This Is What You Need On Your Sound Cart | Sound Gear for Filmmaking

Today we break out what every location sound mixer should bring with them to set for every shoot. This is the gear that you need on your sound cart! We break down everything from the sound tools you need on a film set to the audio recorder to the boom setup, to even all the little lavalier accessories and methods we use to store gear. Today we break down sound gear for filmmaking!
So often we talk about individual pieces of video and audio gear. This time we talk about what gear that you should always carry. Things that every sound mixer should carry with them and a few other audio tools that aren’t a necessity but are really nice items to have on your next film set.
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[@DeityMicrophones]

What is your favorite carrying case for your gear?

[@JoeBSanchezFilms]

I like using peak design bags for everything including audio!

[@Dustbrigade]

Good question. I have been looking at this one when you made that guide on wavereport. It looks really nice. I am leaning in between this one and a Zuca one. I think I'll build one around a zuca allterrain in the end since I usually go by train, so the big wheels will help with transportation.

[@ben20906]

Can someone give suggestions on how to replace the casters on the cart?

[@KevinLuckNZ]

My favorite case was "acquired" from my wife, who is a midwife. It is a compartmentalised home birth kit and has separate spaces for cables, mics, accessories, wireless sets, etc etc. Think outside the box people!

[@kirabarabanov8554]

Hey, really helpful review! What are the exact dimensions of your cart?

[@Musiquedecor]

Thanks guys! very informative, gave me ideas on how to manage and organize my goals for a bag and table! you guys rock

[@Patinovsky]

Dude!,...this video IS GOLD!. Thanks so much for all the super useful tips

[@krzemian]

Lol, I'm not even a sound engineer, but these videos are too interesting. I appreciate how well you've got it laid out. Thanks for the video

[@curtisjudd]

Super useful - thanks for this Andrew! Love this one! And can't wait for that pencil mic to start shipping!

[@alexsi512]

Curtis Judd I have a super useful tip, when you use a Zoom F8 and don’t want to buy expensive powering devices: Use a Powerbank (10000-30000mAh) and buy this cable: www.amazon.de/dp/B075DDRF5W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GigCDbHPE7V3B Its a lot cheaper than all the other devices I’ve seen yet. I you this for a year right now and it never failed. Shouldn’t be an adv. just noticed that I’ve always seen the same Batteries, and wanted to share this.

[@AnkurPandeyef]

@@alexsi512 Thank you for this🙏🏽

[@muthuroland8060]

Awesome is the word man. Your presentation was superb. Though I am new in this field of Audio. I just like it. Great job.

[@DreamWelder]

Been in this business for over 30 years and I am still learning. Loved your suggestion for the cart as I am making one for my 13 year old. Just got it in and he LOVES it. Perfect height as well. I know he's young, but a cart gives him a sense of ownership (And he's got my old Cantar X2 so he BETTER have something to put it on). When he gets older and starts run and gun, odds are I'll get him whatever version of Xoom is out at the time. Thanks again

[@DroiMedia]

killer breakdown of a pro setup!

[@decibelpeak]

100% agree about the Olympia cart, it's one of the best investments I've ever made! Use it on every gig. Thanks Andrew, great content as always! - Stefan

[@NeverlandProductions]

The aputure bag at the bottom instantly caught my attention and wondered throughout if you were even gonna address it haha. Loved this style video super useful. Also it was nice meeting you at the 10 years of Film Riot event 😊

[@PlaylistProductions]

Great content.. We're just starting here in Sydney so super useful!

[@trblmkr5139]

this is amazing, love this channel

[@gabrielching7825]

Hi sir, Totally agreed! In my older days ('80s) when only Senn416, AKG, AudioTechnica built Ikegami as well as Nakamichi microphones were available, these shot gun mics helped me saved a lot of production costs in TV/Theater commercials by doing all the VOs on spot of the location shoots before the talents are going home. With a shot shotgun mic with good sensitivity, I didn't need any sound booth at all, a shot shotgun can easily convert any set to a temporary sound booth. My limited experience also tell me that a shotgun mic actually do not has any phase issue in a sound booth and well acoustic control room too!

[@uriwillzelinskiy6167]

Awesome video, subscribed today and already browsed through all of your channel. It'd be great if you could do more in depth videos like this one, the five minute ones are great, but they feel like there's more to be said. Looking forward for future content 👍

[@AlexAntohe]

This is great, thank you for the video!

[@nokboimusic4909]

Helpful video for my production. 🙌🏾👍🏾

[@RichBelgieJr]

Great content, thanks for all the info!

