White Water Rafting Through the Grand Canyon | SportsCenter

I handled location audio for this ESPN SportsCenter feature on white water rafting through the Grand Canyon. Outdoor adventure features on moving water are among the more demanding sound environments — the Colorado River is relentlessly loud, wind is constant, and the crew is wet.

The key is managing gain staging and protecting wireless gear from moisture while still getting usable talent audio on the boat and at the river’s edge. A boom pole is impractical in a raft; wireless lavs with good moisture protection are the primary tool, supplemented by a hypercardioid for the calmer interview setups at camp.