Jeff Deeth

DSLR Audio, 30.00 or 24.00 Timecode Slate. I have always used 30 w/out issue, but 24 should work for you as well. If in doubt test if possible. So far I am enjoying DSLR from my vantage (Sound). Like shooting film w/out the Mag Noise. Jeff Deeth

Hello group, I need a place to stay in NOLA next week. Can anyone help me out ? Jeff Deeth depthaudio@comcast.net

I will correct myself.. after watching the video it does appear that you can connect a keyboard for track naming etc. Jeff Deeth

As a FOH Mixer, Production Sound Mixer and Studio Owner I could see this box being very useful. Can also link multiple units. Doesn't seem to do much in the way of Metadata though. Pricing ? Jeff Deeth

Schoeps did great ! Jeff

Using the Zaxcom recording tx would have been a nice addition and backup. In my situation I would still have needed a mixer and wireless hop to camera as we had multiple characters and there were quite a few situations where I needed, or at least wanted my schoeps on the pole. True dual system sound wasn't going to happen for various reasons. Holding a device in one hand above your head... I would just put it in a small drybag high on my back. You will likely need both hands to navigate at times. Jeff

I just completed a cave shoot. Helmet rigging is definitely the way to go. I used a B6 and MM400 in multiple helmets with a cutout in the helmet's styrofoam on top of the head (inside obviously). These foam pieces are typically inserts which stick into the helmet via velcro... so I removed it, made a cutout, and also used an elastic transmitter pouch (thigh sized) and wrapped it around the foam with the tx sitting inside the cutout, but also supported by the elastic. Then the whole mess just velcros back inside the helmet. I rigged the B6 at the center of the rim of the helmet with waterproof tape and ran the excess wire into the helmet and looped it up and taped it down with waterproof tape leaving enough tail for the connector to have some slack. This rig worked very well inside the cave, the only major hassel was that battery changes are a bit of a task, but what are ya gonna do ? Range inside a cave is constantly changing... being around a corner in a cave is at times no different than being a mile away... even if you are only 20 ft away. Close and Line of sight are best bet... but in a large cavern range can be great. Regarding the water.... water is likely to be an underground river and will very greatly in depth. I would bet that the amount of filming whilst in neck deep water will be minimal, but cetainly plan for it. Here is what worked for me. I had 2 dry bags. ANY time that I had ANY concern about water getting on my gear it got bagged. My Zep came off and went into one bag with the pole... and my Pegz2 slid neatly into another. When it was necessary to shoot while trudging, or even swimming, I left the whole bag powered inside the dry bag on my back... worked great. No boom or phones at that point though. When I was certain that I wasn't going in too deep, but was still waist deep.. I ran my phones cable out the top so I could monitor. All of my gear worked great and never got wet. Safety - It's Dark even with head lamps ... It's physically demanding ... Sharp Rocks ... Loose Rocks ... Current ... Awkward steps ... Climbing with gear ... Take your time and DO NOT let a production rush you in these conditions. Falling in some of these caves can be very very bad, a small slip can tear you up real good and a major fall could be deadly. NO JOKE ! Anyone attempting this kind of thing had better be hiring a guide team who is familiar with the specific cave / caves. Jeff

Not a mic rigging or wind issue, but yes... I suspect it may be related to the engine. Jeff

Has anyone had a similar experience ? I was using a UH400a as wireless boom (416 w/ 48v) with a bag system (rx just 1 to 2 feet from tx) without any issue.... ...until the vehicle reach around 90 - 95 mph , then I received a very fast chattery and constant interference. The same bag system was using a UM400a with a lav without issue at any speed. Both rx are 411a . Unfortunately it is not easy to duplicate the circumstances for testing. Anyone ???? Jeff

Hi guys, I can't tavel to L.A for this Corp Video Shoot. Regular client. I think he said March 12 - 14. Local only. If you or an associate might be available, please email me asap : jeff@depthaudio.com Jeff Deeth

I would like to use these units more often myself. They really do sound SO good. - Jeff Deeth

Hello All , Hi Jeff - I've just discovered your forum and it looks great. I will certainly be stopping by regularly. This kind of professional interaction helps us all. Jeff Deeth