[@JoeBSanchezFilms]

I love the setup! 😄

[@anthonyroberts9232]

Lol I love the fold up audio cart it's very convenient on set or location production.

[@forewarnedfilm]

I LOVE that cart!!!

[@dicksoncossar]

That cart has been a game changer for me. One of the best things I have brought and i've spent 10s of 1000s on Kit over the last 5 years. Thank You So Much For This Video

[@tunginears3346]

which cart is it? I am looking to buy it

[@FerrisFilms77]

Amazing video man! So much work put into this video! Really professional! Next video- please give us real life examples of how you would record (with what) for different locations (outside, big room, wind, traffic...) and situations.

[@reidgreven6948]

Such great content! Thank you! Could you elaborate on the Battery Distribution system? Links for purchase if possible?

[@MYDOGSNAMEISTANNER1]

Informative 👍👍

[@chandellwelvaart8099]

Useful! thank you so much.

[@BurgundyKRO]

Great video! I'd love to see a video on best practices for limiting.... like when you have talent that goes from whispering to shouting.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

I have and love that cart!!! Great video guys. I can’t get enough of these yummy tips.

[@DIYCameraGuy]

I started with the smaller one from Olympia then moved to the larger one. I have a gooseneck light mounted on the handle and a small solar generator for usb and 110vac without having to plug into a wall outlet.

[@JoshKaufmanstuff]

@@DIYCameraGuy Cool! I got both the small and large and find them both useful. Any recent developments?

[@travisgrenke]

you make fantastic videos!

[@royzton1975]

Hey hi, love ur vids man, ur rig looks n seems to work well with the way uv configured it, what really interested me was the sharkfin antennae, can u pls share what sharkfins u using.warm regards.

[@scorysto]

That's pretty cool!

[@freshmediaconcept]

Appreciate the info

[@larryFWD]

This is really helpful. At the beginning of the video, I would have liked to see each of the equipment in the sound bag removed and shown properly to us while you were going through them

[@albertcamus9912]

Vidéo très utile ! Merci

[@BadKarma714]

Good video I wish I had a sound bad like that nice.

[@Photographicelements]

Great video! Very useful. A cushion for a pelican case is a nice addition. Everyone sits on them, why not make it comfortable?

[@Soraxxzero]

hey, i love you. keep doing this

[@pablomartinezfree]

Omg what a nice video, by the way i really need this antena 🥺

[@TripBtv]

Thanks so much.

[@BadKarma714]

Can you do what's in your Sound Bag video? Awesome video as always

[@ThisIsTechToday]

holy crap, you thought of everything!

[@gabrielarchimedes4959]

Thank so much, 👍

[@phillipcowen4]

I would love links to a gear list. This is great!

[@e.p.g9572]

Hi...great video⚡️⚡️. Would u add a link to find and purchase the bottom of the boompole holder? I buy the cart ...i love it!! I can't thank u enough for this video🙏🙏

[@louisroussell498]

Love the cart and the boom pole holder. You didn't put a part name for the bottom part of the boom pole holder. Did you make that?

[@CarsSimplified]

Definitely overkill for the typical KZbin production, but very cool to see and full of useful ideas!

[@emodate]

I heard you mention going through the TSA. What would be the best solutions for prepping for international travel?

[@ozzythemighty2767]

ok the Kart was cool.. i want one.

[@Mile26point2films]

Nice COMTEK I have the same ones!

[@DeityMicrophones]

They still work great. They may be older but if you find a clean frequency for your city, they can be a very affordable option.

[@NathanYounghusband]

Love the folding cart idea!

[@adobemastr]

Andrew, I have to commend you on a much more mature and professional presentation. 1000% better than the other videos I’ve seen you do. Great job!

[@JMLRecording]

can you also provide links to the BDS and zoom model etc? Thanks!

[@isaacbenelli3606]

That W.lav pro looks real nice in your bag........... :)

[@DeityMicrophones]

You noticed that huh ;-)

[@MarcosMian]

Pro!

[@DigitalAndInnovation]

What is the make and model of the FM transmitter for the follow car?

[@DarrenStarr]

Thanks, that was a brilliant video. Very insightful. I'd like to know more about the timecode bag. Im setting up a small podcast studio at home and I'm torn between using stationary mirrorless camera like the A7Siii or using a network camera that automatically tracks and follows my movement. If I get up to teach something on a whiteboard for example. It would be good to know how to sync a multi camera setup. Also, I trained in sound engineering and so post processing of sound was always important, but it seems many KZbinrs dont pay much attention to this eg noise removal, compresssion/de-essing/excitation etc. I'd like to know your KZbin sound process from recording levels, to post, feedback elimination, mastering and final output levels compression. Thanks in advance. Great channel! 👍

[@DeityMicrophones]

For the most part, we don't process the sound on our KZbin channel. We do a minor mouth de-click pass and some basic EQ to add some highs into Andrew's voice bc it's very raspy in real life.

