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In terms of files... I'm quite new to the world of multi-track location recorders, having in the past only ever recorded direct to camera, however, more recently I have been doing a few more gigs where 744's have been required, and I'm currently on an 11 week job using a 788/CL8. So of course now the choice of which recorder to buy has presented itself, and my question is, in terms of post and post workflow, would there be any difference between handing in a card that has been recorded on a 788 or one recorded on a Nomad? How about the metadata etc? If I was on a gig where every soundo was using a 788 and I showed up with a Nomad, would post be able to tell the …
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As I'll be in the market for a multi-track recorder very soon (amongst oodles of other gear - its shopping time!) I've been casting an eye over this chap. The price point for what's on offer seems very good - especially when teamed with the fader panel, but I wondered if there are any of you out there with the gritty user info? Kind regards James
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I saw some postings on this Mic and was impressed. Now it uses the same concept as the nueman binaural heads but is less in price. The pro model runs about 1000, while the "indie" is like 700. I would consider the pro for doing sound design projects where the ambience is key. The indie looks like it does not have the xlr outputs. The video below has a code to have a 15% filmmakers discount on it. Plus it is Including a full version license of Waves UM226, a $200 value, for creating 5.1 surround sound track from 3D Mic Pro recording. http://www.3dmicpro....o/dp/B004VQ9N8E For sound design its something to consider for the price.
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Does anyone know of an equipment rental service in Colorado that has production sound gear, including zeppelins, MS setups, etc?
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Hi, I am having difficulty updating the ERX1 receivers. The ERX1 never receives the right amount of segments from the IFB100. It cycles through multiple times trying again without success. Any tips? vins
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Hey all, In the market for some electrical grease for cleaning and lubricating purposes. What does everyone use? What's good and what's good enough? I'd like to get something that preferably doesn't leave a residue. Thanks! JB
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Ive mainly been a reality mixer for the past year and a half now. So my CMIT 5U has been in its wooden case that's in a pelican at my apartment since i mainly use my Senn. MKH 416 for run in gun type of shooting. So I got a call for a short and I wanted to do it because I really rather do narrative work. But work is work. First scene of the day was a 2 people talking in a kitchen, so I decided to use my cmit 5u since they where starting with a wide. My mic was about a foot 18inch away and it sounded off axes. I was puzzled because I know for a fact I was right on the subject. On the second take it happened again. It sounded real boomy and I started to get…
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I'm looking at converting a long quad core lead into a 2 channel lead for a stereo mic. Any one had any issues with this set up?? PS
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Robert Kennedy at Coffey Sound showed me a Remote Audio custom Deva analog output cable made for one of his clients. It's well constructed, only about two feet long and with about a 6 inch fan out of the individual XLR cables, all with numbered color rings. I ordered one so I could finally retire my original Deva cable, which was a cumbersome three feet long confusion of six individual cables. All of us who own them have found ways to use cable ties and rip ties to tame the beast. We also resorted to getting thumb screws for the DB25 pin connector. Now it's in my kit sleeping soundly, only as a back up. I won't miss it a bit. My attached photo shows the obviou…
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I have a 16 ft K-Tek that I just re cabled with rf shielded straight cable but I need a longer pole for outdoors work. K-Tek is not an option for me because all their longer poles are like a floppy noodle at full extension. I am having a serious dilemma between loon, ambient and panamic boom poles. Is there anyone in the Atlanta area that has a loon that I can put my hands on? Also with loons restructuring and becoming stable again I like the idea of having my boom pole manufacturer stateside instead of in Germany(ambient) or England(panamic), how big of an advantage is this? Finally I'd be interested in other people's opinions on poles in general especially the wei…
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On the website there are two models, the standard and the high-performance. They look the same. Anyone know if they are any better? Thanks! Dan Izen
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Hi Fellow Soundies, I am looking to add a microphone to my growing collection and would appreciate some advice. I am looking for a mic to be used specifically for interviews in noisy locations. The mic may end up on a mic stand or on the end of a boom pole, but always out of frame and will be used in situations where my trusted Neumann KMR81 does not reject enough of the ambient noise. Examples of the types of very noisy locations where I have been recently include a gold mine with lots of machinery, several construction sites and a beach with crashing waves. Often a well placed lavalier does the trick but I would like to have two clean tracks of audio. …
