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Getting requests a few times lately for files to be 1x continuous take no breaks and so far has not been a deal breaker. Is there a quick trick to make it possible if not in the recorder through a 3rd party app (short of pro tools etc)?
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A butterfly style antenna is the wrong choice for most people. I have talked with a lot of mixers lately about the sudden popularity of these antennas, and there is a surprising amount of confusion about what they are, what they do well, and what they do not do at all. For the RF engineers out there, feel free to chime in and correct me where I’m wrong. A butterfly style antenna is a wideband dipole with a very broad pickup pattern. It hears a huge stretch of spectrum at once. That wide reach is the whole point of the design. It gives you flexibility across many blocks. It gives you one antenna that works with almost anything. That part…
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Anyone out there use them specifically on an SL2 since it is friction mounted? I move receivers quite a bit in and out of the SL2 depending on what is needed for that project and which mixer I'm using. I hate to put wear and tear on the DB25 connector so was thinking about installing a port saver on it so that takes all the beating from constant use. I can't think of any downside but want to hear what others think. Anyone out there use them?
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Hello All. The UniFlex mini gooseneck cardioid, currently using the DPA 4080 miniature mic, has been refined. The differences are: 1) Shorter, thinner, sleeker brass head, making a much lower profile when bent. 2) Powder-coat matt black finish 3) 6-1/4 inch overall length Reminder for those unaware: The UniFlex is a miniature gooseneck mic using the DPA 4080 cardioid element, and terminated with either a TA5F connector for Lectrosonics, or a MicroDot connector for adapting to wireless transmitter brands. It is very similar to the DPA 4098, but with a much shorter mic head and rounder (cardioid) pickup pattern (the 4098 is a tig…
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We have four RPG2 Rokit 5 speakers that are now having some kind of low humming sound. We think it may be an internal amplifier issue but aren't sure. I have come across something about a black goo that corrodes internally after awhile due to the adhesive that is used. They are 10 years old but I'm wondering if anyone has come across a similar issue. And if so was it worth getting fix or did you ultimately replace them.
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Got three files from the onboard recorders of two MTP61 and one MTP60. Metadata is strange. The file creation time suggests a proper setup, but one of the recorders is set to jan 1 2000 (So it was reset on the day of the recorder I presume.) Then, two of the three (Including the fresh resetted one) have BWF timestamps that go over 24 hour. (So instead of expected 16:00:00:00 they are at 40:00:00:00) This I have never seen before. Could have been intentionally to be able to run over midnight, but that's not the case. If I deduct 24 hours they are in sync (ish...) Metadata is very sparse, timestamp is only in the BEXT chunk, iXML has a tiny bit of more i…
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Greetings Legends of Sound, Does anyone have any real world experience of the Sony digital radio mic system? I'm interested in the portable dual rx and belt pack tx's - I hate the old Sony systems but have been told the new stuff is impressive. Any one used it in anger? ? Range? Battery life? Remote control ? Sound quality?? Rf stability...?
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I tried switching to a Pix 260i as my main recorder because i needed more tracks and dante compatibility. The headphone amp seems very noisy, to the point where I'm not sure what I'm recording and what I'm not line noise-wise. Everything sounds great in my 788t backup machine's headphone jack. Is this an issue across all of the Pix series? I wasn't sure if because it was a 260i audio and/or video recorder whether they cheaped out on the headphone amp vs the 970. Thanks
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Has Anyone considered using the Sennheiser Profile wireless system for a camera hop? (pictured below) It is small and dirt cheap. It works on 2.4 Ghz, so I'm concerned that it might take interference from some of the motorized follow focus units out there. Currently I'm using the Lectro DCHT/M2R combo for camera hops. My main complaints with this system are that it's expensive, the m2r does not have a legit line level out and it can be blown up if the phantom power on the camera is switched on. (Unfortunately, I've done this 3 times) Would like to know if you all think this could be a viable option.
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Good morning, has anyone tried the Chinese copies of Sennheiser G4 IEMs? I need several units for close-range audio, and they might be an option. Any particular brand? Any purchase links? Thanks for your opinions.
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"PR-6 is a portable, foward-facing recorder for Documentary, ENG, and Video productions—delivering 32-bit float performance, 6 inputs / 10 tracks, SMPTE LTC/ATC plus wireless timecode for DEITY’s ecosystem, and Sidus App control for integrated full wireless remote control." No info on price or release date, afaik. I presume it will cost a lot less than a similar SD MixPre, and perhaps less than a Zoom F6 or something... You can get a little more info, see a couple more images (look like just renderings), and sign up to be notified upon release here: https://deitymic.com/pr-6/
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Has anyone else had any interference in the form of audio ducking out while using the Sound Devices A20 Tx on Boom? Has anyone discovered the cause? I am suspecting some gear on the camera, possibly focus and/or aperture control systems, but nothing definitive yet. Hard to get time to chase it down when you are shooting a TV Series! Thanks everyone... CRAIG
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Finished the Denecke TS-3 and TS-C slate bumpers! If you want something changed or adjusted on these bumpers, let me know. They are made out of a soft TPU material. There are a couple of tabs on the TS-3 for Velcro if a custom faceplate is used on the slate. The right bumper does need to be removed to replace the batteries. Yes, the TS-3 fits in the Denecke bag. These are up on the site with many different color options!
