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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: For over two decades, production sound mixer Lisa Pinero has worked on a wide variety of interesting recording projects including documentaries, commercials, long-form television programs, and feature films.
Most recently, the busy recordist completed work on a mini-series for Touchstone Television entitled "Desperation," which is based on the Stephen King novel of the same name.
As in each of her previous shows, Pinero enjoyed every second of her work on
"Desperation." "I've learned from every film
I've been involved in," she reveals. "I like the diversity of the
work: different directors, crews, locations, and the camaraderie on each of
the sets."
Among the challenges of location recording is anticipating what sonic hazards
a particular locale may present. So being prepared with a superior
arsenal of gear helps to reduce the many possible, and sometimes frustrating,
variables. A dedicated professional, Pinero has built a reliable and distinctive
recording rig.
"I value quality, reliability, and manufacturer support when I make equipment
choices," explains Pinero. "I currently use a Zaxcom Deva IV
non-linear digital recorder as my primary recorder. I have purchased, and am
currently testing, the Gallery Metacorder location sound recorder. I've used
a Cooper 106 mixer on my cart for many years and have recently
added the new Sonosax SX-ST mixer for, among other things,
its formidable routing capabilities. I also use a variety of microphones including
the Schoeps Collette Series, Neumann KMR 81 and KMR 82, the
Sennheiser MKH60, and the Sanken CS-3E, CUB-1 and COS-11.
I've also owned, used, and been very satisfied with a variety of Lectrosonics
wireless products."
Speaking of Lectrosonics, Pinero cites the company's Venue digital wireless
system and UM400 digital wireless transmitter among her most valued
equipment selections. Per the encouragement of Nashville-based professional
audio dealer and good friend Glen Trew, Pinero took a close look at the Venue
system at the 2004 NAB Convention in Las Vegas and simply loved what she found.
"The Venue struck me as the most sensible design I'd ever seen for a sound
cart-mounted wireless microphone system," says Pinero. "The wireless
technology incorporated in the new cart system was already field-tested and
proven, so I put in an order immediately and promptly put the system into use.
I have not been disappointed."
Lectrosonics wireless easily withstands the horrors
of the new Stephen King
mini series "Desperation."
The Venue receiver system is a modular UHF design that works with Digital Hybrid
Wireless transmitters - such as Lectrosonics' UM400 - as well as with analog
transmitters. It utilizes a host assembly incorporating an antenna multi-coupler,
computer communications interface, and rack mount capability for up to six receiver
units. The Venue system offers the best of both digital and analog operational
worlds: it combines 24-bit digital audio with an analog FM radio link to provide
superior sonic quality and the far-flung operational range of the best traditional
wireless systems.
Along with its exceptional performance, the Venue's functional size and easy
controllability, says Pinero, is most appreciated on the set. "I really
like
the modular design of the Venue rack," she explains. "Space is a precious
commodity on sound carts these days and housing six wireless receivers in one
rack space is a big plus. All the receivers can be controlled from the front
of the rack unit or through Lectrosonics' LecNet software. The LecNet software
allows me to keep tabs on frequency selection, signal strength, and transmitter
battery strength simultaneously from a USB-connected laptop computer on my cart.
My crew and I check for frequency strength and interference issues on location
with the walk test feature available in the LecNet software. We've experienced
excellent range, stability, sonic quality, and outstanding reliability from
the Venue system."
During the making of "Desperation," Pinero and the rest of the film
and sound crew experienced a truly desperate moment when an accidental fire
raged on the set, damaging most of Pinero's sound equipment. Faced with replacing
most of her recording rig, Pinero gave Lectrosonics a ringing endorsement: she
purchased yet another Venue digital wireless system. "I took a long look
at what was currently available, and I considered past
performance on what was lost," she explains. "The decision to purchase
another Venue system was simple - it performed flawlessly for us in the
field, and its unique design is well suited to my sound cart configuration as
well as for the work that I do."
Since 1971, Lectrosonics has served
those in the audio production industry requiring maximum product innovation,
build quality and customer service. Used in Academy and Emmy award-winning productions
for cinema and television, as well as in audio for theaters, corporate boardrooms
and multimedia production, Lectrosonics wireless microphone systems and audio
processing products are relied on by users who appreciate the immense dedication
of this Rio Rancho, New Mexico-based pro audio firm.
www.lectrosonics.com
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