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Have a colleague looking to buy and Octava. I bought some many years ago and did all my research and found The Sound Room in Mahwah, NJ to be reputable and have the genuine Octava's. Anyone recently find suppliers selling the Russian ones and not the Chinese knock-offs?
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This morning my boom op put charged eneloops into my SD MM1 (like every day). When it wouldn't turn on he checked and found that the lower eneloop had leaked! Within seconds. We tried to clean the batt compartment but now there seema to be not enough phantom to power a CMIT (the red lights light up but not to the full extent and there is crackling in the background. Any tips for cleaning? What kind of fluids to use etc.? There is just a little residue on the bottom o the compartment, which is a bit hard to reach.
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The title pretty much says it all. I'm trying to get some advice about the Blackmagic Design Cinema Camera compared to a 7D or a 5D. I'm going to be using a field mixer to record audio, but with the SLR's I haven't really found an easy fix to that problem. With the Cinema Camera I can just use stereo inputs. I plan on using a 552 by Sound Devices. Are the audio inputs on the Cinema Camera good quality? I don't want to waste such nice preamps. How does the video quality compare between the two? The reason why I started looking into the Cinema Camera was to find a device that was easier to use than one of the SLR's and because it would hopefully solve my sync…
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Does anyone here use a Pag battery charger, specifically the AR-124NPD (https://www.paguk.com/content/pag-ar124npd-4-x-np1-4-x-pp90) and have experience of it chartging other brand Lithium battery packs, specifically Swit brand? I used to power my 788 bag rig from a lage v-lock battery but to reduce weight and help with ergonomics im now running two NP1's in parallel. Downside is, my 2 channel np1 slow charger won't charge quick enough and will only have two batteries ready if left overnight; hence, im looking at a new charger. Thanks, Mat.
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For Nomad users that have a camera snake with the Hirose 10 pin connectors here's a 9" prototype I made of a handy multipin adaptor for your Nomad. A Hirose 10 pin female to two TA5f connectors, the Red coded connector sends two audio feeds to the camera and the Green coded connector is a 2 channel return. Once I get the finessing done they will be available for sale, estimated cost will be about $75 with ground shipping included. Eric
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Hi everyone I have been in the look for a new mixer for the cart. I have been using a rental CL-9 and was thinking on buying one. But i hate the fact that i have to loose an iso for a talkback mic. So i'm thinking that if i'm going to loose an iso, at least i should gain better preamps and outputs, so i'm looking into an external mixer, like a cooper or audio developments. But i have seen a lot of people using the yamaha 01v96, or sonosax or similar. I would love the extra channels and outputs and all, but i'm just wondering, how do you power it on the cart? They only accept 120-240v, so do you use an inverter or similar? Thanks a lot Diego
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I have a potential trade in the works for a Sanken WMS-5 and i'm wondering if i should decide to turn around and sell it down the road, what could i sell it for? This mic sells for 4.7k new. I wonder if i could expect to get at least 2.5 k for it. The reason i ask is that the item i will be trading for it resells for around 2k. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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I know this topic has been covered here before, but i couldn't find it in the search function. I need to wire an on field football player for a doc type program this weekend (CFL Eastern final). I need to wire him before the game and probably won't have a chance to adjust at half time. Plan to attach TX (probably Lectro SM) inside the rear of shoulder pads with some additional padding on pack. B6 on front of pads at sternum. Lots of tape. Any advice/ experiences welcome. Chris Newton
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I've been working on a tattoo cover up show and have been running into some issues with some of the tattoo machines and my wireless lavs. Some of the tattoo machines use magnets to drive the needles, and every time they are engaged, my mics sound like they are crushing the limiter, and the audio is rendered unusable. This happens to varying degrees on my COS11D's, Trams, and OSTs. So, I have 2 questions: 1. Could this Magnetic interference be causing any damage to my mics, and 2. Is there any thing I can do to reduce or eliminate this interference? Thanks. Marc Hoppe
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Recently I have been having a peculiar problem with my iphone Lectro RM app, my SMQVs and my SRa reciever. Basically, when I unsleep the TX they turn back on, but the RX doesn't pick one or both up. If I sleep and then unsleep them again the problem persists. The only way I have been able to fix this is by completely powering off and then turning back on either the TX or RX. Both options seem to work. Does anyone have any experience with this issue, or suggestions so I can get my kit working the way I like it again? Thanks!
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I just pulled a couple of my old Audio Ltds out of retirement last week for a shoot where I needed a hop to a DSLR. I threw iPower 9volts into them and had 1 tx and one rx fire up. Pulled the batteries out and reseated them and had a different rx and tx combination light up. Put 9v Procells in them and they all worked fine. Putting iPowers in gives me a truly random number of successful and unsuccessful startups. It seems like the iPower's protection circuitry is sometimes tripping, perhaps due to the way the battery is inserted into the units (for those who aren't familiar with the audios, the battery slides in sideways and it looks like it may be …
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Hi, Anyone know if a UM400a with blk 26 aerial will fit into this Aqupac? http://store.aquapac...h-case-548.html Or is this one? http://store.aquapac...se-158b-81.html Thanks Peter Mega
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I'm trying to use input 1 fader to control the level of my mono mix on track A. I have nothing going into input 1; however I'm using input 2 for my boom going to tracks A and B. I'm using a heavy as hell bag setup with a DVPro mix 6 to fade my lavs on inputs 3/4 tracks C/D. Basically I want to control my mono mix separately from my isos but I can't seem to figure this out with the manual. Thanks again--at the rate I'm working now I'm bound to provide more helpful answers on this board than rookie questions!
