TomBoisseau

How about this?

http://tritonaudio.com/index.php?option=com_simpleshop&Itemid=30&cmd=product&product=13&catName=Pro%20Audio

Tom

I love the No MOS sticker on the cans. That's rad.

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That's what I have for my license plate. Really!

Tom

Check out this thread at Sound Devices forums. Apparently timecode on an audio channel is "on the list" to be included in a future firmware update.

http://forums.sounddevices.com/forum/field-mixers/-633-mixer/30689-feature-request-tc-to-record-track-for-mp3-transcription

Meanwhile, it is possible (howbeit a real pain) to take the timecode output of the 633, send it to an unused input, and route that input ONLY to say the left channel of the SD card and mono mix of the dialog to the right channel of the SD card, or something similar.

Tom

Glen,

Delighted to hear the good news. It certainly will be very convenient for me if I need additional gear or just want to have a look at the latest and greatest. The only annoying thing, as you mentioned, is now having to pay sales tax!

Tom

Shure UK modified my 664 under warranty so that inaudible noise (80khz) created when using unbalanced devices on its inputs no longer shows on the level meters.

 

Since I got it back the spring device (Push to eject) on the SD card slot no longer works. 

 

It worked fine before it was sent off and had always worked fine.  Normally you push the card and a spring pushes it out so that its easier to grab and take out but that spring no longer works since I got the unit back.

 

If I push the sd card nothing happens so I have to remove the CF card in order to get a grip on the SD card.

 

The 664 still sees the SD card and records to it and formats it but I am concerned that if part of the mechanism isnt working that part of it might come loose and which could mean the card gets stuck or that it blocks a card being inserted.

 

Im thinking the only way that mechanism could have been damaged is if someone pulled the card out without pushing it in first to allow it to pop out itself.

 

Has anyone else experienced this on their 664 or any other device using SD cards?

With my 633 I'm have a different problem with the SD slot. The sping works fine, but the card will not lock into place. So, when I push the card in, as soon as I let go the card pops back out. Occationally, after 15 -20 attemps, I can get the card to lock in place. For now, I'm just leaving the card in place and only removing the CF.

I've contacted Sound Devices and will be sending them the unit for repair in a week or two when work slows down. If need be I can always use my 664 to cover me for the time the 633 is in the shop.

I'm certainlly glad the 633 has tow card slots!

Tom

Absolutely!  If all you want to do is "link" to the L/R on the 664, that would do it.  In fact, it would be very desirable to connect to the 664 that way, otherwise you'd need to use a couple of the higher numbered TA3 inputs on the 664 and route ONLY those to the L/R.

However, if you wanted to "link" 2 Solice Mini's together, you'd need a few more pins.

Tom

That might take a bit more than a TA5. Consider you need to link the following:

Left

Right

Auxes

PFL

However access to all the busses would be a desirable feature.

Tom

Nathaniel,

Thanks for suggestion. I just ordered one to check it out.

Tom

I almost always get a full day rate for travel, but never have I charged rental for that day.

Tom

I must say, I've had some issues with the DC2's when trying to use them off of a common 12 volt DC power supply on my cart.  I have actually had 2 of them somehow damage a G3 transmitter and a G3 receiver, and in fact causing the "smoke" to be released and necessitating a service trip back to Sennheiser.  Additionally the DC2's also burned out. 

I assume it is likely a grounding issue.  When this happened I was clipping the G3's to the metal of my cart.  I don't dare experiment any longer however.  It's too costly to do so.  Now, if I need to use a G3 on my cart, I use batteries in it and Velcro it to the cart.  I'd sure like to solve this issue however.

Nowadays, I only use the DC2's in my bag powered by an NP1.

Tom

I'm not very familiar with the Mackie Onyx 1620, however I agree the DB25's make so much sense, not only because they are balanced, but also the fact that that is what they are designed for (true direct outs) and that it is a quick disconnect!

Tom

Yes it does. However it really needs to hold 3 receivers for the 664 and 2 for the 633.

I also would very much like to see such a product. I ended up building my own for the 633, but I would have MUCH preferred purchasing something. Building it my self was WAY too time consuming!

