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Enos · 7th November 2009

Hi guys!
I'm doing production sound recording for a short film in December and am putting together a list of desired equipment for the producers to include in their budgetting.
They are shooting with two cameras and for most of the film there is only two characters speaking at one time. My plan of action is hiring out a Sound Devices 744T, two booms + 2 radio mics. I'd have radio mic coverage of each actor at any time plus two booms covering either actors, specifics or simply as a stereo take of the shot. My question is regarding using the 744T. Obviously I need a mixer to use the additional two channels as the 744 only has two preamps. However, cosidering the two preamps on the machine have digital trims, would it be wise or is it common to run your mics through a mixer with analog gain trims before going into a sound devices?

This question is not only regarding this shoot. I am planning to invest in a 722 soon adn would like to know how many of you use this with a separate mixer or wether going straight into the SD preamp is fine?

7th November 2009	#1
Enos Gear maniac Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester,UK Posts: 161 Thread Starter	Advice for production sound with 744T Hi guys! I'm doing production sound recording for a short film in December and am putting together a list of desired equipment for the producers to include in their budgetting. They are shooting with two cameras and for most of the film there is only two characters speaking at one time. My plan of action is hiring out a Sound Devices 744T, two booms + 2 radio mics. I'd have radio mic coverage of each actor at any time plus two booms covering either actors, specifics or simply as a stereo take of the shot. My question is regarding using the 744T. Obviously I need a mixer to use the additional two channels as the 744 only has two preamps. However, cosidering the two preamps on the machine have digital trims, would it be wise or is it common to run your mics through a mixer with analog gain trims before going into a sound devices? This question is not only regarding this shoot. I am planning to invest in a 722 soon adn would like to know how many of you use this with a separate mixer or wether going straight into the SD preamp is fine?