Trey

34 minutes ago, Jspeer said:

Hey Trey,

Make sure you select iOS 13 in the settings and normally it should work out without much fuss.

I did as it were. I followed the setup guide. Just don't get the pop up when you hold the menu button down to pair the recorder with the phone.

Has anyone been using the F8 control app on their Android phone? I loaded the firmware update, followed the instructions in the guide. But when I get to the "pairing" step, when I hold down the Menu button, nothing happens. Anyone out there having this problem?

Definitely not going to be purchasing any more Zoom recorders in the future. Glad that I got a brand new unit before all of the original F8n models were all gone. It may be some time before we know if these new chips are any good. Seems like everyone is scrambling to redesign their recorders for different components. When I do buy another recorder, it would more than likely be a Sound Designs unit.

I built one of the shark fin style antennas that Andrew from Deity shows you how to build in this video. Of course this wouldn't help much for the body pack.

Anyone see that they have announced the newest F8 recorder, the F8n Pro. I really wish that they would have fixed the knobs, but the dual AD 32 bit float is a nice addition. Also the F8 app will be released for Android in March!

https://www.newsshooter.com/2022/02/25/zoom-f8n-pro-multitrack-field-recorder-with-32-bit-float/

I would assume that it would be included in the "box rental" for your gear?

I finally got around to taking a picture of my bag. It isn't anything special, but it gets the job done!

I got the boom pole cup finished. Worked out pretty well I think! I am glad that I foresaw the castor hitting the cup, and made it removable! Still folds (Pretty much) as it should. Holds the boom very secure!

I am currently modifying my Olympia Tools 85-188 cart. I removed one of the side handles (there are bushings that go through the plastic handle that you will need to remove before the handle will come off). And I found some caps that fit the tube perfectly! https://www.amazon.com/4pcs-Pack-Plastic-Furniture-Finishing/dp/B07PSNYLN6/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=30mm+pipe+cap&qid=1639074510&sr=8-7 I removed the handle so that I could mount a "Quick Fist"  clamp to the top shelf without the handle being in the way. Also I am building a little cup that will slip on the lip of the bottom shelf. I will post photos of it after it is finished.

On 11/17/2021 at 12:17 PM, Paul F said:

I can make those knobs. But I'm not willing to pull the knobs off until I know how to do it. I tried pulling them off, but after pulling a certain amount, I feared any stronger would break something. Zoom says they come off, but they are not designed to do so, whatever that means. So I need either someone to explain how they come  off or a victim willing to try it.

 

efksound, posted this picture from a Facebook posting by someone else back in 2016.

 

Ouch! Definitely different than my F4. They have shafts. Looks like the knob may just be "glued" to that little ribbed bit.

On 8/6/2021 at 2:32 PM, Paul F said:

I'd be curious about aluminum knobs for the F8.

 

I bought the printed ones https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=zoom+f8+knobs&_sacat=0 and found them to be unusable for a double row mixer. They take up too much space and make it near impossible to use the push buttons and the faders themselves.  Low profile and smaller diameter might work.

 

For a single row of faders it's probably not a problem.

 

Kishor Chauhan did this (SD knobs, no longer available), but he never explained how he did it. Zoom faders don't have shafts. 

Same, those would be awesome!

1 hour ago, Chris Sanchez said:

Sorry I got busy and didn’t get back to the forum for a while. I’m in Lubbock. I am doing corporate interviews and commercials.

Understandable!

On 10/22/2021 at 1:18 PM, Paul F said:

Talk to these guys. They make knobs for several products. They will probably make whatever you want.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324541177816?hash=item4b90295fd8:g:qpkAAOSwjolhZHYO

 

 

That is who I got my colored knobs from. I really like them!

15 hours ago, codyman said:

As much as I like my Marantz 2230 hifi and my recent Marantz home theater amp, they've really gone bonkers on licensing that name out.  There's a Marantz boom pole now even!

I actually have one. While not the best, it does get the job done!

Dang, that is pretty sweet!

I ordered a BP-TRX today. So should know more about it soon. It will get a good workout on the 31st!

Looking forward to getting my hands on a set of BP-TRXs. These little fellas are going to be work horses I can already tell!

Hold for room tone

13 hours ago, Andrew From Deity said:

Going live May 25th. The wait is over. 😀

 

It has been a long long year full of numerous delays we realize. We suffered some the silicon shortage just like everyone else who now uses complex IC chips in their products. That's not counting all the other supply chain issues we had along with the global cargo shipping shortage. With tourism airplanes no longer flying as much cargo ships have been sold out in terms of securing a slot on the boat. We also ended up going back to the drawing board and added some more features that were requested from users. We know audio pros demand the highest quality and reliability from their gear.

 

We think on May 25th you won't be disappointed with the BP-TRX.

Oh my! Can we pre-order yet?

On 4/5/2021 at 10:40 PM, drpro said:

One I have wanted to try is the Line Audio CM4.  Very reasonable price of less than 150usd.  Very small. The suggested uses are with various acoustic instruments.  Would love to give it a try with dialog.

It is very small, about the size of an XLR connector.

Yeah, now I want to try one as well! Looks like a winner for sure. I cannot find a dealer. I guess you have to order them direct.

13 hours ago, stacysound said:

It is well staffed indeed

 I am just down in Perkins OK if you need any help! 😁

The only sound department listing I can find so far is Tom Fleischman. I would assume that the sound department is well staffed!

Looking great Doc!

I wish that I had a 3d printer! I could use a small version of this! I also utilize a modified Talentcell battery pack in my current system. (I added an un-switched locking 2.1mm 12V DC connector) So a BDS somewhat like this would be fantastic!

22 hours ago, newzhack said:

I think this is all normal for emerging markets. The guys who work cheap are busy and the others are angry. I have seen this forever in the freelance market. I spent 20 years in the Austin Texas market from 1986. 
I try to not even think about these things, work comes my way then great. It does seem that up and down of the freelance market is something that has no logic to it. 

Even the live sound industry has been the same here. I was having to produce my own events just to keep the gear working. There is always going to been someone trying to low bid everyone just to get the gig. I can only imagine how rough 2020 was for live sound companies!