Richard Thomas

That'd be nice- I've got an analogue one in ORTF (mics are back to back with swivel mounts in a rycote AE), although it doesn't get used enough to warrant going AES42. Also Rycote and/or Cinela might be worth asking as they do use the MZL connectors as part of their windshields I don't think there's a way of connecting it to the 633, unfortunately. (Might be proved wrong after automix was never going to happen)

I think it did come from sennheiser, so possibly your Sennhesier distributor. Sennheiser Germany may be worth a try but I've never been directly in contact with them. I'll probably bump into John at a trade show next week so can ask him if you don't get anything from them

You can do something like that with the Phonak 'Roger' earpiece and its remote

Maybe, although I don't know of any that size. Another alternative is the Rode WS8, which is similar but with a fur exterior

The construction's quite different (as Simon described), but it does a similar job. Also fits other manufacturer's microphones

Rycote Tac!t works for me- I've got them built into my header cables The MZD8000 will take 2 mics, although the connector is special order. John Willett has (or had) one, there's a picture of it on page 2 here: http://www.taperssection.com/reference/pdf/AES - Digital Microphones - AES42 and all that.pdf Except for the wireless receivers, isn't that a Sonosax SX-R4+ ? I started wondering about that when Dugan appeared on the 688. However I expect some licensing would be involved, could it be we buy 'plugins' for recorders in future??

These are out now as a production model- I've done some testing with a pre production one and they work rather well booming with MKH8050 and 8040, reducing the noise on swings, they're quite acoustically transparent and add a bit of light wind protection: http://rycote.com/microphone-windshield-shock-mount/baseball/

Dredging this one out from the past... Adam, did you get anywhere with an AO-MINI? I was wondering about asking about one as a custom order

The RC8+ is available and it's got a slate mic on the top right of the unit. When engaged it's routed to AES 7&8 and interrupts whatever's being used on those channels (so can be shared). There's an option to use an external slate mic on the headphone input- it's a 3.5mm TRRS jack

The CMIT5U has a noticeably lower noise floor than the super cmit2u in on both processed and unprocessed channels, so would be a better choice where the processed channel wouldn't be used

That just got me to look you up on google, really enjoying your music- I'm slightly surprised I hadn't come across you before from that side of things...

I've also had a really good look at the metric halo lio-8 for similar reasons but at another point in the signal chain- I've found there's a noticeable difference in noise floor using the converters on my wisycom mcr42 receivers, so would be looking at splitting their signal in the lio-8 running analogue outs to the ad149 and staying digital to run to the recorder isos. I haven't bought an lio-8 yet (and found it's surprisingly big, it won't fit my current cart) and would prefer a control surface. It does offer an advantage too of being able to run playback, secondary recording and processing (i.e. Isotope for reference) as an interface

8x RX Sonosax rig, can be rigged so all analogue ins are still accessible

You can always get rid of bits of it.... Actually, the bag itself is sometimes the heaviest thing

I've tried a few things and actually found the best solution for me is a light bag with a shoulder strap- I've used a waist belt only for a while but found the best solution is to not be carrying the bag and the shoulder strap's the fastest way of getting it on and off. I'm putting together an 8 channel+ bag at the moment (not as big/scary as you might think) and ordered the big portabrace shoulder strap for it... watch this space

That amused me (still considering one...)

I've been waiting since about the start of this year for a new MacBook Pro, my current Windows machine which I've had for a few years is still pretty quick (it was *very* fast when I first bought it), but has had a few physical issues. I've also had a few instances where I've had issues with files from OS X, so thought it was finally time to get one as the rest of the industry has them and I don't have compatibility issues. Like Philip, I've also got some windows only programs which I use for editing and that's slightly worrying to me I'm mildly disappointed that running a dock is pretty much mandatory, although a few options for external pcie cards have appeared which may offer some solutions for me. The price is also a kick in the teeth, we've not only got the increase on the base US price, but sterling's also 20% down on the dollar (this has also meant a rise in sound devices prices here)

I bought one of these for this reason: http://rtsound.net/molle-radio-mic-pouch/ to be honest it hasn't been attached to my bag much as it adds sticks out quite a bit and adds some weight

Is that a BNC quick release?

I've just seen some of portabrace's more chunky memory foam shoulder straps (such as the HB-A2) and I'm wondering if anyone's using them as a 'harness substitute'. I've been getting used to using one with a lighter bag recently and am putting together a 'larger bag' option. The advantage is that it'll be easier to put the bag down. Also has anyone had any success running transmitters or aerials to the storage compartment?

Rycote have just brought out a 'baseball' windgag which I've been testing with the 8050 and it's been rather successful. More of an upgrade to stock foam, but makes a big difference to swings and can deal with light wind outdoors. Lighter than a ball gag (which doesn't fit the 8050 anyway) and reasonable acoustically transparent. Don't think it's up on their website yet, but get in touch with them and they should be able to ship one

I'll be attending the London one (as long as I don't get booked for work)

Is the issue the file breaks? Before about v1.4 firmware it would actually record huge files (which broke the .wav specification). I think wav64 compatibility is on 'the list' of things to get done (which allow much larger file sizes). If it's just a case of splitting the files, sound devices wave agent can handle that (free download)

I've also found that combinations of regulators in certain kit can cause hums/whines from them interacting with one another (older Sonosax sx-r4 seemed to be susceptible)

As far as working in a bag on your own, the DPA 4017 and Sennheiser MKH8060 seem to be the go-to mics. Mostly due to a balance of compactness, directivity, sound and working pretty well indoors too. Operating one of those single handed compared to a 416 makes a big difference