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  1. cjh

    onset steam

    hey mike, getting there and sfx do there best to help, it's a noisy gig!
  2. Hi, now inside with no wind machines but set has steam vents, these seem to me to be noisier than they need to be with each outlet being run from a separate small handbag type unit with a gun and trigger used to set level of output (via cable tie on the trigger so not very hi tech and adjustments always vary etc) Putting a small length of hose on the end of the gun nozzle gets the frequency and level of hiss down but I'm sure there must be quieter ways to create steam onset? we also get a lot of "spitting" on some of the rigs as vapour turns to water and runs back down the pipe. Any insight on other techniques much appreciated, losing CU dialogue to hissy steam vents, aarrrgh. Note these are not high pressure steam outlets, more the steam wafting out of drains kind of thing or being used to simulate small onset smoke fx without having to use smoke, food stall cookers etc. Thank you! Chris.
  3. using DNS2 on current project, it's a studio shoot that involves a lot of SFX noise makers, wind, vibrating sets etc. It's purely for editorial and onset benefit and subsequently a 2nd unit has been purchased for 2Uso they def find it useful. I use it for a 2nd noise reduced mix track and the second channel is routed to vid village / prod coms tho I leave that in bypass mode unless the set is really noisy, it's good for them to hear noises as they are as it helps in negotiating their use. I can see in future using the 8 channel version on projects like this so editorial has clean and NR versions of the iso tracks also, this is where a high track count rec like the deva 24 would be useful. For the most part the 2 channel unit will be all that's needed and I think will become common place on most drama carts and doco bags, and yes prod is paying extra for it.
  4. 7.57? I thought latest was 7.56, what improvements does 7.57 give and hoe do I get it??
  5. Yep I think this is a key point, if you are switching from bag to cart mode when using the same rec for both I'd go (did) for the control surface. Makes it a quick simple change, great for fast drama when you're doing car inserts and a bit of guerilla run n gun stuff. I've only recently gone to a full 2 rec set up and would contemplate an analogue board again now as there is a lot of things to love about them but that said I'm often using up all 12 sliders of my current system and that size analogue board would weigh and cost a ton. Sonosax or AD149 could sway me one day, great boards. Either option will do the job well and return the same rental. C.
  6. cjh

    studio fans...

    Cheers David, makes sense, the BG fans sometimes not an issue on this one as often GS BG or solid set, and when lots to move there is a fair reason for the BG noise. Wafting is always good but takes a good chunk of space and actors prob get distracted by the close proximity movement, guess that's why we never see it these days, nothing like a good waft though.
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    studio fans...

    In good repair, good note thank you, doing some comparison tests with a 18" mole after wrap, I think it's an old one and likely not in great shape. Already been told it has a noisy rheostat, presume new models wouldn't have this issue.
  8. cjh

    studio fans...

    I know this subject has been discussed before, and the best remedy is "silent ducted wind" but in the absence of that are the Mole Richardson e fans the quietest studio option when all is need is an ambient breeze on close up coverage? What are the differences in performance noise wise of the 18" / 20" / 24" models? The prod I'm on at the moment has a lot of studio exteriors that req ambient breeze and the FX dept use their own custom designed fans, I'm just not sure they're as quiet as they could be. Understand it's all relative but keen to hear other user reviews as I don't have much exp with the Mole R line of air movers. Cheers, C.
  9. anyone tried a mini cmit inside the zephyx?
  10. Hi Jeff, have you (or anyone) managed to test a minicmit in the zephyx, interested in that set up and looks like it would fit ok but curious if enough dead space to be effective. Also curious on the real world difference between short fur and long fur covers on the zephyx, do you have both? regards, Chris.
  11. I use eneloop pros in my 743 and 742 boom tx's, get a decent run time, pretty sure over 3 hrs but main thing as they rechargeable we just change them more than we need to when there's a break in shooting. Easy and saves a lot on lithiums. Got some zmt's and love them, the new boom versions look great too. I think range on the xlr version will still be fine, I use my 74's at 25mw as antenna always clear, no problem with range ever. Body packs at 50mw crap out first but that said range still good with them too, I rarely switch them to their higher power modes.
  12. cjh

