Erik van Rooyen: Living and Golfing in Honor of Jon Trazzy Trasamar | Golf Channel

I recorded location audio for this Golf Channel feature on PGA Tour player Erik van Rooyen and his ongoing tribute to his late best friend Jon “Trazzy” Trasamar. Emotionally driven sports profiles require a particular kind of sound recording discipline — getting close enough for clean audio without the mic intruding on a subject talking about something deeply personal.

The piece mixes on-course coverage with sit-down interviews, which means transitioning between the acoustic challenges of an outdoor golf environment and the more controlled intimacy of a dedicated interview setup. Getting both right is a matter of good mic selection and knowing when to hang back.