Live to Air: Audio for ESPN at the IU Football Complex (833 and Wisycom)

Behind the Scenes for ESPN for IU Football with my Sound Devices 833. More Videos:    • Freelance Video Production Life  

Today I’m taking you behind the scenes with ESPN at the IU Football Complex after Indiana’s Big Ten Championship win over Ohio State.

I’m handling live broadcast audio for ESPN hits going straight to air during the selection show in Bristol. No second takes, no fixing it in post — just clean, loud, reliable audio delivered live.

In this video, you’ll see:

How I set up my Sound Devices 833 for live TV
Using Wisycom wireless (MTH610 handheld + MTP61 lav backup)
Sending audio directly to camera and into a TVU transmission
Why onboard compression matters for live broadcast
Monitoring camera return and protecting against mistakes
What live sports broadcast days actually feel like
Encouragement for freelancers navigating the ups and downs
I love jobs like this — simple setups, high stakes, and great people.

If you’re interested in broadcast audio, sports production, or
freelance sound mixing, this one’s for you.

👉 Drop any questions in the comments
👉 Check out the channel for more behind-the-scenes audio workflows

Chapters

00:00 Mixing Live Audio for ESPN
01:46 Live Broadcast Audio Setup
02:57 Audio to Camera & TVU
04:27 Freelance Encouragement
05:33 Compression for Live TV
07:55 ESPN Live Hit
09:33 Coach Cignetti Interview
11:49 Monitoring Audio Levels
14:15 Wrap-Up & Takeaways

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