| | | | | Waters Chooses K-Tek Boom for "House Hunters"
 Grant Waters is the sound mixer on HGTV ‘s “House Hunters,” a reality show that follows a pair of home shoppers and a real estate agent into houses for sale. He says the production relies heavily on sound from his boom when the show is being mixed.
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| | | | K-Tek a Sound Choice for Agalsoff on “Castle”
 John Agalsoff, Jr. knows his stuff. He’s been in charge of sound for major television series, features and commercials. At present, he’s working on the hit ABC series “Castle”. Whatever show he’s doing, he relies on K-Tek boom poles and accessories, “because the poles are quiet, strong and solid with no flex, yet lightweight. I trust them.”
published 7 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Petrol Bags™ Introduces Deca Large Sound Gear & Accessories Bag
 Petrol Bags, part of Vitec Videocom, a Vitec Group company, introduces a new carrying case designed specifically for working sound professionals. It is optimally designed to offer superior protection for delicate audio equipment and accessories both in transit and on location. Contents are kept safe, secure, organized and accessible.
published 8 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Sound Devices and DPA Pair Up for On-Location 5.1 Surround Sound Capture
 Film Audio Professionals Record the Sounds of Bangkok for the Hangover Part II
When Sound Designer/Supervisor Cameron Frankley and Sound Mixer John Fasal were tasked with capturing the ambient audio for the film the Hangover Part II in Bangkok, the team packed its Sound Devices 788T multi-track digital audio recorders and DPA 5100 mobile surround microphones, confident the gear would help them effectively secure the film’s 5.1 location audio.
published 11 months ago read more | | | | |
| | | | K-Tek Intro’s the Shark Wireless Antenna Mount
 K-Tek, known for award-winning boom poles and audio support products, introduces the Shark Antenna mount. At home on a sound cart, the Shark is designed to easily attach log periodic (aka shark fin) antennas as well as wireless receivers, IFB and video receiver antennas, and microphones.
published 1 year ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Deutscher Relies on K-Tek for Smooth Sound Capture
 When production sound mixer and boom operator Peter Deutscher is capturing sound for everything from documentaries to ENG projects and television to feature films, his first and only choice for a boom pole is K-Tek. “I try to place the microphone as close to the action as possible to record a clean, uniform, dialogue track,” he says. “And, I need to know that my equipment will function flawlessly. That’s why it’s always K-Tek.
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| | | | Berry Uses K-Tek Boom Pole for IndiaVRTours Stills
 K-Tek, known for their professional boom poles, as well as camcorder and audio accessories, announces that still photographer Roger Berry is using K-Tek’s Klassic K-202 and Klassic Traveler K-87 boom poles to support his cameras for the stunning still images he captures to promote IndiaVRTours.
published 2 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Manfred Klemme Receives CAS President’s Award
K-Tek founder Manfred Klemme was honored with this year’s Cinema Audio Society (CAS) President’s Award at the CAS Awards Dinner on February 27th. The President’s Award is presented by the President and Board of Directors of the CAS to an individual who has been dedicated to the advancement of sound.
published 3 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Sound Devices Announces at IBC 2009 the Shipping of Its CL-2 Remote Fader
Adds Convenience and Flexibility to 7-Series Line of Recorders
Sound Devices is pleased to announce at IBC 2009 (Stand 8.E72) that its new CL-2 Remote Fader for the 788T digital audio recorder is now shipping. The CL-2 is a powerful addition to the 788T and provides added convenience and flexibility to location recording.
published 4 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Sound Devices Debuts CL-2 Boom Pole Remote Fader For 788T At NAB 2009
Adds Convenience and Flexibility to 7-Series Line of Recorders
Sound Devices is debuting its new CL-2 Boom Pole Remote Fader for the 788T digital audio recorder at NAB 2009 (Booth N6129). The CL-2 is a powerful addition to the 788T and provides added convenience and flexibility to location recording or any application employing a boom microphone.
published 4 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | Zaxcom's TRX990 Wireless Mic Now Shipping
Zaxcom, a pioneering provider of professional audio equipment for the television and film industries, today announced that its TRX990 wireless microphone transceiver is now shipping and available to audio professionals in the broadcasting, film, and special event industries.
published 5 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: Iconix HD-RH1 Video Camera Used in 'The Kill Point'
Point-of-View Camera Enables 'The Kill Point' Production Team to Acquire High Definition Footage from the End of a Sound Boom
Iconix Video, a leading developer of advanced high-definition camera systems and maker of the world's smallest professional quality HD video camera, announced today the use of the Iconix HD-RH1 camera on the Lionsgate Television mini-series, "The Kill Point," which premiered on Spike TV July 22.
published 6 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: Petrol Introduces Sound Knapsack
Petrol, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the Sound Knapsack. This new, professional knapsack transports sound gear and accessories comfortably and securely and keeps them organized, safe and accessible on the job.
published 6 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: Panasonic's HVX200 Runs With The Wolves In Northern Minnesota
DP Kevin Railsback Shoots HD Stock Footage in the Wild
Nature and wildlife videographer Kevin Railsback discovered the wild side of the Panasonic's AG-HVX200 solid-state HD camcorder when he took it to northern Minnesota to shoot wolves for his new company's HD stock footage library. With partner Julie Cox, he recently launched Silver Phoenix, LLC, a production company located in Fairfax, Iowa and Bozeman, Montana, which is currently building an HD stock library based on HVX200 acquisition.
published 7 years ago read more | | | | |
| | | | News: K-Tek Introduces Traveler Boom Pole
K-Tek announces the Avalon Traveler, the first professional boom pole designed to fit into a standard equipment case. With a minimum length of just 20” (50.8 cm), the Traveler stores quickly for easy, hassle-free transportation. Fully expanded, this versatile new 6-section pole extends to a reach of 79” (2 meters).
published 8 years ago read more | | | | |
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