CHRIS DURFY'S BLOG

Production Audio Product Reviews & Production Audio Tips-&-Tricks

Chris is a Production Sound Mixer for Feature Films and High-end Dramas. He is based in the United Kingdom, but is always ready to travel world-wide. He also loves testing and reviewing new audio gear and sharing his findings on his blog.

The Lectrosonics Duet IEM System – M2T & M2R

Jan 23, 2018 | Audio Equipment, Review

I've spent the last few months putting Lectrosonics's latest IEM/IFB system, called the Duet, through the paces here on my current show. The system is hands-down the BEST sounding in-ear monitor I've ever come across. It has a very good range in our studio and is...

URSA Strap – A better mousetrap aka THIGHstrap!

Mar 19, 2017 | Audio Equipment, For Sale, Review

I've recently had the chance to play with the full line of URSA straps. Let me bluntly say that they are a total gamechanger in the world of wireless bodypack straps. They are thinner, more breathable and simply better built. They also have some ingenious design...

CAS Nomination

Jan 30, 2017 | Audio Work

I was very humbled to receive a CAS Award Nomination for Stranger Things. I don't expect to win the category, but I am very honored to have worked on such a great show, with some of the best cast and crew I've ever worked on. I'm also awestruck to be in the category...

Audio News: DPA, Netflix & Durfy

May 9, 2016 | Audio Links, Audio Work, Review

DPA MICROPHONES CAPTURES SCARY GOOD AUDIO FOR NEW NETFLIX SUPERNATURAL THRILLER, STRANGER THINGS http://www.dpamicrophones.com/news/dpa-microphones-captures-scary-good-audio

Revised OR-32 Audio Bag for OrcaBags

Apr 7, 2016 | Audio Equipment, Review

I've been playing with a new pre-release version of the Orcabags OR-32 I got from the Orca bags R&D team. I built directly out of my version 1 OR-32 and I must say, I am VERY impressed with the myriad of updates! The bag retains all of the features I really liked,...

How DPA Has Impacted Our On-set Workflow – Chapter 1 – “On The Boom”

Feb 25, 2016 | Audio Equipment, Review

As we know, there is no one “perfect” microphone that fits all scenarios. Sound can get pushed out in a wide/tight... sometimes a space is more reverberant than we'd like... or background noise can be an issue. There are different issues that we have to deal with on...

Lectrosonics Venue vs. Venue 2 Breakdown – Part 1

Dec 16, 2015 | Audio Equipment, Review

I’ve recently had the pleasure of using the new Lectrosonics Venue 2. It’s such a huge improvement over the original Venue; something our industry already considers the proven modular workhorse. With new features such as wide-band blocks, IQ filtering, lowered noise...

Cinela Piano vs Rycote WS 4

Apr 24, 2015 | Audio Equipment, Review

So the Cinela Piano is currently the most talked about item when it comes to full microphone windscreens. And most often it get compared to the latest Rycote offering, the Cyclone. But why not compare it to an old industry standard? The Piano is very nice, but is it...

A Zaxcom Newcomer’s Look at the TRX742.5 Plug-on Transmitter

Apr 16, 2014 | Audio Equipment, Review

Okay, first off. I have never owned a single piece of Zaxcom gear. This is my first look at integrating Zaxcom into my Sound Devices / Lectrosonics “heavy” kit. So, this review will be written from the perspective of a Zaxcom newbie. Why the TRX742.5? Our team...

SOLD: Sound Devices 552 for sale! $1500 DEAL!

Nov 19, 2013 | Audio Equipment, For Sale

SOLD! I'm selling my 552 at a KILLER price. Perfect working order. Serviced recently at SD and used little since! It has some scuffs on the top and bottom and one place where it is worn through the paint. All sides are in good condition! I'll also sell a Remote Audio...

In Plain Sight… The Pen Mic!

Nov 15, 2013 | Audio Equipment, Audio Tips & Tricks

On my last show, I was having some problems with body mics and scratchy police officer wardrobe. After trying different ways to mic up the cast with hidden techniques that were not 100%, I though I'd venture into the realm of the pen mic. Now, I'm not the first person...

MuxLab 500052-Pro-BNC Video/Audio Balun

Jul 1, 2013 | Audio Equipment, Review

A couple of weeks ago, I upgraded my trusty lightweight MuxLab Balun System to a new beefier version, the 50052-Pro-BNC. What is a Balun and what is it used for? Balun is short for" BALanced to UNbalanced". What is does is passively take in separate signals of audio...