I don't have never see closely the Zaxcom products, Sound Devices, Lectrosonics, Schopes CMIT, Ambient, Audio Ltd and all of this high rate ($ or Euro) products. But everyday in nights, I'm sit down and read the manuals and how operate this products. Not for producers or something else. But for me. Because I want to prepare myself for the next step from "newbie" to "good sound mixer". Who is the best microphone on the helicopter? I'm searching, reading and trying (when I'm lucky to try).
For me the best way is to become as assistant.
And the best way is about the magic word who is "learn".
I never had a big job, because I'm not read for the next step.
When I'm feeling ready to the next step; I'm moving up.
Thanks every God to I'm member of this forum.
apologize my english