What's in your Kit? With Sound Mixer Chris Howland, CAS | URSA Exclusive

In this weeks URSA Exclusive we take an in-depth look at the Sound Equipment Chris Howland, CAS uses on set to record a variety of Film & TV Productions!
Chris talks us through the different sound setups he uses including his Bag Rig, his portable Mini-Cart & his extensive Follow Cart. Each rig has been custom built and designed to suit a specific on-set requirements.
Chris & Kim discuss Boom Microphones, Wireless LAV mics, Small rigs vs larger rigs, working in sensitive locations with limited space, the kit you need to achieve a sit-down interview & much much more!
Big thanks to Chris Howland for taking time out to demonstrate with Kim Kylland & URSA Straps his amazing sound setup.
Featuring Chris Howland CAS:
www.imdb.com/name/nm1983811/
Hosted by Kim Kylland:
/ kyllandmusic
EQUIPMENT FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO:
Sound devices 633, 688 & 664
www.sounddevices.com/products/
Lectrosonics 411a Receiver
www.lectrosonics.com/UCR411a-...
K-Tek Stingray Small Bag
ktekpro.com/product/kstgs-sti...
Remote Audio Hi-Q Smart Battery
www.trewaudio.com/product/rem...
PSC Antenna Distribution
www.professionalsound.com/spec...
Sound Guys Solutions Battery Distribution
www.sound-guys.com/
K-Tek Stingray Harness
ktekpro.com/product/kshrn3-st...
Portabrace Nylon Harness with Padded Back Cross Section.
www.portabrace.com/harnesses/...
Manfrotto Aluminum Magic Arm
www.manfrotto.com/us-en/alumi...
Modified Bar Stool
www.target.com/p/karla-24-dri...
Modified Ikea Råskog Utility Cart. Modified by Gene Martin at Audio Department.
www.audiodept.com/
www.ikea.com/us/en/p/raskog-u...
Boom Pole Holder (cart mountable)
www.trewaudio.com/product/sof...
Avenger A5017 Roller Folding C Stand
www.markertek.com/product/bg-...
Remote Audio Boom Boy Boom Pole Holder
www.trewaudio.com/product/rem...
Loon (8’) Boom Pole
www.penleysports.com/products/...
Sound Guys Solutions Boom-QR Quick Release System
www.trewaudio.com/product/sou...
Sennheiser MKH50-P48
www.trewaudio.com/product/sen...
Cinela Shockmount for Sennheiser MKH Series
www.trewaudio.com/product/cin...
Sanken CS3-e High Rejection Mono Shotgun Microphone
www.sanken-mic.com/en/product/...
Jonathan Lallouz Wood Work. Jonathan is also a sound mixer!
/ lallouzwoodshop
Cinela OSIX CMIT Shockmount for Schoeps CMIT Mics.
www.trewaudio.com/product/cin...
AKG c451 eb. With CK-1 Capsule.
www.gearslutz.com/board/akg/c...
Lectrosonics SMQV Transmitter.
www.trewaudio.com/product/lec...
Sanken COS-11 Lavalier Mic.
www.trewaudio.com/product/san...
Countryman B6 Lavalier Microphone.
www.trewaudio.com/product/cou...
Sennheiser ME-2 Lavalier Mic.
www.sweetwater.com/store/deta...
Hide-a-Mic Various Mounts.
www.trewaudio.com/product/hid...
AbeTek Rubber Mount for Sanken COS-11.
www.gothamsound.com/product/b...
URSA Mini Mounts.
www.trewaudio.com/product/urs...
URSA Mini Foamies.
www.trewaudio.com/product/urs...
Halter Technical Scene Monitor Headphones.
www.trewaudio.com/product/hal...
Comtek PR-216 Receiver.
comtek.com/pr-216/
Mag Mount Comtek Antenna.
comtek.com/antennas/
Denecke TS-C Timecode Slate.
www.trewaudio.com/product/den...
Denecke JB-1 Syncbox Timecode Generator.
www.trewaudio.com/product/den...
URSA Thigh Strap:
www.trewaudio.com/product/urs...
Denecke PS-1A Portable 48v Phantom Power Supply.
www.trewaudio.com/product/den...
K-tek Tadpole Short Boom Pole.
ktekpro.com/press-releases/k-...
Joe’s Sticky Stuff Adhesive Tape.
www.trewaudio.com/product/joe...
PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:
Gene Martin: www.audiodept.com/
Mark Ulano: www.imdb.com/name/nm0880360/
Eric Johnson: www.ericjohnson.com/
Eva Rismanforoush: www.imdb.com/name/nm4893979/
Kelly Ambrow: www.imdb.com/name/nm3116242/
Filmed & Edited by Bird Murmur:
birdmurmur.com
Brought to you by URSA Straps:
ursastraps.com

