Ron Lacheur

48fps is doable with the current generation of D-Cinema projectors, which more and more theaters have converted to.

Before settling on a Furman 1215, did look briefly into SurgeX's line. Looks pretty solid. http://www.surgex.com/products/sx1115rt.html

http://translate.google.ca/translate?js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.filmtontechnik.de Google translator's link to Kortwich, the cover and cart's manfacturer.

The B5D is great for interiors. If you need more wind protection, Scheops makes the W20 R1; http://posthorn.com/S_pops.html#w20r1

You might not even have a problem with the jacket. I did a film 2 years ago where the main character wore a leather jacket. It was for two scenes, and both scenes he was wired. I didn't have an issue at all with leather noise, or the zipper.

You probably won't need the pad, but the CUT1 filter I suggest you get in addition to the GVC Swivel.

I had a KMR81, but had problems with gain very similar to what Tony has been experiencing with the CMIT. I sold it and got a CS3e and have been happy ever since.

Another satisfied Rastorder SU user here! You won't regret it!

White noise? Sounds like RF hits to me.

The Film edition Oktava is the included low cut filter, which is a fairly recent addition to the Oktava line. They use to ship with a screw on -10dB pad.

Interesting suggestion Larry, I'll have to give that a shot. I always assumed that one of the reasons for putting a loop or two about an inch or two away from the head was to isolate the cable noise, in addition to giving the mic some strain relief.

They can be had on the used market, you just have to wait for a while. I'm going through a similar situation with Block 25 411a receivers....

Richard, I beleive I used 14 guage wire.

Might not be practical, but you might want to isolate the computer power from the rest of your equipment by using a second gel cell ( or whatever battery you use ) and run the computer off that. I've read posts from others using even hard drive recorders like the DV824 running into this.

I built a Pelican battery last year and it's worked out very well so far. Pelican 1300 case, LifeLine 33AH AGM Battery, 15A DC Circuit Breaker, and two Speakon Connectors. I used foam shims to keep the battery from moving around inside the case. Pretty easy to put together, takes an afternoon to do.