Jim Rillie

Don't know if I'm normal...

1 dB is supposed to be the threshold at which a normal human can hear difference. I think, by definition...

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Me too Robert. Not into fiddly, having just "a few more years" in the biz LOL Jim Rillie Production Sound Mixer

Yup, I'm at it now

I have 2 older Rycote conn box systems, and the NC3MZ connector pulls apart - pins come out with the mic when disconnecting. Is there a fix, or just replace connector? Best, Jim Rillie Production Sound Mixer

Thanks for the info. I guess this whole range of machines (iv-l which I am familiar with)was just between the Nagra 3 and the 4.2.

Nagra iv-d? I've heard iv-l, iv-s, iv-sj. What was the iv-d? Or do you mean Nagra D the digital nagra?

But there is an SLO with it. It may have the Nagra mods for sync. Looks like 4 heads.

23.976, 23.98, 23.97 all apply - just abbreviations

Old school SOP: any planted or spot mic should have some slack cable near the mic. In my case, a loop for strain relief and isolation, but also for adjusting position in many situations. Good one, hiro. Jim Rillie Production Sound Mixer

No, I haven't , but rumours abound...

If you go for a RA Lemo, just be aware that there may be several options available for what direction the Lemo goes. They are not like the XLR RAs , which can be directed to . The problem with the RA Lemo I bought is that it angles down, and the camera guys complain that it must be removed each time they change a memory card. Some may argue that this is good practice (re-establishing the sync) but that is not what the camera dept wants to hear, or deal with. Have gone back to regular Lemos. They don't really want to jam up anything too close so they can access to the memory cards, anyway. Just my 2 cents. (cents now extinct where I live, so we'll have to come up with a new expression here;) Best Jim Rillie Production Sound Mixer

70 here. Renovated prostate (TURP). Working mostly TV drama with a 3 person crew whenever a gig comes our way. Jim Rillie Production Sound Mixer Halifax, NS

I'm with Jozzafunk on this one. Probably cable M or F connectors or mic male XLR pins with moisture. Sometimes it can be in the solder side of connectors as well. Open them all up and dry them - hair dryer, maybe, or just air dry overnight in a not humid place. Doesn't happen much to me anymore since we have been wireless, (fewer connectors in the line, and we keep connections out of the rain) Jim Rillie PSM

Burnt dead cat would give you weird acoustic problems, not what you are talking about. Jim Rillie PSM

You gotta love Larry Fisher's concise and human responses (always well thought out and often humorous at the same time) and technically on the mark answers to all questions. We love your input, Larry. (saying that for all of us) if i'm not being too presumptuous. Best Jim Rillie Production Sound Mixer

“People hire me because my team and I are able to get the sound needed with the least disruption,” Pritchett says. Couldn't agree more. Well deserved award. Best, Jim Rillie Production Sound mixer

The transmitters are too big for our purposes. Dramatic film. It's all good for sports and reality but... Old curmudgeon here. Jim Rillie PSM

I may seem to be elitist, but Cantar has for a long time now, always made this available with minimum hassle- about a minute at wrap, as long as you label your tracks, and if you have time to put in shot descriptions on the fly it is good. I use the old PDA method of entering the info. Quick and easy, and post loves the useful info in ALE,csv, and pdf. One of the reasons I have been using the system for 10 years now. Regards, Jim Rillie PSM

Hey Dan, Sounds like a touch of Lactate Blue on the screws before installing would keep them from getting loose, if that is an issue. Damn that spell corrector. Had to leave it:) Really mean Loctite. Best, Jim Rillie

HI all, Just a heads up about this combination. We had two incidents of HMs getting very hot after loading up with Envelop Pros.The batteries were showing their age by getting a bit ratty in the plastic /foil wrap department.When loaded in without paying much attention to the condition, we found the TX to get incredibly hot in a very short time. Some kind of short? possibly caused by the plastic foil/covering on the batteries contacting something they shouldn't. Or maybe it was a worn-off section.At any rate we now have a good look at the batteries as they go in, went back to the Imedions, which seem to have a better wrap on them. Anyone else encountered this? I searched JWsound, but didn't find anything. Best, Jim Rillie Production Sound Mixer

Lemo to Lemo is a better connection and both ways built in. That's my 2cents.

Interesting, Mr Sharman. No NRR given. Not tested yet, I guess. Specs would be nice. Would these fit comfortably inside a motorcycle helmet? That's what I use earplugs for - 32NRR. Regards, Jim Rillie

Thanks for all the suggestions. The Sony MDR-G45LPs seem to be the easiest to access, as suggested by RPSharman. I already have a few of these, and they do survive client abuse fairly well.