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Decided it’s time to invest in my first wireless system. First I was looking at the Audio Ltd A10 system but with the introduction of the A20 and dropping of the Audio Ltd branding and then the recent company buy out I’d pretty much decided on a Lectrosonics DCR822/DBSMD combo. Then, by complete accident I stumbled on a Sound Devices YouTube video about the Shure ADX5D and with some quick searching it looks an amazing system but there is virtually no info/reviews on the web and more puzzlingly no mention of it on here. Anyone seen, used, own or can share any experiences compared to the usual suspects and reasons not to look further? …
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Hi All, I (like many other sound mixers have experienced I'm sure) am currently debating whether to upgrade to a Nova or 833 + SL2 and have a couple of queries about powering an 833. According the the manual, the 833 draws power from the available sources in this order: Batt1 >>> Batt2>>>> DC>>>> TC Batt. If all power is lost, can the TC battery power both the unit and SL-2 for a few minutes in order to hot swap batteries. If so, approximately how long does it last in your experience? Personally I would much prefer if the 833 prioritised the DC input over the L batteries (only when using …
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Now that we’re in 2023. This fine unit’s life cycle is going on 9 years old. Has anyone heard of an imminent update? Thanks.
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Hi, I'm on a big box store commercial that has no dialogue (assuming voice over) and only needs me to boom "nat sound" for all the action happening on camera. The smallest rig I can think of with timecode, headphones, and a mic preamp is a Mix Pre 3 ii in the stingray belt rig. Ideally the boom operator could look down and see his meters and flashing recording lights. The zoom products seem to have a screen on the side. Maybe I could rig a metal frame on a 90 degree plate that would slip onto a utility belt.... Any suggestions on the tiniest mono recorder with phantom power, timecode, and a headphone output?
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Inviting anyone who has shoot experience with the new A20 Nexus system to share their thoughts here. I’ve read the material, watched the videos but I know I have questions that only time can tell things like… - Stability… does it ever crash? - Bugs? - A20 battery life? Is it practical to get 5-6hrs from these if you’re actively managing them? - Nexlink Interference to other film gear? - Transmitter durability -Range! Sound mixers only please! Thanks!
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It has alway been recommended that your better off buying older used analog i.e. Lectrosonics instead of new prosumer analog but now that prosumer has gone digital and other features like wide band, BT and low cost is that still the case?
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Any news? New photos? More description? Sonosax site is not showing the unit so far, any info? Thanks
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Hi, finally upgrading from WS4 for my 2x KMR 81i's Should I be pitching my dealer about Piano instead who seems to be trying to avoid discussing it 🤷♀️ e.g. should I be worrying this "lessened" gap between the boundary and the head of my KMR 81i ? Pianissimo would be much more versatile for me than Piano that is granted that opens the path to 8000's and other "minis" (or "modern medium" size now!) outside. Cinela had a facebook post down from 2014 showing "it's possible" - I'm just wondering about the tradeoffs here. Maybe there are some other alternatives I've neglected to check out ?
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For personal side projects I've had these puppies for three years and this is a follow-up to my in-depth tests I did when these first popped up. They still work OK for non-critical personal stuff and as usual with any piece of kit I tested them to death and provided RØDE feedback early on they actually changed a lot of things including providing batch export out form these mics that I lamented one had to export one at a time w/ RODE Central. I've had six or something units "crash mics" but none of them really died off humidity / other "natural" causes 😊 The test runs I did three years ago with a mate and I realised I never posted here -…
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I'm wondering if anyone happen to have the program software for Phonak TX300V, since I would need to reset the channels of it. I actually downloaded one from duplex.com, but it requires password. Thank you so much!!
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I used to have a brilliant Petrol harness. It is gone, and in its place is my old Versaflex harness. Today my shoulders just about died. I miss my petrol harness. So of course they don't make it anymore. I see some nice looking ones from Orca and Portabrace and Versaflex. I have a heavy bag that I almost never wore because it had been years since I worked an actual run and gun gig. I took out some rx and made the bag as light as possible, but it's still a beast. My back and feet are fine, it's just the harness digs into my shoulders. I'm quite intrigued by the short bag version from Versaflex. I like wearing the bag tight and high up so the bottom i…
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Hi all, I need to use my beautiful Nagra III with condenser microphones and I am looking for a way to add phantom power. I bought a Neumann BS945 phantom power supply. Instead of plugging it into my Nagra I measured to see if any of the phantom power made it to the output socket. To my surprise pins 2 & 3 of the output socket both have 50 volts on them. Would I destroy the preamp of the Nagra by plugging this in? Thanks! Matthew
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Has anyone ever used this unit with a standard IFB system Comtek, lectro? thankshttps://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/417168-REG/Otto_Engineering_V1_10611K_Inductive_Wireless.html/qa
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Hello people, A while back I posted about the hardwired CL-Wifi that I made that works much better than the wireless one, and people seemed to like the idea but it was pretty hacky. In setting up an ethernet network on my cart, I realized that the IP address of the CL-Wifi is hardcoded into the app, so I couldn't get it to reliably be a part of my cart's network. I wanted to see if I could write a Windows Forms app that controlled the 788T via the C. Link port, and in the process discovered that all of this can be done over a hardline on the 788's usb port. I've been able to successfully send commands to it and get responses from it using nothi…
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Seeking experience with these. Are they worth the price, weight?
