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Hey guys, looking at this 4 channel receiver for use in cart and bag. The price point is the same as buying 2 SRC’s but it has way more functionality than SRC’s. Anyone tested it? I would be using it with existing smv’s and smqv’s I would also loop thru antennas with existing venue on the cart. thoughts?
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1x LEMO 6pin balanced stereo line in with 12V power output (Line input max. level +24dBu correlating to 0dBFS) 1x LEMO 5pin LTC Timecode In/Out (from website) -vin
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I'm interested in buying one of the big 3 (Lectro, Wisy, Zax) wireless. But before I drop 10k, I thought I'd see what I was getting in the way of noise floor. I can't find any examples comparing the two. I rented a 411a/LMa to compare to the G3. To my surprise, the Lectrosonics noise was louder. I figure my setup is wrong. Please have a look and comment. Lectrosonics: COS-11D plugged into an LMa. LMa gain set to a level so that the Zoom F8 is reading -12db for the peaks 411a plugged into Zoom F8 411a gain set to 0 Zoom F8 gain set to 28db Sennheiser: COS-11D plugged into SK100 Sensitivity set to -18db so that the…
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I'm looking to make the switch from Sanken's COS11d to DPA's 606X lavaliers. However, it's not cost effective for me to buy a full set of 6060s and 6061s. And I've seen a good few location sound mixers such as Tom Williams' lavalier collection being made up of 90% 6061 mics, which are the high SPL, low sensitivity variant of the 6060. My instinct would be to think that this isn't good, because it requires more gain out of the tiny transmitter preamps, leading to more noise, but if the top dogs are doing it, it can't be that bad, right? However, with DPA's CORE tech, is the advantage of higher SPL tolerance worth the risk of noise? What ar…
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Anyone see that they have announced the newest F8 recorder, the F8n Pro. I really wish that they would have fixed the knobs, but the dual AD 32 bit float is a nice addition. Also the F8 app will be released for Android in March! https://www.newsshooter.com/2022/02/25/zoom-f8n-pro-multitrack-field-recorder-with-32-bit-float/
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Hello Everybody, i did recently some range tests with a Lectrosonics SSM and an audio LTD A10 with 2 DPA 6060. I appeared after i put the files in Pro Tools that the 2 channels' phase are completely reversed. I swapped both mics and i have still the same result. The SRC and the A10 Rx phases are all positives. SSM compatibility mode is set to DPA. Am i missing something here? I never had to invert phase on similar mics in the past with different transmitters. (Also, same position for the 2 mics of course) Thanks
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Hello, is anyone using negative gain on their LPDA antenna's while using Audio LTD A10 Systems? What are your settings? And what distro are you using? I am wondering if that could be beneficial for even better range cause they tend to RF overload easily. I am occasionally getting noise issues on ssm's while the A10 are on and too close to the antenna's. (Shielded CINELA osix for booms) The Antennas are Wisycom LFA and the distri BSRF AS122. 0db Gain. Thanks for your real life feedbacks. Cheers
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Aaton has just announced that the Cantar Mini is now available with the 16 x 16 Dante Option. https://www.aaton.com/cantarmini
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Hello, today i was offered with two sets of Vintage Micron 101 tx and MR1 rx. they are well build, i like them A sony ecm 50 ( a classic ) is included. Well, i want to try them. Someone knows what's the name of the connector that feeds 12 v to the rx? A circuit diagram of this connector? I want to try some lavaliers on it, but i don't have the pin diagram of the lav conector ( lemo 8 pin) someone can help me with that? Last: how they sound on their epoque? I guess they should be a good sounding system. Someone has a link to the user manuals? I canot find anything. Some coments on this systems? Stories? Shanks for share! Fa…
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It's with equal anticipation and anxiety that I will be mic'ing four pit crew members at the Gran Prix this weekend. I have B6's, DPA 6060's, and this COS 11. I'll probably tape a hid-a-mic to the inside of the pit suit, and hope there's a t-shirt to meet it. Not sure about where I should put the body pack, where it will be best accessed. Belt clip or ? I know many of you have dealt with pit apparel before. I've not. So I'm thinking that there might be 'pass through' for cabling already built in to them? That way I can re-battery easily. I plan to use the B6's with the crisp or very crisp response caps, because they'll be under hopefully no more …
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Now that the SD Noise Assist and Cedar plug-in have been available for a while, which one do people like more and why? And yes, I’m aware the best noise reduction is no noise reduction, but for live and super fast turn around projects I’ve found it rather helpful when used conservatively.
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Effectively the title. I have batteries that are Audioroot branded Li-96neo. I have the correct 4 wire (eHRS4-OUT-4W) going into my BG DU box and every time I plug a battery in, it sees it as a "standard battery" and not the smart battery. I tried emailing Audioroot directly but the email bounced. Their website doesn't really give a lot of information on this occurrence. If i run both batteries completely flat and recharge, will this reset them? Is there a way to reset the BG DU?
