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Hey! Any recommendation for a MKH 8040 + MKH 30 Mid / side rig?? (preferably cheaper alternative then the rycote Stereo Cyclone MS Kit 16) Any suggestions is appreciated. thanks
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I am using a Pix 260i as an audio-only recorder. I would like to simplify the file labeling that is used so that each of the tracks has the drive number and the track label, without options for scenes, reels, takes, etc. In PixNet (or otherwise) is there a way to add a File Name Format option so that I only have the information I need? As it exists on my machine, there's only one option that includes Track Name, but it also contains Reel-Scene-Take which is unnecessary and confusing when I'm transferring files and handing them off to a client. TIA, Ira
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Anyone using one? How so and when? I feel like with some of the outdoor stuff I do that it could be nice for some control over the natural ambience of the scene. Schoeps makes a nice kit with a Mini CMIT and CMC8 in a Rycote.
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Hello - somewhere sometime years ago I picked up a used servo-wired COS-11 lav, TA5 terminated. It's my only COS-11 mic that I own, so have no comparison here. Trying to figure out if it is the D model or not, so I can properly assess the value. Any help is appreciated!
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Probably not the first time this is discussed here - but I'd like to hear your current opinion on this: Which antenna setup would you recommend for analog / hybrid recievers (Wisycom+Lectro), NOT talking about digital (yet): - 2 LPDA or a combination of 1 LPDA and 1 Dipole (also in one setup like the RF Venue (https://www.trewaudio.com/product/rf-venue-diversity-fin-antenna/) or Audio Wireless one) - Active or passive only - or a combination of both 1+1?
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I'm working with a rented setup from a colleague which should (and used to) have a fine range - but I have a really poor range and just can't find the solution. He couldn't help me on the phone neither so I try to find more ideas... Setup: - Scorpio - SL6 - 1 Wisycom MCR42, 2 Lectro SCr - short (1m) antenna cable - 1 Wisycom LFA active antenna, gain set to 1dB as I run a short cable only - 1 Wisycom round antenna (ADB2-ADN) I use the filter of the wisycom antenna and have the SL6 filter to wideband. I'm in different blocks (A and C, wisy is wideband anyway). All Compat Modes, Companders, etc. in transmitters and recieve…
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Hi all, I'm new here, but I've gone the distance...I will be posting regular soon! Promise! I've just purchased new everything (everything!....being delivered end of July 2013), after 10 years outta the game...but I'm wondering? What lav tape are you all using. I just bought some, and it sucks...loses its stickiness after 10 minutes. I frankly forget what I used 10 years ago.....probably gaffer, FFS! I should add, I'm not on the road yet, just field testing! It's a soft medical tape, that sadly, sounds fantastic ie. using nothing but the tape I hear little clothing and a lotta voice. Obviously I can't have the talent lose their lavs, and I can't …
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I wanted to ask what real world differences there are on battery life for Lectrosonics transmitters used for lav mics. Sure we can all do our own tests and just run them until dead or just simply change them at lunch as a best practice but in a scenario like a docu where you are not going to get near your subject again at all for the whole day. In a apples-to-apples comparison at same 25mW & 50mW RF power using Energizer Ultimate Lithium one-time use batteries (for consistency & availability rather than different brands of rechargeable li-ion) hybrid-digital SMWB - Wideband Transmitter (1 AA) [RF Power selections at 25, 50 and 100 mW] vs digital DBS…
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Hello, I just purchased 2 smwb transmitters, and the units have extremely poor battery performance, about 20 minutes before completely draining the power. I checked the settings on device, and I’m using 25w power. i have lithium batteries installed in both devices, and thumbscrew is locked tight. Tried different battery brands but same performance , about 20 mins. Am I missing some critical setting somewhere? In the manual I noticed there is mention of applying silver paste to the thumbscrew to reduce resistance, would that actually work? thank you for your help in advance
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I am new to jwsoundgroup. This is my first post, so please forgive me if this has been discussed previously: One two separate occasions/locations I have had major interference (like total dropouts) when using a Motorola walkie. Does not happen with my Lectro shark fins. My trusted colleague at Gotham informed me its the SRC in A1 because the walkie RF is right at the bottom of the 470 band. He suggested repositioning my walkie, switching walkie Q, or using filtering. Repositioning the walkie to my back (from my hip) helped a bit. Anyone else experience this/have solutions? To be clear, this is working out of a bag: 664 recorder, Lectro wireless A1 …
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Hello everyone! I want to upgrade my recorder and am looking for your opinion! My current cart setup is: Sound Devices 788T + CL9 + CL8 + CL Wifi, Wisycom Wireless (6x MCR42 available, 1x MCR54 ordered) in PSC Sixpack (2 available). I mainly use the AES inputs of the recorder and sometimes some analogue inputs for an M/S ambience for example. The main reason for an upgrade is the track-count. It just isn't enough for some jobs anymore. I've been checking out the Scorpio and the X3 mostly. The DEVA24 seems like a great machine, but I think it only makes sense if I would change my whole gear to Zaxcom. Since I think that there must have been quite a few of you …
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A new one from Schoeps http://schoeps.de/en/products/minicmit
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Bought a couple of the A20 TX’s along with the A20 RX. Been working on this review for a while, want to share Sound Devices A20, Love it or Leave it?
