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Hi All. just wondering what solutions have arisen to mounting MCR54 on camera. I am aware of various readily available solutions that can be adapted for a range of receivers, but am more interested in any custom solutions be it for film cameras or outside broadcast cameras. 3D printable or otherwise.
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How do I fix? 😕 seems like a screw fell out.… anyone know which screw it is? lectro ucr211 block 26 still kickin butt in NYC! IMG_8157.MOV
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I am in need of a new windshield for my 416. I came across the Rycote Super-Shield and the Super-Blimp. Is there a big difference between them? To me, they seem identical except for color and the Super-Shield has a pistol grip. Is that it?
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I'm considering purchasing either the Sound Guys Solutions 4 bay charger, or the Motorola 6 bay charger for BT100 batteries. I've been calling the usual suspects, but so far haven't been able to find anyone who can say if there is any difference in charging rates between the 2. Is anyone here using either / both of these? What I want to know most is if there is a difference in charging times? Any other thoughts or opinions are welcome too.
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https://www.sankenmicrophones.com/production/shotguns/cms-50/
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I remember having seen a topic on the forum with a 2-batts rig and wondererd if it's as simple as having two battery cups mounted in parallel to feed the distro ? My NP1s are slowly fading away and I'd take the opportunity to go from NP1s to the lighter Hi-Q batts in the process. I'd simply buy a new batt and single charger, put a battery cup in parallel with my NP1 cup in my bag and go from there. Now, usually, things are not that simple; would that be a situation where it is indeed ''just that'' and I can pop the champagne ?
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I just saw the ZMT4-X announcement with dual microdot connectors. Think this is to make room for dual connectors, or is anyone expecting Zax to go with microdot on other transmitters going forward? I believe I would prefer a microdot to those lovely but difficult to solder 00 Lemos. Can my ZMT4 TXs be retrofitted? Sean
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"New" Nova – now with integrated circuits that are still in production! Now has eight external AES inputs plus 8 AES MRX direct outs (that flip to an additional 8 AES inputs if no MRXs are installed – basically replacing the MAES slot ins) Everything else is the same except there's an additional DB15 on the back for the receiver AES connections
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My MiniCMIT has started giving me a very low output. I thought the talent was just extremely quiet, I had the gain almost maxed and it was producing a lot of hiss. I'm using a Zaxcom Nova and I've never had the gain so high before. I tried the other mixer inputs, cables, etc. Same thing. I definitely have +48v set and haven't changed any settings. I'm on the road and don't have all my gear to try a different mixer. Renting a 416 to get through this shoot. I'm wondering is this what "humidity" does to these mics? Maybe it is just dirty? I wouldn't say it's particularly humid where I am. I'm on the road in a different city now and it's got the same …
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Looking to see how 5 pin stereo mics are powered, and more specifically, if a Y cable could be created to piggyback a m/s mic with a different mic to replace the "mid" center. I am looking at getting a CMS-50. if i were to only cable the "side" portion of the mic with appropriate 3 pins soldered/ 2 pins blank on one of the Y splits, would the mic still receive power?
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Did DPA change their thread size for preamps and capsules over the last few years? I own a 4017b That I bought when they first came to market. Just bought a new 4015 capsule to swap capsules and the thread sizes don’t match. Looking at current preamp’s available they all seem to have a smaller thread ring than mine. Expensive way to find this out. Currently working with a dealer to find a solution
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Hi I'm interested in acquiring an original cantar x and was wondering, if the hard drive was replaced, how reliable the machine would be. Any information regarding its reliability would be greatly appreciated. Thanks James
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It has taken me a while to realize that my iPhone is going to be the defacto point of origin for location guest IFB going forwards. (our days of RJ-11/14 related paraphernalia seem to be over….. not seeing much ‘bakelite’ product out their either!!) I am including photos of the so-called ‘emergency IFB’ cable distributed by Audio Implements. (I make sure that every crew assigned to live shots has this within quick reach, so we can break off a faulty hard-wired IFB setup, and move the guest/correspondent earpiece assembly to their mobile phone). If I understand correctly, in this Audio Implements cable, L/R channels are summed, in order to bring the…
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Hi, what is your experience with controlling channels 9-16 via iCON? Is it applicable? Am I afraid that switching banks 1-8 and 9-16 will be loud motorized faders?
