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Just seeking experiences from others... I was blessed to have been able to buy one of the last of the Cooper 306's - not long after Mr. Cooper settled into a well-earned retirement. After years of rock-solid performance, I have had an odd thing develop.... Upon power-up there is always a few indicator lights that randomly, it seems, pop on and off real fast.... I always use a PSC PowerMax, BTW. Now, it appears that my CH1, or module one, limiter "on" red light is remaining "on".... and nothing will make it go out. This abnormality is transparent to the sound, and continues regardless of limiter switch position, line-mic select, etc etc... I just live wi…
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Hi All, I took over a new Showtime episodic, 'The Big C' when TJ Omara left to start another project. My thanks to TJ for thinking of me to replace him AND for setting such a high standard! There was one unusual technical aspect to the show. Sony had set up a system to autosync dailies. The process involved jamming four Denecke SB-2 pr SB-3 Sync Boxes from the Deva, putting three of the jammed boxes on the cameras and recording the code on the camera audio channel two and then using the 4th box as the master time code source to slave the Deva. I asked Phil Squyres, the Sony post guru if we could try something simpler. My hat is off to Phil for allowing the ex…
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Hi Guys! I've been a Lectro user for many years, but now I'm thinking about buying new wireless mikes for me, and I'm considering new options. Among all the qualities I need from a new wireless system, there's a very important one I'd like to ask you about, which is based on your personal experiences: general maintenance costs and workaround times. This is something that may be very high! I like Lectrosonics very much, as I find their service usually fast and reasonably priced, not to mention the general quality of their gear. But what do you say about other wireless companies, like Zaxcom, Audio Ltd, Sennheiser? I'll apreciate any feedbacks you can give me about …
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with firmware upgrade to 3.0 !
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Anyone in touch with the Loon Audio people? Are they shipping poles yet after their move?
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Does any one know of a two pair cable that will fit in a TA5F connector? I am trying to wire the TA5 as a Left Right pair to go into a Zaxcom STA150 and I am trying to get it in on a single cable.
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At 5pm today i was filled in on the particulars for a job that takes place this weekend. Surprise! It is a 7D shoot. Double system is no issue at all. Production and Post knows the sound on the camera is flawed and is a scratch track at best. However, it is the primary dailies track. So it should be as good as possible. My issues: To feed 7d from my comteks(PR-216) or lectro R1A(very hot output), do i need a special padded input cable or is the acceptable input range tolerable for dailies/scratch track.? How is the 5d different from 7d? I am more familiar with 5d and beachtek or juice boxes. thanks! john.
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I highly recommend pole holders by Profishional. http://www.profishional.com.au/ They do custom work so it can fit your pole or poles exactly and be done to your specs. They were quick and their prices are very reasonable. I ordered a twin holder from them as a thank you to someone who lent me a couple of poles for a while. I should have taken pics and posted here. I'll be ordering another from them soon and will take pics then.
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Any news on a CUB-1 RF mod? I know they have been shipping the newer version, but there was some talk of service bulletin similar to the one for the CS-3.
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hi there, i would like your opinion and suggestions according to your experiences please. i'm putting together my recording kit and an trying to gauge what i will need. have any of you had to use both the windjammer and high wind cover together during your recordings? what were the conditions like that forced you to do it? what is your opinion as to the clarity when both are used? thanks for you time, P.
