karlw

Venue wideband receiver frames (VRMWB, VRMWBL, VRMWBH) with firmware version 5.5 include compatibility mode 7 which works with AL transmitters in their 2020 & 2040 series. If you need to update your firmware for this functionality, you can download it here: http://www.lectrosonics.com/category/44-firmware?download=353 The update can be done with your VRPanel utility.

We have had some users report that Mode 6 (developed to match Shure's older UHF series) works better for G3 (HDX companding) than Mode 3 does. It's worth giving it a try.

Derek - the hiss in the audio is entirely my fault - it's a gain structure issue. I got confused about the inputs and outputs on the Beachtek and I think I had "mic in" selected on the outputs when it should have been "line in" and then I cranked the gain on the Beachtek inputs to get a decent level on the camera meters. Then the audio was boosted by Gordon in post... For the next one, we're going to test everything beforehand. That's what you get when a couple of salesmen try to do camerawork!

No, they have not. Neither has our trademark on "Digital Hybrid Wireless" Two separate issues. The patent we have is for the acutal mode of transmission (predictive algorithm based), which is different than what Sony is doing (DSP compandor). Our trademark on "Digital Hybrid Wireless" was just renewed actually. Sony assures us that they will not have "Hybrid Digital" all over their stuff at the show.

In this photo it looks like a Sennheiser MKE2 but it doesn't look like he's on his show, and that's one MESSY lav placement. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/sites/default/files/2013/08/charlie_rose_tca.jpg Another one, not on his show, but also appears to be the same MKE2: http://i.huffpost.com/gen/914269/thumbs/o-CHARLIE-ROSE-facebook.jpg Here, from the show, looks like possibly a Lectrosonics M152 or something very similar: http://image.pbs.org/video-assets/pbs/charlie-rose-week/109876/images/Mezzanine_815.jpg

Just a note that pre-coordinated lists are good for ensuring that your chosen frequencies won't interact with each other. However, they don't take into account any external sources such as TV transmissions, other wireless systems, etc.

I use a USBPRE2 with my 2013 iMac and it is outstanding. I got it to replace the original version I was using with the older 32-bit iMac. I've done some LP transfers, voiceover stuff, some violin & viola recording, guitar. Both the preamps and the headphone amp in that thing are serious business. Highly recommended.

My dad just told me a story this weekend about how he drove up to some small town in Colorado to see them in 1963. He was in the Forest Service at the time. He told me that he took his *girlfriend* (before he met my mom) - about which I had never heard before! Interesting how the memory of the Everly Brothers show brought that out of him. He mentioned that "they sounded just like they did on the records" and that "by then, their popularity was waning but they were just amazing". I grew up in the late 1960s with the Everlys on the phonograph every so often - even then I loved the way they sounded.

Answered by PM as well. It depends on if you are planning to use E01 (EU spec) transmitters. If so, then you'll need HBR mode (400 mode with EU specs) otherwise you will lose about 6-8 dB of s/n. You can load the E01 firmware into your VR frame to get those modes.

Hi Seb, Based on your latest post, we have been able to draw some conclusions about why you are probably experiencing these results. We believe that your SMb transmitter/s are set to North American Hybrid (400) mode which is not correct for use in the UK. Our evidence for this is that your SMb transmitter works fine with a US spec SRa receiver. As it turns out, we ship all UCR411A units with the default compatibility set to 400-NA (North American) mode. Our guess is that the 411A you used for testing is still set to this mode, and thus works fine with your SMb transmitter/s. As a side note, we will be changing our procedures so that any 411A shipped to Europe will be set to HBR-EU mode. The SRB/E01, however, is set to HBR-EU mode, which is the default setting when shipped. Because of the difference in RF deviation specs between the NA and EU versions, you are hearing a distorted signal from your SRb receivers. One way to test for this is to go into the menu of the 411A and change the compatibility from 400 NA to HBR EU. After you have done this, you should have the same (distorted) sound with the SMb + UCR411A combo as you have from the SMb + SRb/E01 combination. You have two options: 1. Re-set your SMb transmitter/s to the HBR-EU mode. This is the proper mode for EU operation because of your local regulations. You may be able to do this in the menu if all modes have been unlocked. If so, select HBR mode. If all modes have not been enabled (i.e. if the unit only shows the North American modes like 400, Mode3, 200, etc.) you may have to have a servicing dealer convert it back to EU spec or unlock all modes. 2. Have the North American firmware put into your SRb receiver/s. This can be done at a servicing dealer. Once either of these operations has been done, you should have good results from these systems.

