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Does anyone else think this would be a killer cart mixer? 22 mixable channels at 96kHz (16 pre-amps, 8 outs) 18 x 18 USB interface 16 x 16 Dante interface 2 x 2 recording directly to a USB drive A DAW remote mode with transport control and custom control via OSC, USB-MIDI https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/yamaha-dm3s-22-channel-digital-mixer-overview/
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Hello, I just got a nice python setup on my home computer and I wanted to build my first AI model from scratch. The idea is to try to bring back transients lost from tape recording and if I am lucky, be able to eliminate distortion. I was wondering if there was a fast way to age tape? Bake it?
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I’ve been using LECTRO SR SLEEVE‘s to mount my IFBlue RX’s on camera for a scratch track. Just remove the clip from the IFBlue and the fit is too perfect. Endless mounting options from there and adds some “stoutnesses” the the IFBlue. 10/10
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https://www.newsshooter.com/2023/07/06/tascam-dr-10l-pro-with-32-bit-float-recording-timecode-support/ Battery life has gone up from 10.5hrs to 24.5hrs (based on two AAA lithium batteries) Has a high-visibility OLED display, with lots of physical menu buttons for navigation. Has a headphone output so you can monitor the audio before/during/after recordings. Has an app for Android and iOS phones, you can add metadata (including project name, scene name, and take number) to the audio file. The app also gives you visual confirmation of the input audio with a waveform display over time. You can name each DR10L Pro via the app, for ea…
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Is anyone using non-lectrosonic Li-50b batteries in their units? Seems kinda wild the lectro brand are so much more expensive.
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Hey everyone, Relatively new to the sound scene, and I still have the shotgun mic I bought when I was just starting out: a RODE NTG4. I recently invested in an AT4053b that I found for a good deal, and it's been great filling in for most purposes, but for outdoor shooting sometimes both options feel like they miss the mark. I'm wondering what the logical next step would be for an upgrade to the NTG4. It seems like the 416 has a reliable reputation, but does it make more sense to invest in a slightly higher end option like the 8060? I could also sell my NTG4 and get an NTG3 for almost nothing. I'm still a student, so I can't realistically afford any…
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I'm looking for opinions about water resistance of sound bags from K-Tek and Orca. Previously, I owned a Petrol bag (now Sachtler) which I could confidently mix all day in a rainstorm because the material it was made of was rubberized and repelled water. Do Orca / K-Tek bags also have this feature? I've heard that K-Teks are more of a woven plastic, without the waterproofing treatment on the interior ... can anyone confirm this? Would love to hear from anyone who owns these bags. Also, a dark horse: Are there any Protogear bag users here? They look too small for what I want, but they seem to be made of neoprene?
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I've asked the same question in a Facebook group, so please forgive me if I copy and paste the text here I'm on the fence about what indoor mic to buy. I really want a Schoeps CCM 41 L, as all my other mics are also Schoeps (and I have accessories for CCMs), but I was told there is an issue with whine/noise/RF interference when paired with the ZMT4 as opposed to DPA small condenser mics for example (specifically the 4018). Now since it would be my indoor mic I don't plan on going wireless all the time, only when necessary, but it is still something that I would like to keep in consideration. Also for rigging cars, now that I think of it. …
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Researching which Smart battery system to go for. I came across the new Deity 95Wh batteries, which are very cheap. Then there are the 96 Wh Audioroot NEO ones, and the 98Wh Audioroot ones, which are about 100 euros more expensive than the rest. How much of a difference would a 98Wh battery make vs a 95/96Wh one in terms of runtime? Not sure what to make of all of this. Would be great to hear your input on this. Which system are you using? Anyone using the new Deity batteries? Cheers!
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Is anyone using the Coga Sound Battery Distribution System? It looks promising, but can't find many reviews of it online. Curious to hear your experiences with it.
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Posting this up wondering if anyone knows if this is a common problem with Sankens. I have a COS-11D that’s developed a noise issue. It still functions, but it has a very steady background roar-and-hiss. I’ve posted a spectrogram below, and there’s a recorded sample here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EQptjMDM5nR7KbdrmzqyE8lJQPcjETE8/view?usp=sharing This one is wired for Lectro, using “compatible” wiring. And for what it’s worth diagnosis-wise, it was re-cabled by Wilcox a couple of years ago. The recording and spectrogram show two segments of the bad Sanken alternating with two segments of a clean mic using the same Lectro Tx/Rx …
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Hello all. Never used Zaxcom before, but i was thinking if an old stereoline -RX900-S system can be used to transmit to my cart a stereo MS schoeps pair, powered by a good preamp.... I was reading a bit, and the rf "spread" of the tx should not be a problem in this setup, as no other wireless systems will be in the same bag. So for those who have used this system: How is the quality of the transmission?, signal to noise ratio? frequency response and distortion assuming the rf link is good and the original signal is a high quality one? I know new digital systems are better, but it's not the point in this thread. Thanks for your opinions!
