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for documentary, MS on a boom is kinda the standard here. i like it and use it even if sometimes it's overkill. iit still is monocompatible so post production houses get the choice to add subtle stereo depth if they want

last feature bag when it's sitting on the cart : 16 channels (LR mix + 14 ISO channels) sonosax R4+ sonosax RX8 slot with 2 wisycom MCR54 with AES module 1 wisycom MCR54 receiver on analog channel 1-4, 1 lectrosonics SRC receiver on line 5-6 betso bowties ; lectro SNA600 ; RF venue diversity fin sonosax LC8 fader surface might be around 10 kg ----- documentary bag : sonosax R4+ with a mcr 54 on analog 3-4-5-6 MS boom cabled on 1-2, using sonosax preamp and ADC less than 5 kg ---- and last but not least "the feather rig" : SD mixpre6 mkII with automix and noise assist plugin since v9 we can use TC on the stereo aux input and still have a additional audio channel available. only problem is the lack of fader. MS cabled boom on channel 1-2 lectrosonics SRC receiver on 3-4 if needed i use the deity theos on aux input 5-6 (after jamming internal TC and changing the inputs) 2.5 kg

I personally really like my mkh8060 but agree that it is less directive than a "normal" length shotgun. physics laws wont be bend. i do enjoy the compromise tho. because it lets me do a Ms stereo rig that is also a compromise, as i would prefer a wider diagramm in the M, sounds more natural in my ears. but in documentaries, you gotta compromise at some points. sounds also less harsh in interiors. and it takes less place and is lighter. defintiely gonna get a mkh8030 to pair with my 8060 ! as for the regular shotguns, I tried the super CMIT and was a bit weirded out by the processing. i can undertstand how it can be useful in sports events or else but it sounded weird to my hears. idk. Sanken CS3 E has been a very good option, the 416 of course (418 was a great idea but poor quality S capsule has been disappointing imho) , and i am definitely eying at the recent dpa announced shotgun mic, code name 2017. what would be wondeful is to have a real mid side shotgun ( and the sanken cms 50 is too wide to my hears, nice for ambiences, but not that great on boom in my experience) as for zhe minicmit, it's my go to mono mic in a cinela cosi, i really enjoy the form factor and the sound. Super geil.

agreed. no need to change a almost perfect machine. no matter how old she can be. the last RX8 addition makes it an absolute unit paired with 2 quad receivers. I had the chance to test it during a 9 weeks long feature, on bag mode, and with the soundcart, faders and sharkfin antenna. The AD8+ is also a very interesting module to look at. Very tempted. some stuff could be added to mimic the other brands but as Henri said, better to leave it to post. Other philosophy, other workflow.

So here's my humble setup. I want to thank all the members of this forum for the years of discussions or shared experiences, pictures, details and specs that helped me. this board is a goldmine in terms of informations and important details to look after the facebook groups, reddit (at some point), and other users on other platforms are also useful , but since my beginnings in location sound (with a zoom H6, oktava mics, rode vlimp and g3's strapped on my guitar strap), I always go back lurking on JWSsound. So Here's the result of years of lurking and inspiration. and savings. I said to myself, one day I will post and maybe make it to the hall of fame of JWS's database uWu Sonosax R4+ , paired on RX-8, and LC8 fader surface 3 Wysicom MCR54 and 1 lectrosonics SRC BSRF distribution, filtered RF venue diversity shark fin Lectrosonic SNA 600 dipole (thanks the MOLLE system) Betso Bowtie antennas hooked on the bag when I need to loose the soundcart and go bag operation zuca sound cart with half rack box, drawer and slinding shelf boom stand antenna mast handle with threaded 3/8 hole a umbrella / sun shade holder all sort of cheese plates here and there for all sorts of stuff phone & tablet holder previously installed but it's not the tablet-mounted cart kind of project... Let's say I am happy when I can use the soud cart and not being on bag operation setup... and skulls, because pacha mama is everywhere. half of this venerable setup could not be there without the help of @Patrick Tresch who is DOP on this project and helped me assembling this station. Santé ! long way from zoom H6 and g3's. may the gods of RF, accustics and electronics be with us here's one on sety with a good boy

will definitely print that as well. thanks a lot. Also interested to know if there's a mini foamies version

nice stuff. i'm also interested knowing your technique on how you installed these clamps without drilling an hole in the pelicase. thanks for sharing

I like them very much. quarter turn is great. send me a message if you wanna try mine (internally cabled tho)

