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Is anyone here old enough to have used (or owned) one of these? I recall Dave MacMillan using one on a shoot I was a PA on in SF in the late '70s (or so), before he became famous for the "The Right Stuff". At the time I really liked the form factor and what it could do (what did I know?). Several years later a used one showed up at the old ASC in North Hollywood, and the kindly salespeople gently guided me away from it, intimating that was nothing but trouble... It was pretty big, very heavy, and had no channel direct outs, since in those days they figured you were mixing to mono on the set.
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Has anybody laid hands on the fader controller from VDB? The FCS 8 and FCS12 claim to be well-built, so it seems like an interesting entry into this arena. Specifically, I'm wondering if anyone has hands-on experience with the "Soft" vs "Firm" faders that are available. I have read all the documentation I can find, but fader feel is such a subjective tactile experience, I don't really want to place an order based on the literature. Sometime soon, I will likely contact VDB directly (tip of the HAT). I'll report back if I learn useful info. Thanks, Brian
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Hi! I have been going down the rabbit hole of options to supply power to my soundcart. It is not a power hungry cart, an 833 bag with 4 lectro RXs, rf distro, comtek TX. The other item I power are my monitors. I have been looking at power solutions like a remote audio lifebox 20c + hot box, and have also been considering a compact Ecoflow to put on the cart (as I have been seeing more ppl on set run them, and hear of more sound mixers running them). I am curious what people’s opinions are on each options. The Ecoflow route is much cheaper, but perhaps doesn’t have as many purpose built outputs, and would require power supplies for each device. The …
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Some new options for rf inline filters. https://www.audiowireless.co.uk/online-store/RF-SOLUTIONS-ULTRA-PROTECTION-PASSIVE-INLINE-BAND-PASS-FILTERS-In-Stock-from-£99-00-p771830711
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The low end wireless mic Saramonic maker just released a new timecode product this month. TC‑NEO compact wireless timecode generator designed to keep multi-camera and recorder setups in sync on professional shoots. TXCO oscillator rated at ±0.05 ppm, or less than one frame of drift over 48 hours Locking 3.5mm TRS connector 1150 mAh lithium battery =up to 22 hours of runtime Bluetooth sync for 48 devices via 2.4GHz or Bluetooth 5.0 using app Looks like it's on the same level feature wise and a direct competitor to as Deity's timecode and wireless mic offerings with similar price along with wireless mic timecode syncing with Saramonic K9 Dual-Chann…
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Dear all and first of all. I‘m totally new here. Thanks to everyone who reads this post and tries to understand. I digitize audio media. To do this, I have been using the aging Tascam DR-100MKIII for years. Now, I have been looking for a replacement in combination with 32-bit for a long time, since years. Here‘s my problem and workflow: All the products I have looked at lack a feature that is indispensable to me. Automatic (line-)level recording, which starts and stops recording automatically at a certain (line) level. Together with the 5-second pre-recording function, this is my almost weekly workflow. The Tascam Portacapture X8 offers exactly that in co…
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Good evening, I wanted to know if Pete Verrando is still doing the conversions. Since we've written to him and he hasn't responded, could you send me his email in case I'm mistaken? Thank you very much for the help.
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I’ve been using Koala fuzzies on my shotguns for mild wind situations for many years, and they’re all basically falling apart at this point, so it looks like I need to replace them. Sadly they have not been available for some time, so I have to look into a different brand. I never liked the Rycote ones, I always felt that they weren’t any more affective than using the foam that comes with the mic. There seems to be a number of newer solutions available within the past several years. So what are people using? Likes, dislikes? I will be primarily using Sennheiser mkh416’s and Schoeps cmit5u’s. Let’s hear your iptinions and experiences.
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Been having a look at multi-tools, since the screwdriver's gone missing from my kit- wondering if anyone had any opinions? I'm thinking screwdrivers, pliers and a knife/scissors would be the most useful things. A soldering iron might be handy too Shortlist: Leatherman Skeletool Leatherman Juice S2 Victorinox Cybertool Gerber Crucial Any opinions? Or anything really useful I'm missing
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Hello! I'm currently syncing the M2D2 with my Metric Halo ULN-8 IV using AES. The only way to avoid clocking issues is to set the M2D2 as the master. I'm having trouble finding a way to configure the M2D2 as a slave, and I'm curious if anyone else has successfully done this. My current solution for making the Metric Halo a slave works, but I foresee this limitation becoming a problem as my setup evolves. I may need to reconsider the M2D2's role in my system. That said, I truly love the M2D2—it's an amazing piece of equipment!
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Like the topic says: What chair do you use? I am looking for a chair that is easy to transport while pushing the cart. Comfortable.
