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David Terry's loss prompts me to mention something that has not really come up here or on ramps. An employee of a reputable sales/rental house in New York told me a few months ago that there are people who are targetting camera, lighting and sound gear. According to this gentleman, the theives know what is in production and they are casing security. He also told me that this is happening because there is a ready market, within the film community, for stolen gear. Apparently this is true even for gear produced in small numbers, and documented through serial numbers, such as motion picture cameras. If true, this means is that in some cities there are knowledgeable …
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Transom is an organization dedicated to public and experimental radio. Reading their site today, I came across a recent, fiarly comprehensive review of Sound Devices recorders (forcusing on the 722, but largely applicable to their other models), together with comments from users:Â http://www.transom.org/tools/recording_interviewing/200613_sound_devices_722/ I may have mentioned this before, but there is also some interesting material on Transom by Walter Murch: http://www.transom.org/guests/review/200504.review.murch.html
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I'm looking for a really small Olympus-style stereo flash recorder w/ both internal mics and external mic jacks as well as HP jacks and USB i/o for use by a military jet pilot while doing fairly extreme aerobatics. He wants something smaller (and more g-resistant) than the D8 DAT he's been using (and has now broken). I've looked into this on the web but there are so many models of these things at so many price points that I wondered if anyone had a recommendation. The pilot can have his tech crew make anything required to interface the recorder to the plane's com system, and he is really in love with the small size and no moving parts aspects of these recorders. Phi…
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Just noticed this new Sennheiser e914 cardioid condenser microphone. Appears that it was intoduced last year. Sale price on the internet is $379.99 MSRP $665 3 position Pad (10 or 20dB of attenuation) 3-position Low Frequency Roll-off removable capsule www.sennheiserusa.com    search for "e914" Have not heard it. Looks interesting. Part of their evolution line. Erik
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I have been using B6 lavs for most of my female actors over the last couple of years, and have been getting less and happy with the performance. I've got 5 of them, and they all seem to sound a little different. The most common feeling I get is that they sound dark, and they don't handle loud situations very well. Wondering if mine have had a short life, or whether this is a common situation. Anyone? PPWP
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I've only used the FR2 a few times, but it seems that often when I want to recue tracks for playback it declares a card error. The only way to recover seems to be dump existing files onto a Mac/PC using a card-reader and then reformat the card using the FR2. If I never cue/review and only record sequentially, I never seem to hit any issues. The FR2 firmware is v1.10 (11 August '05), I've not been able to find newer. The Compact Flash is a Lexar Professional 2GB (133x speed) with "write acceleration" - it's this feature that makes me suspect this brand is not wholly compatible with the FR2. Does anyone else have similar experiences to share? What brand of CF card …
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Has anyone seen or used the new zeppelins from K-Tek? Tim
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of the portable flavor. Does anyone own or use one? Any recommendations?
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is anyone out there still using any Nagra's ?? any shows, anywhere?? if so, what models?? I'm trying to get information on the current status of Nagra recorders in the business. additionally, are the old mag film recorders and dummies still in active use on any shows, any type, anywhere??? Thanks!
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This is a very unique shockmount discovered by Philippe Vandendriessche and posted on r.a.m.p.s. Philippe's post follows: I discovered a new french manufacturer who designed one of the best microphone shockmount ever made. I suggest you to visit the website: http://www.cinela.fr/ I own the OSIX 2 for my Schoeps CMC-41. No more boom noises, less equalization. Having tried, you will never want another suspension for precise work. Not representative or reseller of Cinela products... Only enthousiast! Philippe Vandendriessche. AD HOC Sound Services Brussels Belgium
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It's summer-time, and a particularly nasty one at that. Next week will find me in Missouri mixing 6 wireless channels into a PD-6 outdoors all day. I'm a little concerned about overheating the gear...I've had it happen once before and I was running it in the shade! Thankfully, there was no damage done, except that production was held up for 15 minutes while I cooled it down and moved the cart far enough away to use a small fan. So what do you think? Any other ideas for beating the heat?
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I know that about 10 of the Zaxcom MX-12's are being demoed. Anybody here using one? Can you give your thoughts ? Thanks, Coleman
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I'm doing my first real (Something with external sound equipment) short film and I'm just learning. I got some help from a guy on the IMDb message boards and with that I ordered the Sennheiser ME66/K6 combo and a Boss BR-532 recorder. I was also advised to get two XLR cables and to buy a boom, shockmount and zeppelin. Why would I need two XLR cables instead of one, and what are a shockmount and zeppelin?
