Michael Render

Currently, I have been doing some field recordings with a Sennheiser MKH 416 and an Audio-Technica BP-4025. I put them into the same blimp using Rycote risers. It is interesting hearing how they capture distinctly different textures. The 416 being very focused and directional, the 4025 being very wide. They are being recorded into a F8n. If money were no object, I would get a MKH 30 to pair with my MKH 50 and get some M/S recordings. The BP-4025 is the big brother of the AT-822. I am impressed with Audio-Technica’s bang for the buck.

I wouldn’t put much effort into answering. This is an almost word-for-word copy of a post made about a year ago. I don’t understand the purpose, but it seems like weird spam.

I did exactly what you are doing. Started with a Talentcell and a Y connector. Then moved to a Remote Audio BDS v4U. Then added on an Inspired Energy. I still have the Talentcell as a backup. The new setup lasts longer and is more flexible, but cable costs have gone up. Most of my cables I bought here from other members selling off gear.

I am thinking you are correct.

It was a brand new tip on a FX888D. The problem was not soldering the wires on, it was removing the current connections. I ended up setting the temperature to 850 F and removing all the current solder using flux and desoldering wick.. Then I tinned the new wires and connected using 60/40 solder and flux. It now works a treat. I just never had to go through that much effort before.

Phil Dodds!

Wow, thanks again. That video was great.

Dalton, thanks for the good advice. I have accumulated solder over the years. I have the “good stuff” in a variety of sizes. What is the alcohol for? I’ve never used alcohol whilst soldering. And, of course I have the little stand with the clips and magnifying glass.

70 Watts - variable temperature. Hakko FX888D-23BY. I think you may be right. I need to pick up some flux and desoldering wick.

I needed to rewire a XLR5F to 2-XLR3M splitter. (It turns out that DMX pin assignments are not the same as audio) I normally keep my Hakko at 750F, but that didn't even make a dent in the solder joints. I had to go to 850 and barely got flow. Is this normal these days? Has anyone else experienced this? I am a not great with solder, but I usually don't have this much trouble. Any advice from experienced solderers would be appreciated.

Not strictly recording gear, but apparently all you need to communicate with alien entities is a Pittsburgh Modular rack synth and Audio-Technica headphones. At least he has the "Lifeforms" module. From the new film Doors (2021) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12483708/

Hey good lookin', we'll be back to pick you up later!

OMG, back in 1983 one of my jobs at the recording studio I worked at was cleaning the Otari 2-tracks.

"the visual equivalent of a Moog synthesizer " - I love that line.

Me too. I recently saw a clip of Lenny and The Squigtones from Laverne and Shirley. They were using 1968 635a mics in 1958.

That looks awesome.

I reached out to K-Tek again and they are sending me a set of rings for 10 bucks! Now that's service!

Looks like: Focusrite Red 3 Dual Compressor Songbird FS-1 Cyclosonic Quad Panner Eventide DSP4000 Ultra-Harmonizer 2 x Alesis ADAT

Here is a picture of the rings. You can see the bottom one slides down easily.

No, the actual outer part, the knuckle. They have a small channel with a knurled rubber ring. On my KP16 the knurling is cast into the knuckle. On the K102 it’s a piece of rubber. I will contact K-Tek again, thanks. Thanks for the contact info, I will try again.

I recently acquired a used K102CCR boom and the rubber rings around the collars are definitely beat. One of them is so loose it just moves freely. Others are worn down. Do any of you know where to get replacements? Or have you done DIY fixes? I contacted K-Tek over a week ago and they have not gotten back - except for an email saying they would get back to me soon.

I attended also. It was very well done and informative.

I'm in the same boat. I just tried streaming it and couldn't make it. It was disorienting on almost an emotional level. I felt so removed from the action that it bordered on the surreal.

I think the Audio Ltd. A10 series claims to have a lossless digital compression technique. Everybody else uses some form of bit reduction. I was surprised to find that out about the compression myself. Not as bad as MP3, but not as pristine as one thinks.