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Ian Berman

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    Production sound mixer, post engineer, interactive audio for games & music
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  1. Very interested in how the omnis and cardiods hold up compared to sennheiser 80 series, schoeps & dpa for ambience recording and durability. From what I heard about their shotguns, I have high hopes! Can't find an MSRP in USD, seems like $600-700?
  2. Being familiar with esoteric software workflows created for compatibility reasons is unfortunately a reality of working with digital technology, and something you'll run into very quickly if you start working with programming languages. Making digital devices + software continue to be interoperable for several decades is really hard! Personally, I would have appreciated the compromise if I already owned gear in 470/19 when they came out with the new stuff. I actually ran into this issue for the first time yesterday, after over a year of owning my SRc. Immediately noticed something was up, because the pilot tone was blinking on the SRc and I wasn't receiving audio. Luckily, I was able to swap to a different receiver in the moment, then do some googling. Sometimes you need to be reminded of a gotcha the hard way. If I may suggest an easy firmware fix: if a user manually selects a frequency within the overlap range, create a popup dialogue confirming which block is intended.
  3. I've been using this for the past year+ and it suits my needs well. Wheels are great but the handle is a bit wobbly when fully extended (I still pick it up by the retractable handle, and it's yet to break). They also make a larger version, but this one is suitable for a carry-on. I'm sure the pelican would also be a good choice, but I like that this one looks like a suitcase when I take it on the subway. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1338091-REG/tenba_638_712_roadie_roller_21_black.html I manage to fit a cs3e in a super softie, mkh50, 40' xlr cables, tentacles, 5 comteks w/ headphones, a bunch of ursa straps, 4 lectro transmitters w/ mics, 3 sets of g3 tx/rx's, a ton of backup adapter cables + batteries etc. along with a boom and light stand in the side pocket. The only thing I can't take on foot is a blimp, maybe the larger one would work for that.
  4. On the post side, you could look into a plugin like Auto Align Post 2. I don't think the F8 supports word clock but I could be wrong.
  5. Definitely will look into this, but the problem remains that an XLR doesn't lock-in and click anymore. possibly two different issues?
  6. Looks like I’m missing the screws on the XLR connector on my (purchased used) mkh50. As of today, I can no longer plug in a neutrik connector all the way and have it click. I’ve also been experiencing intermittent rf issues in hostile environments (currently in midtown Manhattan, several floors up). Hoping this could fix it. how might I go about realigning the XLR connector and sourcing the proper screw? Does it need to go back to Sennheiser? Has anyone done this DIY? thanks
  7. Very interesting. Bluetooth 5.2 was already pretty impressive, in terms of range, quality and power draw. Curious how reliable multi-receiver use will be. Is the delay still around ~250ms ? Can't find info on it.
  8. In theory, you should be able to jam the alexa lf from a mixpre 10 tc out connector, assuming you have a bnc -> 5p lemo cable. However, that's a relatively clumsy procedure and camera timecode is not always reliable. And you're right, battery changes would likely throw off the camera as well. Therefore, standard practice is to have a timecode generator feeding every camera. I also have a 3rd timecode box in my bag, feeding my mixer, just to make sure everything is 100% in sync.
  9. I saw that -- considering buying the CMC 1L and a MK4 for combined use as 1/2 of a ORTF stereo kit as well (as I may also be in the market for that). Rigging and un-rigging it might be more of an annoyance than it's worth, though.. Thanks for the post Ty, I was unaware of Klover but the mic comparisons are a great reference! I see now these are the ones used in sports broadcasts! Thanks for the thoughtful comment Jez, I will be sure to look into the resources you've mentioned! Oh wow, had no idea about this page. Very tempting..
  10. Ooh, where do you see this? I was looking at the Schoeps site with great interest yesterday but didn't come across it. Maybe it's just in Germany?
  11. Hi! I'm in the market for a parabolic dish to record mono fx/ambience such as birds and environmental sounds. My top priority is maintaining a low noise floor and environmental isolation, as the sounds will be placed in mono within a game engine and spatialized relative to the player. It will also need to be relatively portable & able to be carried around easily, as I am traveling for the project. I've been looking at solutions, mainly the wildtronics pro mono and the telinga modular. It seems posts on here from several years back mainly discuss the telinga, but I believe they have released an updated model since then, and there are few impressions of the wildtronics system. My understanding is that the wildtronics has an integrated mic, but I'm unsure how it compares to professional options. I already own a mikrousi and a 4060, but would also consider purchasing a lower noise omni such as an 8020, 4022 or mc59. The telinga is substantially more expensive, but if it's noticeably better in frequency response, wind protection, or source isolation alongside a professional mic, I would consider it. Thanks
  12. Can confirm, I regularly get through long shooting days with a mp10tii + 1x SRc + 1x SRb on a single eSmart battery, even when it's cold out. If I don't bother to turn anything off during lunch or long setups, sometimes I swap to a 2nd battery towards the end of the day. But usually I can last the full day with one.
  13. $4500 -- I think that's a new rx high score? Two channels of true (vector) diversity, if i'm understanding this correctly. Does the other diversity mode, for 4 channel operation, work similarly to past sr series? Or is it a newer method?
  14. It’s that time of year, and I have been looking into this topic on this forum and elsewhere. Just finished watching the 3 Gotham lectures with Nancy Adams linked above, which were very insightful. It seems that in 2015 you were able to report a 1099 kit fee as part of schedule E and thus have it not be subject to self employment tax. However, 1099s are now usually issued as 1099-NECs, and no longer have a box for “rentals.” All of my 1099NEC’s just have box 1–nonemployee compensation. Does this change the validity of using a schedule E for kit rental? It seems that the best way to do it, and perhaps only way in TurboTax, would be to under-report on 1099NEC and submit a separate 1099MISC as per this thread on TurboTax. I will probably contact Nancy Adams’ firm with regards to this, since they seem knowledgeable and I don’t have any other resources. Regardless, I’m curious if anyone here has insight—or a CPA’s recommendation—on the matter.
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