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I have seen these lights that plug onto large consoles, as well as the ones that go on the Coopers, and Sonosax, I think even Mackie has a few with light connectors (Either BNC or XLR4 or some such). My question is whether anyone has seen a light with a 3 pin XLR that can be powered off of 48V? It would make sense if you've got a spare input IMHO. I have seen those gooseneck lights that run off of USB power, which seems like it might be better, but my USB ports are all used up. So what are you using for lights on your cart? Anyone?
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Just found out two new alternatives to the M-Audio & Edirol offerings The Fostex FR-2 LE portable will warrant serious consideration. Available sometime in December, the FR-2 LE will record to standard CF Media as well as Micro Drive cards. Audio Specs include: Two combo XLR — 1/4″ inputs, 24bit/96kHz resolution, phantom power, pre-record buffer, and BWF compatibility. Additional specs include: USB 2.0, Coaxial RCA, ALC Limiter, Wired Remote [supplied], and operates on a Ni-MH battery.. $499 US. Check out the hi-res image : http://podcastrigs.com/fr2le.gif the new Samson H4 portable will be an interesting addition to the sub $500 group of recorders that may…
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This is part of Sound Devices's announcement for IBC: CL-1 The CL-1 Remote Control and Keyboard interface will be on hand. The CL-1 allows any 7-Series recorder to be controlled by a PC keyboard for quick and easy entry of scene/take information and for speedy menu navigation. The CL-1 also allows external devices to control its transport (record, start, stop) through switch closures. PRODUCT NEWS – New 7-Series Software ==================================== Visitors to Sound Devices booth will be the first to preview the release candidate of the next revision of software for the 7-Series digital recorders. “2.0â€� brings a number of powerful, unique featu…
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Hi there, I need to put together a sound recording kit for a 20 week doco shoot. It will be shot on DV camera. My director wants it to be a wireless set up. So far I have looked at getting a Sound Devices 3 channel mixer, hopefully I can also get a SD 744T hard disk recorder. I have a Sennheiser MKH60 and accessories but I am unfamiliar with radio mics and wireless systems. I want a good wireless mic system and a reasonable wireless link back to one of the camera inputs from my mixer. Lectrosonics would be great but the accountants have baulked at the price. Is the Sennheiser EW112 system adequate for good sound? Should I get Sennheiser transmitters and receive…
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Hi Jeff Et-Al, Billy Sarokin; eloquently covered the Zaxcom 900 on RAMPS without leaving question to the operational benefits. B U T – This old dog is communication starved with dancing keyboard fingers seeking additional advice on this board.. I just took a show that barley pockets enough bucks to purchase one of “The ultimate wirelessâ€�. Lots of scripted scenes in a moving Bus... Clearly the 900 seriesâ€� Digitally ingests the operational lunch of (FM) -- Fu&*ing Magic xmitters; adds time code options and metadata; recording features as good or better than any recorder out there at 1/20th the size (900; SD card format conversions operational with…
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My favorite piece of equipment
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I was pondering the other day, in between takes, that now that I have my cart almost the way I want it, other than my chair and my ears, what is my most important piece of equipment? I came to the conclusion that it's my PSC powermax's (I have two) They distribute 6, 12 and 18 volts to the various power consumers on my cart with invariable efficiency and even when the electricians inadvertantly "re-patch" without informing me, they continue to supply uninterrupted DC to all my bits and pieces. They are fed by two 55 amp/hour sealed lead acid batteries in a custom box which was made for me by our construction crew. If I get the opportunity I'll post a pic of my cart which …
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I use Sanken COS-11's and Lectro 211's presently. I have always had to turn the gain on the body packs to about the first notch to avoid blowing the preamp away. Is there something I can do to change this? My trams gain is about noon on the same TX, so I know it's a hot mic signal.
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Like new Sanken Cs-1 SN: 0884 purchased less than 1 year ago from Trew Audio. Used 3 or 4 times for indoor shoots only. Includes windscreen, Ktek Smm shockmount and Remote Audio Pole cat windscreen. Asking 850.00 firm. If purchased new would cost over $950.00 Item will be shipped UPS ground with insurance. I can take paypal. money order or Check I won't ship until payment clears. Email me off group Whitneyince@gmail.com
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Jeff and group, Early yesterday morning my van was cleaned out by bruglars. The equipment was uninsured. Most Atlanta mixers do not carry equipment insurance since the gear is covered when on shoots, and the market here is so economicaly brutal. Hopefully today I can find some serial numbers for some of my gear and update the list below. This has been a painful event. I could not sleep and guess that maybe I'll go run 15 or so miles. (I started running as a hobby to keep in shape for demanding shoots, so now it pays off as therapy exercise at 3AM.) hoping for a break with Atlanta Police Dept (but what are those odds?), David Terry Stolen Gear: Dav…
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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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