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C A S Q U A R T E R L Y S U M M E R 2 0 1 9 25 Microphones Schoeps CMIT 5U Schoeps miniCMIT Schoeps CMC6, 5 Preamp MK41 MK8 Neumann KMR 81, KMR 82 Sennheiser MKH 416 Mitra 3D Mic Pro for FX Lavs (lots of them) DPA 4060 Sanken COS-11 Sennheiser MKE 1 Wireless Lectrosonics Venue 2: two units Lectrosonics Venue 1: one unit Lectrosonics SRc: three units Lectrosonics HMa plug-on: four units Lectrosonics SMWB: six units Rig Rundown With seven seasons, I've gone through lots of gear. The current system is as follows: Lectrosonics SM: 12 units Lectrosonics 411 Digital Hybrid TX + RX: nine units Lectrosonics SSM: two units Lectrosonics SMQV: one unit Recorders Three Sound Devices 688 recorders: one in bag with SL6 and two on cart. Two Sound Devices CL12: one on cart, other to use with bag system when needed. Sound Devices 664 recorder on cart to serve as backup recorder. Sound Devices 702T for stereo effects. Motorized sound cart. The days were not as long. We were shooting on great stages at Paramount, our tracks were fat, and we had a direct line to post. The one driving force throughout all of this was Julia. Always present for every shot, always in good spirits, she kept a smile on everyone's face. I cannot think of a more perfect conclusion to, what was for me, America's greatest comedy. David Mandel and his team of omniscient writers nailed the zeitgeist with precision and grace. Principal photography for Season 7 culminated in an emotional hailstorm for the cast and crew, with one production mixer hiding his tears behind a tall sound cart. For me, Veep will always top the list of my fondest memories. I've always worked with talented professionals like Anna Delanzo, Rocky Quiroz, Alexandra Gallo, and Brandon Loulias. Currently, I'm working with Doug Shamburger, Michael Nicastro, and Johnny Kubelka. I couldn't be happier. •