greg sextro

I would recommend getting an RF explorer to also make sure your range isn't getting jammed by some wifi device. Just as any wireless device certain frequencies will be better than others. Also, what tx power is the ifb set too? Range to cameras could be an issue if it's set too low. Also, check that your antenna isn't busted. I've had a problem before where the pin in the connector for the antenna got pushed in and therefor got horrible range. If you need to reliably do TC over a long range a comtek or ifb would probably be a better choice for rec run TC

I don't ride the subway much these days with gear, but I did often use it if it got me to set/home quicker. I got it down to a 1510 case, a normal backpack over my shoulder, and my boom in a petrol case also slung over my shoulder. (Zaxcom Maxx, couple of wires, slate, Zoom h4 as a backup, etc). I didn't really mind and never really thought I was taking up too much space on the train. Granted, this was for basic ENG gigs. Anything bigger I would drive or get production to pay for a taxi. I live just deep enough into Brooklyn that a round trip taxi fare (with tip) to Midtown is now about $75-$100. Pretty crazy to me how much cheaper it was 5-6 years ago. -Greg-

Most of the soundos in NY use pelsues. Myself included. Kinda wish they made a model that wasn't bright yellow/white, but they work well all the same.

Actually Matthias, I realized earlier that one can use the 4 virtual faders if they want. so you should be able to control up to 12 from the Fusion. on a mix 12 you should be able to control 12 Zaxnet Trims, and on a mix 8 - 8.

Vale, all I can tell you in the unit ID #s HAVE to match. and if your TRXs are starting at ID # 13 - you will NOT be able to control them from the mix 12. Also, personally I see a big advantage to having some extra gain control at the Fusion outside of the TRX gain, so accessing them via the knobs on the Fusion gives you that. Hopefully Howy can find a solution, but I would not count on Zaxcom changing the code/doing an update for the Deva software. Greg

Vale, a couple things: You didn't mention anything about an ifb100 or 200 to transmit control data to the TRX LANCs. You need one of these in order for the system to work. Now IF you had all your group codes set right, you should be able to manually control the TRX gain using an IFB100 or 200. Have you tried that? If you are using a mix-8 or 12 then your IDs for the TRXs will be limited to 1-8 or 1-12 (respectively). There is no way (that I know of) to assign a different ID # - meaning, that trim pot 1 will only communicate with a TRX that is assigned as unit 1. You can use the faders on the Fusion as Zaxnet Trims as well, and here you at least have some flexibility as to what fader controls which ID, but it still wont go over the number 8. "TRX LANC IDs are 13-16 (according to what Howy said about adding +8 to the digital inputs TX ID);" - I'm not sure what that's about or why you should try to make it work this way. The way I've set it up, my TRX unit IDs go from 1 to 6 and I use the faders on the Fusion to control them. I am not running digital into the fusion, but analog. If I were you, I would have wired the Digital Ins to AES 1-4 and set the Mix-12 to control 1-8 analog/1-4 digital. Much easier to route and assign IMO. That said, you still should be able to get the system to work using AES 5-8 in, but I would recommend using the faders on the Fusion and setting your IDs to start at 1. Hope this helps, Greg * just realized you could also use a QIFB...you'd still need to make a connection between the Fusion and the QRX (w QIFB) to make the faders or trim knobs work

The problem here, is that so many of these spaces are called "Sound Studios" or "Stages" but really they are Photo Studios at best. The exception of course being the REAL stages like Silvercup, Steiner, etc...

You might try http://www.atlantictv.com They have a small studio that I did some interviews in a while back. Pretty quiet - not exactly the best, but definitely better than most of the small "sound (read: Photo) studios" in the city.

As far as a boom mic is concerned under a rain machine: Hogs hair is pretty tried and true. Best method I've encountered is to wrap the blimp with plastic wrap save for the end the mic points. then cover with a wind sock and then hogs hair. Try to always keep the blimp facing down when being used and not being used. With the hogs hair I'd suggest "folding over" the end that is facing up (rear of the mic/blimp) to help with the water impact. If you're not planing on being directly under the water, then the Remote Audio will probably suffice. Lastly - an un-cabled pole is ideal. A cabled one might take on water and mess up your connections. There is this stuff called "Rescue Tape" that only sticks to itself. Use this over any XLR connectors and maybe any knuckles/openings on the boom pole.

I tried a mic bra on a runner on a recent commercial spot. It sadly kept falling down. I ended up with a cos-11 in a rycote over cover and a liberal amount of 3M. seemed to hold pretty well, but I would not trust that to hold either for a super long run. If you are lucky, the runner will have a pocket in his/her pants that's right on the waist-line on the back. It seems to be pretty common these days in runners clothing to have a pocket there for keys, etc...

