Thomas Beach

A collective thanks. John: I started the new thread because a two year+ old thread is ancient in the world of digital cameras. I wanted to be sure Arri hadn't done something different in the interim. Few: As for sending the audio, yes, the client is demanding it as they wish to make use of Plural Eyes in post. Mike: If you re-read my post you'll notice I asked if anyone else out there had had experience in using the 100's w/the Alexa for the described purpose. I have never hopped the Alexa and as such, I have never used Lectro 100's with it either. So I don't know what you mean by "...you have answered your own question." As for the wiring, yes, I'm sure I can figure it out by consulting the Alexa 5-pinXLR wiring schematic and the aforementioned older posts.

Did some research here and found some posts on this. But if I recall, all were rather old. Hence my starting the topic up again. Need to know what solutions currently work best for sending a wireless hop to the Alexa for a scratch audio reference track. Presently, I have some older Lectro UCR100's which would seem ideal for this purpose. Can anyone tell me whether they have tried using these units with the Alexa? And what success or pitfalls they have encountered? Also, if these units will do the job, can you tell me the wiring scheme from the 3.5mm UCR100 Out to the 5-Pin XLR In? Finally, as a backup, I have Comtek PR-72b's available should that be considered a better solution, although I would imagine not. Thanks very much. Tom

Thank you for that important note. I had completely forgotten about the resolver issue. But according to a CAS post by Glen Trew back in 2003, while the Cooper C.S.S. resolver is all that is needed to resolve IV-S-TC tapes, the 4-pin Jumper plug needs to be installed. Presume this means that the C.S.S. resolver will be useless unless I have the 4-pin jumper plug that is inserted into the Pilot tuchel port on the IV-S-TC, correct? (it appears the C.S.S. connectors are to both the Cue tuchel plug and then the LEMO TC I/O plug on the IV-S-TC) #2 07-31-2003 Glen Trew Guest Posts: n/a Re: cooper css time code resolver Quote: Originally Posted by Laurent Lafran Hello, is the cooper C.S.S time code resolver enough to sync Nagra IV S tc tapes or do i need an additionnal Nagra QSLS synchroniser ? What's the difference between cooper CSS and Nagra QSIP ? Thanks by advance, Laurent. The Cooper resolver is all that you need for the IV-STC (assuming it has the 4-pin jumper plug installed). If you already have the QSLS (FM Pilot resolver for the Nagra IV-S), you can make it resolve a timecode machine by adding the timecode interface by Nagra. Glen Trew

Thanks, David. Yes, I was aware of the emergency jumper method of the paperclip. But when he tells me that the white flag comes up, I am assuming that the importance of the cap on the IV-S-TC is not the same as with the 4.2L? Then again... why was there a cap for this plug? Yes, I too checked the Nagra site and see that oddly, the 4.2L is still listed as current product while the IV-S-TC is not, and has not been for a long long time. I was going to call Steve George down at Nagra Nashville to inquire on Monday. But Mile Paul is a great recommendation as well. The seller is a full time sound recordist like myself and I already knew him somewhat. So I don't distrust the seller at all. THe problem is that he knows far less about the machine than I do, which requires me to investigate. Tom

Just wanted to pass this on for what help it might bring. Recently did a job with the Scarlet for the first time. Needless to say, and in their grand wisdon, Red decided to completely throw out the old Red One menu scheme and replace it with nearly a complete new one, including icon changes as well. Anyway... after realizing that the old "chain" icon for jam sync was replaced by the word "Jam" (yes, that term was reserved for another menu function on the One), we still (both myself and the AC we're stumped) couldn't get the Scarlet to take hardwired TC output from my 744T with the Scarlet as slave. IN the end, we realized that ever time the Scarlet is powered down, or any number of other little tweaks are made with the camera, you must physically disconnect the TC connection in order for the Scarlet to grab incoming TC and lock to it, finally displaying the locked, matching TC on it's monitor. Tom

I am going to purchase a used Nagra IV-S-TC today. As a longtime 4.2L owner, I know what to look for in a Nagra. One question though where the IV-S-TC is concerned -- The unit I'm buying does not have the Pilot Cap for it (this is the cap which is inserted into the Pilot connector on the unit's right side. Is having this cap crucial to opening the Time Code/Pilot circuitry? According to the seller, he has never had the cap, and he has confirmed that the white flag shows up on the front of the unti when he goes to Test position. With my 4.2L, you absolutely need that TC Crystal cap for the Neo-Pilotone to operate. This is what prompts my concern and question. Any timley response would be greatly appreciated. Tom

I use an AO-2 bag. I cannibalized a few items from my PEGZ-1 bag, including the orange recorder support which I then velcro to the top of my 442. This inherently provides a little more airflow for my 744T (the wider AO-2 bag opens up the sides of the recorder). And in as much as it's not convenient while shooting, on very hot days I simply lift my recorder up, tiliting it slightly forward to rest on the edge of the support and give the recorder full exposure to the air. Naturally, I also shield the recorder from direct sunlight. You'd be amazed at how quickly the 744T will cool down with just a few minutes of this kind of exposure. When it's time to go, just lower it back down into the support. My 744T has gotten extremely hot, nearly unable to touch, but with this cooling down procedure, quickly returns to acceptable temperature. Tom