    DPA RFI Problem

    I have 2 x 4017b and use them with zax 742.5 and a 743.5, first time with both the one with 742 gave me RF int, swapped mics over and then they were clean on both TRX's. Random and haven't tested further yet as they been ok.
  13. Class A stuff all round, dynamic range is impressively well handled. My set up would be 3 cubs, with a centre one set for the big vocals, or is it zax remote trx's? Quiet and nice acoustically treated cars such as this are a good start. Well done whoever did it.
  14. Fair enough question, was about to ask it myself. If in doubt leave it out doesn't really work with the latest series of zax trx's as the "dynamics" settings also relate to how never clip works also so would be interesting to see if many out there are using custom settings or just run with the factory defaults etc. C.
  15. If you want a long term career in sound save your $, do more work as an assistant, with that you'll learn 2 important things, 1) what gear is good and the best for starting out, and 2) how to actually do your job, the gear is so much the lesser part of the equation. And then when you are buying remember to check out used gear, most sound mixers keep their gear in very good condition and update when the big jobs come in. A good mic can be over 20 yrs old and still be a good mic, way better that a new rhode. A used SD442 / 744t / 416 / and a couple of 200 series lectros is a great first kit parts of which you may use for yrs. I still use my early lectros for comms, still haves lots of my original gear.
  16. Hard to say re quietness compared to mole e fan, they don't publish dB spec that I can find, thought this one might be better suited to duct use, of say 400mm. That said I have no real user experience of duct wind machines on set so any user reviews would be good. And fart jokes of course, they are always welcome, except in elevators. C.
  17. Looking into building a silent wind machine for a studio shoot and came across these online: http://www.fantech.com.au/FanRange.aspx?&MountingID=I&RangeID=2024 Anyone tried them? The 315mm version might be good on the end of 10m of ducting? (for when it's not possible to have the larger ext fan ducted thru studio door system). Regards, Chris.
  18. Probably old news but was checking out ebay and found this, used at Nasa, not a bad client eh.
  19. Fantastic posts Jan, thank you for sharing. You are a master at your craft and obviously go about your work with passion and heart, such a refreshingly good read.
  20. cjh

    Schoeps MiniCMIT

    +1 Rado, I do encounter RF when using 641 with a knuckle but nothing without it and nothing I recall with a cmit5. (Using 742 mic end of the pole.) Is the 2.4ghz not a sep issue? (which I have occasionally and it's v low level in the IFB, never in my main tracks etc so not really an issue). C.
  21. Thanks for the replies, will add some cut60's into the mix. couple new B5D's too. Had schoeps for yrs but used mkh50 for most int dialogue and went to schoeps for when low profile or acoustic needed etc. Last film I did I used went back to using schoeps as main int dialogue mic and it was much nicer than the 50, we were shooting close though. We had one male character with a low level diction issues and the schoeps improved intelligibility with its more realistic bottom end.
  22. Any user reviews appreciated. BLM collette apdapter with either mk4 or 41 vs BLM3C W20 ball gags - which one? Cut60 on the boom Thanks, C.
  23. Anyone done any power mods to the duo, front mounted power switch and or separate power switches for each screen..? Going to try and mod mine as handy when running in batt mode. Main power on/off should be doable, not sure re sep monitors tho as they will share the same PS. Like the mounting ideas too. great stuff. C.
  24. +1 on the qrx IFB and serial cabled together with other QRX's (with no IFB), I use this system and can remotely change everything, gain settings, freq etc on all trx. The only thing I can't do is individual Tx sleep mode, its all or none. Saying that I don't think I'm on the latest firmware at the mo. No need for a zax rec either, this set up will work with any rec. C.
  25. don't use the cut 1 much but want to get the new 60hz version and also use the knuckle. Anyone ....? Cheers, C.
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