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Constantin

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  1. All the listed options are very good alternatives to the USBPre, which is good too. While I have not used any of the specific interfaces, I can say that I have used various RME devices, and they always are great. Stable drivers, clean and very linear Pre's, low latency, very well engineered, and so on. My vote is for RME
  2. sure, but you're forgetting the learning side of it: why did they not? You're never too old to be curious, right Senator?
  3. Read and digest everything Jan McL wrote on this forum and take up her offer of meeting in person. From her, you'll learn everything you'll ever need to know not just about being a production sound mixer, but also about being a sound human being
  4. And "because" is a brilliant explanation. One of my favourites. And my son's favourite, who is 2 years old. Anyway, the miniTx would have been good, as it's very flat and with rounded edges so it's very inconspicuous. And it doesn't get hot. So on "Desparate Housewives" they aparently did wait, desparately, for the small Lectro TX, the Audio could have been a great solution.
  5. but why didn't they use Audio Ltd.s mini tx? It is still quite a bit smaller and slimmer than the smv. There are downsides zo the Audio range, but size isn't one
  6. but Bluetooth uses the 2.4 band, as well, doesn't it?
  7. I think the Zaxcom ERX2TCD should probably be added to the list, as it has mostly similar functions, plus it adds audio. Also, as a small side-note, I don't think Ambient has teamed-up with Arri as such, it's probably more a case of buying/licensing the technology. Just as Sound Devices did for their recorders. I am assuming all this, though. But in that regard it makes sense that ACN integrates really closely with the Sound Devices recorders. For me, Ambient have the edge for now, because of their tight integration with the recorder I'm using and the need to only enter the data once. That's a huge time-saver. They also have the added advantage of Metadata integration with (some) cameras and the somewhat more open format they are apparently employing.
  8. This is all very intersting guys, thank you. I never knew there were such stark differences between countries within the EU. Following from what Andrew wrote above, I still wonder why the one-project companies and others don't register for VAT, as even they would save a bit of money. I don't know how complicated the registration is, though. Here it's quite simple, but once you've registered you can't turn back for 5 years (always assuming you're staying below the 17.500€). But for a company that's set up for just one job, that doesn't matter.
  9. I'm sure this is one of Senator's off-centre jokes. A variant of his droning "ask the manufacturer"
  10. Technically, the difference between a pro and everyone else is that the pro gets paid. Equipment doesn't make anyone a pro, nor is someone making eqiupment pro just by using it. If you are helping out on a student film, and your gear is being serviced, so they rent something for you (Roland R44, Sennheiser ME66, etc.) and you get the job done. Who or what is pro?
  11. what are comparable frequencies? A comparison test is only really valid if done on the same frequency, one right after the other. Also, try the same thing without a mic attached, that'll eliminate the question of proper wiring. By now I'm sure you are familiar with the rf meters on both receivers and you should be able to tell if range has increased.
  12. yes, have your local dealer do it for you. They should know how to do this. Otherwise, go to a customs office and ask for all relevant forms for a repair shipment. If you don't have that, your TRX will be taxed many times
  13. taken out of context, that sounds... different
  14. well, in the UK, if you are registered for VAT, you have to pay for a piece of equipment e.g. £1000. if you are NOT registered you have to pay £1200. that's £200 for a small registration that comes without any ties, except doing a monthly VAT return - which will save time at the end of the year. Contrary to what Senator says, there are virtually no costs involved, but a lot of savings
  15. what do you tell your customers about your 788T (if you have one)? It's very good, but it's not the most expensive by far, and arguably not even one of the best, and it's made in the US, and they offer good service, and so on. And yet it costs only about half of what the next more expensive competitor costs
  16. 81k??? That really is a lot! That's almost 6 times as much as in Germany. That's crazy! But yeah, this is really the question:
  17. There are no real subsidies involved, Dan. Wisy simply decided to use some of the money they have earned and spend it on some form of advertising to break into a new market. Nothing wrong with that. Electronic stuff and some other things have always been cheaper in the US. I think it's partly due to the requirements a manufacturer has to fufill to meet EU regulation (RoHS and others). A European manufacturer has to be able to compete in the US market even with those manufacturers that don't even sell in Europe abd can thus use different materials. For me, I'll be as excited as I was as achild, whenever I get the chance to travel to the US, because it means I get to buy cheap(er) gear. That's nice, in a sort if nostalgic way
  18. although doing it voluntarily is a good option. OK, you're right. the threshold of compulsory registration was one of my Ifs. How high is the threshold in the UK? In Germany it's €17500, which I think is low enough for someone to pass who works at least 30-40 days a year, maybe more depending on the production. Why aren't more registering voluntarily, though? I don't really know any downsides (other than s bit more paperwork)
  19. No, Vincent is right. The consumer customer has to pay it, but the business customer does not, or rather they get it back. The VAT is a consumer tax, and for all those who buy something to sell on or if they need it for their business (if they are registered) they can reclaim it. There are a few Ifs and Buts, but that is the gist of it. Anyone of us, who are doing sound recording do not have to pay VAT in the end. So it should never be considered part of the price
  20. You did mention modes, but I'd definitely re-check them as Patrick mentions above. Wrong mode results in exactly the behaviour you described. The modes have different names on different devices, iirc, so it might add to the confusion
  21. Many of the reasons why wireless are as expensive as they are, are very good and understandable. What is still interesting though (and was what the OP was getting at, I thought) is why there wasn't a manufacturer in the wireless market like Sound Devices in the recorder market. Before the 744T and more to the the point, the 788T, really good location recorders were about twice as expensive as the 788T. The 788 is by many considered a very good machine, perfectly suitable for movies, TV and docs. All the points above re: R&D, caftsmanship, many parts, servicing, and so on, apply to the 788 as much as to the expensive wireless. By the way, this may apply to the Fusion as well, I'm not sure. But it remains interesting, why there isn't a wireless maker, that's half as expensive, but almost as good as the expensive Lectro/Zax/Sennheiser stuff
  22. as mentioned many times: VAT is not part of the price. Only consumers have to pay VAT. All others can (and most actually have to) get it back.
  23. It may have a place in certain applications (as mentioned, e.g. amateur radio or gome studio), but I wouldn't consider it for anything more serious. Whatever it can do, you can do better with half-decent plug-ins ins post. Izotope RX is not that much more expensive. Or am I missing something?
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