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With the addition of the Hot Box, I think I can mount a LittleLite with a right-angle 4-pin XLR from it that will be positioned just right. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/463210-REG/Littlite_6XR_HI_4_6X_RHI4_Hi_Intensity.html#specifications My question is, do I have to make a special cable or adapter for it, or can I plug it directly into the Hot Box? Here's a link to the .pdf of the wiring diagram: http://www.littlite.com/techinfo/XRSpecC.pdf Think I'll be happier with the 4-pin connection than I have been with the BNC I've been using. More robust, for one thing. Thanks, Jan [who knows enough about electrical wiring to know she doesn't know the an…
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Hey Guys, So, I was trying to record a timecode audio track on my Pro Tools rig and noticed that the output timecode signal on the 744T is always on. Even in record run mode, it is still outputting a signal. When I read it on a slate, it reads a static number, but when I plug the signal into an audio track, there is an audio signal coming out. Does anyone know if this is normal? Is the 744T just outputting the same number over and over? I had thought the audio signal would just mute when dropping out of record, but apparently it does not. Am I missing something? -Matt
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I have been looking for or thinking of making a switched phase reverse patch panel - xlr or otherwise? So that inputs can be instantly switched phase reverse? I've googled but have not been able to find anything ready made. Might not be a good idea with 48v phantom power - so dynamic inputs only perhaps, I'm not sure? Any thoughts about this please? thanks Mick
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Hey Gang, Haven't posted on here in awhile. Been busy with work. And before I post my question, yes i've phoned Zaxcom and they have given me the usual I don't know answer. When I'm using my Fusion, just as a mixer, so cabling from the Hirose to camera. Camera is a Panasonic HX900. I've always used the 5pin audio out for monitoring with my 442. With the Fusion monitoring from the 5pin is almost impossible, its WAY to hot. And yes I've tried playing around on the fusion to fix it. And yes I've gone into the camera settings and made sure the 5pin output is a -3db. However, I haven't really noticed this issue if I use the headphone mini-jack. I realize I could…
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Hello to you all, A new employer of mine shoots a lot of music videos and has asked me to come on board to do sound on them in the future. I'm more than happy to be working on any format and will be glad to go, but I have never had to deal with playback before so I'm a little out of my depth right now. I'm going to be as vague as I can and ask what peoples preferred set-up would be? Software or hardware based? I'll (hopefully) be able to work from a laptop based set-up if I can as I'd like to travel/work as lightly as I could, but will be happy to bulk up if it means doing a better job and keeping myself in employment. Thanks for any information. Damien
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I am considering the purchase of a Sanken CS3e. I always look for a bargain, but I can't find a used one anywhere. I see lots of used T power 416s and MKH 60s for sale. Is this mic such an asset to a kit that no one ever wants to give it up? Any replies appreciated.
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So I am doing a job this week that is a two camera shoot. HDX200 and HPX170. I know those cameras support jamming to each other via firewire cables, but nothing that we can access. If I was going to send a camera a feed with a mono mix on one track and TC on the other, any idea what kind of pad I need on the TC side? Do I need any? I'm not going to get to play with the cameras till day one. I'm not sure it's even necessary, but if it is something easy to do, it might make somebody's life easier down the road. I'll be sending output from my Fusion through a Zaxcom hop (TRX900/RX900S) to one camera. If I feed the other camera, it will probably be a cable, or som…
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So...it's June 15, 2010. Anyone willing to admit to still using freqs in the 700MHz band for wireless or IFB in an American city? Still clear? I haven't seen anything new there yet in the SF area...... Philip Perkins
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So, When I look at the RF meter on the rx, with tx off, I see a substantial reading (75% ish). When I push the menu button, the meters drop down to almost nothing (which I assume to be the actual reading) Anyone else see this?
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Does any one know what is the largest diameter cable that will fit in a TA 5 connector? I cant seem to find it on-line any where.
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I have not been successful in jamming my SB-2a to A Ex-3. I've followed instructions in the manual, talked to other sound mixers, tried to different cables that I know work. Nothing.... Something Im missing. I am feeding it my wireless Zaxcom so all is well with Audio getting to the Camera. Might be the Camera I guess? Stumped Brian H
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Hi I’m looking to build some new eng break-away cables and I want to use a 5 pin for the return keeping separate left right return so I can monitor the split return. I am using a neutrik 8 pin quick disconnect. In the past I used three pins of the 8 pin for left send, three pins for right send, and two pins for the return in which I summed the left and right together. So my question is when using an 8 pin how do I configure the pins. I am assuming I use two pins for hot and cold left send two pins for hot and cold right send, then I am assuming that tie the send grounds together giving me five pins. Then what do I do with the return – assuming I…
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Hi all, I am after a mic for interior use. I use a Schoeps CMIT and I was thinking about getting a MKH 8050 or a CMC641. I would be using these on a boom so I would get the filter modules. I have used both these mics in the past, but I haven't had the ability to a/b them. Are there any people that own both these mics any can give me their preference? Thanks Steven
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I have a job coming up where I need to put 4 or 5 Lectrosonic receivers in a bag. Someone mentioned to me that placing multiple receivers in a bag close to each other can de-sensitize the receivers a bit, causing a decrease in range. Is this true? And if so what can I do about it? Is there an optimal bag layout for multiple receivers in the same bag? I will be using block 25 and 26 and block 21 for my camera send. I also will have slight separating of all the receivers in the bag. Basically a piece of thin foam so the chassis of the receivers don't touch each other. Thanks in advance Bob
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I'm considering adding a MicroTrak II as a backup "bit box" for my FR-2, and am going to need to go from the 3-pin XLR Digital Out on the FR-2 to the RCA plug S/PDIF in... Can I use a cable like this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/353774-REG ? Or- will I need an adapter to handle the conversion to S/PDIF? TIA - John
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