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another place to go for a "competitive quote" for sound packages is the WB sound shop; yes, they (supposedly) do outside rentals, and their "competitive prices", which "on the lot" productions are required to pay! are pretty non-competitive!!!

you should ask the camera operator!

although Capt. Cut 'n Paste missed this one: http://mixonline.com/mixline_live/klark-teknik-dn9696/ It is interesting to see a high end, 100% professional audio manufacturer with almost no ties to Production Sound, as we know it, offering a product that some of us might find useful. it is designed to compliment the SADiE workstations.

this thread has taken a turn and become "how TC gets to the slate" Free Run:Transmitted, or TOD: jammed. personally, I provide what post prefers!! After all, I'm doing it for them, not for me!

I like to follow the envelopes for new posts since my last visit, and like the topics, though sometimes find things being discussed under what I believe is the wrong topic for the discussion; that's not a big deal, though. It is just like our equipment: if I were customizing it for my personal taste, it might be different. As an example, I don't care for the envelopes as much as the former icons, but it comes with the style, and I've gotten used to them. I suspect "post to the host" as a forum topic is redundant, as if I want to post to JW, I just post a message to him. other topics to include might be "business affairs", and "union matters" if you want to be daring... I really appreciate the posts more when I know who is posting, so I'd encourage folks to identify themselves, and perhaps include more biographical information. I agree with JW that this is a forum for us to share our experiences, thoughts, opinions, techniques, tips, and all the "etc.", as well as asking for advice and assistance that is not readily available elsewhere. We can share interesting things we encounter in our work. I further agree with Jeff that we can usually find a lot of the information ourselves, so it is less a place to just post a lot of links we find and like; although many times we may find something that we can relate our experience to and share that with our friends and peers. A link to some new gizmo along with our own experience of it or with it, can frequently lead to many of us adopting it, or avoiding it.

Apogee Electronics Duet Apogee Electronics' Duet ($495) is a 2-channel 24-bit/96kHz FireWire audio interface designed specifically for the Mac and compatible with any Core Audio-compliant audio application. Duet's control functions are built directly into Apple's Logic Pro, Logic Express, Soundtrack Pro and GarageBand software.

" At IBC2007, Sennheiser featured its new EM 3732 twin wireless receiver with 90MHz switching bandwidth. Features include high-quality audio performance, numerous connection options, scanning function and transmitter synchronization via infrared interface. The receiver has six user-selectable fixed frequency banks and one user bank with up to 60 channels that can be programmed in increments of 5kHz. The EM 3732 automatically searches for free frequencies within frequency banks. Using the EM 3732’s infrared interface allows the device to program the SKM 5200, SK 5212 and SKP 3000 transmitters with receiver data in minimum time. The level of the receiver's audio output signal can be set in increments of 1 dB and is available at a transformer-balanced XLR-3 output and at a digital AES3/EBU audio output for digital mixing consoles. For more information, visit: www.sennheiser.com "

thanks, Uncle BoB, Noah, and Jeff... this term's challenge is that our new department chair is a bit of an equipment geek, of sorts, so he just bought a half dozen of the $999 HD camcorders for the students to produce their epic's with, in 24P, 16:9 HD of course... I'm gratified to read suggestions to basically keep on doing what I am already doing, and the same rationale I have for doing it that way. (want to see my syllabus??) There seems to be a push for sizzle, and a leaning away from teaching fundamentals we have learned in over 100 years of making movies, and instead passing out toys for "supervised playtime". I have been requested to have my class "record something evey class" huh?? ok, continue to discuss... (and big thanks!)

sending the script to the rental houses... nope, that's in the advanced class: "2 Day Film School" I tried to take one of them once, but they wouldn't accept "deferred payment"!

we are not alone in this problem here in North America. http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/icm_eng.nsf/root/press_releases_17.09.2007 there will be an international World Radio Conference in Geneva beginning this November.

thanks, Uncle BoB, although this term, I'm moving onward, and again seek some advice and input from my co-conspirators here on jwsound.net, please... the question this term is: "what should a (required) production sound class at a film school be ??" let me amplify, and clarify: the students are not in the class because they want to be sound mixers; they all want to direct! they are required to take 2 sound classes in the program: production sound, and post production sound, actually mostly a ProTools class. In that regard, production sound gets it's share, but the reality is a lot of post stuff is stuffed into the production class, too! OK, so what do "we" production, -and post-production too-, sound folks think these future moviemakers need to learn in their 3 hour per week 14 week classes Especially with so much changing so fast, and all these students exposed to the "flavor of the month" and <$1k "Hi Def" camcorders, lighting an entire scene (all shots, if there is more than one!) with a single "china ball", and "who needs a tri-pod" techniques, should they be taught "plug 'n play" sound, like how to select the best mic to mount on the camcorder, or how to connect a "brand-X" mixer to a brand Z camcorder, or should they be taught about sound, about production sound, about "movie sound", and what we have learned in over 100 years making movies I have, as you would expect, my own opinions on this; born of working with way too many "movie-makers" who did not have a clue, and also thought they knew it all, though what they "knew" was largely wrong when it came to sound. Should we (sound instructors at film schools) put our focus into equipment instruction manuals (aka Quick Start Guides), check-off and "tips" lists of 10 (or 15) things to do to have great sound??? As always, I'm re-evaluating my course syllabus, and trying to improve on what I can offer students, who want to direct, in the limited time I have their attention on "Production Sound" OK, discuss!!

