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  1. Michael Kennedy
    As always, Crew has the sage advice. Well said sir.
  2. Michael Kennedy
    +1 on the hop. Gotta charge for that. It's still 2 channels of wireless, whether it's going to the mixer or the camera.
  3. Michael Kennedy
    Hey Margus, thanks for posting the pics of the RX. Those are the same ones I used. I'm assuming the production company rented them from Reynald as well?
  4. Michael Kennedy
    Wow! That's a really great looking bag Rado. Beautiful design and integration...nice job!
  5. Michael Kennedy
    It was a couple of years ago, but I can find out for sure. I'll post back tomorrow... MK
  6. Michael Kennedy
    I'll second what Margus said. I used them to wire football players for a series similar to Hard Knocks here in Canada. The flat, somewhat malleable transmitter was perfect for the players, as the equipment manager just taped it between two layers of the pads and the players didn't even know it was there. The range was pretty good too, especially in a crowded RF environment. As others said, the rechargeable batteries in the transmitter were a bit of a drawback, but they lasted a long time, and were never an issue for me. I just re-charged overnight. Also, as mentioned previously, the rental house used Sennheiser receivers matched to the QX transmitters. Kind of a pricey "niche" investment, but certainly work well for their intended purpose.
  7. Michael Kennedy
    That's actually pretty impressive! I only wish they had used their completed project for the on-camera bits at the beginning rather than the camera mic to show just how it might work. Good on them for the effort though...
  8. Michael Kennedy
    Nice piece Jason! Pretty damn cool actually...
  9. Michael Kennedy
    Please please please reveal a bag for the 664 next! I'm trying not to beg....
  10. Michael Kennedy
    I too have similar complaints about the screen on the 664 when shooting outdoors, but seeing as how the good folks at Zaxcom upgraded the screens on the Nomad, I'm sure the engineers at SD are working on something similar. I really like the work-around of the hood as posted by @No One, but my hope is that SD will come up with a fix sometime soon so I don't have to resort to that. Absolutely love my 664 though. Now, if I could find a bag for it that a) the 664 fits into properly. makes it easy to access the card slots without a fuse puller, and c) I could try out in person before buying...I hear good things about the Kortwich bags, but I'm hesitant to spend that kind of money sight unseen. That being said, it HAS to be better than the goofy Petrol 617 that I'm using now.
  11. Michael Kennedy
    Hi Alex, The 552 will record a head-stamp timecode from another source, (ie: TimecodeBuddy, Betso TC Generator) still leaving you 2 tracks to record. If I were you I would go that route if you can afford it. The 552 is a great mixer/recorder. I also agree with you about purchasing some good wireless systems and going with a second-hand mixer, providing you do your due diligence and get a well cared for machine. Also, check with your Customs folks and see how much duty you would have to pay on a used mixer from a personal sale in North America, as you can get a used 552 for much cheaper than 2500GBP here. Good luck!
  12. Michael Kennedy
    I've worked with Chris a few times on various Discovery Channel projects. An absolute gem of a human being...if you check out his Twitter feed he's posted hundreds of incrediblw photos of Earth from space. Definitely worth a look...
  13. Michael Kennedy
    Same again...+1 for a packable, shorter pole. Love my Ambient!
  14. Michael Kennedy
    Thanks Pascal! I'm going to get on that today...I have a fairly long shoot in April/May that I'm going to need a top quality bag for. Cheers, Michael
  15. Michael Kennedy
    Hey Pascal, like everyone has said it's a absolutely beautiful set-up. Quick question for you..I'm in the process of setting up a bag for my 664 as well and am interested in the Kortwich bags. Did you deal directly with them or did you find a retailer here in Canada?
  16. Michael Kennedy
    Trew Audio (Toronto, so I can assume Nashville as well) has stocked replacements in the past. I've bought two of them there in the last year or so...if I'm not mistaken they were only about $10 or $12.
  17. Michael Kennedy
    I don't think we have National Margarita Day here in Canada, Crew, but that picture has inspired me to celebrate it nonetheless! Salud!
  18. Michael Kennedy
    Hey Chris, I did a TSN series on The Argos last year, and we wired players for every game. In actual fact though, the equipment manager did the actual wiring of the uniform. They attach the transmitter to the back of the shoulder pads between the foam sections, and the mics were taped to the front of the jersey with gaffer tape and foam hush lav type sleeve. We used EMW lavs for the series...still pretty water/sweat resistant, but much more robust cable for the beating it takes during a game. The key is making sure all is ready before the game, as the players put on the jersey and shoulder pads as one unit, not seperately. Not sure what player(s) you're wiring, but if it's one of the Argos, Danny Webb is the guy who will help you out. Hope this helps...
  19. Michael Kennedy
    Absolutely beautiful voices. Thanks for the post!
  20. Michael Kennedy
    They should absolutely pay you for the 4 days, especially after the producer assured you the night before the first shoot day. It sounds like they already knew about your other possibility when you talked to the producer, so I would have no problem at all invoicing for the full 4 days.
  21. Michael Kennedy
    +11. I don't have a D4, but do it all the time with a umbilical cable and my 552. Super fast and easy. MK
  22. Michael Kennedy
    Vasileios, Toronto has a really large Greek community, and a fairly large production industry as well. If you have any interest in Canada, let me know and I'll try to source some companies for you. I wish you the best,,, Cheers, Michael
  23. Michael Kennedy
    +1. Reading The Senator's responses when he's trying to"help" someone is akin to gum surgery. Jeez indeed.
  24. Michael Kennedy
    Now that's what I'm talkin' about!
  25. Michael Kennedy
    Hey Guntis, I've shot in Japan several times, most recently in March of 2010. We spent a lot of time shooting in Tokyo, as well as other parts of the country. I was using Lectro blocks 24, 25, and 26 with no issues whatsoever. Hope this helps somewhat, and have a great trip. It's a fantastic place...I hope to get back there soon myself! Cheers, Michael
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