r/LocationSound
43k members
r/LocationSound is a subreddit with 43k members. The community frequently discusses wireless, mic, lav, microphone, and recording, and they frequently recommend/review audio recorder, field recorder, and recording device, and the most common flair used is gear - selection / use, gear - tech issue, newcomer, gig / prep / workflow, and learning resources.
We are the sound mixers, recordists, boom operators, sound assistants, utility technicians, playback operators and foley artists responsible for capturing raw production dialogue and elements for movies, television, documentaries, and commercials. This sub is welcome to all who are interested in recording sound to picture, pros and beginners alike - so join us for discussions about our craft and our gear!
Popular Topics in r/LocationSound
#1
Wireless
40 posts
#2
Mic
39 posts
#3
Lav
36 posts
#4
Microphone
29 posts
#5
Recording
29 posts
#6
Recorder
19 posts
#7
Sound
19 posts
#8
Microphones
19 posts
#9
Zoom
18 posts
#10
Boom
18 posts
Products Discussed in r/LocationSound
Audio Recorder
66 reviews
#1
Zoom
4.2★ from 23 reviews
#2
Sound Devices
4.1★ from 17 reviews
#3
Tascam
4.0★ from 3 reviews
Field Recorder
53 reviews
#1
Sound Devices
4.9★ from 11 reviews
#2
Zoom
4.3★ from 10 reviews
#3
Tascam
4.2★ from 6 reviews
Recording Device
15 reviews
#1
Zoom
3.4★ from 8 reviews
#2
Roland
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Zoom H4N
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/LocationSound
#1
Gear - Selection / Use
: "IFB For When You Are On A Budget!"
89 posts
#2
Gear - Tech Issue
: "Rycote Stickies suck now?"
34 posts
#3
Newcomer
: "Rate our Jim, the boom keeper"
29 posts
#4
Gig / Prep / Workflow
: "Custom Location Sound Van Fitout, Need Ideas!"
25 posts
#5
Learning Resources
: "Should I continue to expect this attitude? (also, a general question about location sound)"
7 posts
#6
Industry / Career / Networking
: "Rant - Nobody cares about production sound"
6 posts
#7
From the Subreddit
: "Hot Mic 🎤 August 2026: Self-Promotion, Buy/Sell & Gigs"
2 posts
#8
News / Deals
: "Zoom fn8 pro dropped to 666€ (with soundbag, 735€)"
1 post
Member Growth in r/LocationSound
Yearly
+5k members(13.4%)
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Last updated: August 29, 2026