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Audio Q&A04 NOV 2026
QUESTION · CHRIS SABATO
Any suggestions for cheap on-air earbuds for talent? Should I get something completely replaceable or something good with replaceable tips? I'm helping our coaches do video interviews.
ANSWER · BILL DAVIS & COURTNEY GOODIN & CRAIG KADOKE & JEFF COHEN & JEFF FRANCIS · AI SUMMARY
Uses same HYS model (~$25); learned that $10 options are too poor; found $25 is the minimum acceptable threshold; replacement tips are practical. Recommends HYS earbuds (~$20) with replaceable, boilable tips; 4.2/5 rating on Amazon with good sound and minimal visibility. Mentions disposable earbuds (~$30 for 50-pack) or individually wrapped disposable IFB tips as alternatives for hygiene-conscious talent. Recommends Panasonic ErgoFit wired headphones (~$10); notes these are Zoom video interviews so ambient awareness not needed.
Chris Fenwick + 6▶ 7:34 WATCH →
Media Production Q&A23 OCT 2026
QUESTION · BRIAN CARNEY
When you transcribe and translate your videos, do you also indicate things like sound effects, music? I've seen it done both ways and not sure which is preferred. This is for a corporate manufacturing YouTube library.
ANSWER · COURTNEY & JASON · AI SUMMARY
Courtney emphasized that captions should convey meaning to someone hard of hearing by indicating relevant sounds (e.g., 'forklift backing up') with contextual description rather than clinical listing. Jason suggested including sound effects that are intentionally mixed and important to understanding the content, but not background elements unless critical to the story. Jason referenced WCAG Global Accessibility Standards as the guiding principle for making video accessible to those who cannot hear, bringing hard-of-hearing viewers into the full experience.
CJ Covell + 5▶ 44:46 WATCH →
Saturday Q&A17 OCT 2026
QUESTION · CRAIG MACFARLANE
When buying gear online, new or used, are there simple checks to spot reproductions?
ANSWER · GUY & MARK GIULIANI · AI SUMMARY
Counterfeits are widespread for Shure, Neumann, and other brands; check serial numbers with authorized dealers, ask for receipts from authorized dealers, and verify registration; buy used gear from reputable dealers like Carisdale Cameras who test and warranty items; microphones are especially risky to buy secondhand. Register equipment and check if serial numbers already exist in the system; contact known retailers with the serial number to verify purchase history and authenticity.
Office Hours | Saturday | October 17, 2026▶ 49:04 WATCH →
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