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What are peoples thoughts on the new control surface? I think it looks amazing and is a great successor to the mix 8. I do hope that the trim pots can be fully routable as faders or zaxnet trims tho, that way you can have 16 faders in a super tiny control surface. I have gotten used to mixing 12 tracks from the bag with my nomad 12 + fp8 combo so mixing with rotary faders is not a problem for me. I love how flexible and simple the fp8 is so I hope that carries on into the Aria. Either way I am very intrigued. Love the rugged design and maintenance free faders, also the zax hub integration and nomad compatibility. Great job zaxcom!
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Hello Sorry if this has already been covered. As an owner of many src's im considering dropping some coin and upgrading to the 822's. It's a big outlay though so im after some real world comparisons please? Apart from covering all the blocks are the 822s any better? Thank you
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Sanken Cs-M1 new mike 1 2 3 4 8
by tonymuricy- 12 followers
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I've just seem an announcement from Gotham Sound about a new Sanken mike, the CS-M1. https://www.gothamsound.com/product/cs-m1-compact-shotgun-microphone Anyone has tried it already? Thanks Tony Muricy
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I'm interested in buying one of the big 3 (Lectro, Wisy, Zax) wireless. But before I drop 10k, I thought I'd see what I was getting in the way of noise floor. I can't find any examples comparing the two. I rented a 411a/LMa to compare to the G3. To my surprise, the Lectrosonics noise was louder. I figure my setup is wrong. Please have a look and comment. Lectrosonics: COS-11D plugged into an LMa. LMa gain set to a level so that the Zoom F8 is reading -12db for the peaks 411a plugged into Zoom F8 411a gain set to 0 Zoom F8 gain set to 28db Sennheiser: COS-11D plugged into SK100 Sensitivity set to -18db so that the…
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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.
by joshneal- 2 followers
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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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Okay, so I finally bought a Denecke smart slate. The instructions and diagram on the back are decent, but, I need some help please. Camera is a Canon C300, 23.98 frame rate, jamming slate and TASCAM HD-P2 recorder to camera. Bottom switch is on generate, which I understand jams to an external source if you plug it into TC out while the unit is off, and then you power it back on, so that you can keep the slate jammed once you disconnect it, correct? Frame rate, I couldn't find a way to set for 23.98, so I had the rotary dial set to position 3, which is 24fps but then I set it to position 5, which says "auto" and it worked, jammed to the camera just fin…
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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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Hi everyone, a few weeks ago I had a job for a small mockumentary as a "one-person-soundteam" (I know...) and realized the hard way that the SD MixPre's don't seem to have any headphone limiters built-in. There was going to be a one-shot of a scene on a theater-stage with lots of movement, screaming and also silent moments behind the stage and the camera follows. I had all the talents lav-miked and boomed it myself so I decided to try and use the MixPre-6 II in 32 bit mode since I couldn't adjust the gain during the take. So I was quite excited to have a practical use for a 32 bit recorder. Input limiters are disabled of course and I set a normal to low g…
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Sonosax M2D2 1 2 3 4
by Trey LaCroix- 9 followers
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SX-M2D2 Product Announcement The SX-M2D2 is a lightweight 2 channels high resolution dual-domain microphones preamplifier with integrated USB audio Class 2. Compact, low power, battery powered, the SX-M2D2 embeds similar high performance dual A/D converters than the SX-R4+. This product is the ideal companion for various mobile environments. Its ergonomic has been carefully designed for convenience and easy of operation. Inputs / Outputs 2x mic/line inputs on TA3, electronically balanced, with phase reversal, 48V phantom, LF cut and level control on the front panel 1x AES3/AES42 on TA3, transformer balanced inp…
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Hey SD, I love your products and own many of them. I have some weird bugs with my 664/CL-12 combo as of firmware version 4.51 which I've had since it was released, though these issues only seem to have arisen for me in the last 6 months. Before anyone asks, yes I use only approved media. 1) I've been using a little external cell phone battery for the cl-12 microboost and it works fine but sometimes I forget to unplug it after wrap, it drains and then I'm screwed the next morning. I switched to a XLR4->USB adapter to power the cl-12 continuously from my MEON LiFE which worked fine for a few days until the power went intermittent for some unknown …
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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 everyone, Im about to upgrade my top mic for my FX9 and my initial thought was to purchase one Sennheiser 416 for situations where I need dialoge for people who is not wearing pen mics. And a stereo mic for ambient sound when I'm filming environment and b-roll. But then I was suggested to look at Sennheiser ms 418 or Sanken CMS-50 and skip the 416 and just use one mic for both situations. It is definitely tempting and would be great if it as great as I think but there is very little good reviews about this setup and mics. Any thoughts or other suggestions would be very appreciated! Thanks Martin/Documentary filmmaker
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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