Pontec

I had a similar issue a few years ago. I brought my 633 to my retailer and after a short but strong blast of pressurised air, the knob was easily released. Since then, I always use my blower bulb after a sandy working day, before the grains go too deep.

Hi,

I also use the PS-1A to power my mics. Works fine with Mkh60 & Km184-185, but doesn't with CS-M1. I have the same loud hum noise that you experience without any signal. I assume the Sanken isn't compatible with the Denecke.

On 9/16/2019 at 9:31 PM, Kisaha said:

Low self noise, hot output, very controled handling noise, great tonal characterestics.

CS-M1 is indeed a great microphone, but I wouldn't say it has a low self noise. That's its main, and probably only disadvantage. Compared to a KM185 or a MKH60, it is much more audible. You won't probably hear it outdoor, but you might be annoyed in a quiet indoor. I haven't tried other short shotguns though.
I totally agree what you say about handling noise and tonal characteristics. CS-M1 + Cinela Cosi combo is very pleasant to work with.
Very hot output also, but no distortion in my case.
Best,
Tristan

Hi ! I use two Mini-Circuits zfsc-4-1 passive splitters (one for each antenna).

Not very useful with that kind of omni antennas, but very effective with Zaxcom Bluefin that have +8dB even if they are passive too.

Hi there !

Maybe a bit old school, but still powerful

Hi,
I also have some Microns (SDR550).
I use Zaxcom Bluefin passive antennas, and ZFSC-4-1 SMA passive splitters on each antenna. There is about 6dB RF attenuation on each output but Bluefins have +8dB gain.
This substantially increases my range for a reasonable cost. Active antennas & distribution are much more expensive, but not very useful in my case as long as I can keep my antennas near my recorder (coax cable lenght < 2m , rf loss is not significant).
I hope this helps,
Tristan