Why do pros use Ambient QP Slim microphone boom poles?
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Cudd Judd again releases a video about the Ambient Series 5 boom but this time, a review. How could I not participate?
Ambient QP Slim Boom Poles
Thursday, March 14, 2023
For this episode of Gotham Sound TV, Nick interviews Yannic from Ambient and Allen from Sound Speeds about the new Slim Boom poles.
Movo X3 II Max SPL Test
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Yet again with Cudd Judd but this time Allen helps with a Maximum Sound Pressure Level (Max SPL) audio test. Plug your ears for this one.
Testing the Deity Theos
Saturday, December 16, 2023
In Curtis Judd’s Deity Theos review, he once again features the test footage featuring Allen during the walking range test.
Deity Theos Walk Test
Sunday, December 10, 2023
Every Sunday the Curtis Judd Audio channel does a live stream featuring something related to sound. In this episode Curtis was giving a first look at the Deity Theos wireless microphone system and Allen helps with the range test - trying to distract Curtis as he counts out steps.
Bandrew Says Podcast ep 368
Sunday, November 12, 2023
Bandrew’s Sunday podcast was almost not going to happen until Allen lit a fire under him at the beginning to provide motivation to shoot it.
Shure KSM313/NE Review
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Again with Bandrew Scott from Podcastage reviewing a Shure microphone, Allen joins Bandrew to demonstrate the figure of eight polar pattern.
Shure KSM141 SDC Review
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Bandrew Scott from Podcastage has been producing weekly microphone reviews since 2005. In his Shure KSM141 small diaphragm microphone review, Allen makes a cameo appearance at around 2:54.
With Andre From
Worth It Or Not
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Andre at Worth It Or Not specializes in Action Cam reviews and comparisons. Allen was in town so he showed Andre how to use an Action Cam to create a drone look - with a twist.
Boom Pole Analysis
Sunday, June 4, 2023
In this week's session, we're joined by Sound Speeds Allen Williams — a professional boom operator based in the Atlanta area — to take a closer look at the new boom pole and shock mount from DEITY Microphones.
With Matt Price at SoundRolling.com
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Allen Williams joins Matt Price for the first Sound Chat on his YouTube channel in over 7 years. Matt inspired me to launch Sound Speeds.
Sound Speeds on Shotgun Mics
Sunday, January 29, 2023
In this week's session, we're joined by Allen Williams of Sound Speeds where he'll share his perspective on when to use a shotgun microphone versus other types of boom microphones for capturing dialogue sound.
Guest on The Dialogue Edit, Mix, Master Challenge
Sunday, May 1, 2022
Allen Williams, “Booth Junkie” Mike DelGaudio and Austin Olivia Kendrick joined Curtis Judd in his LIVE Sound for Video Session. Viewers submitted studio and field recorded audio clips and the panel offered constructive feedback.
Is The Blue Yeti Microphone Really That Bad?
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Before dissecting and old vs a new Blue Yeti, Tom was researching the Blue Yeti and why it’s so loved and hated. A cameo by Allen in this video provides some insight as to it’s popularity and why it’s hated.
So many different options: Talking Mics with SoundSpeeds
Thursday, April 21, 2022
“Booth Junkie” Mike DelGaudio has plenty of experience using microphones in a vocal booth but none on a movie set. Wondering when to chose what microphone prompted this discussion.
Guest of Tom Buck
Thursday, January 27, 2022
Tom Buck was making a video about the Sennheiser MKH-50 and asked to interview me about it’s use on film sets. I go into how it’s used and why it’s so popular on film sets around the world.
Guest of AES Atlanta
Saturday, June 12, 2021
The Audio Engineering Society of Atlanta held a LIVE stream with guests that work in the film industry. It was great joining other sound pros in this LIVE event. A great discussion.
Channel Unhacked! Celebration!
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Kevin, The Basic Filmmaker’s YouTube channel was hacked and deleted on February 13, 2021 and it took him nearly a month for it to be restored. Upon restoration, he did a LIVE stream and invited friends to joke around and celebrate with him. My jaws still hurt from laughing.
Collab with Deity Microphones
Friday, February 26, 2021
Deity Microphones contacted me and asked me to showcase what I have on my overkill boom caddy. Of course, I had to oblige.
Podcast Engineering School
Monday, February 15, 2021
Chris Curran at the Podcast Engineering School gave Sound Speeds a shout out as they recommended our video on 32 bit Floating Point audio during their Daily Goody Newsletter.
Audio For Content Creators
Saturday, December 12, 2020
Brian Miller from Audio For Content Creators had Allen on to discuss microphones and how to evaluate them. The conversation then took off in many directions. Check it out here.
Sound Utility Class
Saturday, Sept 12 from 2-5PM w/ Q&A after
The entry level position to a production sound department is one of skill, responsibility and knowledge. Capable of filling in for the sound mixer or boom operator in a pinch, the sound utility is one that you can’t blindly walk into. Learn what you should know before stepping foot on set and enroll in this overview class today.
Price: $50
Kevin Basic Filmmaker Unscripted Guest
Saturday, August 29, 2020
Kevin Basic Filmmaker had Allen as a guest on his Unscripted channel answering sound questions from his viewers. Watch the replay here!
Sunshine Summit Guest
Sunday, August 9, 2020
Sunshine & Powercuts hostess Heather Welch had Allen as the first guest of the Fall 2020 Sunshine Summit. You can watch the replay from the LIVE event right here!
Sound For Video Session with Curtis Judd: Allen Williams
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
In this Sound For Video Session Allen joins Curtis again but this time the conversation is focused on boom operation.
Sound For Video Session with Curtis Judd: Allen Williams
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Curtis Judd is well known on YouTube for his calm, streamlined and well researched sound and video courses. Allen joins Curtis for this sound for video session to discuss sound in TV and motion pictures.
Sound Chat 11 with Matt Price from SoundRolling.com
Saturday, December 13, 2014
This is a re-upload of the original Sound Chat 11 on Matt Price’s YouTube channel and SoundRolling.com. This was the interview that sparked Allen’s interest in online education through Sound Speeds.
