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(Re-posted from Facebook, so you might've already seen this on the Post Sound Mixers group. But these are my words. Thanks for reading.) ----------------------- I've been following Brian's story for a while now. He's one of us, a post sound mixer, who fell on extremely hard times when childhood traumas reappeared in his life as PTSD. The guy had to sell all his equipment years ago and is now running on government programs and donations until he can get the funds, treatment, and business momentum to get back on his feet. https://www.gofundme.com/f/brianparsons?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sh…
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Does anyone here have insight into operating wireless systems in close proximity to high power transmitters? Or any fanatical RF gurus willing to chime in about the potential risks? I am a staff audio engineer at a university, and I have become the de-facto RF coordinator. I keep track of over 100 UHF wireless systems spread across our 225 acre campus. I have been asked about the impact of potential telecommunication equipment installation (e.g. cellular antennas) on buildings. The information I have does not specify frequencies or technologies, so I have to assume "telecommunications equipment" could include traditional cellular 1GHz and up, 600-700MHz ba…
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I just got a new MacBook and am saddened that Wave Agent no longer works (Monterey OS). I used it daily to make .pdf sound reports as many of my clients don’t like the .csv files my recorder creates. Does anyone have an alternative application to edit metadata and create a clean looking sound report?
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Hey Guys, So I've been self employed for about 4 years now, living in the countryside, and I've built up a real nice bunch of contacts. Problem is that for various reasons I'd like to move to a city, potentially in a different country... either-way, quite a long way from where I am now. I'm thinking of taking on some projects back here sometimes, but realistically I suspect it won't take long for the network I've built up to fall apart. So I'd need to build a new network of people fast! I just wondering if any of you had experience with moving long distances as either a sound recordist, post-production soundie, or music composer? Would …
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Almost all the people I work for who send me IRS form 1099s put the money they've paid me for equipment rental in the "non-employee compensation" line of the 1099, as opposed to "rents". Since they almost all do it, assumed that this was correct. But thinking about it, in cases where my labor was payrolled and the invoice I gave them was only for gear, why wouldn't they classify the 1099 amounts as "rents"? As does it make any difference anyhow? Philip Perkins
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The Noises plugin from AudioThing and Hainbach looks pretty cool. Wonder how it pairs with iZotope RX... A 12-minute demo. Check out his old test equipment starting around 3:09:
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I need opinions on a potential Timecard Buddy feature and it applies to anyone who fills out a timecard or has someone else fill out a timecard for them Originally I kept Timecard Buddy's data restricted to the device. I later added a limited cloud element: if your device is signed into your Apple or Google ID, data will be synced across your devices. The reason I kept it restricted is to limit the potential of leaking user data, particularly when a coworker is entrusting it to someone else filling out timecards. Most of the data isn't particularly harmful (though privacy should be respected): work times, pay rates, rentals. But the data does sometimes include…
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Hi all I would like to improve my skills in using RF wireless transmitters.and receivers. Do you have reliable books, websites, online courses or tutorials to advise me ? Yann *** Yann CAINJO Sound recordist Paris, France
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Hey All, I’ve been wondering about the bread pans I’ve been seeing around A2’s stations and wanted to delve deeper into the concept similar to the XLR origins. So far I’ve talked to a few A2’s and gotten mixed explanations. I did some quick searching and found out that there is a definite beginning and I think now and end. Read for yourself, if interested of course! 😉 Here is the link. RFVenue Blog “This phenomenon is often limited to big shows, because the baking pan technique came from the big leagues—from the man many call the father of professional frequency coordination of low power devices for entertainment production,…
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Just recently started my Staff Me Up profile, and was wondering if anybody on here might mind voicing their thoughts on it? As someone who's trying to establish themselves in this business and therefore needs to find work, it'd be great to hear the good the bad, and everything in between. Is it a good place to find work, or at the very least a good alternative to Craigslist? Interested to hear your thoughts. Cheers!
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What do you think? 75+Mhz ? http://catalogs.infocommiq.com/avcat/ctl1642/index.cfm?manufacturer=lectrosonics&prid=10706
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Is this a good idea? All i found was lubricated condoms so i m worried about damaging the mic. I might try to get a birthday balloon as a first layer. It s gonna be recording in a pool. What about distance to subject and how deep can/should i go? I also got a b6 but i believe it is water resistant but not good to work as a hydrophone as it is? Thanks for your advice! Dominique
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Watching "Shine A Light" and realizing why The Stones continue to be my favorite band, through 30+ years of changing musical tastes. A great quote - Keith is asked who the better guitarist is, him or Ronnie. He says, "We're both pretty lousy, but together we're better than ten others."
