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Here it is folks, the ULTIMATE DSLR camera rig. http://vimeo.com/25465542 Sadly, I think I've shot with rigs that looked like that.
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Does anyone know is the only difference between the Deca Eargonizer and the classic blue is the exterior color? Are all the dimensions the same?
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Hope this is helpful to somebody.
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I recently had a job where I was going to hire a Sound Devices 788 as I needed to do an eight track record. As my own recorder is a 744 I thought I would go to the hire shop several days early to prep a 788 and test out the AES3 output from my Yamaha 01V96 via the MY8-AE96 Mini YGDAI Card on the D Sub 25 pin plug. In order to input the 788 via AES3 I bought a Sound Devices XL-88 break out cable. The only problem I had was with AES3 channels 3 & 4. Each input on the 788 was patched input 1 to track 1, input 2 to track 2, input 3 to track 3, input 4 to track 4, input 5 to track 5, input 6 to track 6, input 7 to track 7 and input 8 to track 8. Each input on the 788 was a…
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I will be purchasing the Nomad 6 as soon as I can but I'd like to know more about how Zaxnet works. I've found a few videos on line but no manual. Specifically, can it be used to provide cans to the director/scripty etc without purchasing the ERX1? Any 2.4 GHz headsets out there? Any links would be appreciated.
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Hi I've just bought an Ambient UMPII Power supply so I can use my Lectrosonics as a wireless boom. I plugged up my Schoeps to test it and no problems, but when I plugged up my 416 there was quite a bit of background noise. I plugged my 416 into my Deva hardwired with an XLR to check there was no immediate problem with the mic and it was fine, yet reconnect it to the UMPII/ Lectro rig and the noise reappears. I'm using Lectrosonics SMDB tx's with the SRa rx. Has anyone else come across this? I'm at a loss and any advice will be gratefully received! Regards Stuart
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Hi Fellow Soundies, I am looking to add a microphone to my growing collection and would appreciate some advice. I am looking for a mic to be used specifically for interviews in noisy locations. The mic may end up on a mic stand or on the end of a boom pole, but always out of frame and will be used in situations where my trusted Neumann KMR81 does not reject enough of the ambient noise. Examples of the types of very noisy locations where I have been recently include a gold mine with lots of machinery, several construction sites and a beach with crashing waves. Often a well placed lavalier does the trick but I would like to have two clean tracks of audio. …
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Hello, I use Audio Ltd. Wireless in the US. I remember a while ago I stumbled across a couple Film/TV sound equipment websites based in England. In their used section they had alot of Audio Ltd. stuff. I've since lost the link. Anyone know any sites based in England that would have what I'm looking for? Thanks
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Buenos Morning, On an upcoming instructional video shoot, I've been asked to lav the commentator due to their concept of "perspectival convention" for their shoots, and boom athletes on a mat demonstrating cheerleading moves without dialogue. They havent decided on whether the shoot will be EXT on the football field (with one side bounded by moderate traffic), or INT in the gym, and my question is how the lack of dialogue would affect (if at all) the mic selection on your boom. Would the only criterion be the selection of INT over EXT? Mindfully and humbly appreciative for your time, Steven
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http://www.equatoraudio.com/D_Series_Studio_Monitors_s/43.htm I thought these looked like really interesting compact monitors for field use and have an optional soft bag. Equator audio is Ted Keffalo's new company and I always loved his dual concentric phase coherent designs in the form of the old KEF reference monitors for hi-fi. At $299 per pair, they seem to represent a tremendous value, was thinking of picking up a pair for myself at some point.
