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I am trying to «compress» my soundbag to be as light and small as possible. I will be ordering a custom bag and i am now testing the «layout». Trying to make it really really compact. Is there a minimum distannce between rf receiver / antenna distrubution / bowtie antenna and sennheiser g4 camera hop? In other words will the performance be a lot better if there is 20 cm vs 5 vs 2 cm from say bowtie to g4 ? Any reason not to have the two rx receivers and the distro almost touching eachother inside a «pouch» ? See picture of my initial plan. (Antenna distro is filtered between 470 and 700 but my g4 hop is in the same range )
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I recently purchased the MCR54 receiver to go with my MixPre10T. When I scan frequencies with the recorder turned off, I get much lower RF noise levels than when I turn the recorder on. My receiver sits on top of the MixPre, I have a junior stingray bag and there isn't much of a way I could physically separate the two. I am an extreme RF noob, but I understand it wouldn't be proper to just "extend" my whips using two short SMA cables (ground plane issues?). Is there anything else I could do? Wrap the recorder in some sort of RF shielding material? Or just go ahead and buy the Betso Bowties? Do higher end mixer-recorders even have to deal with this issue (RF spray),…
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Hi, I posted this in another thread last week and got no response so I'm trying it again here. Would really appreciate some input. The Alexa Mini has given me a huge headache because I can not get it to jam with my 633 or betso lockit box for the life of me. Ive read through this entire thread and have seemingly tried everyone's suggestions but for some reason my gear will not sync with the two different Alexa mini's I've worked with. Even worse is that I hear from DP's that no other audio mixers have ever had this issue so I look like an idiot. This is the first time I've ever had a technical issue in the field that I was unable to troubleshoot by lunch time…
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I created this thread to share experiences. After all, these are products never intended for our craft though I often prefer them over what comes with concealer starter kits or "our industry" offers. For decades, I've been using these 3M tapes, either on on rolls, as prepared circles or stripes. (The circles are great and fast for the round DPA concealers for a quick application/secene, not for a long day). Until I came across Walker tapes this year. I've used "Lace Front" and "Ultra Hold" on 2 independent productions. On skin and on wardrobe, either with some fur or concealers. While "Ultra Hold" is advertised as the most sticky in their product range, the Lace Fron…
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Hi everyone, I got a serious problem, anyway maybe i'm wrong please forgive me, not so much experience as some of you got. I've just bought a DPA 4017c, and i got a lot of "sort of" rumble noise (link below) Booming is so hard, i can't even follow someone without making any noise. My old 416 was ok, and i'm trying my best to boom smoothly. i changed my cables, plugin on another input, tried it on a regular rycote Inv 7 suspension, on a Cinela Pianissimo one. Can't get rid of it. Any suggestion? Thanks for your help Lucas 1521829654_DPA4017rumble.WAV
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Hello all, I would like to move from a fairly old Sound Devices 3 channel mixer to a 4 channel-capable recorder/mixer. I'm not so concerned about price as I am simplicity/shallow learning curve. I would like to have a field unit that can be handed off to a fellow professional without too much time spent delving into feature sets, etc. 4 clean channels, mic/line capability, L/R channel outputs, XLR connectors on both sides, and with the option to hand off files shortly after we wrap. That's about it. I see a few models that are contenders, but they're all made by companies whose gear I have never seen up close. Recommendation…
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What are you thoughts on using a A20 Mini for boom use with UMP 3? Should give more dynamic range for scenes going from whisper to shout without extreme gain change. Thanks
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ok. so i used the search, but didn't find a topic of which headphones do you all sound mixers use. for years i used classic 7506, but lately one side gave up. repaired them, but i'm thinking of getting something new. tried dt-770, sennheiser hd-25, hd-280pro and few more. didn't like them much... i'm leaning towards ATH-M50x. what do you guys use for everyday location recording?
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In search of the ultimate lav mic'ing accessory case - just the case, not the components.
