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Brett is a Brooklyn based Freelance Location Sound Mixer with over 13 years experience in the field as an owner / operator. Brett owns top of the line equipment, maintain and sanitize it all extremely diligently. He can also consult clients on the best sound strategies and what may be best for different budgets as well.

Tascam DR-680 6 Track Audio Recorder

Includes: Portabrace Audio Bag, Power Supply, SD Card

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INCLUDES

  • Portabrace Audio Bag
  • Power Supply
  • SD Card

OWNER NOTES

6 input field audio recorder w/SD card, power adapter, and mobile bag to hold wireless receivers. Great for student films or aspiring location sound engineers. This unit is used and the shell of the mixing knob has been lost; the knob still works fine but is a smaller knob than designed. There is a cut in the clear plastic window on the bag.

The Tascam DR-680 is a professional-quality portable field recorder that allows you to record and edit multiple tracks of audio, ideal for musicians, filmmakers, journalists, and more. The DR-680 allows you to record up to 8 tracks onto widely-available SD/SDHC flash memory cards at rates up to 24-bit/96kHz. It also allows you to record a stereo track at up to 24-bit/192kHz, as well as up to 4 channels of MP3 audio for web-ready recording.

The DR-680 has 4 XLR/TRS mic/line combo inputs, along with a pair of 1/4" mic line inputs. The 6 mic preamps provide phantom power and 60dB of gain. Each input also offers a low cut filter and a limiter, to ensure clean recordings. There are 6 RCA unbalanced outputs, plus digital S/PDIF input and output connectors. A USB 2.0 connector makes it easy to connect the recorder directly to your computer for file transfer. A cascade function lets you connect a pair of recorders for capturing up to 16 tracks.

Onboard mixing features let you mark, divide, and delete files, while pre-record and auto record modes ensure that you never miss a priceless audio moment. Digital monitor mixing with level and pan controls and a recordable stereo mixdown is provided, along with a 1/4" headphone jack and built-in speakers for monitoring. A backlit LCD shows important operating information. The recorder can operate on a set of 8 AA batteries, or on AC power for terrific versatility.

Lightweight and portable design
Record up to 8 tracks onto widely-available SD/SDHC flash memory cards at rates up to 24-bit/96kHz
Record a stereo track at up to 24-bit/192kHz, as well as up to 4 channels of MP3 audio for web-ready recording
4 XLR/TRS mic/line combo inputs, along with a pair of 1/4" mic line inputs, each with phantom power, 60dB of gain, a low cut filter, and a limiter
6 - RCA unbalanced outputs
Digital S/PDIF input and output connectors
USB 2.0 connector makes it easy to connect the recorder directly to your computer for file transfer
Cascade function lets you connect a pair of recorders for capturing up to 16 tracks
Onboard mixing features let you mark, divide, and delete files
Pre-record and auto record modes ensure that you never miss a priceless audio moment
Digital monitor mixing with level and pan controls, as well as a recordable stereo mixdown
1/4" headphone jack and built-in speakers for convenient monitoring and file playback
Backlit LCD shows important operating information
Operates on a set of 8 AA batteries or on AC power for terrific versatility

$25
per day
$25
per day
Basic Podcast / VO Setup w/Up to 2 Large Diaphragm Studio Tube Microphones

User-Friendly voiceover or podcast recording setup made to be used by talent in a socially-distancing world. This kit includes a Sound Devices Mixpre3 Mark II Interface/recorder, Excelvan BM-800 Large Diaphragm Studio Tube microphone (a 2nd mic can be added for an extra $25), mic stand (optional), headphones, and mobile device holder (Optional). Computer or iPad not included. This interface can record directly onto the device or go into a computer to record straight into an audio editing software that you provide. Message me for more details. The microphone(s) is a large diaphragm studio mic that is made for speaking directly into it. Truly warm and sweet sounding. This sounds better than top of the line condenser mics for this use. Use this for voiceovers, podcasts or musical performances. This has been happily used on vocal jazz albums, audiobooks and more. Rent this package for an interface preset by myself to ensure a good clean audio recording.

