Lectrosonics, Inc.
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
United States
New Orleans, LA – December, 2014… As
the newest addition to the highly popular NCIS franchise, NCIS: New Orleans, starring Scott Bakula as Dwayne Cassius ‘King’
Pride, is one of the hit television shows that debuted this fall on CBS. Like
its sibling shows, NCIS: New Orleans
combines elements of the military drama and police procedural genres and airs
on Tuesday evenings at 9 PM Eastern / Pacific. Capturing the show’s audio is a
challenging job that takes both skill and the right tools. And to ensure the
best possible results, the legendary sound quality and reliability of
Lectrosonics’ Digital Hybrid Wireless® microphone technology has become a
regular part of the show’s production.
New
Orleans, LA-based Robert C. Bigelow serves as the Production Sound Mixer for
the show. With a career in music and
film that spans the better part of 30 years, Bigelow’s credits include work
with Grammy® Award winning artists such as The Neville Brothers, Dr. John,
Elvis Costello and Rebirth Brass Band while his film work encompasses
everything from documentaries to major motion pictures. He is particularly
proud of his work with the BBC’s Pulitzer Prize nominated documentary In the Land of the Free and HBO’s Emmy®
Award winning Tremé. For NCIS: New Orleans, Bigelow reports that
his Lectrosonics arsenal includes eight SMV, four SMQV, and six UM400a beltpack
transmitters as well as two of the company’s HM handheld transmitters. On the
receiving side, he uses four SRb dual channel slot mount receivers in an
Octopack on his main cart along with UCR411a compact receivers in his bags. He
discussed his use of the equipment.
“I’ve
been working with Lectrosonics equipment for over 12 years,” Bigelow states.
“The sound quality is truly, hands down, second to none. Lectrosonics’ Digital
Hybrid Wireless technology delivers pure, unadulterated low noise signal with
full frequency range with no companding. I experience none of the pumping and
other sonic artifacts that I’ve encountered with other manufacturer’s wireless
equipment. Lectrosonics wireless technology is the only wireless system I’ve
found that delivers the sonic quality necessary for critical music recording.”
“In
addition to the transmitters and receivers,” he continued, “I’m also using New
Endian LLC’s LectroRM remote app for the iPhone plus Lectrosonics SNA600a
adjustable dipole antennas and ZSC24 passive RF splitters. The ability to scan
quickly for open RF is invaluable and the durability of the equipment is
impressive. The ability of my Lectrosonics equipment to endure perspiration,
water, plus all the running and stunts that occur during production is a hands
down necessity. In my line of work, the pace is fast, hard, and ever-changing.
No two environments are the same. When it's time to roll, I need to know that
my gear is solid and reliable. From the wet, humid swamps to the chaotic hustle
and RF congestion of the French quarter, Lectrosonics delivers every single
day.”
Wireless
range is yet another very important consideration for location sound engineers
like Bigelow. Here too, Lectrosonics gets high marks. “Hands down, bar none, no
other wireless system offers the range with such smooth, consistent RF
reception and the ability to adjust the wattage as I have with Lectrosonics’ SM
series,” Bigelow says. “We do a lot of work around the area’s shipping channels
and ports. We have ships from all over the world using the full spectrum of
high powered radio frequencies. Without the ability to go to quarter watt, I'd
be ‘dead in the water’—pun intended! If you want pure, clean, powerful
unadulterated sound, there's only one choice—Lectrosonics.”
Bigelow
reports that Lectrosonics service and support are equally impressive, “Any time
I've needed anything, even the simplest question answered, the response from
customer service has been terrific! Even the Big Man [Larry Fisher] himself,
has bailed me out on occasion when I'm drowning in my moments of technical
ineptitude. I can’t say enough about Lectrosonics’ customer service. They
really stand behind their products and the people who use them.”
Before
shifting his focus back to preparation for another day in the field, Bigelow
offered these parting thoughts, “With first rate audio performance, build
quality, and RF agility, I simply could not imagine working without my
Lectrosonics products. This is a very competitive business and there’s little
patience for error or anything that holds up production. Without the quality
products and outstanding support of Lectrosonics, I would have never made it to
where I am today. Lectrosonics will continue to be a critical element of
keeping me on top of my field!”
To
learn more about Robert Bigelow’s services, contact him via email at Robertcbigelow@me.com.
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