Jim Feeley

There are six or so DT 770 variations. The 770 M are modified for FOH, drummers, and the like. No idea if they're still being made, or if there's just a lot of stock in the channel. Don't know what will happen with their sale to Cosonic (whom I hadn't heard of before).

I'm ending up in more and more loud locations (e.g., factories and music venues). I don't want to keep cranking the volume on my cans. So I'm looking for some headphones that offer greater isolation than the standard Sony 7506. I'm really used to the 7506, but will consider headphones built around other drivers. I know about (and once wore) the Remote Audio HN-7506 High Noise Headset, with up to 45dB reduction, but what else? https://remoteaudio.com/products/hearing/high-noise-headset/ Anyone tried the Beyer Dynamic DT 770 M that says it reduces exterior sound by 35 dBA. https://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/p/dt-770-m And then there are drummer headphones (mostly) from MI companies. Here are a dozen from one big US-based online reseller: https://www.sweetwater.com/c412--Drumming_Headphones Anyone have personal experience with any very isolated headphones other than the HN-7506? Thanks!

Perhaps the drop in DPA's after-sales support coincides with the company being bought by a private-equity firm six or seven (or more?) years ago, and then sold again a couple years ago. https://www.pehub.com/palladio-takes-control-of-dpa-microphones-from-rcf-group/ Lots of chatter on the net about DPA's support. And there is this discussion here from a couple years ago:

I'm only semi-tracking the tariff dance. But as I understand it, Germany might face a 10% tariff that might soon increase to 20%. I don't know if that will be the same as or in addition to the possible 20% tariff on most goods from the EU. Reed-Smith, a law firm that deals with a lot of shipping and trade stuff, has a tariff tracker that seems to be regularly updated (like almost every day): https://www.tradecomplianceresourcehub.com/2025/05/29/trump-2-0-tariff-tracker/ And maybe the cost increase isn't related to, or fully related to the US tariff stuff. So I agree that it would be great to see a statement from Schoeps and/or Redding. But considering everything, I can see why they might not want to yet. The timing bummer: JUST YESTERDAY, I decided that yes, I could really use a KMIT capsule.

Great to hear!

I don't know if Katie Hawkes used AI to write or help write that article. But it's an issue Ecamm has talked about for years through their tech support team. And Katie Hawkes is a real person. Ecamm Live is a pretty good tool (somewhere between vMix and OBS, but when we were choosing it was way more stable than OBS), but I think these days they see their market being less-technical users; YouTubers and the like. So perhaps they wanted a simple article that would turn up near the top of any google search.

I don't know. For live streaming, which I think has has similar real-time processing needs over a long period of time, MacBook Air computers didn't work well in the M1 processor era (the last time I looked into this). Mainly because the lack of an internal fan would lead to thermal throttling of performance and dropped frames. Also because they only have two USB-C ports. I use Ecamm Live fairly regularly (it's good enough for plenty of jobs) and here's what Ecamm says about the MacBook Air (including I think current versions): Why MacBook Air Might Not Be the Best Choice for Ecamm Live (and What to Use Instead) https://ecamm.com/blog/why-macbook-air-might-not-be-the-best-choice-for-ecamm-live-and-what-to-use-instead/ But MacBook Pros (even older Intel models) and Mac Minis (cheap but yes you'll want an external monitor of some sort) work great for live-streaming and according to Doc, who should know, for WildTrax.

I don't know if we're wishing...but seems like there's opportunity, and probably more opportunity in the space between Lectro's and Rode's current 2.4GHz offerings than there is in Lectro's current space. Doesn't mean we (or at least I) want Lectro to stop making higher-end stuff.

I could see Lectro/Freedman expanding the Blue line (as in IFBlue: https://ifblue.com) I have no insider information, but perhaps Lectro with Freedman's money and manufacturing contacts to build wireless systems priced somewhere between what Rode and Lectro currently offer. Seems like that could be a good synergy.

Great to hear Karl!

As you may have seen: ===== The Freedman Group aquires Lectrosonics, world leaders in UHF wireless audio. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Friday, May 9, 2025 The Freedman Group, parent company of trailblazing audio brands including RØDE, Mackie, Aphex, SoundField, and Event Electronics, has today announced the acquisition of Lectrosonics, a globally renowned US manufacturer of professional wireless audio systems. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in New Mexico, USA, Lectrosonics has been at the forefront of UHF wireless audio technology for film, broadcast, and high-end theatre applications for over five decades. With a reputation for unmatched reliability and refined technical excellence, the company received an Academy Award in 2017 for its revolutionary Digital Hybrid Wireless Technology – further cementing its status as the gold standard in professional wireless audio and the equipment of choice for audio professionals worldwide. “We are thrilled to welcome Lectrosonics to The Freedman Group family,” said Peter Freedman AM, Founder and owner of The Freedman Group. “For decades, Lectrosonics has been synonymous with the highest possible performance along with unmatched reliability and innovation in professional wireless audio. Their uncompromising commitment to quality perfectly aligns with our own values and strengthens our position as a global leader in professional audio solutions.” ===== Rest of the press release here: https://lectrosonics.com/the-freedman-group-aquires-lectrosonics-world-leaders-in-uhf-wireless-audio/ Thoughts on what it all means in the posts below (I presume). Me, I'm hoping for the best for everyone. No FUD or innuendo on my part, btw.