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I lost my Lectrosonics dweedle tone remote (RM2) for the SM series transmitters about a month ago. During these 2 months, I've been pondering why we couldn't just record the tones and play them back via our iphones. The reason I lost the rm2 was that it kept going off at unwanted times no matter where I kept it. This wouldn't be a problem with an iphone. Well, Ambient tapped my thoughts (must wear foil cap) and released Lectromote app for the iphone. Sadly, there is no transmitter gain, just lock, unlock, sleep, and unsleep. Almost a perfect solution. HEY LECTRO! MAKE YOUR OWN APP AND INCLUDE ALL THE TONES!! http://www.ambient.de/index_e.html
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Ive been in communication with Gefell regarding a swivel adaptor similar to the Schoeps gvc. It will cost 340€ or about $480 per piece. We've spoken price and I've sent them pictures of the GVC but that's it so far. I wanted to let JW members know about this option in case anyone else is interested. Please PM me if you are The person to contact is Michael Militzer M.Militzer@microtechgefell.de
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Anyone aware of or ever had custom built a AA p48 supply? The Denecke PS-1A or the PSC box of the same variety are fine but in certain situations it'd be really handy to have one in a tube, so you could throw a AA in there and be done with it. Much like an ME66 or Rode Ntg-2. Does a standalone external one exist? if not, why?
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I'm having a hard time finding some old pictures of some great ideas on mounting a TRX900 for bag work. I've got an idea for what I want to do, but would like to see what others have done so far, for some added inspiration/ideas. Key concepts would be: -Best Tx vs. Rx placement/distance (RF spray) -Whip/antenna exposed for LOS (line of site) of Rx on camera -Quick way of covering from weather concerns and other UFCC's (unidentified flying coffee cups) -Display accessible blah, blah, blah..... Thanks!
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http://www.dslrnewsshooter.com/2011/08/27/birtv-2011-chinas-answer-to-red-the-kinefinity-kineraw-s35-digital-cinema-camera-for-us8000/
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Can someone tell me what the official model number for the Lemo 5 pin connector which we use for time code is? Although I've never seen any, are there any alternative manufacturers for this plug? Thanks
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Have just ordered 2 x 900LTH transmitters and another QRX100, very excited! Not so excited about a projected 8 week delivery time. Come on Glenn, crack the whip over there please!
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I just wanna double check if you all go straight into the Canon 5Ds mic input with your ifb-receiver? Since it is a mic input there might be a small voltage coming out of it for the electret-mic. Planning to use a Sennheiser EK100 receiver, which is the headphone version. Matthias
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Owning a 552, I have been exploring the use of the digital outs on it. I've been looking into the D4 system from Lectro which has the option of going digital in and out if your using it as a hop on the new Sony XD cams. I know the QRX has digital outs on it, but I keep hoping, maybe dreaming that Zaxcom will make a version of the TRX w/STA with digital inputs on it as well. Any thoughts?
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Hi folks, I've been a member for a bit but mostly an observer here. i have read suggestion that this lav is less sensitive to various interference (Rf, cellphone etc). Has that been a guiding consideration in selecting the mic or are other mics similar in that regard? Thanks, Rich
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In my quest for the most compact bag possible, I purchased 2 x SMa transmitters to pair with my SRa receiver to use as links. I realised the more I used them, that the SMa's are really cumbersome when used as link transmitters. Two things really bothered me. The main one was that there is no confidence monitoring, in that I couldn't just look down easily and see the LED's bouncing away, as they are on the side of the unit, not on the top like the UM400's. (I did lose transmission once too!! The battery door came lose enough to kill the power, and I didn't know until I did my regular check, lucky for the backup in the 552!!) The other issue is that the un…
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Hello all, They are building a new camera truck for my next show, and they asked how long my follow is. Mine's a little shorter than most, so I said I'd check in and ask you guys. They are looking for a good location for the first vertical post from the back. Currently they are thinking 5ft. Thanks, Robert
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Just saw this posted on facebook a few minutes ago, figured it was worth posting here in case anyone is affected and needs an early heads up...... http://www.sounddevi...al/cl-9-notice/
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