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I'd sweep through each gain pot with a dynamic mic, and if you have a bantam tt->XLR cable, check each channel's direct output on the back (direct outputs are unbalanced so you won't get +4db line level out of them like you do on the main outputs but they are very clean and super useful).. and just go through each channel strip like you would any mixer. As for service, I had a SX-S8 serviced by Glen Trew in Nashville in 2021 I think. I had heard he was servicing Nagra tape machines at the time, during covid, and I knew he was a Sonosax dealer so I gave him a call. He was able to source and replace a bad gain pot on my SX-S, however I think these days it may be more difficult to source parts. I recall not long after mine was serviced in Nashville, Sonosax announced they were/are ending official support for the SX-S series (not to be confused with SX-ST series which is still in production). This was a year or two ago if I recall. Either way, I have two SX-S mixers that I hang onto and I'm very happy with. I love using the channels for location music multi track recording and also daisy chaining them for mixing stems out of pro tools. Simple and practical along with excellent sound qualities.

I'm a R4+ and M2D2 user and would say Sonosax all the way for music. I used SD and Zaxcom for many years and have recorded music on them for convenience with good results, all fine, great machines. but doing the same with Sonosax is a big jump in musicality and 'ease of sound'. Generally the stuff I have recorded that way has been small music groups playing mostly acoustic instruments along with multiple voices, with a mix of ribbon mics and dynamics, leaving the Schoeps and so on in the cabinet much of the time.

Ditching analog connections where possible cuts down quite a bit, use AES if you can. Half the number of wires wires and connectors (plus connectors are small too). Also Protogear bags, not unlike the older Portabrace or Kortwich bags save alot of weight compared to say Orca or Ktek bags. Protogear is custom though, and not cheap, but will force you to really think about what you really need to carry. I love mine, made for Sonosax recorder and 8-ch of wireless all running AES and much lighter than same gear w analog connections in a ktek or orca bag. Only one XLR connector in the whole setup (cabled boom).

Patrick, I could power it most of the day but certainly not 10 hrs. I’d probably want an external batt to keep me powered on while changing the internal battery, or I suppose could swap out at lunch, however I like the security of one external battery w internal as backup. I never have to think about it. The weight difference is noticeable but not a big deal w a bag this small.

I’m happy w this small bag. It’s custom made by Protogear. It is pictured here w one Wisycom MCR54 and a 98wH smart battery that easily powers everything for a 10hr day without ever powering off.

Old-ish thread but just would like to add.. if showlink is not a must-have for you, then take a look at the AD1 transmitter. It takes AA (lithiums) and is functionally the same, other than missing showlink. Can sync via IR to ADX5D receiver. Also, AD1 is nearly half the price of ADX1 ($849).

I bought a US version.. It works beautifully. Will take it w me outside the US and have it unlocked at some point. Maybe UK, Europe, or Canada.

Thank you, Rich!

I’m a zaxcom wireless user and wondering if my lavs w lemo connectors can be used w wisycom tx’s? Anybody use both?

been using mine last couple weeks on an 8040 and it has definitely helped quiet down wide swings during a shot, which was all but impossible with regular foam.

I have a pair of stiffer grey lyres that I use with an ORTF pair of 8040's plus softies for outdoor use and broke two lyres within the first couple months of regular use. I think both broke somehow during transport (no mic) when carried loose in a run bag. Both are currently epoxy'd at the break (base of the lyre) and working fine until I receive a replacement set.

Looks like a great harness! The rigid spine is a clever idea, just wondering if it's adjustable for tall users like me.

I'm 6'5 and after many years of Versaflex am happily using the Orca. The last few years for me have been a constant adjustment for better ergonomics. Lighter gear (dual receivers, light recorder, lighter/shorter boom mics, shorter zepplins, smaller cart..) matters to me more and more. I tried to wait for the Ktek harness (love the stingray2 bag) but glad I went w Orca when I did. The waist support is quite good. Will still consider Ktek if/when it comes out.

I'm using a 4017C with the normal Rycote lyres (grey) and haven't noticed any particular sensitivity to handling noise. I love this mic, btw. It has wonderful clarity and very impressive reach for such a tiny microphone. I'm also using DPA lavs and really enjoying how well everything works together.

I got my replacement SuperSoftie yesterday (very quick shipment from Redding!) so tried it out today on a breezy clear day and can say that it performs more in line with what I would expect. Much better in crosswind than the defective one I tried before and put aside wondering, was it really that windy? In terms of wind protection it seems about the same as my old furry Softie but with clearer sound which is great news on milder days when a full Zep isn't necessary. . FWIW, I'm using a size 12cm (short) w a Senn 8060.