Tom

Thanks for the offer Robert. I decided to go with the first version, 788t outputting to Mackie, then back to 788 for mix track. A few things swayed me back to that method:

1. I don't trust the insert (direct) outs of the mackie. The fact that I have a 1/4 plug only 1 click in is not much faith for ensuring I get my iso recorded. I noticed I had to fuddle around with the 1/4 because sometimes I would just loose the feed if slightly nudged or jarred. I think the DB25 would be the best way to go if I wanted the mackie to be the front end of the recorder.

2. The mackie does not have limiters. Although the 788 limiters are definitely not the greatest, at least it's something.

3. For what it's worth, the pre amps on the 788 are a little more transparent than the mackie's. Not a deal breaker, but to these ears, I do hear a slight difference.

Marc was just about right on when it comes to the delay. Imported into Pro Tools, I see 3ms delay between the ISO and Mix track. No problem at all with sync.

Thanks for all your help!

Best,

Paul

I'm not challenging your conclusion, but do you realize that you can build a custom snake to make use of the inserts that you can push ALL the way in to get direct outs? You probably already know this, but all you need to is connect the tip and the ring together on a 1/4" plug and that will give you your direct out, if you push it all the way in, without interrupting the insert on the Mackie. Then just tap the signal "+" from the tip/ring and the signal "ground" from the sleeve. Of course it will still be unbalanced, but its line level, and you're probably only sending it a few feet anyway so it really would not likely be a problem.

Tom

I must say, I try very hard to respect everyone's political opinion, and believe strongly that I may gleam some insights and ideas. I am very glad that we have a system of government that, at least to some extent, has a way to balance out the powers. While in my own mind I suppose I often think we would be better off if one certain party had their way, yet history has shown me that is not true! I am grateful for the differing opinions and for those who make us think twice and consider the consequences before we pass a law or embark on a project that my have an environmental impact. In fact, I would go so far to say that the "extremists" from just about any group are valuable and should be heard. That being said, if any of them got everything they wanted, we would be in big trouble. Yet it is exactly those type of people, who are so vocal, that allow us to achieve a balance.

I personally have no problem doing business with those having political opinions opposed to mine. Yet I'm grateful that we have the right to choose either way. Even if I disagree, I respect the fact that they at least they seem to care, something that so many now days do not! I also believe that most of us want pretty much the same things, we just differ on how to achieve it! And philosophically the differences are great. But I do not view others as "evil" or "stupid". The worst word I'll use to describe them is "misguided", yet I believe most of them have good intent. And I am not omniscient; therefore I could be wrong, and I would do well to listen.

Certainly stand firm on the causes you believe in, and oppose the causes you feel are leading us astray. But every now and then, step back and reconsider even those things. But always, always, always, show respect to other human beings. I don't understand how we can have such an enormous emphasis on tolerance, but it seems we are not willing to let that extend to others who have a differing political point of view. It seems to me that is one of the big problems in government right now. We are never all going to agree, but we do have a greater chance of learning to treat each other with decency, and that will go a very long way in making this land a much better place.

Tom

That's pretty much my system too!

Tom

Siddho,

Are you using the Oktavas with the low cut filter module?

Tom

For shoots of 1 -3 days, and a cancellation time of 24 hours or less, I have almost always been able to collect a cancellation fee for ONE day rate. I usually have not been able to bill for cancellation of equipment.

However, when the shoot is cancelled with less than 24hrs notice and rescheduled for another date, I will usually let the cancellation fee slide knowing that I will be working the job, just on a different day.

Bottom line... my decision is on a case by case basis. How will my client react to a cancellation charge? Is this a regular client? Is there a strong possibility of more work with them? Do I like working with them? Did I turn down other work? Can they afford the cancellation fees? After all, they're just trying to make a living like the rest of us!

Tom

I suspect part of the concept is to be able to connect and disconnect quickly to something like the 664/633.  Having multipin connectors certainly would aid in doing so.

Tom

What outputs were you using for the return lines from the cameras?  "Most" camera return lines I've seen for location sound have usually been unbalanced.