So it finally came. 1st impressions, it feels nice , not that big as some people said it would be. a bit heavy but the kind of heavy that makes you, as the owner, secure. it's not a big deal for the talent, I hope I wont get into divas, but im mostly on doc gigs.. it's well built with rounded corners it will make concealing a bit more easy I presume.... It is supplied with 4 antennas (lemo 1 pin) at different frequencies. the menuing is clear, the OLED screen is comfortable, much more visible and readable than the old MTP40, the navigation is pleasant and well done. I haven't had a chance to test it in the field yet but I will make further observations once my next corporate shoot is over (will have my trusty lectros around just to be sure because new stuff is always scary but i feel confident) I am right now testing the battery life with nimh IKEA LADDA rechargeable batteries. You can swap the battery time display between percentage or time remaining, for now I have tested with time remaining and am monitoring to see how accurate it is. I had a bit of trouble opening the battery compartment, but once you get the hang of it it's ok. definitely need to brief your boom op or asisstant before shooting so they can practice on it because you can loose a fair amount of time sorting this out the 1st time. wich is a good thing on the other side, talents will not be able to mess with it easily. once the battery door unlocked you can see a usb c port, and a mini sd card port. my next test will be to do a continuous recording with TC and the RF power at 100 mW to see how long it takes the nimh battery to drain, and if the audio file is safe when it shuts down du to loss of power. if you have any questions i will try to reply to them.

I have a cinela Pianissimo with a mkh8060 and a schoeps figure 8 side mic. it is working great the thing to consider is the cable with 5pin out already, as this is not interchangeable easily I would try send a mail to cinela directly

still waiting as well

AEITECH is the official reseller for France, I think also DCA audiovisuel could help you out, They are nice people, you surely know them already. In switzerland, SLG broadcast is the reseller but I doubt that it helps you out given the fact that switzerland is not in EU... (I got my MCR 54 from them and waiting some MTP60, nice company) Bonne chance

+1 for the sugru. It has lots of nice uses and tired cable reinforcements are one of those. it might be a bit thick, but I dont see how to avoid thick results for your problem. It's always useful anyways to have some for your everyday needs. highly recommended.

Some units are now in the hands of colleagues. Anyone here got lucky and can share 1st impressions ? also I saw a picture of this PHA 60 :

yes saw that as well, it looks promising, especially as a plant mic. Should be available in spring 2022 But like you said it's 100% aimed at the music / live scene... Curious to hear and see how it goes for us on set. as soon as the rental companies near me got some, i'll definitely try them to see how it performs

anyone got their hands on these ? If so, Please share your first impressions !

IKEA ladda. just incredible at this price point,

me too, tentacle units has proven their reliability countless times.

thanks. but that's not what I asked. What I asked is if there is any plans in the future to use the remote features without a duo RX.

Thanks a lot for your answer. It looks very promising indeed. I'm almost sold to the idea. Almost. I can see those units replacing my good ol' trusty sennheiser g3's as camera hops and thus free some frequencies in the 500 mhz spectrum, . (and move on to a very crowded 2.4 ghz spectrum... But the "auto switch" channel feature looks nice, must see on real work conditions with teradeks and other devices spraying RF on this particular spectrum) Another question is about the control of those devices wirelessly : If I understood correctly, you can only trigger "rec" button wirelessly (what about power management , put to sleep, boot on ?) via the connect duo RX... Any hints about a future app or remote feature that would not need a duo RX ? I have to say that I respect the innovation and affordability of your products. Really cool for those who are starting out and want to build a kit.

Promising... very cool features for sure. would be cool paired with my sonosax M2D2 mic preamp for instance. I'm almost about to pull the trigger on a timecode kit set... ...I just want some "honest reviews" before going with it. Some people talked about The Signal / Noise ratio on the older connect system... (wich has been fixed with a FW update IIRC) The other concern is about the latency. I wanna be sure it's a consistent 19 ms , but I had some chat with another PSM who told me that it was not consistent, making the use as a camera hop a bit complicated. something with the digital transmission protocol used. Would love to know more about that issue before buying. Those are concerns That I only heard, so be cautious with these rumors and do not take it as a fact.

i have one... not the most used part of my equipment i must admit

as an early adopter (model number less than 300), I'm a bit sad to read that this mod cannot be installed on my device... But nonetheless, one of my favorite piece of equipment i ever had ! a real Couteau suisse (=swiss knife) !

thanks for the input. looking forward to check these things. take your time. i prefer a good product that took more time than expected to be released than something that have been released in a rush ( aka cyberpunk2077 syndrom )

waiting for my viviana cloud device so hard. ( I know, it's coming mid april) but this will help me so much in my derushing workflow. really cool !