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Vicky the mixer: " Senny "

eric: " receiver is a true dual diversity receiver " the other is untrue ?? sorry, but they are both true diversity receivers, but use different forms of diversity, and as you noticed: " no difference in range could be detected between the two . " " the big difference in bandwidth . " and in reality, there are pros and cons to that...(just as comparing Yagi to LPDA antennae (sic) so which did you buy..?

cory: " (out of respect for Manufacturer and Dealer (client) I'm deferring posting said info for the moment in hopes that the will post, hope you understand) " so, then, what is the point of this thread: " ...lessons in the field" ?? to tell us that there are lessons you learned, but that you aren't going to share...? and yes, now that you have disclosed that you have a client involved does at least provide understanding!

PP: " if you don't have a 2nd boom op. " (ducking) : that is often a production problem... (see shrinking sound crew thread!)

GT: " a form of distortion, as is the simple act of riding gain. " exactly... take that, Audio Snobs!

MM: " so that the producer would only see the shiny lights on the sound devices, which wasn't being used at all yet it made them feel better I'm sure. " Im not... in fact it was probably not much noticed... but, it made you feel better! " As mentioned by others in this thread I've also told myself that I won't work the cheap stuff anymore because I usually end up feeling cheap when hour 13 arrives and we still haven't wrapped." I usually would end up feeling abused! " how to up-sell their rates. I think a better topic would be :HOW TO UPSELL THE PRODUCER " I disagree with this, just move on to better gigs... not only do they pay properly, but they really are better gigs.

MM: " determine if I'm interested in the project, if I'm right for the job, if it's going to be a nightmare, what their sound needs are (not to be confused with what they think their sound needs are), and if their budget is realistic. " the best salespersons are good listeners. I agree with Michael here, and frankly also with AFMY, so... RR: " when/how does the "up-selling" occur? " there is no need for upselling. I pretty much follow MM's procedure (quoted), and tell them my price, then: " If all sounds well then I close the deal. If the rate is poor then I may begin negotiating or I leave my calendar open for the next Producer who calls." not much negotiating, though, as if they are set on their unrealistic expectations, then I don't really want to be there.

welcome JH: " No one mentioned "Lawrence of Arabia"? " that is correct, sir.

CK: " My question is this. Will 50mW be strong enough to pick up from TX inside a car, and be picked up in another car following it reliably? " (right, Jeff:) my answer is: it depends " Is this something where having a 100mW TX would really help? "... ... as opposed to ..? let's say, for example: detachable, magnetic mount antennae (sic) on the outside of the vehicles constantin: " anything higher than 50mW is not legal anywhere in Europe. " I don't think CK cares...

CK: " Can you explain? " yes... the site search function is not as good as a Google search with jwsoundgroup.net as your first search term. " My question of using 100mW would be if I were to go to the US obvs " I don't find it obvious...In fact quite the contrary... but that is up to you...

franky: " Just wondering if its just mine or are all the Maxx like this?...but would still like the group the weigh in. " OK, I'll weigh in: yes!

Daily Variety: " passed away suddenly at the age of 83 " exactly how I want to go! and: (NYT) " one of only a handful to have won an Oscar, a Tony, an Emmy and a Grammy. "

cory: " I don't want to shit on a dealer prematurely " sorry... just who do you want to crap on prematurely ?

CN: " I have an older hardwired MKE2 with the Kevlar cable and I found it was hard to hide under clothing because of the rubbing. " my older MKE-2's had steel in the cables, were touchy-noisy, and a pain to solder

osa: " has the solice mini been working out good so far? " no news is good news... especially here.

field: " I still use iPhone 4 iOS 5.1.1 And will be for quite a while longer. " I'm sorry...

Der: " I'd be afraid that it would become floppy and not serve its original purpose. " don't be afraid... don't do this mod.

BR: " There is no substitute for adequate power " and what is adequate ? and, in any case, I differ...

cory: " or were you boosting the antennae range somehow? " er, that would by by better positioning... jack asked: Who installed the tx option?

von: " I expect all my major gear will last 5 years or more (much more). " no without periodic maintenance... " I'm constantly trying to raise my fees and negotiate the highest rates possible, " that is because you have already established your rates! " I challenge you to post your average rates for the type of work I've described above and the rental fees you get. None of this "it depends" crap. " $750/10 + $600 + expendables (but, of course, it depends!) " There will always be young mixers trying to steal my job, " you need a chipectomy to remove that thing in your shoulder...there are always going to be folks competing for gigs, and you need to decide if you are going to remain Mr cheap-sound, or if " the only insurance I have is my skill as a mixer, " means you are worth more, and should be doing better gigs. " There will always be young mixers trying to steal my job, " and by that logic, by your being Mr. CheapSound, you are trying to steal my job..?? RVD noted: " as production companies "buying the gear," this practice as a business plan would be true, if you were consistently generating content such as reality shows. " but many of them do the math and realize they do not make money owning equipment, but they do make money using equipment, and a number of rental companies have figured out the math to provide reality shows with good deals on leasing/renting their sound gear... often the camera-lighting-grip rental companies add on typical reality audio gear for a real bargain price, make some $$ renting it, and then sell it off used . " the simple truth is, that if everyone charged the same amount, then the Producers would be FORCED to pay it, as they would have no other choice. " ... and that ain't gonna' happen!

jp: " mounted on a camera (not hearing camera/op noise) " you will still hear it...

CK: " So my question is, how important is 100mW?... So, the question is, do I wait for the wideband lectrosonics or just go get the wisycom kit? " somewhat, but it depends; and that is up to you. " Anyone have any info on lectrosonics new range? Can't see anything on the site. " it has been frequently discussed here... so the question is: where have you been..?

cory: " 3) see if other folks have encountered the same thing...would love to hear your thoughts! " yes, they have... CRAP happens.

plain Al: " why do you feel the need to do this ? " why do you feel the need to do this ?

neither Full Compass nor Sennheiser base their business models on huge sales of parts like this...