[@DarrenStarr]

@@DeityMicrophones Thanks for that very fast reply. Your brand isblooking very good right now. Gonna definitely have to check out your products more! Thank you!

[@ShervinShares]

Do you have a recommended more robust option?

[@DeityMicrophones]

A more robust what? cart? bag? pole?

[@merlincomplex]

What do you use for bottom of the boom pole?

[@monty671]

I can understand the issue with Magliner. Had the big one with upper shelf. Did a job in NY. They sent a car to carry me and my gear. haha I decided to walk to four blocks with the Mag because it was easier than loading in the car just to get it back out at the next spot. Way too big.

[@DeityMicrophones]

Yup. I had a Rock N Roller R12 with a top shelf and DJ shelf. SKB rack case with sliding shelf for my control surface that was connected to my recorder.... it was just too big to be practical for the mass majority of my work.

[@maya1954]

Hello Andrew, great video and useful tips. I've ordered my cart for the same application but want to know where did you get the bottom support your boom pole is resting on? I believe this question has been asked before? Thanks.

[@DeityMicrophones]

I designed it in Sketchup and 3D printed it. But you can do the same thing by drilling a hold into a 2" black PVC cap and use a bolt to attach it to bottom shelf. add 2x rubber gaskets between the PVC cap and the shelf to add friction so the cup doesn't spin freely.

[@maya1954]

@@DeityMicrophones I was able to get some items from my local hardware store that did the trick. Thanks for the advice. Now, next on my list is a shark fin antenna.

[@frostbite9492]

Hi Andrew, any chance of you posting the Sketchup file so we can 3D print our own boom pole holder?

[@YoloVib3s]

Lots of info to unpack!!! I’m not nearly at the level where I need this setup. Eventually I will though!! 😉

[@cas-cos]

We've got the Deity timecode stuff now, so how about Deity IFBs? Because I'm down for that, those things are beyond my budget.

[@lblbates]

I ordered the quickfist boompole holder but how do I go about getting the part that holds it at the bottom? It seemed to have fit your pole perfectly.

[@DeityMicrophones]

Buy a 2" PVC cap and drill in a hole in the side for a bolt to connect it to cart.

[@paulwells411]

Was wondering what is your Boom pole resting on? I see the Quick Fist at the top, but there is a pad its rest on at the bottom...

[@abrahamolek114]

I also had the same question.

[@toddswanson]

But at the end of the day... great video.

[@DeityMicrophones]

Yeaaaaa.... Andrew has a crutch phrase lol

[@cartofgiant]

Wear did you get the fm transmitter for the cars.

[@yyycut9623]

Nice...

[@GOHYA2012]

Hello Andrew, Thanks for all this useful info you are sharing with us! I had one question, what fm transmitter are you using? Because once you type fm transmitters you see all the bluetooth junk for phones to radio, yours looks to have a very sturdy antenna. Kind regards Pedro

[@DirtyDadeChico]

I'd also like an answer to that.

[@ZombieFilms]

@@DirtyDadeChico I would like to know as well. Thx

[@DigitalAndInnovation]

same

[@carlemusik]

Have you build det power switch thing your self? :-) Nice video!

[@DeityMicrophones]

Yea. Andrew did a lot of DIY and mods before he launched Deity. Should we do a bag breakdown?

[@audiostuff9065]

Do you have any videos on how to use the equipment? Ex.) For someone who knows the foundation and theory behind all of the equipment but has never actually used it before.

[@mikehaney2583]

Give me a link for the tiny Shark FIn.... I love it.

[@DeityMicrophones]

We are shooting a video on how to build one for yourself.

[@meahnicholas7352]

what the name of the radio transmitter from you cart to the radio when you are doing car shoot plz

[@martoranariccardo]

Have you ever had issues using rechargeable batteries for devices which provide phantom power? I get a weaker sound level doing that, so I must use normal batteries in order to don't have problems. Am I missing any trick?

[@zoanyway]

OMG that folding cart is clutch. Can't wait to get mine.

[@erictimothyanderson7469]

Quick fist mounts on the top, what is at the bottom?

