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Noisy R1a?
by simmiz- 4 followers
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Hello fellow soundies, I just bought lectrosonics R1a's and I find them very noisy, hissy. Has anyone encountered this issue? Mine are pretty new and the three of them has the exact same noise. Has anyone encountered this? Thanks !
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Hello, maybe the question will seem stupid, but let me ask. Can I use the Sennheiser ASA 1 - Antenna Splitter 2x1:4 to combine my Sennheiser G4 SKP500 plug-on receiver with the Lectrosonics Venue Receiver 1 . My goal is to use common antennas for both. What worries me is that on the BNC connectors for Antennas A on ASA 1, 12 volts current flows to power Sennheiser receivers, and if I plug this into the Lektrosonics, could it damage it?
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Hey, Has anyone used the Sanken CS-M1 as a wireless boom with the audio limited a10, and does it create a hum noise? I'm having problems with my sanken when I use it as a wireless boom with a Denecke PS-1A phantom power supply and a G3/G4 or Wisycom, and it doesn't send any signal, I just hear a loud hum noise. But when I connect the sanken directly into the recorder I can hear it loud and clear, even using the Denecke as phantom power and connecting it to the recorder I can hear it. Does anyone have any issues with this, or is the Sanken malfunctioning? Has anyone used it as a wireless boom with the audio limited a10, and does it work correctly?
Last reply by resonate, -
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A little background first... I have been using UCR411s for a few years and had 6 of them in a larger ORCA bag running into an Audio Wireless antenna distro unit and that distro was using a pair of Betso Bowties. Great setup. Always found clean channels. I had 2 UCR411s in Block 470, 2 of them in Block 19 and 2 of them in Block 20. That gave me a little more flexibility if one block was more congested than another and I didn't need to run all 6 at the same time. All transmitters I use are Lectro LTs in the A1 band. I just bought a DSQD to go in my bag and reduce a lot of clutter and some weight and get current with Lectro tech. I can now use Wireless D…
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Was wondering if it's possible to link a 888(as the master) to a 788t for simutaneous recording. My 788t+CL8 is old but still very trusty. It's just that I've found in around 1 out of 4 projects of mine, I need more tracks, so am considering the most flexible option to expand my recorders. Of course I can purchase a used 788t at a cheap price. However, if a 888 can be linked to 788t, why not go for the new 8-series? My another option is Scorpio, but I'm reluctant to do so. Although $2,300 for 8 more channels is quite a bargain, it's not $230. Plus, I don't need so many tracks every day. Any suggestions?
Last reply by JonG, -
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Curious about the "Spectraband". Looks like a nice upgrade if you're on the A10 system already. https://www.sounddevices.com/product/a20-rx/
Last reply by ShepherdK, -
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Hi all, Schoeps has been announcement the CMC 1 KV microphone amplifier with magnetic back. Full details can be found here: https://schoeps.de/en/products/colette/microphone-amplifiers/cmc-1-kv.html
Last reply by ShepherdK, -
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Hello everybody! What are you using as a coax cables for long runs? It will be used with a Wisycom LFA and BSRF AS122 distro. I am searching something flexible so i can use it on a drum roll. My sound shop is using Aircell7 usually and i heard about Lmr240Uf. (Slightly more loss at 500mhz but thinner). Thoughts?
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Last reply by mono, -
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I recently purchased two pairs of BP-TRX microphones. I'm having a number of issues and I'm trying to determine whether there are issues with the units, or my semi-amateur operation. (I am primarily a camera person) Some background: I'm using four BP-TRX units as two pairs, connected directly to a Sony FS7. I am using Countryman B3 mics. I am using the self-recording feature on both transmitters. -Electronic noises on transmitter: I was hearing short bursts of electronic beeping, which i traced back to one of the two transmitters. These noises exist when monitoring the transmitter through the headphone port, and in the recordings on the MicroSD cards. Th…
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I’m looking for hybrid Lectrosonics block 25 transmitters. Sell me yours!
Last reply by Todd Weaver, -
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I just bought a black magic smart view duo monitor and am wanting to run it off of batteries when not plugged in. What I don't know is what voltage range it will opperate safely at. The input says 12 volts (no range listed). I called black magic technical support today and he told me all the info he had would be read off of the wall wart, which obviously I can read myself. I'm worried I'll damage it if I run it off of a battery system with a voltage above 12 volts. I may end up with a dedicated 12 volt lead acid battery just for the monitors, but that seems excessive. I would rather run it off an np1. anyone have experience with this?
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Hello group, just acquired the CL9 for cart-based work.. how do CL9 users create a private line from Mixer to boom-op and back. I didn't realise the limitations of a line-level Comm return. Also didn't realise that, when using the headphone out to the boom-op he monitors the same as I.. I thought of the following workflow: The boomie has a passive boom-box connected thru a snake, the headset-mic is a dynamic mic.. well, there's the first caveat: to be able to listen to his comments I need a micpreamp to crank the mic-signal to linelevel to be able to use the Comm return on the CL9.. the only small battery-powered micpre I have is the SD302 (!), seems like a bi…
Last reply by Mark LeBlanc, -
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I came across this photo on a China based offer for XLRs but could not identify the TX holder.
