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Hello, I am not familiar with headset (headphone+mike combine) and their TA5 socket/plug. I actually use a separate mike (usually dynamic) for slate and com and my HD25. So I want to make myself a cable to plug to my 888 TA5 headset socket and get out a headphone plug and a XLR mike input. Now after searching around it seems the standard is not to use common ground for HP and mike as in a headset the mike seems to be unbalanced electret. But Sound Devices gives this pinout for their socket: TA5 jack Headphone and slate microphone connections [pin-1 = HP right, pin-2 = HP left, pin-3 = ground, pin-4 = Mic -, pin-5 = Mic+] It seems to suggest t…
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This has already been posted to some effect on a couple of FB groups, but there are folks here that don't journey into the meta. My cart for the last many years was much larger as it housed a much heavier and extensive amount of components. I kept using the rig even as the gear became smaller and was capable of even more functionality. I decided it was time to re-think my set up and look for a more ergonomic and smaller footprint. I wanted a standing rig (yes, I sit during set ups and when not mixing), and something that would be more nimble in getting into tight spots. Looked at several different manufactures and custom cart rigs and settled on…
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Hi, I've got a second hand SRa5p on block 28. Unfortunately it seems to not work very well, both channels have weak distance coverage. Beyond 4/5 meters it doesn't work, after 2 mt. it degrades quickly. Within antenna or not, nothing changes. On a different UCR211, by the same freq, same transmitter, same conditions it works fine. (Look at picture, transmitter farther than 6mt.) I'm daily using SM and LM, they both work very well when used on my Venue. I tried inverting freq, I opened to check if SMA antenna connectors are regularly welded ( I remember in the past there was some welding issues with first series), but seems fine. …
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Greetings Legends of Sound, Does anyone have any real world experience of the Sony digital radio mic system? I'm interested in the portable dual rx and belt pack tx's - I hate the old Sony systems but have been told the new stuff is impressive. Any one used it in anger? ? Range? Battery life? Remote control ? Sound quality?? Rf stability...?
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Hello Everyone. I purchased a 788t a year ago from a local professional and it came with a few cards. Lately, I've thinking it would be a smart idea to get a couple new ones. However, the Delkin UDMA7 cards are not easy to find. What you guys using that works well and is still available? Any suggestions welcome. Thanks!
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Hi there, I am planning to attach a CL-6 physically to a 664 recorder. Do I go the long screw route at both ends? Cheers, M
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I'm working with a Scorpio for the first time right now and I'm surprised that it still seems to have the same annoying issue I'm used to from my 633: When due to trouble I rename a take wrong so it's got a take name I already had, the recorder adds a A to the file because there can't be 2 files having the same name. (eg. 2-1-T02 and 2-1-T02A). That's good so far and it makes sense of course. But, when I'm changing the take afterwards to the right name or number (or into any name or number), which I haven't recorded yet the A will not disappear. It stays in the filename. Is there still no option to get rid of that? (Besides correcting it in WaveAgent afterwards.…
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As an owner of LT and LR units, I know the battery eliminators for those aren't interchangeable. However, do either battery eliminators for these units work for the LMb? I can't find any reference to a stand-alone elim for the LMb... does it even exist? Thanks!
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Lectro Venue2/A1 Design Anachronism and Random Venue2 Block Switching Halted Production 1 2 3
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**EDIT** Since people seem to be confused about what my original question was, I've made it bold. It's a question that has nothing to do with a lack of knowledge about the 470/19 overlap existing or backwards compatibility. It's just me being pissed off and asking how this setting on my Venue2 changed without me voluntarily changing it, and how I can prevent it in the future. That's it.****** This is absolutely unacceptable. I've never changed any block settings on anything in my kit. Production was behind and in full blown freak out mode, so I wired an actor in her dressing room. They rushed her to set for her scene, and I got absolutely no audio from h…
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I'm using the plastic DPA concealer lav mounts, and occasionally the InvisiLav mounts for the cos-11s. I'm looking for double-sided tape of equivalent quality to the stock circles that come with the DPA concealers, but in larger amounts that I can cut and customize myself. Anyone find anything like this in rolls or sheets? I already have and use snot tape for other purposes, but was looking for something less gooey Thanks!
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I own four B6s that I used under clothing for a landscape show last year. Unless it was very windy the results were very good. I used mole skin cut into one inch squares and I placed the mic near the center of the moleskin. Then I adhered it up near the collar area. Recently I've been "hiding" the mics in plain site when shootin indoors because they are so small. I've been getting more breath pops than I would like, and putting the foam windscreen on takes away the benefit of the small size and sometimes causes clothing rustle problems too. Any good advice from B6 users out there? Regards, Bernie
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I'm looking for a protection/case for my wisycom MTB40S transmitter. I'm starting a long project with lot of exteriors and harsh weather. What do you People use?