I suspect there are a number of folks working regularly, and successfully who realize some of their basic technical knowledge may have some gaps they would rather not publicize but who would not have a problem showing up for classes or sessions. I recall an award winning Mixer who was using phase reversers with new Phantom powered mics, because the mixer-panel was wired red-dot and did said Mixer did not understand the nature of Phantom power. many mixers don't solder but I think they would be happy to know how to in a pinch. what I'm saying is, maybe there are a lot more folks interested in some short, fun sessions on some topics that will be useful. I differ with JW (and Wolfie!) on this in that I do not believe that it is a function of a labor union to provide the basic skills training to its members from union dues, it is a function for the unions to negotiate the employers providing the training, or at least funding it. Even safety training falls under my belief here. A union should provide training for officers and shop stewards in their duties, organizing and other union issues and techniques, and promote the fullest utilization of educational and training benefits provided by the employers. It is a major function of industry organizations, like CAS, and vendors, to provide educational benefits for its members, and of course if such opportunities are offered, it is proper and important for the Labor Union to promote them to its membership (which JW and Wolfie are doing effectively!) (BTW, I learned ProTools in classes paid for by the employers, aka Contract Services, as arranged by the Editor's Guild!!) OK, so if Coffey Sound (and / or other Vendors) offer sessions this would be a good thing, and has been happening already. Vendors may host events and sessions featuring specific sponsors, or not, and offer them free, or with charges. I remember (flashback music, please) I took a class at my local Electronics store for some nominal sum back in my youth to get my HAM radio license. The nominal cost allowed the instructor to be paid, a little, and the dealer gained new HAM's as customers!! a symbiotic (mutually beneficial) arrangement. making such sessions available via the web is a terrific capability we have today to increase the reach and participation of such sessions. Obviously it would be helpful to know what sessions would be helpful (besides new products and techniques stuff we all hunger for), and how many folks are interested, so hopefully we will get some responses to encourage this along.

if you have balanced audio, you do not need a balun at either end! cat5 / cat5e is 4 x twisted pair, (usually) unshielded .

use one now ?? absotively, posolutely!! moving is part of the SUT's gig! and with longer rolling "takes" of the various video flavors, these can be "savers" for sound!!

it looked to me like on the meltdown show his guests were dual lav'd, and maybe even Mr. Mahr, who looked to have a dual lav with hidden cord plus a 3rd with visible (horrors!!) cord, shocking!.

even before Mr. Cossel, Dave Garroway used a similar rig as host of the (original) NBC "Today" show in the 50's. sorry, no pictures.

the reserve (opening bid!) is 15 Billion, and that is a B !

the mailers I got left the impression that one had to be present to win, with separate drawings for each day. turns out it was not so, with all entries being held over for the second day, prizes held for the winners who left, like our JW. Friday was a smaller crowd, with many winners from Thursdays entries. It was great to "tech talk" with the equipment manufacturers and distributors, as well as some of our own best folks. A couple of Coffey folks came by to wish LSC well, too. there can now be all sorts of hindsight as to what might have been better, or more efficient; accepting entries all week for a big drawing, holding the affair on a "Special Saturday", etc. etc. but it was a great show of mutual appreciations amongst customers, dealer, and suppliers. Good Show! that said, there was some talk about Thursday's big winner (a new Denecke TS-C slate!). One way to look at it is that we should find drivers more enthusiastic about making our runs!! Tom: thanks for the pen!! (I stole one from you!!)

interesting article comparing the former perception of Microsoft as the industry bully, and the reversals that have some thinking that is now Apple's status: http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,136949/article.html?tk=nl_dnxnws I agree with the authors conclusion, BTW. Microsoft wasn't being bad, and Apple isn't being bad!

reminds me that the original Mission Impossible TV series always had a little reel-to-reel in the opening segment in which the assignment was delivered on the tape, which self destructed at the EOM. They never used available cassette recorders, as they did not have the right "look"!

"elbow grease" ??

inside the 9v alkaline battery are six AAAA batteries! and a little bit of basic electrical knowledge would be very usefull!!

anyone notice if the same person is doing Audio this week

the results are in: "A report released Tuesday from the commission's Office of Engineering & Technology finds that tests of submitted prototype devices envisioned for use in unoccupied slices of TV spectrum failed to perform as hoped." http://broadcastengineering.com/RF/fcc-oet-white-space-devices-0802/

"Six years after their last adventure, Lee and Carter, one of the movies' oddest crime-fighting tandems, are slowing down a bit in "Rush Hour 3." Watchers who warned that such a time gap would cost the franchise some energy -- especially from Jackie Chan, now in his early 50s aren't entirely off the mark, but the pic nevertheless stays true to the franchise formula of East-West fusion action, broad cultural comedy and international intrigue, this time largely in Paris. August rollout is like money in the bank for New Line, which will milk this likely final installment for maximum revenues down the ancillary stream. " Variety's review: http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117934309.html?categoryid=31&cs=1