Last reply by Eric, -
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I was wondering what’re SMQV users’ general level setting for DPA6061. I recently bought a 6061 from Pinknoise and asked it to be hardwired to TA5F. But I found it’s so sensitive that 15 appears to be my highest level on SMQV for normal dialogue. For any shouting, even 8 can lead the level meter on my Rx to reach the overmodulating sign(square sign). Is it normal? I’m very confused, considering 6061 is already the reduced-sens version of 6060, and I can’t help but doubt if the wiring is missing some necessary resistor.
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I'm located in Canada FYI, any suggestion will be appreciated🤪
Last reply by Derek H, -
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Hi Folks, DISASTER! I believe I have a grain of sand in a pan pot on my 664, preventing me turning it in either direction. I've tried wiggling it, talking sternly to it. Inserting a pin whilst holding it upside down. Vacuum cleaning it. Has anyone overcome this issue successfully and would like to share? Thanks in advance, Simon.
Last reply by Troy Bakewell, -
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Hi everyone, Today I tried to put an old UCR 401 to use again after a while and faced the following issue. The pilot tone indicator keeps blinkIng and the CHECK FREQ appears as well even though the RF level indicator is full. No audio. I've tried this with a smqv and a lma transmitter. I've doubled checked the frequency, tried different ones, but still nothing. Compatibility mode is at 400 which should be fine for both transmitters. Am I doing something wrong or is the unity really defective ?
Last reply by gianlucaD, -
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Hi folks, I bought a SRb with x2 TX SMDB/E01 with x2 Sanken from a reliable sound mixer in the UK a few months ago. They were used, but he said they worked fine. They've done a good job until the last few months, where a weird noise is popping up sometimes and I just can't figure out what it is. I asked to replace the TA5 connector from both Sanken, and it happened again. Then I asked to replace the TA5 connector of both TXs, and it still happens... I've just bought a brand new Sanken and there was a clicking and popping sound in TX1, and when swapped with TX2 even worse sounds happened. So it has to be RF issues? It…
Last reply by JavierCarles, -
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Hello! I have been thinking of how to get antenna distribution for a few months, but have yet to actually pull through because everybody seems to be telling me something different. What I have is two DCR822 lectros with sna600a (which I plan to replace with betso bowtie), and currently I'm using the antennas just on one receiver. I work from a bag. Now, I was told at my local retailer to definitely get a BSRF system, which they sell, because I lose 4dB gain in a distro wlsewise. But another retailer in Germany (kortwich) that make passive and active systems specifically told me not to go active if I don't plant to use long cables. …
Last reply by Johnny Karlsson, -
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I have recently had a couple of requests for stereo and thought it might be time for a gear upgrade. I have a 4017b and a cs3e and would like to be able to do a M/S setup primarily with the 4017b. The emesser appears to be a good option for this (although I'm open to something else). I'm curious if anyone has experience with the new 308 model compared to the 208. It sounds like they significantly reduced the noise floor, which is appealing. OTOH finding a used 208 and saving $300 is also appealing. Any thoughts/impressions appreciated!
Last reply by Hamza, -
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Hi everyone, I've been tapped for a last minute job and am trying to send AES digital channels from two QRX200s through the XL-AES into my 833. The XL-AES is installed and the expansion port on the 833 is turned on. Each channel allows me to select 1-8 XL-AES inputs. The QRXs have AES digital enabled on 1/2 and 3/4. AES output rate is Normal. AES outputs are set to Normal (split) and each of the two ta5 connectors is plugged into a ta3 on the XL-AES. I'm getting nothing. Test tone from the QRXs appears on none of the selected XL-AES inputs and neither does audio from a transmitter. The 833 is version 6.1. Any help would be hugely appreciated. …
Last reply by Wandering Ear, -
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I tried to find a conversation on the subject, but couldn’t. I’ve heard that after a mic goes into a quality preamp/limiter and is properly gain staged, the transmitter shouldn’t matter much - provided that it isn’t 2.4GHz or BT or in that vein. But I have my doubts. What are the transmitters people like to use in conjunction with the MM-1? a plugon? the best tx you have? or the cheapest one?
Last reply by JonG, -
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I have been offered a second hand Sony ECM 680S Stereo Shotgun Microphone and want to find out whether anyone is using such a mic and how it handles. I have a pending travel doc where the single mic/ 2 functions option would be quite useful. I've heard the Sennheiser 418-S is noisy but I've heard nothing of the Sony version. Any input would be appreciated!
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I bought a https://mymic.rycote.com/products/shock-mounts-suspension/invision-broadcast-film/invision-softie-lyre-mount-with-pistol-grip/ When the mic moves, or should I say when the mic moves with the lyre, up and down, I hear a creak, its worse with my AT BP4029 stereo mic. Ive traced the noise to the point the mount is fitted into the Lyres, front and rear, the triangular looking interference fit. Anyone else have this issue? Ive written Rycote twice in as many weeks, with no response. I thought Rycote would be better than Rode, but I went back to my Rode pistol grip with a rubber donut. No creaks and way less handl…
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