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Hello! Recently I found a problem in my gear (so, when all was brand-new it works perfect). If I connect with my power distro to recorder and RF distro I get a buzz noise in my wireless channels. I can solve it when power the recorder with AA batteries. I opened, cleaned and checked therminals in those items and I didn't find anything wrong. I don't have too much idea about electronics and I know my starter equipment is cheap but if someone can help me with the noise or recommend me solutions I will be very grateful. Thanks!! My equipment is: - V-Lock Patona (https://www.photospecialist.com/b-i-g-patona-premium-v-mount-battery-like-b) - Power di…
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Hi there, it's been a while since I posted. happy this community is still existing. I've had peace with my Nomad/RX12 Setup for some time but sometimes I have to do bag jobs and I realize I need to get the weight down. So my colleague has a Nova which he normally also uses also with an RX12 but now we are trying to get the NOVA Doc-Setup working and unfortunantely it's not behaving how it should do... this is the situation after installing 2 QRX212 into the Nova1: I can see the QRX212 modules being recognized and I can set frequency and modulation so that I can get reception. But there is only reception on 1 of the four possible channels. That's in dual m…
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I’m working a show where they do car scenes (go pros, drop audio bag in car, etc.) I’m looking for a solution or equipment to do high fidelity IFB sending from the go pro car to producer car. Obviously its a spotty situation, the cars are moving, so I’m sure that its just the situation but I was wondering if anyone knows of a fix or solve. Thanks! and of course I’m sure im not giving as much info as needed so feel free to ask for more.
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I’m interested in the Cedar units - particular their 8Live - for some projects. I’m disappointed that Cedar Audio’s User Manual or website doesn’t have some block diagrams or training videos. The only videos I’ve seen are more geared to marketing. Has anyone come across some information for actual usage - suggestions for settings, system setups, before and after sound clips, etc? I’ve seen discussions in other threads here about providing processed and raw tracks for clients, and that info is helpful to me but not quite on the mark for helping me figure out the best ways to integrate a DNS unit into the signal flow. Thanks.
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Has anyone with a PSC Powerstar tried lithium batteries? I know the device is designed for SLA batteries and charges them, but I would like to know if I could do the same with lithium batteries, or what modification would I need Best
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Hi, does anyone here know if there are any portable audio recorders that support AES/EBU 3 input? Maybe it doesn't have to be portable, but do you know of any other...
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I own a Lectrosonics MM400C with Countryman EMW, and never thought of using them in salty water. My coming project consists of a scene with two characters talking in the sea. It's scripted, and the director says he won't let the actors go too offshore. Once the sea level reaches their waists, the director's going to call a cut. So I'm considering to take a risk to mic them up. However, if some accident happens, e.g. a sudden wave, and the lav gets soaked, what measures should I take to reduce the salt damage as much as possible? Thanks.
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SOLVED: Fellow sound people, Has anyone successfully used a DPA MMP-C preamp with an SKP 500 plug-on transmitter? I have a G2 version on loan and am only getting serious noise, but no actual signal through. I’m guessing it has something to do with the power supply. The B-preamp works fine on the plug-on and the C works fine on other ph48 sources. It really seems to be the combination of MMP-C and SKP 500, which isn’t working. I’m curious, if a G4 might work better than the G2 I tested with. Any input is appreciated! Thx!
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Given that there is only one USB in the SD 664 recorder, I running an USB cable from the recorder to the CL-12. I would also like to connect the WM-Connect dongle. Is there a USB port in the back of the CL-12 to connect it? Cheers, M
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I just got the SL-2 and installed the MCR54. But is there supposed to be a 1/2-inch gap between the them when slid in all the way? I saw a video from SD that showed the same thing with their MCR54, but is seems strange to have that gap, especially since the SL-2 locking mechanism doesn't really seem to 'lock' the receiver in place with the simple rubber pads providing just a friction hold. I wish I could use the screws on the receiver to truly lock it in place and that there was a proper middle part that would allow that. The Wisycom superslot back plate came with a spacer that is not compatible with the SL-2 - the screws are in the wrong spot and the edge pushes up again…
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Hello All! Is the Nagra QSV2 compatible with the Nagra 3? Thanks! Seamus
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Any Wisycom users out there have issues with the MCR54 spontaneously changing its output routing? I recently rented an MCR54 from another mixer, and I found that, on bootup, both bottom outputs seemed to output channels 3/4, even though the menu said output 1 should have been sending ch1/2. Switching the output to AES and back seemed to reset things to match what was displayed in the menu, but this would only fix it until the next power cycle, when I'd be stuck with ch3/4 on both outputs again. I'm 95% sure this is a firmware bug, but just want to see if anyone else has experienced this and rule out user error on my part before I complain.
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Hello! does anyone know what could be the issue on receiver below? Both receivers are 411as block 26, both through the same antenna distro, the same antenna models, both with new cables (and I even tried with others but the receiver from below always shows more rf pollution. Thanks in advance, Axel. IMG_4684.MOV
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