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Hey, I was wondering if anyone with a Sound Devices CL-8 or CL-12 knows what their device ID's are when plugged into a computer. I'm working on a way to make my 788 think there's one connected so I can get access to the 788's built in slate mic. Anyone willing to screenshot them and send them to me? Thanks
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Are there ways to improve the antennas of 2.4GHz wireless receivers such as the Deity Duo-RX? It has standard SMB connectors for both antennas, though. I wonder if some kind of directional antennas will improve the range for stationary gigs. Or if these do even exist. I plan to build a 4x TX wireless with the Deity Connect early next year. But I need to do some tests to be confident about these guys working correctly.
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I have a WM-Connect that I use on different rental units. It seems, it does not do anything on at least 2 different 633 units (FW4.61), but it does work on different 664 units. The 633 USB port is set to host/keyboard. When I plug a keyboard (with an integrated hub) in the USB-A to B cable adapter, it also does not do anything. Has anyone experienced a similar behaviour with 633 and WM-Connect? What am I missing? When I connect the 633 in factory test mode (or at boot time) to a linux computer lsusb finds the "10c4:ea60 Silicon Labs CP210x UART Bridge".
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Has anyone used a contact microphone for OTHER THAN music instruments? Not for sound design but to add in the mix on narrative? Maybe to gather footsteps on a metal grate to assist with foley or when a metal wall is being hit ? Has any post foley person said that it may help them with foley to know when footfalls happen when the camera doesn't see below waist? I've only seen contact mics used on double bass or cello for music reinforcement and drums as triggers for samples. I know with contact mics it is recommended to use a Radial PZ-DI Piezo Optimized Active DI box with them.
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As a followup, to this excellent video, if I were to connect a wireless receiver, will I get optimal levels by adjusting the trim knob on the side? I do not really want to add another mixer to get mic level on those channels. Should I be setting line level in the receiver then? If so, which Lectrosonics receiver should I be using? I have old UCR and SRA receivers at my disposal.
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Heyo! I'm still getting used to my Zaxcom wireless and am curios how other people set their gain structure. I'm using a Nova and MRX receivers. I have been typically setting my trim to unity and using the zaxnet remote control for my iso gain adjustments. While this would be the "correct" way to do it I have met several Sixers who set theirs quite differently. When I ran Lectros there were a few different gain staging techniques I used often to make up for the fact I couldn't adjust the gain remotely, but with a purely digital system is there any reason not to adjust the TX preamp to the optimal level and record the 1s and 0s at unity gain?
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Is there a boom pole quick release system that will work with heavy microphones? I installed my new Sennheiser 8070 with blimp to the Rycote PCS, but it's too heavy, causing significant play/wobble.
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Some years ago I remember seeing a VERY fancy waterproof slate case. It was clear hard plastic that enclosed the entire slate, with a hinged top part for clapping. It was *awesome* - it floated! Never had to be opened other than to jam, power, or swap batts. It was made in the size of a Denecke TS-3. It was also like $500 or something crazy. Obvs I didn’t even have a Deva at the time so there was no way I could afford it. Now I can and it’a gone. It must have been a tiny company that wasn’t able to keep making them? So, what does everyone do to protect those things from water?!! I’ve got these $50 bags for slates, but they open and wet hand…
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Hi, i love my g2-g3’s but cannot stand the metal clip anymore. We ve designed a better solution. I ve been filming with those for a while and my clients love them: -Clips with one hand and stays in place nice at the belt. -There’s an optional 1/4 thread arm accesory for camera or cart use. -made of a single piece of NYLON material. Full replacement one year warranty. Made in canada, we ship internationally ✌️🇨🇦 Available here ⬇️ https://locationfilmtools.com/collections/beltpack-clips/products/the-sennheiser-g-series-belt-clip
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The Xvive LV2 Micro <90$ seems to be the lowest price competitor in the subminiature league now. I have not heard it apart from some yt video on a laptop speaker. https://xvive.com/video/product/lv2/
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Hi, i love my g2-g3’s but cannot stand the metal clip anymore. We ve designed a better solution. I ve been filming with those for a while and my clients love them: -Clips with one hand and stays in place nice at the belt. -There’s an optional 1/4 thread arm accesory for camera or cart use. -made of a single piece of NYLON material. Full replacement one year warranty. Made in canada, we ship internationally ✌️🇨🇦 Available here ⬇️ https://locationfilmtools.com/collections/beltpack-clips/products/the-sennheiser-g-series-belt-clip
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Does something as an attenuator for lav mics exist. I was trying the rode wireless go II and used the internal mics. Audio is totally clipped - even in the internal recording - although the attenuator was activated. (I think its only 3db). Now I tried to connect an external mic, but it still clips very soon. Is there a way to connect an attenuator to the lav mic so the input signal doesnt clip in the wireless go ii? I know its not an ideal solution..
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I just discovered that Neumann is about to launch a new miniatrue clip mic system. It seems like they're mostly aiming at musicians but who knows how it will perform as a plant mic? Cables are available for all tx systems (3.5mm/Lemo/Mini-XLR/XLR). So far, there's only one capsule with a cardioid pattern. Capsule is priced at $299 and a whole set for a specific instrument application with gooseneck, clip-on and XLR-adapter comes at $699. Don't know if this will have any value on set or advantages over common plant mic solutions but I thought I might just share it. There's also probably people on the board who record music every once in a while. https…
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