Johnny Karlsson

Is there a real reason to be paranoid about this “tracking” stuff? I mean, it’s (as far as I understand) just so they can spam you with “relevant” stuff, like what kind of restaurants you usually seem to be into. Or what you usually buy online. And assuming you’re not doing anything illegal, why would “they” care about you specifically among five billion other cell phone users…? Also, modern phones (at least iPhones) have full end to end encryption that not even Apple can access. OK hit me with the conspiracy theories lol

I would recommend talking directly to the sound mixer. Having a producer as a middleman might make it harder to communicate, and cause more confusion. Not saying this applies to ALL producers, but they are not sound professionals, so lingo may get mixed up etc.

They are silicone. The reaction I mentioned is that the glue of topstick seems to “melt” and become messy. here’s the link to it: https://a.co/d/5olIC4P

I’ve been using a hush-lav held in place center antenna by a piece of top stick for years, and recently started using the aquarium tubing recommended by Karl W. IDK what the exact dB difference might be but I do believe it helps either way. Certainly doesn’t hurt. The Viviana stuff is probably great, but the aquarium tubes are like 5 bucks for 20 ft. One thing I noticed is that I think the aquarium tubes has some kind of chemical reaction with topstick. So I’m now trying to figure out a way to get them to stay on the antenna with some other method.

Yes. I had it done to mine. It’s not exactly a free upgrade. And you have to send them to Dr Schoeps in Germany for this surgery. And depending on when you send them in, it can potentially be a couple months round trip.

Nice!

Same here.

Checks? Seriously, they could pay using ACH, or Zelle. Even Venmo. Regarding late fees; I have sent an invoice with this added in the past, which usually resulted in prompt payment (although minus the fee). But this was after I sent emails reminders first. Probably best to feel it out on a case by case basis. If it’s someone who has given you a lot of work for years vs someone who hired you once and disappeared….

Perhaps field sound has a different experience than I, but in my case, it’s where the Boom Mate is connecting with the grip-head. Other than that, I think they are great.

That sounds like about the right amount….. for just the basic equipment package per day. You should also get your labor rate in addition to that.

I haven’t compared them “side by side”, but I did the transition in a similar way, using digital hybrid/400-series transmitters with DSQD, and I can say it works as expected.

Look for used 411a/UM400a in blocks that are ok in your area. You will thank yourself later.

Some PCs need a USB driver. I can’t tell you exactly what or how, but try searching for it on the Lectro website. Otherwise email, or call them Monday. They are good people, super cool and generally very helpful.

If you’re on a cart, the beauty of the T4 is that you can get the unit in front of you, and run a coax up a mast to an antenna. A T4 puts out a 1/4 watt, so ideally you want it away from your receiver antennas. oh - and coordinate your frequencies, using Freqfinder, WD or similar!

Right, but you are talking about the SuperCMIT. This thread is about the MiniCMIT, which can be operated at 12v or 48v Phantom. I can say that I hear no difference with 12 or 48, with this mic, which is spec’d for either. However, some mics do need the 48v setting to sound right, like a 416, or a CS3e.

Manually power this unit on 5 sec later …? I understand you prefer one button to rule them all, but…. For example, I always switch the 833 off manually, since otherwise it would simply keep running on the backup battery in the back of the unit, until that’s depleted.

I guess your Nova works differently, with the receivers somehow integrated and 'never clip" - but what would you expect happens to a track if the iso level is good with the trim set at +4, then you crank it to +50dB and put the channel fader at +20 on top of that? I don't think this needs a "test"

Ah yes, but that’s a different thing. In the scenario I was referring to above, the A/D conversion happens at the transmitter, in this case the DPR-A. The cool thing about the newer fully digital Lectro wireless is that input level at the Tx can be set slightly lower without affecting transmission power, so I have been more conservative with even hitting the limiter there. And then yes, the signal is fully digital all the way through the DSR4 and going AES into the 833. Now, since there is no way to control the input level at the transmitter *in real time*, you still need to adjust your levels on the mixer, using the trims and faders. The limiting and compression applied at this point has nothing to do with clipping a digital converter, but rather used more like you would in a completely analog world, with a hardwired microphone into an analog mixer. At the same time, (I didn’t try it, but) I imagine you could/would clip the incoming signal if you turned the trim up too much here. Although not a converter clipping, just that you would make the signal go above 0 dBFS on the channel/track.

Not sure what you guys are on about... I used an 833 yesterday with a wireless boom (DPR-A), via AES from a DSR4. Where voices ranged from whispers to screams and the mic being sometimes 2 inches from talent's forehead, to sometimes 6-8 feet above. Trim levels ranged from +4 to +16. I was definitely occasionally hitting the limiters, and even used the Compressor (Post Fader) to smooth out things for the mix track. Why not? Good to have the tools in situations when you need them!

All six (3x XLR and 3x TA3) have mic pres and limiters on 833. And yes, the AES inputs also have limiters. The manual is free, and can be easily downloaded from their Website.

Not sure what your set will look like, but maybe consider a Spotlight antenna? You can hide it under a floor mat or similar. It's a pretty interesting concept that also avoids picking up interfering signals from afar, since it (theoretically) creates a "dome" shaped pickup pattern: https://www.rfvenue.com/all-products/rf-spotlight

Call me crazy, but I have been using Clorox wipes for pretty much everything these days. Started during the pandemic, but it has proven to work like magic on everything from dirty cables, slates, boom poles, lav cables, XLR cables, transmitters and antennas. There's something oily about them and seems to work well even for removing sharpie marker from slates.

Thanks for confirming. I need to investigate this more. I was under the impression this was a resolved problem. (mine are band B1, so not sure if that makes any difference).

I feel like the annoying hits went away with one of the firmware updates. Are you on the latest firmware?

Congratulations and many thanks Jeff, IMHO this is still the best place for sound people to find help and useful info. Very much appreciated. (And wow, I just looked and I guess I joined in 2011, but I still feel like "the new guy" haha!)