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Lectrosonics' announcement. D.
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Invoice apps 1 2 3
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I'm looking for a simple invoicing app that allows me to create while on the road with my iPhone or at home on the lap top, but also keeps either device in sync (cloud service). Closest thing I found so far is "invoice2go", but they don't seem too interested in ever finishing the OSX native side of the program to go with the mobile app. I'm curious to hear what others are using and recommend.
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Hi together. We are shooting in a location with lot of reverberation because of the high ceilings. I am using a hypercardiod mic AKG C480 which I always use inside. The boom sounds difficult even when 50cm away. All actors are laved and I dial in some amount to the boom. I have told the production about the problem and suggested to hang molton on the ceilings. They have no time either the personal to do it. Also I cant use blankets because of the limited space. Does somebody have some suggestion?
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This is just for fun! I do not condone rude or aggressive behavior on set! https://www.redbubble.com/i/t-shirt/Sound-Speeds-STFU-by-dgirtsman/74031572.WFLAH
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First off I wanted to say thank you to everyone who posts here. I have followed the boards for several months now, working hard to learn as much as I can and to begin developing a very basic understanding of sound from the production point of view. I do have an understanding from the post side, where I have 15 plus years experience working with NLE's and about 5 years working with ProTools. But that is not recent experience. That being said here's my background / question. I live in a town about 2-3 hours away from a big city. I am building out a small production house because there is an opportunity for one here, and anytime anyone needs something currently t…
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Seem to remember someone showed us a check list some time ago. I'm sending my young boom operator out on a recce for a 6 week job so thought this list would be a great help to him as he is quire a newbie. Any help much appreciated. mike
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So I've always been fascinated by the history of sound recording, especially when it comes to early television. I know there have been some pretty interesting threads before regarding old techniques. But I am often surprised by the quality of recordings done even in early 60's. Take this clip for example, from the Andy Williams show in 1966. As far as I can tell, the dialogue and singing does not sound pre-recorded/lip-synced. How was this recorded? Just with one overhead (Fisher) boom mic? What kind of pattern? And a ton of reverb? If the orchestra was live, how was it recorded as well? Nothing ever seems off-axis. Maybe the frequency response is not as good as today, b…
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Hey all, I'd like to have a custom sound (think the noise from The Vast of Night, as an example) created for use on an upcoming student film I'm helping shoot/produce. I've never done anything like this before so I'm sort of lost as to what exactly I should be seeking out in terms of jobs/service, and also what I should expect to pay. Could anyone offer any insights as to who I should look up (would it be sound engineer?), any specific recommendations for people or companies you all have, and how much I should expect to budget for this service. TIA for any time, help, advice! Cheers
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Last April I started to have some balance problems. I just finished a movie and I had used an earbud for the radio and headphones over that for the mixer. I had become used to not hearing all the sound of the mixer in the left ear. Shortly after the movie went dark because of covid I had trouble talking on the phone with that ear. I had hurt them before with loud sounds and just figured it was the two way radio and the ears always recovered. The balance continued to be a problem and has slowly become better. I made an appointment with the ear specialist three weeks ago and after many hearing tests said I had a total loss of the lower frequencies in my left ear. …
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Hi everyone, first post I have a 416T with a noise problem - I connect via a 48V adapter barrel (works fine with other 416Ts I have), enable 48V and about 5 sec later get a massive amount of noise with a crackling voice buried underneath. As I said the cables/adapter work 100% with other 416Ts I have. I've opened the mic up and can't see any loose or shorting wires...however touching around with a screwdriver while 48V is engaged does seem to make the noise disappear, leaving only the voice sometimes, in partic touching the wires that go from the bottom of the main wiring assembly down to the connectors. I've tried to remove the C-ring so I can open up the XLR part but …
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Hi there, me and another sound guy are shooting a feature in the Bahamas and today we've come across a "clicking" sound in our line. As the boom op i am hearing it on my end and its going all the way to the track. It sounds kinda like the clicking of a clock. We are using a Schoeps CMC6 with a 744T as the recorder. Any help would be great. I have heard stories of the Schoeps acting up in high humidity situations could this possibly be the problem?
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Here is a picture of a Brute, a carbon arc lamp and its associated resistor. They were common enough on all the films I worked on, but recent reading on the web suggests they they are no longer used. Is that right?
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To the Group: The crew at Lectro has recently been getting a fair number of reported problems concerning performance issues with digital transmitters. In almost every case it has been traced back to amplified antennas or antenna distribution systems that have not followed good design principles. Typically, the system is being used in an environment that has strong local RF signals. To pinpoint the problem, we've asked the users to eliminate their amplified antenna or distribution amp and simply try a whip antenna to see if the transmitter and receiver are working properly. Full digital systems are particularly vulnerable to overload in the RF signal chain s…
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RF Dropouts
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Hi I have just done first week on a feature and have run into a problem particularly with one of our actors......This a radio mic heavy, wide n tight 2 camera shoot. Im getting constant hits on our lead actress mic. The wardrobe is problematic in that it’s very tight fitting dresses and crop tops and tons of jewellery...... I’m using SM type TX and have tried different units ,different Power options .... placement of the Tx is limited. im running 8 radios plus two booms all lectro SMA SMV SMQV and am not really having problems with any of the other cast. The recievers are venue 1 and when I need to I’m running Shure active antenna with 40ft and 1…
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I've never got an answer to this, but when using a BNC cable to transmit timecode, what is the better resistance to use, 50 ohm or 75 ohm?
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Title says it all. I just want to be protected in case something happens, theft, fire, etc... Whether in my house, car, or location. Who do you use? How much do you pay for what kind of coverage? Have you ever had to use it? Thanks!
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kevin james
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For a laugh watch Kevin James on his you tube channel as a soundperson on set.
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Because your wine is friggin awesome. And yes I did search the forums for this, senator.
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This is Charlie, aka The Moose. He is a bog standard tabby but he is still a good looking cat in my opinion! Unfortunately we had to leave him back in New Zealand when my Mrs and I decided to shift back to London, he is now happily living with a friend on Aucklands North Shore. I miss him! [img alt=photo width=640 height=426] What you got?!
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Hey all, Is anyone using a Yamaha QL1 for production audio recording? Do you use one in a studio setting? I don't feel like I'm getting the full potential out of this thing. I have specific questions but want to get general input on if anyone uses it and if they like it. Thanks everyone!
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"Posted to You Tube on Jan 31, 2021" "Over eighty years ago the most spectacular treasure ever found in Britain was uncovered at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk - the golden royal regalia of the first kings of England, and the ship in which a monarch was buried in AD 630. But who built the ship, where and why? In the 80s the BBC made a two part documentary about Sutton Hoo produced by Ray Sutcliffe. The first part largely is made up of the the 1965 documentary The Million Pound Grave - on the excavation in 1939 of a site at Sutton Hoo which revealed half of a seventh century Anglo Saxon warship filled with treasure. Written and produced by Paul Johnstone, and using tele…
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LINK to Petrushkha's wonderful book, "Behind the Sound Cart" -- available now! This is a must read, for all of us, young and old, just starting out or already with a long career in sound.
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Any news on the release of the Deity BP TRX? Are their issues with manufacturing or technical issues? It would be nice to have an update on the status of the BP TRX. Thank you.
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