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So I'll be working a gig in a couple weeks where I will be fed 4 cabled mix-minus feeds for IFB to 4 talents. I've done this plenty in the past but used a rack mount unit, easy peasy. Due to the workflow and small footprint required for camera and sound department, I have to get this done in a bag-on-cart. My plan is to run a Mini Circuits ZFSC-4-1-S+ using a combination of IFBT4, SMV, SMQV, SMDWB all set to 250w except the latter at 100w in the same block running into a Betso Bowtie transmitting to R1as. I'm OK with the 6db loss, that's actually going to be the least of my challenges! Does this layout sound correct? Expert feedback appreciated. I've never use…
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I have been using the Deity DQC2 for a bit and I believe that it deserves a praise. It has so many good things going for it. Size and weight are shockingly small and light. Having it in my kit does not take a lot of space especially considering the small charger brick. Build quality is superb and it seams like it can take a lot of abuse. Expandability makes it very flexible if you want to add more. But the best thing about it is the power design! It takes USBC charging. As somebody who had his Inspire energy 24V charger lost I really appreciate the USBC charging design. An apple Macbook charger or any other USBC charger will work “charging speed…
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My thoughts on Schoeps CMD42 and why Zaxcom Nova “oneunit” is too heavy! 🙂 I am very excited about the Schoeps CMD42 AES42 digital amp. I have been using schoeps exclusively for 6+. Ever since my sennheiser MZD8000 digital AES42 amp died. I was using a digital mic preamp for a long time as well before my MZD8000 died. There is multiple advantages of using AES42. In my opinion the sooner the signal chain becomes digital the better for the sound quality and reliability. Aes42 is IMHO the right approach. No need for analog cable runs ,analog front end pres and Analog to digital converter. No more power and RF interference, buzz, crackl…
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Hey guys, Anyone made a custom cable to go from an MPT60 to a PHA60 for powering a boom? I had a 3 pin lemo and ta5 connector lying around and needed one so I wired one myself using the Wisycom documentation, but it's not working properly. I'm getting really low signal from my 416 and a lot of noise floor. The orientation I used was: LEMO: Pin 1 - Ground Pin 2 - VDC Pin 3 - AF TA5: Pin 1 - Ground (Lemo Pin1) Pin 2 - AF + (connected to Lemo Pin3) Pin 3 - AF - (Shorted to TA5 Pin1 for reference) Pin 4 - VDC (connected to Lemo Pin2) Pin 5 - Additional ground (Tried both shorting to TA5 Pin1, and …
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My 633 during an all day shoot suddenly shut down and went into a boot loop sequence. I tried all the forced stop and hard reset processes, but nothing remedied the situation. I talked to SD this morning and their repairs start at $800 plus shipping. They guarantee it for 1 year. The guy I talked to also said that he’s seen some units last, but he wouldn’t rely on it to last more than 3 years. Don’t know if it’s worth the repair. I see used units selling for $1500 - $2000, but will they have the same issue/s? Repair or replace? And what to replace it with? Are there any other manufacturers that have reliable gear? Your expertise an…
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The Chinese are…. Well just developing better than Us. Neewer Sony USBC recharble batteries are amazing!!! Blasting 24hours of Portishead speaker in to MKH50 with 48V phantom and TRX740 block 25. 12.5 hours !!!!!!!!!!!!! Buttons dont work so I dont know what power. I think 50mW. Will check with trx742 soon. Now I can just jump in to AES42 schoeps.
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Is it possible for a 788t+CL8(w/o CL9) to be modified for use of the microphone of Sennheiser HMD-26pro as the slate mic? Thanks.
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Hi Everyone! We began to assemble a program that can read all the partitions on the drive of the old pd6. It works. Now we have a software that reads all partitions on the internal disk (or memory card) of the pd6. We want to change the hd to cf or sd card, remove the dvd ram (it's consumption is too much...) and make the pd6 a memory card recorder. The other option is to keep the dvd ram as the second, backup media. The partitions size can not be changed (24 minutes of 6 track bwf 24/48 on each 1,4 Gb partition) but you will be able to simply use a memory card in the pd6 and a laptop with the software to read all partitions and files recorded by the pd6. …
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I just bought a pair of B4B's NP1's and charger. After searching around for affordable NP1's I decided to pull the trigger with B4B. I figured if anyone else was contemplating this then it may be a good idea to post some pics/experience with them. I'll be sure to update this post after using them for a while.
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Anybody tried this guy? http://rfvenue.com/product/cp-beam%E2%84%A2-antenna Tried finding a write up on, but haven't found one yet and no comments on this website. If you had two of these in diversity and mounted them on an old broadcast truck, jeez...but then again you can probably get higher gain larger antennas to mount on a van. This one has 9db gain...what is the largest gain you've seen despite directionality I guess. Tim
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I think we are overdue for a new battery system and integration. I am working on something cool. Bag only. carts are easy.
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Has anyone been looking into this new front of battery? They seem to have a great potential in the wider world as salt is very common vs lithium mining etc. It's early in the game for it and the weight factor is somewhere between LiFe and SLA batteries but the trade offs seem to warrant development. They charge crazy fast it seems, can go on planes without issue, but weight more for the same amount of power. And sad to say but... the leading edge isn't in the US but in China. A forerunner of things as we seem to not be interested in research anymore due to political outlook. On a recent project we (sound and gaffer) had major issues with Li…
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I just bought a used EW-DP ENG Q1-6 from AltoMusic for $225 cheaper than new as an upgrade from my Sennheiser AVX system. After receiving and inspecting the units, I realized they sent an R1-6 Band unit rather than the Q1-6 that I ordered. (Box was mislabeled) They do not have any used Q1 units available, which means I’d have to spend full price on a new unit to get that band. I used the Sennheiser frequency finder prior to purchasing to find an acceptable band. https://wff.sennheiser.com/ Q1 (470.2-526 MHz) had the most potential in the cities in which I work, but R1 (520-575 MHz) was a close second. R4 (552-607.8 MHz) seemed unreliable in some larger c…
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I'm looking into different options for an antenna mast for my cart, and would like it to be cart mountable instead of having to lug around a c-stand. What are people out there using, and what are the pros and cons in your own personal opinion?
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