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Do It Yourself
for those who are brave enough to go it alone... with a little help from your friends
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I've built a new mini cart for omb / eng jobs when working out of a bag. So far only the frame is complete, I'm still waiting on some parts, accessories, etc, but it made it's debut on set today for a Comcast commercial, and it was the perfect combination of workability, size, and mobility. I will have to redo the handles, they aren't quite tall enough so I kick the wheels at times, and the boom holders, antennas, working shelf, as well as foam cutout drawers for inside the pelican, are all in the works, but are not ready / have not arrived yet. I'll post more photos next week when the next shipment arrives.
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Hi guys I have a COS 11 that's intermittently crackly at the mic end (just where the cable enters the capsule) which tells me the cable is on it's way out. Has any one had the same problem and cut and rewired from that end or does this mean the demise of said mic? Is the cable moulded into the capsule and therefore irreparable or can I breath new life into it. The mic isn't that old and want to avoid buying another one if I can possibly help it.
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Can anyone suggest an off-the-shelf right angle (adjustable) TA3F field-serviceable connector that doesn't require an endoscope and a mechanical engineering degree to deploy? Have tried two versions from Usual Suspects, very expensive per each, hated them, to big too fragile too fussy. This is for a bespoke setup so I need to solder them myself (re a Kortwich commission). Is the only solution to hack up straight connectors and epoxy them up? I'd like something that I could change the cable-exit angle on in the future, as well as repair if they get damaged. thx
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My M216 lives in my bag 100% of the time and I'd like to power it with the BDS. Comtek tech support basically came up with the same idea as me: Fashion a wood block to 9v battery dimensions, mount the appropriate terminals/wire and power it with a regulated 9v feed from the BDS. I've looked at the ISO9VOLT but the connector is in the wrong place. Before I put this together has anyone come up with another solution? -Thanks
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Hey folks, I am attempting to wire my own TA3F to XLRM cable and I am having problems with the TA3 end. I am using Audio-Technica cable, and it is too just thick to fit through the boot (even with the rubber part removed). I used plenty of elbow grease, but I could not get it through. When I compared the AT cable to the ones manufactured by Sound Devices, I definitely saw a noticeable difference in thickness. Apparently, SD uses a cable called Gepco International. I've never heard of it. I was wondering if I could trouble y'all for your recommendations for a thinner cable that works well with TA3 connectors. Specifically, I'm looking for model numbers. I know Ca…
Last reply by Matt Geldof, -
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I use my TRX742 right on top of the pole. The connection between just the TRX´s female XLR and the counterpart on my various mic mounts doesn´t feel very secure. There is just too much play. It even makes noise. With my Panamic pole I use some velcro on both sides. I was wondering if anyone found a clever solution to get a better grip? Sennheiser´s SKP got that very nice secure ring. Neutrik even offers that as a standalone connector - unfortunately female only. I would need a male version as I don´t want to DIY my TRX ...
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The belt clips on the trx900la tend to slip off, especially on thick belts. So I'm experimenting with making my own. Here is v1. I've always like the spring clips on smqvs, and thought they work quite well. The main drawback to this clip is you have to remove it to change batteries. To me, that's pretty easy. If it works out in the field, I'll make a few more for all my radios. K
Last reply by Wandering Ear, -
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I need: 4-pin male XLR to female XLR (connects my power source to my mixer) 4-pin male XLR to 4-pin Hirose (connects my power source to the Nomad) 4-pin male XLR to ?? (connects my power source to my QRX100 that I just ordered) Coiled XLR male to female So, I was curious as to whether its cheaper to buy or DIY. Does anyone have a good/cheap source for parts? Any info would be great. Thanks, Mike
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So after pouring over countless T-slot cart designs I’m about to put in my own order with 80/20 for a custom cut and milled kit to build a smallish, collapsible follow cart. Wondering if any of you who have done the deep dive into extruded aluminum T-slot contraptions would have any general advice? Things to watch out for or design mistakes to avoid? Connectors you hated? Some specific questions I have.. how does the anodized black framing stand up to wear and tear? Anyone use the “Central connector”? Thanks! Derek
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Finally, today I had the time for make my Nomad AES/EBU snake Cable: MR202-8AT (I removed one pair) (This is not exactly an AES/EBU cable but is thin and have 88 ohm (under AES/EBU tolerance) and have a good jitter figures). DB15 housing FCT Electronics FMK1G
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I'm using some XLR's to make some custom cables for my 788t. I can't seem to find anything on soldering these 2 connections. Any help would be great.