[@FamousJames]

I love that a Sound Mixer is interviewing as they know what to ask and suggest stuff. Great kit, awesome.

[@URSAStraps]

Thanks James :) Kim is the best!

[@josephfernandez6270]

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[@mdoyleproductions9358]

This guy is tremendous - so great at explaining things. And I love the line about not being hung up on brand names. There are certainly things that are certainly "better" or more well-made, and cost more for a reason. But, never let that slow you down. Just get really good at the theory and technique with anything and master that. You can then work with almost anything. So many great ideas here. I'm definitely stealing a few. I have a few of those 3-tier wheely carts - they're the greatest invention. Now, I'm going to start modifying them, like he did, lol.

[@ancientform]

This content is gold for filmmakers! Thanks...

[@RodPimentelSound]

I'd love to work with this guy. How generous of him and URSA to share all this ideas with us. Thanks!

[@linelevelmedia7357]

Love how he made the racks able come straight off the cart. Something I've never seen before and a complete lifesaver in so many situations. And as always, thanks for the great videos! :)

[@fermindiaz1]

The whole bit leading up to Howland's responsive remark, "Hammer and nails" at 13:36 tickled my soul. I love it, and thank you for the perspective.

[@hartzogLovesScience]

Of the four videos I have seen, this was the most practical for me, and where I am. Each was fantastic, but this was the most useful immediately. But what I am taking away the most is the ramp at the end. I feel stupid for not thinking of such a simple and useful tool. For years, I lifted my cart. And, as I get older, that is more problematic.

[@e.p.g9572]

I loved the sound girl making the interview...great idea, and he is so smart. Awesome way to set up your stuff's

[@buggzo]

"Even a mediocre mic if its mounted correctly I can play with it" -- that's exactly where my philosophy is currently while building my starter sound kit.

[@lampadinha]

Chris Howland is the man, an incredible sound mixer, and an amazing human being.

[@LASoundMixers]

Lamps was paid for this compliment.

[@makatron]

@@LASoundMixers legend says the check is in the mail already

[@alanchang3367]

Thanks for the walkthrough of your kit, Chris!

[@Balegarul]

and the great series of videos continues!

[@URSAStraps]

Thank you Bugz :)

[@silvestro4578]

@@URSAStraps We love this videos!

[@Liamjollymore]

Please keep these up Kim, they are fantastic.

[@thenannymoh]

Learned so much, thanks! My wife knew all the gear lol

[@MichaelASchwarz]

Wow, that was cool!

[@deathbyzen]

Nice! Showed some headphones in this one Halter Technical and Ultimate Ears.

[@sanjacobs6261]

Kim has the world's most soothing "yeah"

[@KyllandMusic]

😘😘😘😘

[@simonbysshe]

Love this!

[@Thomas-eu6fj]

Nicely done !

[@flaviopresutti]

Great interview! This channel it's amazing!!

[@flipteezy]

omg you're my hero!

