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Roginal helps in some cases!!

I am still stuck in the SM world, so a bit of masking over the display and wrap the antenna, shake a can of Krylon crackle finish and now all the SMs are black! David

Some years ago I was doing an interview for some nameless show with Dolly Parton. Not only did they want to see the mic, they wanted me to mic her on camera!! Previous jobs with her have resulted in her saying to me "honey you just jump in and do what you need to do". Alas if only everybody was so nice. David

John, we had four, but lost two this year. The red brindle in the photos was our first. We had her for 11 years. She passed back in May. The black male and the little girl with white and brindle patches are the two we have now. Since you have one, you know how much fun they are. Yes they each have a couch. Seperate couches in the living room and seperate couches in the den. Our standing joke is the house we are in now was bought for the hounds, a fenced in yard with many trees and squirrels to chase, a minvan to haul them around, the couches, etc. Love them would not trade them. They are like potatoe chips, you can't just have one! David Rogers

Several of our 45 mph couch potatoes!!

Mike kinda reminds me of a little bit nicer Roberto!! David Rogers

Another thread from my wireless useage in London. I am seeking the names of companies in London that could supply a grip truck with lighting package, along with a grip and gaffer. Thanks David

Thank you Mike.

The client is well know, payment has not been a problem. This will make the fourth high profile shoot with them this year. So I ok with that. I have been in touch with a company that handles carnets. They handle a fair amount of crews traveling overseas. The manager there gave me some good points. Plus they have an office new the airport and will come to the customs location with the carnet and secure the paperwork. I did find out you have to have your carnet stamped at the port of departure, so I cannot have that done here in Nashville. I have broached the subject of renting everything in London. At this point I don't have an answer. What is happening is, I have some down time, so I am wrangling gear, carnets, etc. for a crew of five. The good thing is I am being paid my day rate to do it. So I get to sit in air conditioning while the thermometers in Nashville at at 104 degrees!! With a heat index of 111 degrees!! Life good be worse I suppose. Once again I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and suggestions. David (its hot in Nashville)

I want to thank everyone for all of the great information. I have been steered to a number of useful resources. Andre, sadly the production company is leaving travel and carnets to the crew. Oh, well. I am definitely going to check with the chamber of commerce. Anything to make life easier would be great. Thanks David

I have been advised there will also be a walk in talk, so wireless is necessary. I also now have a secondary question for the group as a whole. I need to secure carnets. Anyone in the US have experience with brokers they recommend? Thanks David

Thanks for the info Rich. All I know at this point, is a sit down interview, with some "B" roll, to take place in London. Several hours, then done. I will check with Richmond and Bettersound. Thanks David

I have a question for our UK based members. I have a shoot in the latter part of August in London. I realize wireless mics are regulated there. Can I use my US based wireless mics there or do I need to hire some locally? I have also emailed JFMG regarding the license issue. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks David

I took a page out of Mark Ulano's set up. I work in corporate and stage type productions sometimes where sound and video are in another part of the building. Though more expensive, the Aviom units allow up to 64 channels of audio up or down one Cat 5 cable. I also use USB to Cat 5 convertors to allow the control of the Venue systems from the mixer point. With the two Cat 5 cables, I can be up to 150m from the set, send and receive audio and control the wireless receivers. The Venue receivers and Aviom input and output units are in an SKB case with the antennas on folding arms that store in the back of the case. David Rogers

Please find attached the photos of the mod/repair to the 302 headphone jack. Also is a photo of the broken connector SD uses. Thanks David

I am bad. I plug and unplug my headphones when I pack up the gear to travel from job to job. I imagine the XL-14 is one solution. Probably SD realized that sometimes there could be a problem with the connector and/or some folks have headphones with 1/4" connectors. David

MIke, it's not about profits, just would like something that is reliable and works well. The 1/8" connector I removed is the usual plastic and very thin metal. Probably fine in most situations. Once I can understand, but three times is a bit much. I wish Andy had made a small mixer before he retired!! Later, David

Thanks for all of your suggestions. I had the parts to make a mini right angle to 1/4" jack, just hadn't put it together. I took the 302 apart this evening and have worked out the wiring and mounting of a Switchcraft 1/4" jack on the side. Much improved. Looks ugly, put very functional now. I will post pics later. Thanks David Rogers

This is the second time it has happened. At this point nothing else is wrong with the unit. The problem begins with the contacts no longer gripping the headphone plug (sony 7506). This time the entire connector broke off during a shoot. Nothing of the connector is left on the outside, sounds as though a few bits are rattling around on the inside. Had to finish just watching the meters!! Camera person took over the monitoring. I would like to replace the connector with an outboard 1/4" jack. I have other SD products that have been fine. This 302 did die once again on another shoot, just dead. Back to SD, something to do with the power invertor they use. Knock on wood, my Cooper has not ever needed service in more than 15 years. Did have the pots replaced, they had gotten a bit of noise in them. Better sound, easier to use for me. I do like the lighter weight of the SD302 though. Thanks for your thoughts. David Rogers

Has anybody out there taken their SD302 apart. The headphone connector on mine has gone south again. Hate to spend the $100 plus dollars they charge to replace it. I don't know if I am alone in the fact that these connectors don't last. Most of SD stuff is pretty good. I talked to someone in the service area, they don't advise individuals taking them apart, nor where they interested in using my supplied connector assembly to fix it right and no advice on taking the 302 apart. He did mention that there are vertical circuit boards on the ends along with horizontal circuit boards in the center. Thanks in advance. David Rogers

Marc, I was at a local Sams yesterday and bought several 12 packs for 19.99 plus sales tax. My cost per battery with tax was $1.82. Probably not the best price out there, but still reasonable. They have some 4X lithiums that are around $14/dozen. I am tempted to try some. With the 8X version, I am getting 5+ hours in my SM transmitters. David

For AA lithiums with no minimum, Sam's or Costco. 12 pack of AA Energizer brand for $20. David

A few years ago I was working a shoot with Oprah and Denzel Washington. He was a bit stand offish with everyone, Oprah on the other hand ate with the crew and others on the set. Afterwards, she gave each one of us a new car. Really nice. David Rogers

Another reason the H&K .40 with hollow points goes on shoots with me. David

Probably will never have children! David