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Since Nomad is now shipping, and since all the other Nomad threads are several pages long - I think it is time to start a new thread. Perhaps in this thread users can post their thoughts, impressions, issues, likes and dislikes. So let me start with a post about the the flexibility of Nomad - this is taken from a shoot that I did yesterday. We were shooting three people, unscripted, sitting at a table of a restaurant interacting with each other. There were 4 cameras - one on sticks, two on dolly's and one on a jib. There was one close up camera on each of the three subjects and a master wide. Primary audio will be taken from the camera rolls, and back up tracks…
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I'm trying to control the gain of a trx900LT from my Nomad. Not seeing anything in the manual that I might be doing wrong... Nomad and TRX are set to 2404, group 1. Nomad IFB mode is TX. The TRX is displaying "Rx" flag, also, "Jam" and "jammed", but the timecode is not what I see on Nomad (which is set to display and output generated TC). Any ideas what I could check for?
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Hey all, The powder coating on my CS3e has begun to chip off revealing bare metal underneath. I tried contact Sanken to see if the mic could be recoated, but so far no response back. Anyone had similar problems or have experience having a mic repainted? Thanks, Jesse
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Hey guys, Looking to make the plunge into Lectrosonics venue world and was wondering about some opinions on both the VR Field and the venue. I like the fact that the Venue is 19" rack mount but do appreciate the fact that if I "ever" need to get it of the cart and power it the VR Field is ready to go. I'm sure it's been discussed before but looking for real world experience and mostly looking for major pluses or minuses of both because of user experience. I currently run cantar in a bag with 5 411's but I want to streamline the cart. getting a lot more cart based work and I would like to have both a bag system and a cart system that i can share a few transmit…
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My Sound devices 744T (currently running 2.66 firmware), appears to only have the option of 48.048kF mode in 30ND frame rate. Does anyone know if the hard disk recorder has the ability to record at 48.048Khz F-mode with true 24frame rate. I have heard that perhaps it can if I do the firmware update, but I read the update specs on the sound devices website, and frame rates/sample rates were not listed. I have a feeling the upgrade only applies to the 788T, but if anyone can shed some light, i'd appreciate it.
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Hello all, I'm considering getting the KTek Articulated boom to use as a drama pole. The main reason being I am quite small and I aways get told to stand on a box to get the height up at my end. My arms have to be straight up ALL THE TIME and that gets very tiring.I don't want to sound like a wuss, but I am thinking of ways I can maximise my small stature and lack of strength so I can work more efficiently. It has been suggested that I try the articulated pole for the angle and to save my arms. Has anyone used one, or could give me some advice/tips? Much appreciated!
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Anyone else experience setting tone to LIdent to outputs and not hearing the left signal cycle attenuation in the left headphone monitor?
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I am starting to see white space devices come up on government consultation documents. These devices as far as I can see look for space between DTV channels and use that space for mobile networking as an alternative to buying 4G space from the government. It might not be too far in the future as I have seen some documents showing 'possible white space devices from 2014'. I think my question applies to those of us on both sides of the pond as we look to be coming into line (there is a plan to move DTV from the 700mHz band so that tablets etc can use the same system both sides of the atlantic) and white space devices will travel. My question is to Larry Fisher of this paris…
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I am sure you senior soundies have your carts the way you want it. I have had mine a little over a year and it seems every time I use it I find changes to make to make it function better. I wanted a way to velcro items on the top shelf to keep them from moving, Such as my 788T and power supply. I tried self stick velcro to the carpeted top shelf and its works for a while then lets loose I have found a place to purchase velcro ( the loop fuzzy side ) by the yard Industrial Webbing Corp sells it 60" wide and any yard length you want and any color. This fabric is commonly used for display walls at trade shoes I cut a piece same size as my top shelf, glued …
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Are you carrying a master cable with a ton of adapters, or a few cables for the cameras you mostly work with? Even just to work with Red cameras you could need two different Lemos for TC, and TA3 and minijacks for audio. I could terminate TC with a BNC and use the TC cables I already have for my Denecke sync boxes. Other option, I am thinking I could cover my bases with 4 cables: TA3 audio connection means Red One, so I could to a 5 pin Lemo Audio minijack is a Red Epic or Scarlet, so I could do a Lemo 4 The camera (or device) that takes a BNC TC jack probably also takes an XLR for audio The Red Epic Pro I/O module takes 5 pin Lemo for TC, and XLR…
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Hey all After several problems with this boom (few of them have been covered in other postings) I finally decided to write and complain to Rycote about this product to state how totally inferior it is, at least comparing to the rest of their product line. I am pleased to say that they have accepted my request and offered to refund me. Hence, I need to replace my boom asap. But it would be great if I could hear some opinions from you guys before I decide and part some cash. I do like the internal cabling in a boom. But after the A5, the internal coiled cable is an absolute no-go. Funnily enough, K-TEK has posted a of how to fix the issues of tangled internal…
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Hello, A few months ago I started a thread here asking for information about gear, mostly about a new hyper mic. I received many and v helpful answers and advice which, together with some research mainly here, greatly helped me in buying the equipment i needed, even though some of them weren't on my list in the beginning. The microphone i chose was the Audix SCX1-HC, on which i found few comments and no sound samples, but since i always appreciated the brand i went for it. I have to admit that i am very satisfied with it. After completing 3 projects (feature length doc and 2 corporate videos) i can safely say that, imho, the mic has a very natural sound, w…
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