[@saidcisneros2933]

What bottom part does the boom rest on at 4:12 as the boom holder? Looks to be different from the top part

[@darcysimpson3065]

Acts as a stop/cup, stops the pole from sinking down to the ground

[@jaykelley9881]

I'd love to know where you sourced the small cup at the bottom which your BOOM POLE SETS INTO.. The clamp does not work well without that cup! Did you 3D print it?

[@thethirdrailchannel]

He answers that below.

[@RollyMagpayo]

I have that same cart :-)

[@NyoMurdi]

Is there a way you can utilize the quick fist holder to attach your boom pole to your person without the need for a sound cart? May be beneficial in super fast paced shoots as well for Boom ops who don't has much kit to warrant the need for a cart.

[@erictimothyanderson7469]

What is the piece at the bottom of the cart?

[@serenawang5211]

Where can I buy that boom pole holder??!!

[@AlbieRoblesVoice]

How did you attach the carpet?

[@ngabowaganza]

hi, i would like to know what type/brand of lav mic sounds close or identic to a shotgun. i would like to invest in one to improve my sound on lavaliers

[@DeityMicrophones]

W.Lav Pro would be the closest

[@merlincomplex]

Where did you get the bottom cup thing for the boom pole?

[@DeityMicrophones]

Andrew 3D printed this himself! Here is the link if you're interested: ttps://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4886294

[@meahnicholas7352]

can you tell me more about the coms mean how you get it on the ratio in the follow car ?

[@DavidWood2]

He's using the car radio in the follow car - it's a FM broadcast band transmitter.

[@jamesburton1050]

Would you recommend mounting a mixer to this cart?

[@beatsbyandrew]

worth watching to the end just to see that cart fold up! 10/10

[@bgrichting]

Can‘t find those Ikea pouches on their website, what‘s the product name of those?

[@fixorbricks]

What bag do you have your mixer and recievers in?

[@rashidduggan3816]

Is there a link to the cart you are using?

[@trinityproductions1736]

Man what’s that arm the shark fin is attached to !? U never mention it :p really need to know

[@lorenzo0188]

Where can I find some cart like this?

[@PlaylistProductions]

How to do sound for a talk show please!

[@ferreirathesoundguy]

Anyone knows who to find this cart or similar in Europe ? Thanks !

[@gsixx8fpv499]

Where can I get the the 3D printed cup that holds the bottom of the boom pole?

[@kenross9892]

PVC 2 inch cap at any hardware store, $2.00!

[@richardhelou2]

What is at the bottom of the cart for the boom pole?

[@DeityMicrophones]

per Andrew's last response: "I designed it in Sketchup and 3D printed it. But you can do the same thing by drilling a hole into a 2" black PVC cap and use a bolt to attach it to bottom shelf. add 2x rubber gaskets between the PVC cap and the shelf to add friction so the cup doesn't spin freely."

[@JosephGoldsmith]

Have you any thoughts on replacing the casters for larger pneumatic wheels to take this specific cart out of the soundstage and outside? I have the same cart and am wracking my brain trying to figure out a conversation... frankly, I'm not spending $1000+ on a sound cart.

[@DeityMicrophones]

Problem is 5" nicer casters cost more than the whole cart... so hard to justify the mod. Many people do it though. Maybe we need to do an upgraded 2022 video.

[@JosephGoldsmith]

@@DeityMicrophones have you seen any of the mods? I've been trying to find an example and am coming up short.

[@DeityMicrophones]

@@JosephGoldsmith there is a FB group for Olmypia cart users

[@cooldead]

what is the piece you have on the bottom of the cart to hold the boom?

[@maxmason75]

Can anybody explain the process of sticking the device to the camera for time code at 8:46? I’m confused about that process

[@BicycleRider09]

Any chance someone knows the name of the part that the foot of the boom pole sits in at 4:12?

[@DeityMicrophones]

Andrew 3D printed this himself! Here is the link if you're interested: ttps://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4886294

[@kenross9892]

You can use a 2 inch pvc cap works great and Cheap! And you can get the rubber pole holder at your local hardware store!

[@Prataz]

Where can we buy this cart? It's amazing!

[@DeityMicrophones]

Links in the description

[@Denolc]

@@DeityMicrophones any Link for the FM Transmitter? can't find any with the form factor you showed. Is yours powered with double A batteries by any chance?

[@457VX]

What Kind of fm transmitter is this? Or does it work with a Basic Standard one?

[@DeityMicrophones]

This is a 200mw FM transmitter. It can transmit upto a city block, perfect for car to car rigs

[@DigitalAndInnovation]

@@DeityMicrophones but who makes it?