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User-Friendly voiceover or podcast recording setup made to be used by talent in a socially-distancing world. This kit includes a Sound Devices Mixpre3 Mark II Interface/recorder, Excelvan BM-800 Large Diaphragm Studio Tube microphone (a 2nd mic can be added for an extra $25), mic stand (optional), headphones, and mobile device holder (Optional). Computer or iPad not included. This interface can record directly onto the device or go into a computer to record straight into an audio editing software that you provide. Message me for more details.
The microphone(s) is a large diaphragm studio mic that is made for speaking directly into it. Truly warm and sweet sounding. This sounds better than top of the line condenser mics for this use. Use this for voiceovers, podcasts or musical performances. This has been happily used on vocal jazz albums, audiobooks and more. Rent this package for an interface preset by myself to ensure a good clean audio recording.

$100
per day
$100
per day
Low-Profile Reporter IFB in-earpiece (Bubblebee Sidekick 3) 3 of 3

Includes: Alcohol Swabs

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  • Alcohol Swabs

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IFB earpiece for talent to hear direction from Producers, a broadcast feed etc. This is smaller than the industry standard model (Telex) for on-air anchors, reporters, talk show hosts, etc. Single ear, mono with 1/8" connector. This is currently brand new but they are thoroughly cleaned after and before each use. I have one (1) available + two (2) standard Telex earpieces.

$20
per day
$20
per day
PA System & Mixing Console Audio Mic Package (25-100 guests) w/1 Wireless HH Mic

Includes: 2 PA Speakers, 1 6 channel Analog Audio Mixer, 1 Wireless Handheld Mic w/Receiver

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  • 2 PA Speakers
  • 1 6 channel Analog Audio Mixer
  • 1 Wireless Handheld Mic w/Receiver
  • Power Cables
  • XLR Cables
  • Batteries
  • Carrying Case

OWNER NOTES

Great basic audio package for small live events such as lectures, dance, church, small conferences and panel discussions, music rehearsals, weddings, etc. This is ideal for events with guests ranging between 25-100 people.
The speakers also have bluetooth functionality to add music from your mobile device.

I've used this weekly at a Church of about 40 guests and used it at a Wedding of 90 guests; always used as a pair and with the Soundcraft mixer.

The Soundcraft Notepad-12FX console mixer is a basic analog mixer. It technically has 12 channels but I would usually only use it if you need 6 inputs or fewer. This has some effects such as reverb, delay, etc which can be applied to and adjusted per channel.
https://www.soundcraft.com/en-US/products/notepad-12fx

I have 2 more wireless handheld mics available for rental if you need them, along with other accessories I can include complimentarily such as mic stands.

$175
per day
$175
per day
Pair (2) of 200W powered PA Speaker System

Includes: Power Cable, Stand, Carrying Case

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INCLUDES

  • Power Cable
  • Stand
  • Carrying Case
  • XLR Cable

OWNER NOTES

A pair of these is great for a room of about 50-100 people.

200W powered speaker with Bluetooth capability. x2 XLR / 1/4" in and 1 XLR out (can plug 2 mics straight into the mixer and forego a mixer). Power with the included power cable. 3 6.5" woofers.

Adjust bass, treble and volume on the back of the speakers and feel free to add music from your phone, laptop or tablet via bluetooth. This is 2 speakers which can pair together to output bluetooth from both speakers.

$100
per day
$100
per day

Reviews (8)

Average 5.0 Stars

Excellent rental. Microphone was in perfect shape and meeting for the drop off and pickup was easy with smooth communication. I’ve rented from Brett in the past and I will continue to do so.

byt

Great gear, very understanding and helpful

Great gear, easy coordinating pickup and return

It was great working with Brett again! The rental process was smooth, the equipment well maintained and he is prompt in responding to questions.

Owner

August 2019

Great communication, was happy to include an extra long XLR cable and SD approved media.
Gave prompt responses throughout the process!

Owner

August 2019

Great gear, easy communication and coordination

Owner

Sound Blanket

July 2019

Excellent, stress free rental. Brett even included an extra long XLR cable. Will definitely contact him for future rentals.

Excellent, stress free rental. Brett even included an extra long XLR cable. Will definitely contact him for future rentals.

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