Chris Durfy Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 So I want to go wireless with my SuperCmit. I know the Zaxcom TRX942 can do it, but I was told that the battery life is not too good. Anyone have any experiences to share? Other viable out of the box solutions? Currently, my BoomOp has been using his SD MM-1 and Lectro SMV transmitter (which is great for when he needs to boost to 250mw mode when he is a bit further away). If we were to continue down this road with his current boom kit, we'd have to introduce the Schoeps DA42 (Digital to Analog). Anyone tried this with a wireless boom? It sure would be great to have a switch that would seamlessly switch the output of the SuperCmit between CMIT and SuperCMIT mode. Has anyone explored this option? I'm thinking a mod to the DA with something like the Lectro mute switch for referees. I'd love to hear any other thoughts? Thanks! -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Wang Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 i haven't got my super cmit yet,hopefully next week so i can do some test on batt for 942&742.but my 942 definitely very good on battery,its limit is it only transmits either one ch from super cmit. the TRX742 plug-on can transmit both analog&digital signal but three AA could run out of time very quickly....but it does two ch transmission both 942&742 can be remote gain controlled by zax-net,that's the other system can't provide on the fly,i remember your recorder is 788T,maybe you can consider get/rent a QIFB&742 or 942 to try out first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 The TRX942 will power the Super CMIT for about 4-5 hours. Keeping the mic 100% digital all the way to the recorder would provide the best sound quality. The TRX742 will power it for about 2 hours. The Super CMIT is very power hungry. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Wang Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Hi Glenn Thanks for chiming in. Do I need a digital input con for 742 or the analog con would do the trick ? Best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 AES42 cone for the Super CMIT. Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Orusa Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 The mono analog cone would still get the normal analog Super CMIT-5U signal, correct? Mark O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 The mono analog cone would still get the normal analog Super CMIT-5U signal, correct? Mark O. No. The output of the mic is AES42. You'd need a Schoeps DA-42 or similar in between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Hayes Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 hey Chris, We use the Super Cmit's on the boom pole with my boom ops wearing rucksacks (back packs) containing Schoeps DA42 D/A converters and Lectro SMV transmitters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Durfy Posted February 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Simon, Thanks for the tip on your workflow! FYI, My SuperCMIT arrived today. I'll be putting it into play tomorrow on Zombieland: The Series. A question: Have you developed any way to switch between CMIT and SuperCMIT mode on the fly? (BTW, my wife is English... I may be moving across the pond one day soon! I'll be in the UK in the next couple of months with my wife and son to visit her family with our newly born daughter. Are you near Putney? I'd love to buy you and your boom a round or two!) Cheers, -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Hayes Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Hey Chris, I haven't developed a switch,but you know what- in 2 years of using the mics we have only used them in standard cmit mode twice........And we just plug the other output from the D/A into the transmitter (or mixer). We do not use wireless all the time,we are usually on cables unless the shot demands wireless.(I am very nitpicky about that). BTW,we have never used the *2* DSP setting,in my opinion is not good enough for film use.It sounds horrible and the only time i would consider using it would be dialogue that would otherwise have to be ADR'd (maybe shooting dialogue in a football stadium in the stand during a real game or some crazy guerrilla documentary type situation with extreme background noise). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 I wish there was a cheaper supercmit without the DSP processing channel. Battery life will increase by a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundtrane Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 you want the neumann kmr81D Rado... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 I used the mzd8000 with mkh8060 today and I am so impressed with the results. Will test with mkh8040 this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Thomas Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 I used the mzd8000 with mkh8060 today and I am so impressed with the results. Will test with mkh8040 this weekend. Any advantage over the 'analogue' version? FYI It's also possible to run 2 mics from one MZD8000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) The main advantage is not having to deal with nomad preempt and analog front end. I wish there was a cable that turns it in to a stereo mic Edited June 12, 2015 by RadoStefanov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Paine Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 I wish there was a cable that turns it in to a stereo mic Yes, that would be amazing ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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