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Looking for suggestions for 2x 50 ohm BNC low-loss antenna cables bundled in one cable for 100+ ft run: pliable, easy to coil in cold weather, durable. Specifically to run a pair of Lectro SNA600 out from cart for exterior walk-n-talk.
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Hello I can't find definitive answer looking for real world Users of wired aes42 mics, if using an aes42 mic and in rush forget to set mixer input to analogue mic 48v will the analogue mic be damaged with having aes 10v plugged into it?or other way around 48v into a aes 42 mic? ... Assuming analog mic is electronically balanced and not transformer balanced. Many thanks for any feedback
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Checking to if there is anybody doing this conversion... I have one last CMC4 to convert....
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Has the Denecke TS-TCB stopped being made? As B&H, CVP, Pinknoise, etc all list it as "discontinued" or "out of stock". And others like say Gotham Sound doesn't list it at all (even though they carry other products from Denecke). https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1254743-REG/timecode_systems_ts_tcb_fcc_denecke_intelligent_hardware_clapper.html https://cvp.com/product/timecode-systems_ts-tcb.ce_intellislate The TS-TCB came out in 2014, are we're going to see soon a new updated replacement?
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I was pretty happy to get my SL-2 to go along with the 888. But I've noticed much more RF hits and hyper-sensitivity to my LT hop transmitter (which rests outside the bag) with my SRc receivers in the slots. It triggers the yellow LED antenna load lights all the time, and creating audible hits at times. Odd...since my other bag is TINY with a MixPre3, the same LT hop and the same SRc unit/s in close quarters with zero problems. Same frequencies used. B1 for both the hop tx and the SRc units. Anyone else having issues like this with the SL-2? Thanks!
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Tips to getting the best distance from your wireless transmission Never use amplified antennas. They can easily create intermodulation interference that the best receiver front ends can not filter out. Even if you use one with a RF pad set to Zero it is a problem if the amp is still in line. Always use passive directional antennas with low loss coax. Use LMR-400 coax for longer runs, it has a loss of 3dB per 100 foot. This is more than acceptable as to not affect range and to get the best performance from the receivers front end filtering. Digital wireless needs a linear transmission path. Amplified antennas are very non linear when ov…
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I have a dumb slate presently and use with Tentacle sync system. Recent client asked why I didn't have a complete system...TC slate and TC camera mount boxes? I said this has worked thus far but will look into this! Can I incorporate a TC smart slate with my present tentacle system or do I have to go complete new with one manufacturer? Thoughts ...advice...suggestions?
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Something I've never learnt which is almost embarrassing to ask at this point... Aes3 and aes42 are often mentioned by others. I have an sd 833, previously a 633. Both of which have these functions. Also my mcr42 wisycoms have these as an output. I have zero knowledge on how and when is good to use these options. I know it's digital format. From online it sounds like it can add extra inputs through an xlr, or make a mic sound cleaner. So my question is can you give me scenarios on when to use them and why. For example would using my mkh50 through an xlr benefit from using aes? If so why? Or would using the aes output of my wi…
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hi, "which external antenna to use with Lectrosonic UMC200D UHF Diversity Antenna Multicoupler i just picked on, but dunno which xtrnal antenna to use
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I'll explain myself. I am on the brim to update my antenna to some Wisycom LFA. I am currently using RF Venue Dipole antenna into two Professional Wireless System 470-616 passive filter and then into a Sound Devices SL2 with the 470-614 MHz filter activated. I was wondering if adding the LFAs with filtering as well would then be "too much filtering". In my train of thought and logic it shouldn't be a problem as every filter would then filter the already filtered signal some more, but i thought i'd ask if there was some detail i didn't know about. For info I am using Lectro block A1-B1 for all my booms and wireless and my IFBs and Camera hop are in the Sen…
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I've bought these cables from Gotham and now Trew and they work great, if a little pricey. I saw some from China on ebay for $30 and ordered a couple. The Chinese ones give bad hiss and don't work right. I haven't had a minute to open them up and test. Someone at Trew told me the cable requires a resistor in-line somewhere, which the cheaper ebay ones won't have. The ZMT4 manual says nothing about resistors: Wiring is straight 1:1. Anyone know more about this situation? Am I just getting badly wired cables from China, or is there some detail being handled differently?
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Hi guys, I have a shoot coming up and the production wants to use the Denecke TS-3 smart slate and I'm trying to jam it using my Sound Devices 664 but I'm have issues. I've used the TS-C slate before and jammed using a lemo cable and everything worked great but this is the first time I've used the TS-3. I've set the TS-3's slate rotary knob to 23 frames per second and put it in the read mode but when I power cycle it trying to jam from my 664 the screen just goes blank after it says rEAd. I have a feeling it has to do with my settings on the 664 which I have set to: Sync Reference: Internal Timecode Mode: Free Run Frame Rate: 23.976 Hold Off: 0.…
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