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Hi, has anyone tried syncing TC via Bluetooth? Besides Tentacle, TC box from Deity or Saramonic will also work (I mean just BT connection). Thanks.
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Inspired by the "View from the office" thread, i am pretty curious as to what bags people haul around, and what gear is in it. So, this threads purpose is pretty simple. Show me your bag, give a little description of what it contains, and what type of gigs you normally do. My "bag": The thing is, i have no bag yet. No cart either. So what you see, is what i have, the rest is rented for every gig. Gear list: Sound Devices 442 Sennheiser G3 kit Røde Lavalier Røde NTG-3 AKG K-271
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I’m prepping for a job that involves a lot of flying packing light with no checked bags. My smallest boom is a ktek travel aluminum That I rarely use and it fits perfect but the collars are the worst of all the boom poles I own. Curious to know if anyone might recommend out of what’s currently available a better solution for the most compact size for carry on bag but max length fully extendable. Uncabled, would be great to be able to pull through an XLR cable if possible in the field (like psc if i am not mistaken?)
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Hello, I just purchased an SD 633, and it's my first time using this model. Unfortunately, the playback isn’t working. When I press play, there’s complete silence in my headphones. I set the playback output to headphone only, but it still doesn’t work. I checked the manual, but couldn’t find any helpful information. Could you please assist me?
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Thought I would share what I did to get my rechargeables working with my early model ERX1TCDs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH-xx8MtLkY&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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2x dif clients of mine now have hollyland solidcom se’s the cheaper single ear wireless headset kits. I get the communication factor but i hate wearing them over earbuds etc. looking to possibly take one apart and create a beltpack cable com system to my mixer unless there is a compatible beltback available? The m1 says a different system. -Ken
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I searched and found this referenced once on this forum, but I thought the importance of the technique warranted a second, specific listing. Last week when I tried to use Zaxconvert during my lunch break, I got the dreaded spinning rainbow wheel on my MAC. Yikes! I had to force quite and then the computer was acting strange, so I did a re-start. All the while, my CF card was still in the card reader attached to my computer. (Transcend 32GB, 133x CF card, as per Howy's suggestion). When the computer re-started, the card was no longer recognized. I tried it on another MAC---it was not recognized there either. And when I dropped it back into my MAXX, the recorder …
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I’m considering taking the plunge and replacing all my Lectros with Sound Devices Astral ARX8 (formerly Nexus Go) and SD transmitters. My question for the group is what would you buy for transmitters: the A20 or the A20 mini or some combination of both? I’m hoping to buy 6 channels in total for now. I like the form factor of the mini, but I don’t like the fact that there is no control interface on the transmitter and battery life is limited. thanks in advance for your opinions.
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A20 Tx Boom Mount Hello from Toronto where bunch of awesome people make bunch of awesome movies, TV shows and other highly creative audiovisual gems. Nick Davey of Purple Cat Printing and myself had our own ideas about the mount for the amazing A20 Tx on a Boom Pole. We wanted quick portability from boom to boom, or to a plant, car, tight space, whatever the challenge might be. We wanted some mechanical protection of the transmitter’s body. We wanted light design to be more popular with our precious boom operators. We wanted audio cable separation from the antenna, and cable catches protecting the fragile Lemo connection. We wanted a p…
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Hi again, I satisfied my desire to own an iconic Nagra III by picking a pair on ebay recently. The "newer" one (1967 model!) runs well, records and plays, and the "older" one (1966) will be source of spares. I'm not sure when the round belts were last replaced in them but they look a little saggy. I have been told they are not the same size as those on the later Nagra 4.2, IV-S, E, etc. (which are 88x3mm according to 4.2 Service Manual). Would anyone know the actual stock size of the Nagra III belt, or better, a place where I could buy a few? I looked at Russell Industries but did not see anything close to that kind of size. http://russellind.com/EVG/main.…
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Saw this in the most recent Zaxcom email and caught my eye. Anyone who has this slate knows how awesome this is! I know it’s probably custom by the mixer on that film (Roofman). Anyone have contact info for Gavin Harwell, who is listed as the sound mixer? I need 3 ASAP! Thanks, Steve
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Hi Everybody! I just bought this used Sony wireless kit and am wondering if there is a firmware update available. I tried to search all over the web but to no avail.. No firmware history too. Maybe the first batch was the good one? URX is 1.004 and UTX is 1.005 Thank you very much for your enlightened advice :)
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