Doc Justice

Today, Halter Technical began posting a series of Reels that I hope uplifts and inspires working professionals, and those who are building their career. New episodes of #RespectSound will appear on Mondays and Fridays on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. I hope you'll check them out! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKnxJ6JEwFFU9_AtlyE1IYL8b_reDjV80

Headphone guy here. I believe the Nova has a 32Ω headphone output. There are different schools of thought that says the output impedance needs to be 1/5th to 1/8th of the nominal impedance of your headphone. Since headphones have different impedances at different frequencies, you might experience big shifts in frequency response with your 600Ω headphones plugged in. It’s just not receiving the voltage necessary to drive it accurately. It won’t be a 1:1 copy of what is being recorded. Electric damping factor is reduced as output impedance increases. So for 600Ω headphones, you’d likely need a 75Ω - 120Ω output to drive it. Of course, this is all just what the math says and you may or may not be able to tell the difference in reality. Plug in the headphones, crank the volume enough to hear it, and see if it’s good enough for you.

Hey DrPro, I hope I can clear up some of your questions. The Microsone and the Phonak Invisity are the same length (18mm). The Microsone is thicker than the Invisity at the top due to its built in rechargeable battery. As for audio quality, since Microsone is a digital link, there is no white noise or static that comes along with an Invisity. It's a clear replication of the audio that is being received. The transmitter and modulation that you are sending makes a big difference in the fidelity. It is compatible with Lectrosonics analog and digital hybrid transmitters in all of their compatibility modes. Experiment with compatibility modes to see which one you prefer best. The Control Pack receives UHF or VHF audio and retransmits that audio via Bluetooth. You get about 30' (10M) of transmission from the Control Pack up to the user's ear, so it doesn't necessarily need to be worn by the user. Many people plant the Control Pack nearby. You could even put it on the Boom Op since they're likely going to be no more than 20' from the talent. You can always rent a system before purchasing to make sure that it will suit your needs. I'm happy to help point you in the right direction if you need.

I personally believe that the offerings from our favorite wireless brands have gotten so feature rich and so reliable that there is no "wrong" answer. But the mantra I preach is that choosing a wireless system is about choosing which compromises you are comfortable with. Each company has different philosophies and workflows and quirks. If you're able to, get hands on with the ones that you're interested in (and one or two that you don't think you're interested in) so that you can learn the ins and outs and get a feel for what you'll be missing if you decide on a different system. Minimize FOMO and minimize regrets!

Some information on gainstaging since this is making the rounds: Gain staging is slightly different on the Microsone system than others. The Control Pack is looking for a 0db signal. If the transmitter feeding it is peaking at -12db, then the volume that the Microsone receives will be 12db lower than it is capable of receiving. Also, different transmitters and different compatibility modes will have different volume levels and fidelity. Personally, I prefer the way that Lectro Mode 6, Shure PSM, and Sennheiser with Pilot Tone on sound. Lectro VHF also works great.

https://www.local695.com/unscriptedseminar/ Tomorrow, I will be a hosting a seminar for IATSE Local 695 (at Local 80 in Burbank, CA) on the differences between recording sound for unscripted productions vs scripted productions. This is a seminar that I have been teaching at Chapman University over the years, and has now been adapted for working professionals. The seminar is open to union and non-union sound professionals of all experience levels. Registration is required for attendance. Hope to see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-us-after-the-nab-show-closes-for-beer-sausage-and-conversation-tickets-611434526127 Date and time Tuesday, April 18 · 7 - 10pm PDT Location Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas 4510 Paradise Road Las Vegas, NV 89169 Let’s gather together for a Location Sound Community Event after a long hiatus! Join DPA, KTEK, Second City Sound and Halter Technical for an NAB After Party at Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas! Come enjoy some appetizers and beer! We look forward to catching up in person!

Each Microsone runs for 5 hours at full volume, continuous music. It recharges in the Charging Case from 0-100% in just 40 minutes. When receiving UHF audio and retransmitting it to a Microsone, the Control Pack will run for just shy of 24 hours on lithium AA batteries. It can also be powered from its USB-C port for even longer runtime, or permanent-on power.

Connor Cine posted some comparison photos and a little review on his facebook page. The Microsone is the same length as a Phonak Invisity. It is slightly wider at the top to accommodate the internal lithium battery. It does not have any battery doors, dials, buttons, or anything else sticking out of it. https://www.facebook.com/connorcine/posts/pfbid02J291wmXpHLomEASnawqvcUtmrhgwaWRVT3WYeh3cHtdbpHjPQxFHtqoK4xpZmQiyl

www.hollywoodsoundexpo.com Let me tell you a little bit about the Hollywood Sound Expo! The Expo is on Saturday, July 23rd, 2022, from 10am-4pm at EVS Studios in Glendale, CA Registration is ABSOLUTELY FREE! Come mingle with friends and colleagues, and meet face-to-face with representatives from your favorite sound brands! Free food is provided courtesy of Deity Microphones. We're talking about great authentic Lebanese food with options for everybody! Every attendee receives a free HWSE tote bag courtesy of Konos Sound. It'll be great for collecting brochures and swag from your favorite brands! Attendees can vote for Product of the Year awards! Awards include Most Innovative, Most Useful, and Most Outstanding Product of the Year. There is no panel or secret society of judges, only YOUR vote counts! Come learn about gear, network with professionals, grow your knowledge set, and advance your career at Hollywood Sound Expo! Visit the website to learn more, and register for free directly at this link. Can't wait to see you all on July 23rd! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hollywood-sound-expo-2022-registration-334860896957

Putting a grain of sand in the 664's fader unlocks "Shure FP33 Mode"

https://igg.me/at/microsone Tomorrow is the last day to order Microsone through our Indiegogo campaign. Delivery for these orders is expected in Q4 of this year, and retail stores will not receive stock until after all of these orders have been fulfilled. So not only is tomorrow the last chance to receive a big discount on it, but tomorrow is the last chance to order at all. The sale ends at 11:59pm PDT on Thursday, June 23rd. As a reminder, the more systems you order, the bigger the available discount is. For example, if you order the Production Special, you'll get 5 systems and bring the price all the way down from $1200 to $850 each. With productions paying $90/day to rent an earwig system, Microsone would pay for itself in less than 10 days of work. Tiers Early Innovator Special - 1 System SOLD OUT Microsone Special - 1 System - $1,000 ($1,000 each) Early Innovator Double Special - 2 Systems SOLD OUT Microsone Double Special - 2 Systems - $1,800 ($900 each) Microsone Production Special - 5 Systems - $4,250 ($850 each) Early Innovator Distribution Pack - 10 Systems - $8,000 ($800 each) You can always reach out to me directly at doc@haltertechnical.com if you have any questions, concerns, criticisms, or feedback. I can't wait to get Microsone in your hands! Thank you!

https://igg.me/at/microsone Thanks to everybody who ordered. If you are considering ordering and have any questions about Microsone, please feel free to ask here or to me personally!

I think you’ll find a lot of the answers to your questions in this live stream I did with Allen Williams. Preorders begin on Tuesday.

Theoretically, you’re only limited in channels to the number of transmitters and clean frequencies you have available. The Control Pack is an IFB transceiver. If you’ve got 4 transmitters sending 4 different feeds, you could have 4 Microsone systems in play all set to receive each of those four transmitters. In fact, you could store and program all 4 of those frequencies on each Control Pack since it can store channel banks with 8 channels each. Talent could flip between channels if necessary to hear those different feeds as well. Lots of options here.