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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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Hello all, Anyone care to share their storage and caddy options for rechargeable AA batts? When I used to use rechargeables, I used Powerpax caddies. A battery with the positive pin pointing down/in meant "charged"; pointing up/out meant "dead". You could do a quick visual check of your battery status, and it worked just fine, for a time. After a while, repeated insertion/removal of the batteries from the caddy would strip the outer wrap, and the batteries would short when placed in gear. I'm considering a possible return to rechargeables, and looking for alternatives. Thanks!
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I'm going to work on a feature film and the caméra crew will use a Red Gemini. Did some of you work with this cam ? Is it noisy ? Because a few years ago I worked wih a RED camera (don't remenber wich one) and it was a nightmare, between takes it was a constant hair dryer noise, and during takes the fan could increase the speed and the noise...
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Not sure if anyone else is fed up with a producer coming up to you in the middle of shooting a scene and asking for an IFB. Then I hastily grab a pair of crappy tangled headsets and then make sure batteries are charged and then hand them to the producer. I have not tried these new bluetooth headphones, but I'm sure it is possible to say have one bluetooth source or wireless frequency which can be amplified wirelessly and then the producer walks up you and you hand him a set of just cans that he switches on and away they go with decent sounding audio no less. Anybody out there trying this or have tried and failed? Example: http://www.amazon.com/Bose-AE2w-Blueto…
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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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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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Hi! I'm new to the group thanks for letting me in. I'm into filmmaking and sound for film, with particular interest lately in audio electronics. I'm looking for a shotgun to use with a preamplifier circuit I made myself running on 12-9V battery power, so I'm trying to skip phantom power. So far I've only used electrets with it, but discovering recently that some condenser mikes take lower voltages (P12, T-power). Quite interested currently to try on a T-powered 416, since I have a 416-P48U already and, even though off axis sounds spooky sometimes, it is very low noise. I really dislike hiss because I record details quite amplified. I'm thinking to se…
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Anyone try one of these yet? If so, what’s your opinion? Obviously curious how it stands up to a standard Comtek.
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Anyone have current info/experience? Much appreciated!
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Hi. I have just learnt about this company making power generator out of rechargeable batteries (a BIG portable. battery with built in AC converter basically) specially tailored for film work. Overkill for sound equipment but what it means is no more damn noisy, stinky and polluting fuel generators on set! An that is great news for us all. It is a french company but I am sure their products will spread to the rest of the world soon if not already. As a matter of fact I heard about them from a gaffer in Kenya and the company is based in my home town Marseille 😅 worth spreading the word to our gaffer and producer friends: https://pessenergy.com/en/
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I am currently comparing Lemo cables with XLR cables for Schoeps microphones. I have no experience with Lemo and was surprised: The Lemo cables on CCM seem to me to be much more sensitive to handling noise (from touching etc.) than the CMC 1U with XLR cable. Is this due to the design or am I doing something wrong? Full disclosure: I'm not using them in a suspension: the CCM is in the SGC clip on a mini table stand, the CMC 1U in the XLR clip. Like an interview scenario for two people with mics placed on the table. The difference between XLR and Lemo is pretty drastic even when I just lightly touch the cable. Can you onl…
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I will start by saying I'm not a professional, and probably won't ever be a professional. That said, I do a fair amount of remote recording, and am looking to upgrade my recorder. I'm currently using a sound devices 552 preamp and recording using a zoom f6, but I'm exploring upgrading to a new (to me) Nagra VI, AETA 4MINX, Sonosax R4+, or Zaxcom Nova 2. This seems like the place with the most members with experience with most of these recorders, so I was looking for opinions. I was pretty set on the 4MINX, but some of the posts on here talk about distortion, so I was wondering how common that might be? My microphones are DPA 4015s and 4018s, and I'll probably a…
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