[@imark7777777]

34:16 I usually have a charging station but I don't have a 250mw plant Mic yet. announcing charging station here, that it might make it more likely to get your cables back? And also has the wonderful benefit of being able to silence everybody's phones! I offered to charge somebody's laptop, they forgot it and I didn't really need another MacBook Pro. I was doing data wrangling and every morning I would roll out 200 feet of extension cord to my former van so I was literally the only outlet that wasn't the one under the coffee pot or subsequently 20 feet away in the management trailer. Although I did make wardrobe very happy they had a unlit shed, once I learned about their debacle I also dropped them off a nice 12v battery and 10W LED work light every day fully charged. Edit: I reread this and it doesn't make any sense to me so I'm editing it.

[@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath]

What brand are those telescoping ramps?

[@pwoblem]

What wheel base is that on the c-stand? Anyone know? Also those clever boom pole holders mounted on te cart, love it!

[@DigitalAndInnovation]

The interview was a-- well I'll just say 'that happened'-- but the actual breakdown of the gear was wonderful. I think it is a great take away for anyone working on a film set to have some understanding of at least what people do- but as its pointed out here- the reasoning (things can be confusing). Also Ursa- clever approach- but at $40+ a pop... no- just no. I could see if they were $20... MAYBE $25- but I am going to start asking wardrobe at that $30 and up price tag- to figure it out.

[@andyrichards587]

Chris what's the XLR mount on the bottom of your boom pole at 8:22 ? If I'm not mistaken that seems to be a solution for a bottom exiting cabled boom.

[@ArraialHD]

#Masterclass

[@y-gsung4146]

Could you tell me the magic arm in more detail for a set-up?

[@e.p.g9572]

You may need two cameras for this kind of videos. One with a wide take and the other taking some details.

[@URSAStraps]

Next time!

[@robertfeliciano5723]

Or pic up some B-roll afterwards. Maybe some high-res stills to really zoom in. Focus was soft on closeups.

[@patrickwilson694]

I’d love to know how he puts his cart and table top rig in the car. Any info would be great. Cheers

[@SoundSpeeding]

I'm guessing they got loaded in at the first, before the utility cart went in

[@TeslaKevinCT]

You recommend OSIX CMIT over a rycote mount?

[@armanciudad2164]

Give it a try, I think Cinela is way better than Rycote.

[@lucaslutzerler5429]

250mW ? Ohlala ... I'm glad when i can work with 50mW.

[@MiezProduction]

I know that guy 😉

[@TwstedTV]

The only reason why I don't do this kind of work is, its a bit tedious for me. And having 1 or so mic transmitters at $1,500 a pop get lost, omg I would lose my mind. I rather stay in an actual recording studio (which I've done all my life). And just produce music and don't have to worry about losing small sized gear costing thousands. I usually audio engineer & produce music but getting into cinematic music production. And since I've been doing music all my life and its much easier for me. So many consoles I've worked on from NEVE 5088 to NEVE RS series to SSL 4000/G to SSL-9000/G series. Plus I come from the old days of 24-track Studer A-80 and such like it. :) I've been a grip assistant, lighting assistant and PA assistant a few times for a few sets (needed the money & friends helped), but that's about all I've done in regards to being up close on sets. This video is really cool to watch though :)

[@SoundSpeeding]

This is why you get production's insurance to be covering you while on the shoot!

[@georgeseruset2032]

That vocal sounds so good. Is it lav or boom primarily?

[@KyllandMusic]

all lav on this one. we are a small crew on this series ;)

[@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath]

What cart is the rig shown at 1:05 based on?

[@LASoundMixers]

It's an original design custom fabricated by Gene Martin at Sound Guys Solutions here in LA. The genesis of the cart was that I wanted two computer monitors and the ability to mix while standing.

[@TheSamped]

What do you use this for?

[@Dustbrigade]

What is the mount used for holing onto the stand? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWbZZKmjfL6cm5Y

[@SoundSpeeding]

boom buddy / boom craddle / etc are their names

[@Dustbrigade]

@@SoundSpeeding I mean the other mount, for securing the stand

[@SoundSpeeding]

@@Dustbrigade just a standard pipe clamp, any gaffer (or scaffolding company etc) will have this.

[@jaelfilkey6197]

Who would down vote this video? Lol

[@ronnyzhang1085]

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