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Anyone have any cases that they love for taking with them to mic talent when not at the cart - holding/wardrobe/hmu. In general I try to be flexible with productions, initially asking that the talent be brought to the cart to get their wire set securely when possible as the optimal situation. However it does happen that there is need to mic talent in other locations. My question is - does anyone know of the ultimate case, that would have a ton of smaller compartments for components, maybe some zippered, maybe some velcrow , some large some small - maybe some zippered cases. Basically a one stop shop case that would securely hold every accessory that may be possible …
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AWill be doing a testdrive of c2c on the upcoming project. Everything is set up and working under lab conditions. But to make it work under reallife conditions with fluctuating or nonexistent network performance, there are some things quite unclear. There will be days/locations when LTE network will be weak or nonexistent. In the case of this project, the cloud backup wont be too time critical. Files from different recording folders can be uploaded some days later without problem. Main goal: every recorded file is in the cloud by the end of the project. Is it possible to mirror a whole project folder including all the subfolders in the…
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Hi Guys, what do you think about this antenna? I am searching for a omni antenna in combination of my Wisy LFA for inside use to help with multi path reflections. I am for now running a pair of LFA. I am hesitating beetween the BETSO Bowtie (more filtered and compact) and the A1031U from Sennheiser. I have 0,5Db Loss from the RF cable i use. I will not do long runs with this omni. Thanks
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Recently purchased a Schoeps CMC141 and Rycote Nano Shield AA and I’ve noticed that when I put the windshield on (sock only, no windjammer) it picks up a lot of boom pole handling noise. Buts, as soon as I take the windshield off, the noise is gone. It sounds like the windshield creates a low mid resonance that pulls up the resonance traveling through the PSC boom pole. I love the mount, it’s amazingly engineered, but this resonance thing has me stumped. Is this normal for small zeppelins to exhibit a resonance? Any tips to minimize / eliminate? I have noticed that the further back I put the mic in the basket, the less prominent the effect, but it’s still pretty noticeabl…
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I just saw the announcement of the TRXFB3, not a product that I was even aware of but seems like it could be very useful for those situations where talent cueing is needed. - from Zaxcom website: Transmit, Receive, Record, Customize. Back by popular demand and taking on an all new form, this single bodypack transmits audio via UHF and receives an IFB audio feed received over ZaxNet’s 2.4 GHz signal at the same time. It replaces the need for talent to wear both a wireless microphone pack and an IFB receiver. There’s also a user programmable key at the top of the transceiver that can use used for functions such as a mute switch or push to talk key. The…
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I felt I understood my lav setups and their capabilities until a test I ran yesterday. Hoping to get some help to be properly re-educated. I had a DPA 6060 and a zmt4 on a male talent yesterday recording some standard sales style dialog for a commercial. Mic was mounted near center of the chest and I believe my zmt level was set to 20. Levels were recorded great the whole day. At the very end, clients and talent wanted to take photos together and he screams "woo hoo". As I kept rolling on it, It was crazy distorted - but no intention of this material being used in production. As a test I later checked the recorded file on the transmitter just to see if it was usable and t…
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Hello everyone! I hope I'm not starting a redundant thread here, but I haven't found one on this specific question yet: Do any of you have first hand experience with comparing the two different diversity systems directly? I know how their respective principals work but I'm still not sure if antenna diversity is "good enough" for my intended use in a production sound bag, or if I should make true diversity a priority for wireless mics on talent. Just to be specific: I'm trying to decide if I should get a Wisycom MPR 52 Bundle or the MCR 42. Thx! Philip
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after years of using a Panamic Maxi boom pole I wanted to get my boom-op a new one. Bought a 3-segment Maxi-pole that turned out to be noisy regardless of our adjustments of the end stops. Every minor twist or turn was audible and my boom op would feel that "clong" within the pole. Sent it back to Panamic where it was replaced by a new one although they could not replicate our problem. The new one was fine for the first few days. Now it gives us headache too. It feels like the pole is working in itself, finding the new centre of gravity. You turn the last segment (the one with the rubberized material) for a cue by a quarter or something and right a…
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I was helping a friend with his shure wireless system at an installed location. UA844 antenna distribution with 4x SLX4 receivers. He was having some reception issues using stock antennas and i gathered it was the location of the receivers. i offered to let him try my zaxcom bluefins on short bnc cables for better reception. If it will work he could invest in ua874 active fins. It hit me though will there be any issues with passive blue fins on a 12v active antenna cable line or should they work for testing purposes and bypass any power on the line?
