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October 19, 2023
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Today me and lots of other folks are heading to Podcast Movement 2019 in Orlando, FL.
These days I don’t bring much audio gear to conferences. I used to, but I literally never used the gear I brought, so I stopped bringing it. I used to think, “Yeah, I’ll being a few microphones, a recorder, etc and I’ll do a bunch of interviews with other people at the conference.” But I NEVER feel like doing interviews when I’m there because I’m so busy chatting with so many people I haven’t seen in a while, and checking out companies’ booths, etc.
If you ever do bring gear on the road, be sure to pack it securely and be gentle with it.
Whenever possible I will pack a piece of gear inside its original box.
Also, I like to bring all my delicate electronic gear with me on the plane in my carry-on bag. I never want any of my gear to be thrown under the plane with all the other cargo, etc.
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If I’m going somewhere where I may get an interview, but nothing is planned, I have three options.
The first is a H6 with a couple of SM58s. The mics in mic pouches with XLR leads and foam windscreens in. Two small table mic stands. The H6 in a neoprene bag. Earbuds for monitors.
The second is a Rode SC6-L interview kit. Two Smartlav+ and the SC6-L iPhone interface. Again with earbud monitors. This will allow me to record two separate tracks on my iPhone via the Lavs – and can fit in my pocket.
The third option is a Rode IXY mic that attaches to my iPhone. It is stereo and so allows me to do a L/R interview by holding in-between the speakers.
I think a good ‘road plan’ is good to have, but I often feel the same way. I’m there to have fun, talk with people, but don’t want to formalize things by saying “hold on, let me get my mics. Ok. Just need to run these wires. Fire up the recorder. Hold on ‘check’ ‘check’. Ack. It’s great if you plan on recording, then it is formal. Or, you have a dedicated space/booth that everything is going to stay and is more of a sound stage.