from TAI Audio - Location Sound Equipment Sales, Service and Rental - Authorized Dealers of Lectrosonics, Sound Devices, Sennheiser, Etc. Side: Getting By Without a Sound Person – How to Operate a Boompole without a Boompole Operator \| B&H Photo Video Pro Video Attached Images

June 16th, 2013, 01:19 PM	#2
Garrett Low Trustee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Novato, CA Posts: 1,774	Re: What technique do you use to carry your field mixer? I carry it in a bag in front with a full harness. I'm carrying a mixer and multichannel recorder so a large bag with a good harness is the only way my back doesn't get fatigued over a day. __________________ Garrett Low www.GLowMediaProductions.com

June 16th, 2013, 02:33 PM	#3
Don Bloom Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,609	Re: What technique do you use to carry your field mixer? Every sound guy (gal) I have ever worked with has carried their gear in a Portabrace bag with a harness in front of them. Easier on the back and immediate access to the mixer and recorder. With or without a boom. __________________ What do I know? I'm just a video-O-grafer. Don

June 16th, 2013, 03:18 PM	#4
Gary Nattrass Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornsay Durham UK Posts: 1,992	Re: What technique do you use to carry your field mixer? Petrol bag for me but just the stock strap but I have it at the front resting on my beer reserves! ;0) __________________ Over 15 minutes in Broadcast Film and TV production: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1044352/

June 16th, 2013, 06:45 PM	#5
Brian P. Reynolds Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 466	Re: What technique do you use to carry your field mixer? I use my kit on the left hip or right hip (with a strap) and front (with a harness) depending on the situation. I run a SD 442, 3x Senni radio mics, 416 on a short CF pole, Comtek IFB and Marantz recorder. On the left if I need to critically monitor the meters. On the right if I need good access to multiple gain knobs. On the front with a harness when the shoot is for an extended period of time and / or using the full kit of gear. But I prefer it resting on a chair or table ;)

June 17th, 2013, 08:26 AM	#6
Rick Reineke Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,038	Re: What technique do you use to carry your field mixer? I use a Petrol bag with a or the Versa Flex harness, or the shoulder strap, depending on the weight for the bag on a particular job. On ENG type shoots, I'll have a 302, 744, four receivers, IFB transmitter, NP1 battery and other odds & ends. I like the harness for heavy loads, but it's difficult to see your feet, going up/down stairs, ect.

June 17th, 2013, 10:41 AM	#7
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: What technique do you use to carry your field mixer? Like a lot of the folks here, I carry my SD-302 Mixer, Marantz PMD-661 and NP-1 Battery in a Petrol PS607 bag using the OEM shoulder strap in the 'traditional' right or left hip carry. If, I'll be standing for extended periods I use a full harness. Since I am a 'one man show', most of the time I use some sort of 'stand' to hold the Boom-Pole or I use a remote or wired Lav. I also have a EV RE50N/D-B 'Dynamic' Mic and a Sennheiser 'Butt Plug' I can use in a pinch. I also carry a "camping table" for location shoots, it rolls-up and has detachable legs. It has been a life saver on several occasions. Word of warning! The moment you set-up the 'table' it seems to attract women's purses. : ) Regards, J.