Just another data point: he appears to have posted on two other forums under two more names, well, I guess one of the names is the same as on the Reduser forum. http://www.dvxuser.com/V6/showthread.php?316958-I-just-got-kicked-out-for-using-the-wrong-mics-What-did-I-do-wrong http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/all-things-audio/520457-i-just-got-kicked-out-using-wrong-mics-what-did-i-do-wrong.html For me, the interesting part is how the posts not only start with the same exact scenario, but that he returned later in *each* forum to post: "Update. Just got off the phone with my boss and they're saying we were trying to rip them off...." Maybe it's me but it just feels wrong. Basically the same advice came back from everyone on all the forums but the OP felt compelled to continue with the story in each forum. I'm now solidly in the camp of "this is fishy".

I just want to add that Sennheiser and Shure both have done a very good job of lobbying the FCC on behalf of all of us. They spend considerable time and resources doing so, and they are also good at communicating with us and other manufacturers about it. I do think it is worth your time to at the very least contact your government representatives and apprise them of this issue. If we can at least get this issue into the public spotlight for a decent discussion, we may make some progress. My only advice is to put this into economic terms because that's what government officials understand. And I'm not talking about $25,000 here or there, even though this is what you personally are dealing with. This is about the macro economic equation between content producers (you and your customers) and content distributors (Apple, Google, etc.) IN other words, if Warner Bros, Fox, the NFL, Disney, ABC, NBC, etc. care about how this issue will affect their ability to produce content, they might weigh in on our side.

Nice!

Here's what one of our guys in the machine shop came up with as a possible way to get even closer to the action.

His books are a hoot!

Our Japanese dealer set up a test some years ago in a theater in Tokyo with the sole purpose of finding out "how many channels can we run at once". Part of the issue is that they have 20 MHz available only (4/5 of one of our blocks). But one advantage there is that there is nothing else in that band - it is set aside for wireless mics only. Also, they have a 10 mW RF power limit. We had SMa and SMDa transmitters, specifically made for the Japanese RF band, covering 779-809 MHz. Oh, one more thing: their step size is set to a minimum of 125 kHz. We were able to get 42 channels working simultaneously. Our dealer told us that the most they had gotten before was 38 (which is already a lot!) so they were thrilled with 42. I had done two potential coordinations for the test, but the dealer had done their own as well, and we used theirs.

The newest stuff at the booth was the WM transmitter, and we brought a stainless steel version that weighs twice as much but will withstand even long term exposure to salt water, and the SRb receiver system. We also brought the DNTBOB88 Dante break out box which I understand was featured on a sound cart in the Sound Devices booth also, and was shown by Coffey Sound at the CAS Parade of Carts. Here's a couple of pictures from the show.

For those of you heading to NAB next week, please use this interactive map to locate us in the Central hall (it will be hard to miss us...) booth C1720. http://www.mapyourshow.com/shows/index.cfm?Show_ID=nab13&exhid=100379&booth=C1720&hall=B If you still haven't registered but are considering it, just go here and use code LV4213 for a free exhibits pass: http://registration3.experientevent.com/ShowNAB131/Default.aspx We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas!

Matt, Please plan to stop by and see us at Lectrosonics, C1720. I'll be happy to show you what's new. Cheers! -Karl