I have occasionally had the same problem.  Of course, if everyone was using batteries only, you'd likely eliminate this this problem most of the time.  Alternatively, you might (slim chance - but possible) get it to go away by using a grounded AC power supply with your 788!

Sometimes there is no easy solution.

Tom

My last job with an Epic was 5 months ago, but I too could not get the camera to accept external timecode.

Tom

Yes.  That is true.  But it was extremely difficult to use the Oktava before the lo-cut module, and even with it, wind protection is still a major issue - even for interiors! (Not to mention the lo-cut filter increases the noise floor).  You just can not swing the boom quickly regardless of what windscreen you're using. 

You also have to get a decent shock mount.  The included "mount" is not suitable for our types of application.

Tom

I'm just skeptical when somebody who clearly is very, very well-to-do has to resort to Kickstarting to raise money, rather than finding traditional venture capital people, electronics corporations, and record labels to invest in it. And there are already a half-dozen different audiophile players out there that will play 192kHz sampling-rate files. And to tell you the truth, I'm not completely convinced high-sampling rate files of rock music will really sound any different from a well-mastered CD, especially on a $400 portable device. 

 

The consumer audiophile community has a raging controversy about the Pono player right now:

 

http://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/neil-young-readies-pono-music-service-for-expansion.297733/

 

http://www.head-fi.org/t/629454/pono-neil-youngs-portable-hi-res-music-player

 

That's hundreds and hundreds of messages arguing one way or the other. My problem is that the device is about 10 years too late. I do agree that the concept is good, but they have to go to an open source format, and the player should have twice as much storage; 128GB is not enough, especially for lossless high-res.

Marc,

I understand what you are saying and I too find it odd, perhaps even humorous! My underlining concern has nothing to do with the product or the codex, but rather is a reaction to the hatred that some seem to have towards the rich. The fact is most wealthy people are terrific philanthropists who often want to see the same opportunities available for other people. While we may at times argue about the "evil" rich conservatives, or the "evil" rich liberals, I truly believe most of them (not all) are doing what they believe to be the best for their country. They may be wrong, but most of them have good intentions. Right or wrong, I believe ALL people should be respected, even rich people (and yes even politicians we don't like!).

Besides, why hate rich people? Most of us want to be just like them, and if one day we were to achieve their wealth, would we want people to think us as we now do of them?

We have made such amazing progress towards "tolerance", but sadly it does not seem to apply to the wealthy or anyone with a differing political opinion. Of course, disagree and oppose anyone who you do not with feel is doing the right thing, but always treat them with decency and respect.

Tom

I'm looking to buy a matched pair of 012s to be used almost exclusively for 2-camera sitdown interviews.  I won't be swinging these mics at all.  They'll be locked down on stands.  

My question:

 

Shall I purchase the cardioid capsules? Many of you in this thread prefer them.  Will I lose presence? My other dialogue mics are all hyper.  

 

Thanks gang.

Well... sure. "It depends". However I'll take a shot at answering this.

I've used the 012's for years. At times I love them and at times I hate them. The later being when I need to "swing" them around on a boom. For a static interview, I'm pretty happy with them and I don't think it will matter much if you get the cardioid or the hyper. None the less, I have found a few occasions where I will intentionally back the mic off further than need be to introduce a little more natural sound. You certainly can do the same if you feel the hypers reduce the ambience too much. My bigger concern would be if you have the mic locked down on a c-stand and the talent leans forward or side to side. In that case I'd opt for the cardioid. Either way, I don't think loosing "presence" will be an issue. If it is, just back the mic off a little.

Tom

Neil Young has hundreds of millions of dollars. Why does he need donations?

At least they got rid of the DRM copy protection. Full press release here:

http://www.computeraudiophile.com/f8-general-forum/neil-young-announces-launch-ponomusic-19703/

Somebody has to explain to me why a triangular-shaped music player will be easier to keep in my pocket than an iPod...

Actually, according to a quick internet search, Neil Young's net worth is about $65,000,000. His music isn't bad, but he's certainly is not worth "hundreds of millions of dollars". Regarding the shape of the player, I fully agree. However today "style" seems to trump practicality. I suppose acceptance will largely be based on how "cool" it is perceived to be,

Tom

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