Productions do not live by microphones and recorders alone!

There are many elements to recording good audio. Here’s a list of items you may want to consider using.

If you’re not sure what you need feel free to contact us and we can help you figure out the details.

Also, check out our Microphone and Recording rentals

Want a timecode sync unit that works both as master/slave or as jam units?
Rent the Tentacle Sync E kit (2 units included) and get the peace of mind to make sure your audio doesn’t wander off like a drunken snake (Yes, we write our own descriptions for everything on the website). If you don’t want your audio to wander like a drunken snake… rent a Tentacle Sync E dual timecode generator kit!!!
- 2x Tentacle Timecode Generator units
- Bluetooth control
- 3.5mm outputs
- Cable package included for most common cables
- Runs 35 hours on built in battery
- Master and Jam modes

If the Director, and anyone else, needs to hear the audio Comtek is the industry standard.
The Comtek BST 75-216 CW Synthesized Base Station Transmitter with Companded and Non-Companded Channels is designed for rack mount or sound cart use.
Receivers are $16/day per unit (You need one of these for everyone who needs to hear your audio)

You may have read this already but… If the Director, and anyone else, needs to hear the audio Comtek is the industry standard.
The Comtek PR-216 is a professional-quality personal monitor receiver ideal for use in broadcasting, motion pictures, assistive listening, tour guide monitoring, and other applications.
It is designed to be used with M-216, M-216 Option P7, and BST-25/216 transmitters.

You’re going to want to rent this when filming in windy, rainy and snowy outdoor weather. This could just save your audio! It will definitely save our gear.
Hint: If there’s a lot of precipitation you may need to put a plastic bag over the mic. Ask Laszlo for details.
- Fits most mics such as a Neumann KMR 81 or Sennheiser ME66
- Solid quality blimp with XLR pass through included
- Elastic suspension system
- Full deadcat included
- Camera shoe mounts available
- Mic stand mounts available.
- 1/4-20 mounts available.
- No microphone included!

Rent a boom pole for your or our shotgun microphone and get the audio source as close to the talent as possible!
We’ll include a mic shock mount with the rental, as well as XLR cable to run back to the camera or recorder. Just let us know what input you’re running in to in case you need an adapter.
- 4 stage aluminum pole (various brands)
- Extends to minimum 10′ in length
- Basic shock mount included
- 10+’ XLR cable included if needed
- Comes in sling bag
- No microphone included!

We rent XLR audio cable in many different lengths from 18″ up to 50 feet. The average 20′ cable rents for $5.
However, if you are renting a shotgun mic kit, we usually include a length of cable up to 15′ for free with the kit.
Adapters available for XLR cable:
- 3.5mm TRS
- 1/4″
- RCA
- Barrel connectors

If you can’t hear what you’re recording you have no idea if it’s good audio. Feel free to use your own headphones or rent a pair of ours.
Just make sure you bring a pair.