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Just got an email from Sonosax. Apparently my Minir8 recorder will be shipped Aug 14th. Anyone else order/have one yet?
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Hey, I'm traveling to Guatemala for a gig, and just wondering if anyone has been and what frequencies you were able to use. Muchos Gracias, Tom
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In a pic Scott Farr posted to the Photos of Interest section his Lectro receivers appear to have covers or skins, something which I've never seen but that I'd love to get. Did I see this right; do such things exist? Arnold
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Hi There, In video situations I ussualy pull TC from the camera to feed my 744 in external TC mode/ rec run. At the moment I use a breakaway cable + a BNC for TC. I would like to simplify this to a single cable, however I am weary of TC bleed into my audio signal. I would like to avoid a lockit box solution in a single camera setup ($$$). Does anyone know if there is a particular cable make/ configuration that can handle TC and audio without bleed? I would like to be able to run at least 100'. Bartek
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Thanks to a kind friend, I have for some time enjoyed the use of a Schoeps MK4 to compliment my own MK41, but he needs it and it's going back to him this week. I think I'm going to miss having a cardiod and I'm wondering if I should a) spend $600 on an MK4 capsule (that I can swap out with the MK41) or, spend $200 on an Oktava and have a 2nd, complete mic I can use as a plant when necessary. The first option gets me the Schoeps quality (and I can add a 2nd pre-amp later). The 2nd option gets me a full mic right away at a good price. Any opinions? (I'm leaning toward the 2nd option). Arnold
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I just received my stereoline camera link and I'm wondering where you guys are setting the gain on the transmitter ? I had it at -6 on the the transmitter hard meter with 442 0 tone, but I was told I should back it down to -12. Any recommendations? Thanks Rob L.
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I know to call Trew in the morning but I'm kinda frustrated with myself. I just got a new drive for the DevaII and I hooked it up loaded media and nuthin'. I've tried different cables, top and bottom connectors, termination switch,different media and the drive blinks green for a little while then goes off. I can feel it spin up but the Deva doesn't see it. I have also tried the power on routine with it and the Deva. Tried the old drive and it works fine. Any Ideas? Probably something I'm not doing. Thanks, Larry
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This is my last chance to get opinions on the Zaxcom stereo Link as I'm going to purchase one tomorrow. I just want to know about the reliability in the field and the level variances as the unit heats up. Glenn has mentioned that they have fixed the photo cell and heating issue, but I would like to hear from those that have the newer fixed 65 mw stereoline transmitter and and any problems in the field. I can't really afford this system as it is, but if I'm going to spend the money, I need to know if it is going to be reliable. Thanks ahead for any replies !! Rob Lewis
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I have for many years been using a Car Com designed by David Ronne. It enables the director to speak to the actors within a towed car via a headset microphone with a push to talk switch. Does anyone know of any other systems that would be similar? Thanks for any input. Regards, Tommy
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a few questions for our deva 4/5 users on this forum...is anyone using deva software v3.08 in the field yet? if so, or if you are testing it at home in your time off, has anyone had any problems recording at 96K? we did a test here and while changing sample rates the folder we were using (from 48K to 96K,) we had a record error. data was not written to disk, but the machine appeared to be recording, light on etc. does this have something to do with changing sample rates in a working folder? chris.
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Hi, I just had my two Lectro 511 sets sent back to the factory due to drop-out and interference problems. I got an audible flutter- like electric sound when someone spoke in to the lav wired to the lectro. I´m using the DPA 4060´s. I switched the lavs to VT´s but it didn´t help. I read a while back that someone else had similar issues with Lectros, could it be that my IDX- lithium NP-1´s causing the trouble with too much current? I didn´t have time to test the units with batteries though. If someone wants to hear the problem, i´ve got two samples of it, they´re in MP3 format and quite small, so I can email them to anyone. Just drop me a line to my private mail …
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hi all i need to set up a new powering system for my bag. thinking of np-1 batteries (like the IDX NP-L7S's maybe?). i've been seeing the BDS system from remote audio on some sites...wondering what my best options are considering i know little about what i really should be looking into and only basics about different battery types. (note: i will be picking up an electronics for dummies book pretty soon, but that's a different issue) bag consists of a SD302 and 744t. i also want to be able to power at least 2 lectro's and maybe another IFB off of it. can i do all of this off of one battery? should i put the 302 and 744t on one battery and power any need…
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