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Ask your deal. Rycote/Videndum did produce some videos on how to upgrade the products and the carton, presumably for dealers. If you still get a unit that is not yet updated, it is likely, that Rycote will help you out (as long as they have upgrade sets).

Is auxiliary power possible during operation? Do they charge via USB-C? Thnx

Current rehersal setup

I just took this pic today. The upper part is wide open by its HM design nature. The photo shows the connector outlet folded out like a turtleneck sleeve. That works in a way, but the actual connection and winding is unprotected, however relevant that may be. If I'd own MTB40 I'd buy this Lectro accesory, but it is quite fumbly to rig and the clasical dry condom or vaginal ultrasound probe cover will stay my quick and dirty option.

How much do you need? I bought some 1804a (too much!) a wile ago at https://www.studiokonzept.at

I 've walked into hearing aid shops maybe 20 years ago and they all would do it for around 150€ per ear back then, but needed to send it to some workshop with the system I would need them with, either electric or with a "soundhose". However, it seems, your client does not need the main feature of ear molds, environment noise supression. Ear molds are quite comfortable to wear, but last only around 2 years as your ears grow all your life. I recently got a bubblebee sidekick in stereo for booming, as I want maximum transparency and comfort to wear. They should be quickly available from the usual suspects, are a bit pricey but a very useful thing to have, not only for IFB.

When I bought my 1g-wifi combo a long time ago, there was the recommendation for a 50Ohm termination not included in the package, when the thing travels through luggage X-rays. That however is a completely different beast than some antenna amplified or not, what it is made for.

Mouser and usual suspects seem to list PFB.00.303 for various cable diameters that Tentacle refers to for their product.

Originally, vaporware refers tosomething advertised that never made it to the market. However, I am sure you can buy some gazillion of a particular lemo connector in some 20foot high cube container to a local port near you. The fact that Lemo lists a product, is able to mass produce it or has done so in the past does not mean, you can buy small quantities from Mouser, Farnell, etc.

Use the support chat on the Lemo website. They are very helpful and give you a thorough answer (that you can post here ;-)). They will guide you to their catalog and pages with naming conventions, including kink protections. I've done so, looking for a cabled counterpart for the FVB to make adapters for Wisycom/Sennheiser lavs to locking miniTRS. However when I knew the Lemo article number(s), I found out that they were more or less vaporware on the market. There were a few small offers from china and on ebay, but the best solution for my needs was: https://shop.tentaclesync.com/product/tentacle-track-e-microphone-adapter-3pin-lemo-to-3-5mm-mini-jack/ The connector at least looked resolderable to me and can be taken apart and reassembled without any special tools. However it's really fumbly and I don't recommend doing so in the field. Besides, Tentacle may be not very shy of telling what connector they used if you ask them.

A thing I never understood is, why low cuts, either build in or as a module, are recommended here or there on boom mics. Most devices we connect a boom mic to, either a recorder or some TX provide a low cut, presumably in the analog input stage. Is there any advantage to have a low cut close to or within the mic?

Schoeps also features the W20 R1 with a similar design as Leo and Baseball.

Dumping this thread for reference: My 2 ct: I am pretty happy with my PCS Boom Cons and may expand my collection with other products of the PCS ecosystem. A feature no other system has, afaik. I prefet the Boom Con pulling operation a lot more to the QuickLock twist. Dirt/Sand is an obvious nogo for these mechanics. (neither is salt water, as they involve springs). If I'd work regularly on beaches I might prefer solutions from SGS or Panamic or alike.

Here are two CMC 1 L with MK 41, one in a Rycote INV the other in a Cinela Osix. The bigger W 20 windscreen does not fit on the Cinela version, as it is too heavy and the mic is too short. The smaller B 20 S does work though. With the W 20 the back clip from the Inv gets loose from time to time and might need some modding or a B 20 S.

Hey Constantin... Thnx for the input. I've researched some of these spy cams, but I'll stick to this particular action cam. mostly due to availability of accessories and since it is a camera that is made to be moved around.

Hey Paul, many thnx for the input. I will think about it but it seems to have some disadvantages for my application. I work with different plugon TX models from different owners. Wisycom variants are quite popular though. On rainy days, we usually put ultrasound probe covers (basically dry condoms without a reservoir) over the thing. For those reasons, I'd want to avoid any permanent fixture on the TX. But the iOttie might be a solution to mount a small smartphone running the godforsaken Teradek VUER app.

I don't see how TX is more protected on the K-Tek than on a QALP. It also depends on the model. A short cable roughly in the desired length would run around the pole anyhow. The QALP can rotate around the boom when you loosen the knob. The actual question of the QALP is, if it is still available. I mostly run Wisycom MTB40(s) and it's XLR is not as stiff and solid as desired. I usually fix it with a bongo tie and some sort of spacer that is around, either some folded cardboard or a pipe clip like this: In the long run I might abandon my QALP though and fix the TX on a plates fitted with pipe clips. Either at the bottom or at the top, depending on the situation. This'll make assembly and disassembly much easier than fumbling with spacers and ties.

There is the QALP: Could also be used with a custom short XLR cable. Edit: It seems, they do not advertise it any more as an accessory product, but they may or may not have some as cable kit spare parts. I'd ask them. The coiled cable kits vary in internal cable noise depending on the model though.

The frame will roughly be the POV of the mic but with the mic slightly on the edge of the frame. It can be used in sync, split screen or PiP, with the actual footage or other making of cameras.

I am not even sure where to put this topic, so it ends up in the camera department. I've seen some shots on YT some time ago with some GoPro or alike on a boom during take in the past. I can't find them anymore, but it was, in a way, pretty cool portraying our craft. It seems I have a 20min or so sequence shot coming up in a month or so. Hidden cuts expected. Booming this, I'd love to provide some making of footage. So far, the lightest thing my research found was the DJI Action 2, but it's the mounting accessories and their weight specs. struggle me. Has anyone done such a thing in the past or watched it or has any other thoughts beyond "don't put more weight on the boom on sequence shots". And BTW sequence shot experience is also welcome, though I do have some. Thnx

I am still patient and looking forward.

Thank you for your experiences. It is always good to know what to keep an ear on. I've just bought a used unit and appreciate it very much. I've worked with a factory new Invision HG hosting an MKH50 and it worked fine.

Thanks for the input. I did ask DPA some time ago what they used for the DAO4000. After some back and forth they said it is "3031-40 black" and seems to be the big brother of the 2697. When I did some spool tests, I was surprised, what difference 0.192mm in nominal diameter makes.

This forum has taught an helped me so much over the years, thank you so much, Jeff! I consider my donation an investment I should have done a long time ago.

Thnx. The X symbol looked somehow familiar.