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Does anyone have a source for inexpensive mono (dual ear) headphones? (for use with a Sennheiser G2 Rx)
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My schoeps cmc641 suddenly developed a rattling noise when I swing it side to side- I can only hear it through the headphones- not by putting my ear next to it. It almost sounds like there is a very small grain loose inside it. It was working perfectly fine two days ago. Has anybody had this problem? Oh, and I tried switching cables and inputs. Im pretty sure its the mic. Thanks, Jon
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Hi, I am having difficulty updating the ERX1 receivers. The ERX1 never receives the right amount of segments from the IFB100. It cycles through multiple times trying again without success. Any tips? vins
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I've been happily charging my GlobalMediaPro NP1 batteries on my IDX charger with minimal modification to the charger, as discussed in another thread. Things aren't so easy with the Swit batteries that arrived here about an hour ago. The pin layout is different, but more simple than the GMP or IDX one's but with a key difference, the pin on the GMP and IDX batts, labelled 'S' is missing on the Swit, (it's the pin that carries the +ve voltage on the charger, and yes I have tried swapping the +ve and S pins round) Aside from the +ve, -ve and thermistor pins, this is the only one actually used on the IDX charger, so I'm assuming I need to work out where to short…
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Hi all I have been using straddle bags for 2 x 411 Rx for a few years but am getting interested in finding an alternative. I am working on a show with a Sony XDCam 700 and the receiver on the left is blocking the LCD display, I either need to get myself a Lectro SRa or find a better mounting solution. Would like to know what works for you guys who are still sticking 2 x 411 on a camera?? Also does anyone know of a Anton Bauer type mounting plate that will fit the Sony XDCam, we are using the V lock batteries.
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Today, on a job fraught with strange problems, here's a new one for me. In a high-rise office building in downtown San Francisco location, a hardwired COS-11 powered by an Ambient Eumel from my SD 552 began picking up music from some local radio broadcast. Lite rock, I believe. After letting other members of the crew listen to confirm I wasn't crazy, I quickly swapped out the COS-11 with another COS-11 and the problem disappeared. Can anyone tell me what may have caused this and how to remedy it in the future? Thanks! Dave Wendlinger San Francisco, CA
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Hi , I am looking for opinion on a better antenna setup for my zax wireless system . I have a 4900 and 2 x rx900s and a soon to be added qrx100 . At present I have a pair of lectro shark fins and a pair of lectro dipoles . Mounted on a T bar . (I would attach a photo but I am writing from an iPad and it's that old flash 9 problem , damn Apple - sometimes) I started using a 4 way splitter from lectro to run the 4900 and 2 x rx900s off the shark fins but lost too much gain . I then went with the 4900 on the shark fins and the rx900s through a dual RF splitter which works ok but what about the qrx100?? When it comes along . Do I go with an active RF amp or will…
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Hey Sound folks, Zaxcom Fusion 12. I did a seatch but couldn't find anything. The unit has a white screen. It goes into record, seeimgly just fine but their is no display. anyone run into this before? Thanks, Tyler
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I was having a weird and very intermittent problem with my Deva/Mix 12 combo. On very rare occasions a mic would self fade (by very rare I mean once a month). I wasn't sure if it was the Deva, the Mix 12, the 992 or possibly the Mixer-Deva cable. But it happened so rarely it was hard to diagnose. The past couple of weeks it started to happen more until finally my system died just before a take on a night shoot (the Mix 12 and Deva both froze). Fortunately all my mics were on recording radios so I yelled speed anyway. After the take I did a few power resets, got everything up and running, and used Zaxnet to re-mix the missing take. When we finished the setup I …
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What are they file size limits on these various products. I assume they are all seamless, but what is the maximum size before a new file is created? THANKS, AB
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I am in need of a backup NP-1 charger. I hate like hell to buy an expensive charger that is mostly going to sit in case or on shelf and collect dust. I noticed that Varizoom is now making inexpensive NP-1 chargers. www.varizoom.com I called them and asked if they were compatible with IDX LIONs and they confirmed that they were compatible. Anybody here try them? Or am i the group guinea pig? john.
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Looking for a good solvent for removing sticky tape residue from my lav's/cables without ruining the rubber jacket. Thanks
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"This on-line calculator provides you with the recommended amp-hour rating of your back up battery. In addition to using the information you provide, it considers derating factors such as capacity tolerance, battery life cycle, and run time relative to 20 hrs." http://www.westmountainradio.com/capacity_calculator.php?navcode=/batcalc
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I'm working with a fairly experienced actress and she asked if I had a tube that would go down her pants to drop the wire down her ankle. I've never heard such a thing, can't find it in the forums or on any sound site. I've scene the weight that attaches to the end of a TA5. She mentioned its for curtains. a google shows only metal rods, which I can't imagine putting down someones pants.
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We have seen the 552, USB Pre and Mix Pre redux in the past few years. I am hoping that Sound Devices is planning a 302 redux in the near future. What (realistic) upgrades would you like to see? I would like to see an onboard 2 track recorder like the 552 and meters with more resolution at the top end.
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