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Hello everyone. I am having a weird audio issue with the TRX743 Tx, and wondering if anyone else has had it happen to them. I recently acquired the TRX743 in November 2020. Saw it used on the Trew site, and had never been used, and wanted another to use with my TRX742 for when have 2 booms going. TRX742 has been great over the years I have had it. Seeing as the 743 is newer tech I moved it into the first choice position and the 742 became the 2nd boom Tx. Anyway, first situation came up recently where I went from normal conversation level to yelling with in a scene, which is where it is great to have the zaxnet controllable input on the plugon Tx. Done that ve…
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I did a non-scientific comparison test and recorded some dialog (me talking) in a car (Volvo 850). One file is while parking with no engine running, the other file is while driving (50kmh and 100kmh). I have tested: Schoeps CCM41 Schoeps CMC1SOMK41 DPA4097 DPA4098 Sanken CUB01 DPA4063 All mics were mounted on the drivers sun-visor but the CUB01 which was mounted between the sun visors on a hard surface. All mics were transmitted with Zaxcom ZMTs. Both Schoeps with a ZMT4 (on 45V). DPA4097, 4098 and Sanken CUB01 on a ZMT3 (3V) DPA4063 on a ZMT3phantomV2 (3V) The Schoeps micr…
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Hi, has anybody gathered real world experience with the Phonak Roger 2,4GHz system? Maybe even in conjunction with Zaxnet? Thanks Patrick
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Hi I need your help I'm new in outdore sounds recording. It's an expensive hobby but want to go with it. Looking for good microphones for ambient sounds recording (outdoors) for nature sounds & birds sounds. Ocassionaly will record urban sounds too. I have some budget for all my equipment, but want to get some 1-2 microphones for start. Also I love to have gear for years. As for recorder I will go with SOUND DEVICES MixPre-6 II As for microphones I found some nice shotguns from shennheiser's: good price: Sennheiser ME66 (used) Sennheiser ME67 (used) expensive but affordable: Sennheiser MKH 416 Sennhe…
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I recently purchased this JBL for on set work and it's pretty fantastic! https://jblpro.com/eon-one-compact It's been mainly a VOG with occasional playback. Clean sound, lots of volume, and designed to sit on the floor angled up in a monitor profile. I haven't tested the battery life (reported at 12 hours) as I usually just run a stinger and XLR from the directors monitors, so the battery only plays for short scenes or while moving around. One issue I've been having is that sometimes it seems to turn itself off and I can't figure out why. Support told me there is an auto power save mode (not in any documentation!) but it should turn …
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I have a need to add 3 more mic pres to my 633 for some gigs. I saw that Kortwich makes the M3 for kind of exactly this purpose, can anyone comment on the sound of their mic pres? Similar to that of the 633 or really different?
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Deity is launching a transciever with timecode and stereo recording. https://www.newsshooter.com/2020/04/22/deity-d4-duo-bp-trx-announced/ Crippled in US for obvious reasons, but could be an interesting utility tool for the rest of the world.
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Hello JWSounders- I’m getting ready to take the plunge and get a stereo pair of CMC1’s. I’ve been debating the L vs the XLR versions. For me personally I like smaller and less weight which makes me lean towards the L for my own work. My concerns about the Lemo version may be unfounded but are about traveling and finding spare cables etc if I need in a pinch, fitting into other people’s work with ease, and DIY cable maintenance. Any thoughts from the JW crowd on the subject would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, m-
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