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Using Mini CMIT- after some careful listening-- really starting to not like the blue windscreen that came with mic. And it rubs against the cinela mount-- So i am looking for much thinner foam screens-- Anybody here using something they like? thx,, j
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I have a cameraman client that has a snake for camera that has major RFI on headphone out. 25-foot snake, on the pigtail the headphone out cable is thinner, about 16” long and a metal 1/8” plug. I received Strong AM radio stations on it in NYC when using a Sony FX9 camera. I unplugged the AC power supply to camera. I have had issues with Sony FS7 on it too. 2-3 camera setup with SDI cables feeding a Decimator Multiviewer quad-split. 2 cameras, monitor, and Quad splitter all on same circuit= same ground. No buzz/hum. hmm i don’t know if I tried unplugging HDSDI cables from camera. I added a ferrite core 7mm and wrapped the thin headphone out cable …
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"Schoeps CUT-1 FILTER" I purchased this in 13th May 2020 brand new just to do one test on a CMC1/MK41 for £354.11.....happy to let it go for £300 (not inc postage). If interested please DM me. Serial number:3964. I am based in the UK. Thanks
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Hi everyone, I am looking for a new medium boom for doc shooting. I know well the old VDB ones, but am interested to know your real world experiences with their (quite) new quarter turn system. Is this system working well ? Not too loose, or too stiff ? Unfortunately I am a bit far from any dealer to try it myself. Many thanks for your help. Henri
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Does anybody knows if a SMQA which is 250mw nominal, can be serviced and change to a 100mw power? thanks in advance, Axel.
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Hello everybody, i am not a sound professional and searching for help! I am a documentary filmmaker working for cinema and TV. In recent years I startet to shoot my documentary films alone. Mainly i use 1-7 lavs now for my protagonists (Sennheiser G4). This works well in most situations. I know that this still means a certain compromise in sound quality. Now I would like to capture sound and voices more spontaneously without using lavs for all my protagonists. What might be the best microphone available to mount on my camera? At the moment I have a Sennheiser 416 mounted at the top. The microphone is not bad but there might be better solutio…
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Nice little addition to your gear bag, https://tyfordaudiovideo.blogspot.com/2017/12/schoeps-minicmit-small-light-superior.html Regards, Ty Ford
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Hi All, I just want to give a heads up to folks regarding issues I've encountered with the MixPre-10ii since upgrading to FW 7.16. On two of my last 3 jobs I have encountered a single occurrence each of a recorded file being discontinuous in the middle with upwards of 9 video frames worth of data missing in the recording. This of course resulted in loss of lip sync with picture - I had to find the point at which the "skip" occurred in the timeline, cut the audio file at that point, and then move the remaining audio 9 frames to the right in order to reestablish proper sync. Unfortunately, this left a 9 frame audio hole in my project but I was able to use the…
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I’m thinking of getting a Sennheiser evolution wireless G4 100- or 500-series transmitter and receiver for use with a lav mic and a camera. Would like the option to eventually add an XLR transmitter for a phantom-powered boom mic. First problem: which frequency band to get. I’m currently in the Netherlands but plan to move to France, where I lived before. But I’m British and would like to use it in the UK too from time to time. And I often visit Romania. I’m aware of Sennheiser’s International Frequency Advisor. Very useful: https://nl-nl.sennheiser.com/sifa However, it seems to suggest that only the …
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Hi, I have a Lectro Venue and it's complicated to turn on and off the antenna power (12v) on it, it needs a disassemble. I know the passive SNA600a can handle that, but tomorrow I need to use the Bowtie passive antenna, and I didn't find information if that has the protection or not. Waiting from a reply from Betso, but not sure it comes in that short time. Mostly I use my Sharkies that's why I don't really want to change things. Thanks
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I’m running a Denecke TS-C compact smart slate. The “hold frame” feature is showing me the clap frame after it displays the userbits and goes blank for a moment. How do I get it to just hold on the clap frame immediately after the clap. I get the purpose of userbits but I don’t need them in my scenario. Please help!!
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