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Hello everyone. I've been working on a reality show on a construction site last summer as well as this one, and wanted to demonstrate how I've solved fast-mic'ing folks and getting a mic on people wearing crazy amounts of safety gear and entering locations inaccessible to our crew. Simply put, it's a hard hat mount. I'm sure many of you have used this type of mount throughout your careers, but for those who haven't here is a very easy way of doing it (photos below). There are a couple of things I like about the mount, but in particular it does three very excellent things: It allows me to mic people almost instantly. Once the Tx is turned on I just hand the subject t…
Last reply by Rick Albright, -
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I want to connect a power source (BDS v3 Battery Distribution System - you can see it at B&H) to an Edirol Audio Recorder (R-09HR Portable High-Resolution Audio Recorder) so all my equipment has one battery source. Can anyone tell me what connectors I should use? Thanks mailto:cbj@srcq.org
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I am thinking about building my own battery eliminator for my Sennheiser G3's. Of course there is always the option of buying their DC-2, but at $65 (without a connector) I am sure I could build one for about a third of the price. So I would like to get all of your thoughts on my design and components. Basic design is put one of theses 3.3v 1A voltage regulators: (specs here: http://www.dimension...oducts/de-sw033) inside two of these AA adapter shells ( somehow glued together and the inside sides notched out to fit the regulator) Attach my wires, terminate with my connector and call it a day? Can it be that simple? About $20 including ship…
Last reply by Geoff Tirrell, -
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Here's a couple of pics of this "Ipod Nagra". It's a work in progress. Was hoping to sell it for holidays this year, but I keep adding things. It actually sounds pretty good, those are Tivoli Audio speakers in the deck, sealed speaker enclosures and a class T amplifier inside. The mic input works, tone generator, tape transport, playback head, and has bass, treble controls, RCA stereo ins and outs. Runs on D cells or external power supply. All the selector positions have a specific function. Pilot flag indicates that ipod is charging. Last hurdle is to create some record capability with the tape loop, to create a short message or slapback echo gag. I've got to find or c…
Last reply by Marc Wielage, -
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Dear group, a sound-buddy of mine suggested to me to investigate the possibilities of remoting my di-pole antenna's to the shoulders on my audio-harness by creating a system that simplifies connecting and disconnecting the antennas using Tip-Sleeve jack-plugs.. This way I could leave the antennas attached to the harness while putting down the sound-bag when needed.. The system would comprise of two cables with Tip-Sleeve 6.35mm Female-jack plugs, attached to the antennas.. the cables attached to the harness in a smart fashion (hence, mainly invisible, so non-obstructive).. This way the short jumper-antenna-cables with the Male Tip-Sleeve 6.35mm jacks can stay conne…
Last reply by studiomprd, -
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This is my new attempt to kill two birds with one stone: add a voltmeter and 5v USB output to my bag. Problem #1. I use a Hawkwoods DV-SQN4S battery distro in my bag. I power my gear (Maxx, 2x411a) from the switchable, regulated 12v outputs. For my meager power needs, I can usually get through a day with a single set of batteries. HOWEVER it would be reassuring to have some insight into remaining battery life. Problem #2. The most frequent power issue I run into is.... my iPhone. Rarely makes it through the day if I've used it for navigation to get to the shoot and if I'm using MovieSlate for sound reports. There are some nice looking hirose-to-usb options out the…
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Home brew BDS 1 2
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I couldnt find what i needed for sale so decided to make my own. I wanted to be easily able to turn things in my bag on and off, especially off when i wasnt using them and have an led indicators for reference. The first three switches operate pairs of Hirose sockets, the last two switches operate single hirose sockets. Each switches output runs through a self resetting fuse first, if i have a short and a fuse blows, i should se straight away as the LED will go out. It works really well and im very happy with it. It is a bit big but i needed the width and depth to fit in the switches and sockets. Actuually, when you solder in there you wouldnt want it much smalle…
