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codyman

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  1. I like my 8060 for docs and "run and gun" kind of situations as it rejects enough surrounding noise but also is more forgiving for speakers that are off axis (a must in unscripted).
  2. There's a great write up on it on Newsshooter (as always): https://www.newsshooter.com/2023/10/12/dpa-microphones-2017-shotgun-review/ Seems like an interesting "all arounder" for doc stuff and the likes?
  3. I've got this battery cup. One TA4 has "data" to go into an 8 series and would have all the telemetry built in to the 8 series itself and then you also have a "dumb" TA4 that could go to a simple BDS or splitter for extra power connectors.
  4. If you do have a supported recorder/mixer or BDS, it is nice to have the extra metering info about the battery itself including how much runtime left. I feel they now are on par price wise with the NP style batteries too.
  5. I've got a few Remote Audio 98wh's and haven't had a problem? Crummy that they're giving you the run around though, that's good to know.
  6. If I'm not mistaken, I believe most soccer players (at least at a professional level) wear trackers that are embedded in a bra like "GPS tracker vest" (even for the men). I'd imagine you'd be able to attach it to that safely somehow.
  7. It's interesting to hear the stories behind these older microphones that are still made to this day. I was listening to "Jazz At The Pawnshop" today and it was predominately recorded on old school Neumann's and still sounds amazing today despite being recorded in a tiny bar basically in 1977 with the mixer setup ragtag in the kitchen. "The recording was made on two Nagra IV-S portable tape recorders on 2-track, 1/4" tape running at 15ips. Nagramaster equalization was used, with Dolby A noise reduction. Neumann U47, M49 and KM56 microphones were used, and mixed to stereo at real time on a Studer mixer". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jazz_at_the_Pawnshop
  8. Studios would love to just have bag jockies with 16 channels of wireless while paying for labor + kit at less than it would cost to rent the kit alone at a rental house. That's their end goal.
  9. Should be fine. Just make sure to use a frequency coordination app like Freqfinder so you can make sure you don't have any issues with intermods (for the G3's).
  10. It's the Toyota Camry of transmitters (and I mean that in a good way). Does it have a ton of bells and whistles? Nope! But that sucker will keep on trucking and get you to your destination without a fuss. I have some early SMQa transmitters that are from I want to say 2008ish? and literally they've been in for servicing zero times and still sound great / work properly.
  11. You don't really see a lot of Sony out in the field here (at least in Los Angeles) for whatever reason. I'm assuming it's more popular on your side of the Pacific? Ironically, I bought my first six channels of Lectro used from a mixer in New Zealand.
  12. I'd say post is going to use it more than production (at least at first). I do fear a future where even large shoots will be 1 person sound teams that have you lav up each speaking actor, record everything even if there is clothing rustle etc (just make it "good enough") and then they take all the recordings and do an AI version of ADR, automating the process and discarding the actual audio used on set.
  13. Haven't used them or seen them on set yet but they do seem rather clever. The built in scratch mic that can spit out that audio + audio LTC seems like a great workaround for non timecode cameras that we encounter from time to time.
  14. I'd bet LA is a Lectro town overall if you did a poll. At least that's been my experience here and with most the other mixers I work with. Sports definitely use Shure and so do a lot of venues. The nice thing about people mostly using Lectro here is that I can always source more channels / accessories etc. in a heartbeat.
  15. I guess it comes down to what do you do mostly in the sound world? Sports? ENG? Documentary? etc. The nexus is the new kid on the block. Axient is very widely used in the sports world. Both work great in terms of range. If you do narrative, I'd say the pack sizes (particularly the mini) of the Sound Devices is easier to hide. If pack size isn't as big of a concern, then you'd be able to get away with either really. I'd recommend renting each system and trying it out in the real world before putting down a new vehicle's worth of cash though.
  16. Given the high price of the Nexus, I'd imagine it's geared towards the mixers in LA/NYC/Atlanta etc. on a big TV series or Film and can simply send a PA down to the local sound house and pick up a rental of something or other. As for Doc / ENG / us folks that aren't working on 8 figure things, I'm sticking with my DSR4 / SRc's / SRb's. Hell, I could even dust off my VR Field if need be and it would still work with my transmitters.
  17. It's kinda wild they did this to a $15k box. It would be one thing if the box was cheap and then you paid for the channels you needed, but they already started off being way more expensive than the competition yet still nickel and dime you.
  18. 20 watts for 4 channels? Yeeesh. DSR4 is around 2 watts at 12vdc (if I'm doing my math correct)
  19. For narrative / TV / reality, yes. For us documentary / ENG types slots have been great. My go to setup is a 633 with a boom + DSR4 + battery + IFBT4. Light and simple. Maybe I'm just getting older, but I keep wanting less and less gear in my bag and cart as the years go on!
  20. I can't believe people don't like slot receivers, especially in today's bag-centric world (with bag carts etc being popular). My DSR4 has been great and I can't wait to buy another one.
  21. You'll be fine in that range. Seems Vegas is best in around there anyways.
  22. I feel like this should be a production's problem? Shouldn't production be providing shade for the crew given it's a health hazard if they don't? https://www.osha.gov/heat-exposure/water-rest-shade
  23. This kind of breaks it down: https://www.radio4all.org/300-ohm-vs-75-ohm-fm-antenna/
  24. Does your unit have a built in antenna as well? My 2230 does and it seems to work fine here in LA metropolitan area. For an external, I'd just get a cheap 300 ohm off Amazon if you can place the end of it near a window. If you're dealing with a lot of metal or a long cable run, maybe stick with a 75 ohm one.
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