r/LocationSound
42k members
r/LocationSound is a subreddit with 42k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses wireless, mic, lav, microphone, and recording, and they frequently recommend/review audio recorder, field recorder, and recording device.
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 Themes in r/LocationSound
#1
Solution Requests
: "Allround Shotgun Mic at around 1000$ (Sennheiser, Sanken, DPA or other), a lot of outdoor use"
4 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "How might you deal with breaking your arm?"
3 posts
Popular Topics in r/LocationSound
#1
Wireless
: "Stumped with a challenging outdoor situation, need kit recommendations, $2500 budget"
40 posts
#2
Mic
: "What is this Mic? Please help identify"
39 posts
#3
Lav
: "Have you ever done a Lav only narrative shoot?"
36 posts
#4
Microphone
: "What would this boom mic be? Pictured in BTS for Bladerunner 2049"
29 posts
#5
Recording
29 posts
#6
Recorder
: "What Recorder to get? 633 or Mixpre10 II"
19 posts
#7
Sound
19 posts
#8
Microphones
: "Sound Challenge in Large Warehouse"
19 posts
#9
Zoom
: "Active headphones amp/splitter for monitoring"
18 posts
#10
Boom
: "Some general questions from a beginner Boom op/mixer"
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
: "The farthest a Sennheiser body pack has ever been"
93 posts
#2
Gig / Prep / Workflow
: "Alternatives to Gotham Sound in NYC - where are you getting your lavaliers and microphones repaired?"
27 posts
#3
Gear - Tech Issue
: "Having trouble with new Lectro BDSM. Anyone have experience with these?"
24 posts
#4
Newcomer
: "Literally me on my first gig"
22 posts
#5
Industry / Career / Networking
: "Jeff Wexler, the JW in jwsoundgroup.net, died yesterday at 78. I have learned so much from his site, and he was a leader in the industry. RIP"
16 posts
#6
Learning Resources
: "Location Sound Mixer Simon Hayes Launches Podcast"
9 posts
#7
News / Deals
: "LECTRO will discontinue single block TX soon"
6 posts
#8
From the Subreddit
: "Need Gear Recommendations? Try the Search Bar & Answers First!"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/LocationSound
Yearly
+5k members(13.9%)
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Last updated: July 1, 2026