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Hi, following threads about the use of real time noise reduction plugins or hardware in our field, and the debates around the introduction of pay-per-plugin new business model by Sound Devices (and others?), I have noticed several members here claim they managed to charge production for the specific use of the noise reduction on their machine. Since it is a not-yet standard tech I believe there are no standard rate for it so I am interested to see what are the rates applied in real life production interactions, and discuss about it. What rate are you asking for real time noise reduction (plug in or hardware) in film and TV production, or what do …
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Has anyone here run into wardrobe dept steaming blouses directly on talent? Seems insane to me as i would think there is a risk of burning talent. Not to mention, steaming my transmitter! This wardrobe person seemed like a veteran in the business but in 20 years of sound mixing i have never seen this happen. Truly a first for everything, and now i know to watch for it in the future. Transmitter was totally fine once i got it home taken apart and dried out but the amount of moisture inside was like talent jumped in the pool. Last shot of the day and did not get a chance to talk to wardrobe as I didn’t really discover the extent until i got home
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Curious to know what other sound mixers are using when it comes to carrying accessories on you when on your feet and small recorder bags. Talking with other production people about break-ins and backpacks being stolen etc lately freaks me out about backpacks. I personally had experienced a huge loss a few years ago where our van was broken into and they climbed over the most expensive stuff in cases to go for all the soft bags n backpacks. I realize there’s no way to be 100% theft proof but I have since then started putting any soft bags inside pelican cases and looping theft deterrent cabling through the handles etc. but there’s something very specific about a backpack t…
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Who hasn't said these exact words? 😀 (Not sure I got the mic model correct. But I'm sure that's a Fender Bass VI)
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Has anyone experienced an issue with the Zaxcom Deva 5.8 in which track names on front panel changed from 1 thru 4 to WXYZ ? It also changed the names on the headphone screen. Thanks Mike Schmidt
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fake fur black fabric for acoustics control on cardboard instead of furniture blanket?
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Has anyone tried a few yards of thick fake fur on cardboard instead of furniture blankets for a highly reverberant acoustic space? Half Yard Shaggy Faux Fur Fabric Synthetic Plush Craft Patch Sewing Fur Cuts FabricLA-Shaggy-Faux-Fake-Fabric Long Pile Shaggy Faux Fur Squares Fabric Fuzzy Material Cuts Patches Craft DIY Supply Costume Decoration Even when having to put up a 2 wall space for a quick voiceover. Not just walls but say in a bathroom has anyone tried scraps of this fake fur on the floor? Did it help anymore than say a furniture packing blanket on the ground or clamped to the top of the shower curtain loop?
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I’ve just started to put together my first location sound kit, I’ve got th3 SD 552, three sets of Sennhieser EW100,s ME66 & K6 boom,, Sennhieser SKP100, Rode M3, Shure SM57 mic’s PS614 Bag, so far, what am I missing to complete my kit. Obv I’ve got all the cables etc , bu5 still feel I’m missing something, any help is great appreciated.
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Does anyone here work on these types of shows? Watching it I am just amazed at how clean everything sounds, no matter what the costume. Lots of open shirts with hairy chests, very tight low cut dresses etc. And plenty of moving/jumping around. Always sounds perfect. I'd love to hear from someone who works on these and how it's managed!
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As time goes by I'm building up my microphone selection and I was thinking about getting a second shotgun mic. Mainly for two reasons. On the one hand to have an alternative to my current one (an MKH8060) with which I'm very happy. And on the other hand to be able to swing a second boom mic, if necessary. But if you swing 2 mics it would be nicer if they match (no EQing necessary). So getting a second identical mic could probably be the better choice. But then I won't have an alternative, in cases my current one doesn't work so well So baisically, I think I will go with a different one. Simply because swinging two boom mics will happen rarely. But just for cu…
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It seems Lectrosonics has stopped making the MCA-Tpower cable, which allows using the 15V power selection to drive a 12T microphone (like a CMC4). Other than the fairly long 48P-12T barrel adapters and the Ambient Phantomizer cable ($176!?), does anyone have any other suggestions for how to make this happen? I already have Gary at Trew Atlanta building something smaller for me, but I was hoping to get that Lectro cable. I guess I haven’t been active here in so long I can’t post to the WTB forum, but if anyone has an MCA-Tpower cable for sale, I’d love to buy it. Thanks!
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Hi Jw. I’ve been a long time lurker on this site and credit it with teaching me countless things. I don’t often post, because I’m mainly here to listen BUT I would love to hear the communities opinions on delivering files when working with Zaxcom recorders. On productions I work with DITs want WAV files and they want them right when we wrap. I’ve heard more than a few of my colleagues have issues where data was either corrupted or takes were missing or other nightmare scenarios when delivering mirror cards from Zaxcom recorders. Is this real? What are the best practices to avoid this. I normally work on documentaries that roll extremely long takes. Should this effec…
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Hi, which is it the smallest form factor stereo mic configuration I can use using diy omni mics to avoid phase cancellation problems in the theatre? I want to mount 2 diy omni mics in my Rycote blimp, but I need a suggestion about the stereo configuration (mics placement) focused on avoiding phase cancellation in theatres. Thx for you attention!
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