That, of course, is the benefit of having that certificate.

Are you incorporated? It's my understanding that you only collect sales tax if you are a)incorporated and b)have a certificate to collect tax in the state of ny.

If the show is not in production (between seasons) and gets organized, you might consider the possibility that the production company will just go ahead and hire a union mixer instead. Check out Local 52s website. There is a list of info there about applying. Obviously you are vying for a different outcome, but it would be good to know what standard applicants are up against. That said, I have never heard that there are any requirements other than the check you have to write if the show gets flipped and 52 offers you the option to join.

It has always been my understanding that the shorter versions of a 2.5mm connector are used for transmitters, and the longer ones are used for receivers. Though I do not own a 235, I do own a IFB200 and a QRX100 and this is definitely the case. According the the manuals (available online) the IFB200 uses a Switchcraft 761, and the QRX100 uses a Switchcraft 761K As far as I know there is no manual yet available for the QRX 235, so you might try contacting zaxcom directly: http://zaxcom.net/company/contact/

Sorry if this sounds snarky, but Google it. I needed to look this up myself today and got my answer by doing just that.

Jan is correct, 3/8 inch "coarse" (there is a "fine" version with a higher pitch)

Someone posted a case that makeup artists use. I for the life of me wouldn't be able to find it now, but it looked like it might fit that happy medium of a drawer based rolling case. One thing that occurred to me Pascal: what if you could make a modular system that incorporated a case (that you use for travel) and a frame that you use for bigger around town jobs? Kind of like: but smaller and made of something like 8020? It could almost be like the new PSC cart, but without the bottom shelves: That way you have a place for your mixer bag, monitors already attached, and an easy way to mount an antenna mast, and a spot below for your case. BTW - a usefull link for mounting some big bike tires: https://www.globalindustrial.com/searchResult?ref=h%2Fsearch&q=aluminum+rail+clamp These are premade and cheap. sturdy build too. Use these to mount some tube stock for a wheel axle. I wish I had known about these before building any of my carts - a custom piece from 8020 probably cost me 10x as much... Crussell - that Festool stuff looks awesome! For the record - the wood of my mini cart is made from heavily treated marine plywood - so it should survive some rain. though, yeah, I wouldn't go pushing it around in the mud... In hindsight, I kind of wish I made it so I could just put some milk crates in there as drawers...it would have made it crazy light!

How old is the b6? Might be best to just buy new

My 2 cents

I've seen a similar setup used by a mixer here in NYC. He put big bike tires on one end of it. Would add another ~$140 to the cost maybe. It looked like his has survived quite some use and abuse!

Wow that thing is ugly...

Jan, Love these posts. I recently did a small cart update with the goal of flexibility. Recently a last minute playback gig came in and I was left transporting my heavy SKB case (with UPS backup, etc) on a magliner to work. It's a clunky set-up and the only benefit is having a lower shelf to haul speakers and other gak. I have previously used the rig for music videos but it was always intended as a stop gap til I figured out something better. Then came the realization that I've always thought I could use my minicart to serve as a playback rig as well. The kicker with my playback rig is that for some bizarre reason, I can only get the Euphonic MC Mix to talk to my laptop if I have a router inline. So, I rerouted some things and found a spot for it on the mini. Also added some more velcro in a few spots. Then came the question: how long would it actually take me to make the switchover from mixer based rig to playback based rig? Answer: 9 minutes. Here is the cart in it's "packed ready to load into the car" form: And now ready to roll: (minus of course, antenna fins) Here are the contents needed to re-rig: 9 minutes later: Contents removed: And now repacked ready to load into car form: Router (12 VDC thankfully) is attached here: Last thing left to do is find a way to wheel my PA speakers. They aren't actually that heavy (can be easily carried for mild distances), but a magliner is total overkill to haul them.

Indeed Josh is correct (thanks Josh) and a call to Ron confirms it. In the later version of the unit (you can tell as you have to hold the power button down to power off) there is a dial inside to adjust the voltage. In earlier versions its a set of resistors that would have to be changed out. Ron said that process is actually pretty easy.

Jeff, Rich Topham told me the same thing but trying to get any confirmation from Euphonix is near impossible. (It is a subdivision of Avid who has the absolute worst support ever). I figured it safer to find a way to step down the voltage. Robert, my understanding (from the manual) is that it is a matter of the pin assignment on a single output. Everything else I have on my cart is 12v, nothing else needs 18v.

Can anyone advise on making a cable or project box that can step 18 down to 15 volts dc? I am looking to power a euphonix mc mix (requires 15 vdc) from a PSC powermax (wired to provide 18 vdc out). Thanks Greg