Nothing on their social accounts in over three years. Website gives nada. So I'm guessing they're gone. And ya, I don't see an archive. I was a magazine editor for a dozen years, and a magazine writer for a few more years. It's a tough business, especially these last 15 years, both in print and online.

Ya, Bubblebee is the default option. I have a spacer bubble on a CS-3e that works well https://www.bubblebeeindustries.com/collections/shotgun-mic-and-boom-accessories There's also the new(ish) Nimbus Windshields from Radius (the former Rycote people), but I don't know anyone who's used one yet: https://radiuswindshields.com/collections/nimbus

Hey Doc, Peeko looks great. I see that you're speaking at NAB but that HT doesn't have a booth (no worries; booths are expensive). Will you be loitering in or by any usual-suspect location sound booths?

My friend Mark suggested Digital Roots Studio on Solano Ave across from Flowerland (Phil and I live fairly close to each other). Looks like the focus on transferring home movies/media, but they handle Hi8 and might be good enough. https://www.digitalrootsstudio.com Another friend, who works at SFGovTV, thinks he/they can help. He's back in town next week and will follow up... HTH!

I'm always happy to help spend other people's money 🤪 Cool collection of vintage instruments. Also, I hope some other people chime in here. I think there's a lot of expertise in this community...

Dub Express's / Express Media's website say they can still do transfers from Hi8. Not sure if that site is up to date, though. https://expressmedia.tv/post-production/duplication-and-graphics/ And I reached out to some local friends...

So cool! What modules do you think will work for the music (etc) that you want to create? I bought the PCB to build Ray Wilson's MFOS Noise Toaster: https://musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth_new/NOISETOASTER/NOISETOASTER.php Got the PCB from synthCube: https://synthcube.com/cart/diy/synth-kits/mfos-noise-toaster And I've been tempted by some other DIY synth stuff, like that from from Erica Synths and Dreadbox... Ya, for me the building appeals as much as the playing. https://www.ericasynths.lv/shop/diy-kits-1/ https://www.dreadbox-fx.com/diy-kits/ But I'm trying to stay under control and stick with, for now, building guitars, amps, pedals.... And deciding I'll probably focus more on building acoustic guitars... Though I am intrigued by this... Jump to 5:00 to get to the nut bit:

Thanks WE... Good to know. Despite the narrower diameter, how did it perform? Equal to a MiniCMIT or CMIT 5? Any noticeable difference? Or did you not spend enough time with it to have strong opinions?

Thanks Nathan; that's a helpful reply.

Hawk-Woods gets points for clearly pointing that out. But I do share Johnny's concern. However, I could be missing something. Nathan, can you give us a few examples of production sound equipment that would work with, and hopefully benefit from, these new batteries?

Olle, were you beta-testing Adobe Enhance Speech v1 or v2? V2 was released about three months ago. Apparently it's built on a different model/process than v1. Perhaps overall better but not always better, so users can choose which model, v1 or v2, they want to use through a little dropdown: https://podcast.adobe.com/enhance Seems to me the big win for Adobe Enhance Speech is accessibility, price (free or part of an Adobe subscription), and simplicity. So for people who don't have and might not want to buy Supertone Clear, Hush, RX, etc... Adobe's thing is worth a try. Here's a quick comparison of v1 and v2 by an Adobe employee. Aimed at an audience of podcasters and creators...not JWS denizens (note that I'm at best semi competent in audio post). 😉 And to Samuel's question/hope-- ya, I already have producers saying even more than before "they can fix it in post." Sigh. (ps- sorry to sound so hype-y).

Anyone here have experiences with the KMIT? (Link and picture to help restart the convo. 😉 ) https://schoeps.de/en/products/shotgun-microphones/cmit-series/kmit.html

I use them, too... But part of what I like are the different weights/flexibility Rycote offers (or at least offered a few years ago). Do the red Rode lyres equal Rycote grey or black? That's probably discoverable, but worth checking. https://rycote.com/products/lyre/ And I recently bought a Radius Rad-1 mount (one of several systems they make for different mics). With Schoeps CMC641... So far so good, and anecdotally at least as good as the Rycote InVision Lyre system. But that's only a few not so tough days. And I can't compare it to Cinela. https://radiuswindshields.com/collections/rad-shock-mounts

Turns out there's a new PH at a piano store a few miles from me. It's a pretty great store.... I haven't been for several months... I'm going to go check it out. Not that my playing is anywhere near worthy. https://piedmontpiano.com/all-used-pianos/bl The store, Piedmont Piano Company, also keeps Fazioli pianos in stock, hold really nice concerts, and have lots of great new and used pianos. Traditional, and less traditional, like this aluminum Rippen (that I really don't know anything about). If you're ever in the San Francisco area, let's go visit!