058 Jesse Mills - Production Sound Mixer based out of San Francisco, California

Location Sound Podcast

Jesse Mills is a Production Sound Mixer based out of San Francisco, California. He uses a Sound Devices 664 mixer/recorder, a Sound Devices 744 for effects recording and high dynamic range projects and a Sound Devices MixPre for smaller projects. Jesse uses Lectrosonics SMQV wireless transmitters, MM400 transmitters, HMA transmitters and 411 wireless receivers and a LR receiver for a camera hop, along with Sennheiser G3s for hops as well. He likes the dpa 4060 lav mics. For shotgun mics, Jesse likes the Schoeps CMit and CMC-6 with MK-41 capsule and a Sennheiser 416. He likes Denecke JB-1's for time code and uses their time code slate. For power distribution he's using Audio Root. Jesse uses ORCA bags, Portabrace and a Petrol bag. https://elephantearaudio.weebly.com

Each episode we talk with location sound mixers, boom ops and other industry pros about the various aspects of recording sound on-location for feature and independent films, TV commercials, interviews, anytime where dialog from actors is recorded. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast is packed with great stories and lessons about recording on-location.