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Hey all, Currently searching for a Sennheiser IFB Receiver that would be compatible with my EW DP Wireless Transmitter — which is currently being used as a camera hop. The plan would be to send the same signal to the EW DP Rx and a compatible Sennheiser IFB, simultaneously. IFB would be used so that the director can monitor the audio feed on set. The Sennheiser EW DP Camera Hop operates in 470-526 mHz range. looking to keep price below $500 — don’t mind buying used. any suggestions? thanks!
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https://www.newsshooter.com/2023/09/15/sennheiser-previews-mkh-8030-figure-of-eight-rf-condenser-microphone/
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Curious question, can Digital Hybrid Block606 transmitters/receivers in Mode 200 be mixed in freely with Lectro 200 Series Block 24 transmitters/receivers? (assuming both are set to the same frequency)
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So to preface, I have a pretty simple, basic sound kit used mainly for small commercial and corporate gigs. Anytime something is bigger or remotely complicated, I’m referring/hiring a proper sound mixer. I use a MixPre 10 II. I typically only ever run a single output utilizing the X1/X2 output. This is either a wired XLR output or out to a single G4 as a camera hop. I don’t have IFBs, Coms, or any other type of standard output/monitoring system. For this next shoot, they are asking for a camera hop on two different cameras. I’m wondering what the best way to do this is with my stripped down kit. Or what cables/accessories I should order to make i…
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I have a sound devices 664. Recently on a shoot the power on my mixer just shut off. I turned it off and turned it back on and it worked for the remainder of the shoot. The mixer was on a flat surface so there was no stress on the power cables. After the shoot I went through all the cables trying to see if there was a bad power cable anywhere and everything seems to be fine. I have had this mixer for many years and this has never happened before. If this has happened to anyone else I would appreciate their input on what happened and what the fix is. Thanks
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The Rycote Nano Shields are connected to the handle via a quick-release coupling. In my case, this connection is not quite tight and when I hold the Nano Shield by the handle, the basket moves by a few millimetres and you can hear a rattle in the recording. When I put the Nano Shield on another Rycote coupling, it sits firmly. May I ask about the experiences of other Nano Shield users, is the handle firmly attached in your case? I would like to find out if I have a defect handle or if it is a design problem. Thank you, Toby.
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Has anyone ever done this/know how to do this? Most of mine are running 1.4.4 and I hear that there are newer firmwares available... I'm sure I could do a google search, but does anyone know off the top of their head where I can find what the upgrade would actually get me? (Sennheiser's site is hard to navigate in terms of finding this info...)
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SX-M2D2 Product Announcement The SX-M2D2 is a lightweight 2 channels high resolution dual-domain microphones preamplifier with integrated USB audio Class 2. Compact, low power, battery powered, the SX-M2D2 embeds similar high performance dual A/D converters than the SX-R4+. This product is the ideal companion for various mobile environments. Its ergonomic has been carefully designed for convenience and easy of operation. Inputs / Outputs 2x mic/line inputs on TA3, electronically balanced, with phase reversal, 48V phantom, LF cut and level control on the front panel 1x AES3/AES42 on TA3, transformer balanced inp…
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Hello World, Seems like the beta phase of Schoeps CMD 42 is over and Schoeps gonna release it in April 13th 2024. It is compatibility with all MK capsules and Colette accessories. AES42 Mode 1 & Mode 2. CMD Remote App to handle all the settings. From my limited market research, it has price tag around 1.000 euros. Not sure about dollar price. Wireless Transmitters Compatibility: - Sound Devices A20-TX - Zaxcom TRX745 - Zaxcom TRX743 More information: https://schoeps.de/en/products/colette/microphone-amplifiers/cmd-42-beta.html
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In early 2022, Philippe Chenevez uploaded a detailed, step by step video on how to replace the fur on a COSI. The video is on his YouTube channel, but is not easily discoverable. It’s titled COSI Fur Replacement. I've asked Philippe about the video. He tells me that he sells the fur component, and provides the video, to anyone who wants to replace the fur. He also says that "the price for the replacement fur is not that high (I think it’s even cheaper than the Radius one)”, which Radius is in the process of releasing. I've asked Chenevez for the price, which unsurprisingly, given what he's said until today, is not on his website or on the websites of his distributors. …
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