Last reply by John Blankenship, -
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Hi all, I have a Senken Cos-11d lav mic that is currently terminated with an XLR that allows 48v phantom power. I want to change this to a Sennheiser-type 3.5mm TRS tip, but am getting mixed info from Sanken and Sennheiser. I own the G4 500 series wireless transmitter/receiver from Sennheiser (which is a balanced signal). Most literature — and in fact the wiring diagram Sanken sent me, is for the g3 unbalanced series. In this, it tells me to combine the ground and shield on the TRS side. But wouldn’t this unbalance my cos-11D? does anyone know the specific wiring for the G4 500 series Sennheisers that maintains a balanced signal. Or perhaps…
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Duplex Box
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Anyone make their own? I made one using a 5 pin xlr (pin 1 shield, pin 2 +, pin 3 - mic / pin 4 tip, pin 5 ring for headphones) I grounded the shield on the stereo hp 1/4" jack to chassis of the 5 pin xlr. Mic works great, 48v works, but the headphones turn down when I turn up the volume from my SD 702t. Cable is Canare L-4E3-2P. Should I use a 6 pin xlr? I removed the ground from the headphone jack in the box and the same, actually, it works better with the ground removed, but still no volume adjustment, level goes down, not up. What am I missing? All solder joints are solid and resistance is at a minimum..... 000.5 or less on all connections using my multi meter. Thank…
Last reply by Philip Perkins, -
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So here we go... DC solution for my small audio bag, powering SD 744T and Audio Development AD071. Sony NP F and RRC 2054 compared: Charger: Battery cable, you got 2x DC (red and black wires) and 3 wires for the smart data (you dont need to use them if you dont want to add a control display). I ordered two as they are cheap for experimentation. For one of the battery cables i made a little "breakbox", one black and one red wire connected direct to hirose 4pin, one black and red wire connected to a variable DC/DC voltage regulator - the one i used is a lot oversized, i took what i had laying round here (this one was…
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Made for Jan McLaughlin.
Last reply by Eric Toline, -
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Hey guys, When we ordered the sanken cos 11 for Lectrosonics, something went wrong, and they came with XLR connectors. So we had to wire them ourselves to the TA5F connector. On sanken.com there are two diagrams, one includes a 1K resistor in the circuit (normal version), and the other does not (red mark version) . We used the method without the 1K resistor (red mark version). The process was very delicate but it worked just fine. The problem is that i'm feeling that there's too much gain, even when the gain level on the transmitter is just somewhere between the first and the second dash. The normal speaking level is good but it gets risky on sudden shouts (not s…
Last reply by Steve Miller, -
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With the primary intent of losing weight and making my cart more mobile and easier to manage, I built a new vertical cart frame with 8020. I also built a new 1RU DC system with 8 individually switched outputs powered by either AC or a 20Ah LiFePO4 pelican battery. I don't have final weights, but this cart is over 40lbs lighter than my previous cart based on a magliner vertical junior. After having my monitors broken in the past, I moved the bnc inputs and outputs along with 2 audio in/outs to the base of the cart by the wheels so the cables laying on the ground and a bit protected and don't create a trip hazard. Also built a new script holder with a ram mount adjustab…
Last reply by Michael Miramontes, -
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There's a lot of "dead air" inside the Venue Field. I also brought antenna bnc out to the faceplate + added power distro to power other equip. pete verrando http://www.txsound.com
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