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Hello all, I primarily work in other aspects of production. Sound work is just a side gig I do once or twice a month on relatively small/simple corporate, commercial, and the occasional documentary shoots. It is not necessarily a position I market myself as or have ambitions of growth/career within it. But I do enjoy it! I preface all that to ask a question about gear investment. I currently use a basic Mix-Pre 6 rig. I rarely ever have to handle more than 4 mics, usually just 2 or 3. Awhile ago, a sound mixer friend of mine was selling his 633 and offered it to me for an outrageously generous discount, so I took it! I had some basic experience wi…
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Hi there, Zaxcom has been announce a new transmitter, TRXLA5 - an upgraded version from TRXLA3. Include all the bell and whistles such as NeverClip, internal recording, ZaxNet, ZaxNet QC, Powerroll etc. Most notable is the support of 5 Volt microphones and MHz Bands. US: 512.0 - 607.9 (100mW), 614.1 - 615.9 (20mW), 653.1 - 662.9 (20mW) Global: 512.0 - 698.0 More specifications can be found here.
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I'm thinking of adding some inline RF attenuators to my links/hops transmitters in my bag setup, to help my recievers out with spray etc. I'm using smqv and the min power output is 50mW, I think half that or even less would be enough from my bag to camera which is usually close. Has anyone one done be this? I recall a discussion somewhere but can't find it now. How much attenuation would I need? 5db, 10db? If anyone knows the formula that would be amazing!
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Nope I've never gotten on the quick-release train. Because I'm an idiot. But now there are a few alternatives to the Ambient QuickLok (though none match the QuickLok's groovy purple). So what do you use and recommend? Things I'm considering (and that appear to still be available): Ambient QuickLok Quick Release Rycote PCS Boom Connector Orca Bags OR-45 quick release Sound Guys Solutions quick release Just standard boompoles (a couple K-Tek and a couple LTM; LTMs mainly used for sit downs ), all 12 feet (~3.5 meters) or shorter, and standard mics (Schoeps, Sanken, sometimes a 416), in standard screen (heaviest is a Rycote Modular for …
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Hello everyone, I have Lectrosonics smwb/E01 can i change the firmware on NA like on receivers SR
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Hello, Lately looking regularly to the Sound Devices approved media list for 8 series I realized they have not changed it in a long while. There are many new brands and models on the market nowadays and I wonder if we could exchange on experiences with cards not listed there. I have been using Manfrotto pro V90 SD cards for 4k video camera (side job) for more than a year without a single hiccup. Now it is overkill for our SD recorders but I have not used them on set yet just... because they were not listed. I still have to find the time to do extensive test not on a job before writing a feedback here. Why would they not work? they are rated for a far more…
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Hey, I was wondering if anyone knew if the IR frequecy syncing that Lectro gear uses is just an IR-ified version of the audio deeedle tones, or is it something different? Thanks
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Wow, some really nice microphone amps from Schoeps: More Infos on the Schoeps Website: https://schoeps.de/en/products/colette/microphone-amplifiers/cmc-1.html Greetings
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I'm currently using a pulse-load tester, but getting unreliable results. Any recommendations? Thank you.
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Hey there, does anyone know of a system that can do this? almost a two way radio that I can bank wireless frequencies so they can act as IFBs and communications between crew? would that work, VHF vs. UHF wise? Thanks!
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Hello, As a freelancer to location sound I use wireless tech with the BSRF antenna distro with Lectro gear. I picked up an RF Explorer in order to understand radio tech better as evidently I have a lot to learn. I have heard that I need to be careful when using this tech as not to overload the front end. My question is this: is it safe to connect my BSRF distro to the SMA on the RF Explorer in order to do a scan on the antennas I use? Maybe directly connecting a sharkfin? Let's take my BSRF for example.. Listed on the below link I can see on the specs for the BSRF, the output specs state 50ohms. Do I also need to check that the current of 150mA factors in?…
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Hello fellow sound people! I've been looking into finding the perfect solution for traveling with my gear while having it as compact and functional as possible. I had an orca OR-26 until recently but its quality was rather lacking and the padding wasted a lot of space. Also it tended to fall over, which ja bad because I use the trolley/case as stand for my audio bag when doing interviews. So right now I am using a Peli Air 1535 case with trekpak insert - and its ALMOST perfect. My issue isbthst the case is just large enough to get my essentials in there, but not everything that I need for bigger gigs. Also the wheels are tiny and t…
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I've been using the B5D forever. I like them, but they're kind of delicate. Also, perhaps there's something better out there now. Better = at least as transparent, possibly a bit more rugged, maybe a bit more wind rejection. I've read some of the previous discussions here. So I'm considering these options: Schoeps B5D https://schoeps.de/en/products/accessories/wind-popscreens/hollow-foam-type-windscreens/b-5-d.html Cinela Leonard (The cinela.fr is **still** "Coming back soon" for me. So here's a vendor page). https://www.trewaudio.com/product/cinela-leo/ Rycote Baseball (not the BBG) https://rycote.com/microphone-win…
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