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Recently, I had the opportunity to welcome Andrew Jones to another episode of Vault Talk. Andrew Jones works for Deity Microphones, and came by to show off the new Deity Connect Wireless System. This Vault Talk […]

Join me in welcoming Patrick Straub to our first Mantis Discussion of the year. Patrick and I are currently working for Showtime on their All Access Documentary Series “Pacquiao vs. Broner”. On an All Access sty […]

Today, I met with Mark Criscuolo of SuitX to try on the revolutionary shoulderX and check out how it incorporates as a booming tool  in the production sound industry. 

ShoulderX is a versatile tool and can be u […]

On this episode of Vault Talk, I sit down with a long time friend, Poul Mejer from Bubblebee Industries. He came over to show off new mounts for lavaliers that are coming out soon. He has with him the new Sidekick […]

On this Mantis Discussion, Thomas Popp had the opportunity to interview the Production Sound team of the new hit movie “A Star is Born”, starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga. Musical movies are extremely […]

As you might have seen on our live cast from 10/6/18, we got to field test the new Stingray Backpack from K-Tek. For hours, Thomas wore his loaded Stingray Medium mixer bag docked within the Backpack and was […]

Gordon Moore of Lectrosonics will present an on-line webinar addressing the details of the migration out of the 600 MHz band, the new masking/deviation and power standards that will go into effect on October 1, […]

Come watch the recording of our Vault Talk for URSA STRAPS Mini Mounts. Here is some more information:
Our new URSA MiniMounts are a slim line, low-profile mount designed to be rigged where larger mounts cannot […]

When working in extreme cold, you need to be prepared. Michael Sujek, an ENG Mixer based out of Los Angeles, California to talk to us about his time working up in Yellowknife, Canada. Where it is so cold, […]

VAULT TALK PRODUCT REVEAL with Thomas Popp and Doc Justice of Halter Technical LIVE @ 2PM Pacific Time!

PRODUCT REVEAL – The New Scene Monitor Headset!

In the world of production accessories, there are a huge variety of shock mounts, all with different perspectives on how to silence the vibration that travels up the pole from booming. They come in all different […]

On this episode Thomas Popp talks with Even Freeman about Rolling Sound at Comi-con. Comi-con. Comi-con is a multi-genre entertainment and comic convention for everyone, nerds and non nerds alike!

Trade Shows […]

It doesn’t get better than the prop department on a film set. My experience with these type of production workers is always a fun experience.

People that work in props can take a stressful position and make it […]

TOPIC: Keeping Current with the Events in Los Angeles Sound Mixers, but also helping me out with a few negotiation questions of my own!

This was a LIVE DISCUSSION that was recorded on July 24th, 2018 @ […]

Working in the desert is a very difficult situation, as is working on a set that is 110 degrees in the middle of Texas during the summer. Both bring their own difficulties in recording sound and being comfortable […]

Squeaky shoes on a film set are the absolute worst. It affects both crew members and actors! I decided to put together a simple remedy for silencing squeaky shoes on a film set. This remedy is something that […]

Michael Faner stopped by the Video Mantis Post Production Facility to get help with his ENG Sound Bag. He is using Zaxcom equipment and needed a refresher on making sure everything was setup properly.

TOPIC: Working long term TV gigs in other states. He is beginning the reboot of Magnum P.I.

This was a LIVE DISCUSSION that was recorded on July 10th, 2018 @ 2:00PM Pacific Time on Facebook. We archive […]