Matthias Richter

Gene Martin mod to the cone?

the SGS needs a holder for every pole / suspension no? My DIY solution converts the ZMT to a self contained plug on. More cost effective...

Do you mean a 743 OR a ZMT??

that’s true if I don’t fade the mic down that would pick up the actor (and loudspeaker) in the opposite room. And also if there was too much bleed through the door. But then I wouldn’t need the comm-system anyway.

Spoke to the dialog editor from last year. He even used the loudspeaker sound as part of his sound design. He encouraged me to use it again. thanks!

I will suggest the obviously more elegant version using phonaks. The „should be ok“ part of the actors needs either asking / testing in advance or 2 TXs to be on the safe side. Since I have used the speaker version with that very same director last year as a quick and dirty DIY solution he probably won’t understand why we can’t use that system again. Thanks for your input gentlemen!

Budget ... I would need 2 TX for the phonak or else the actors hear themselves I did a similar scene last year using the radios direct outs (AF) into speakers which went ok. I think if I use additional mics treated with the expander AND put them on faders which I will fade with the dialog it should be alright.

I´ve got a scene coming up where 2 actors will have dialog through a door with a window (glass). For them to hear each other we need an intercom system. Basically 2 small loudspeaker that gets a feed from the opposite side. To have the dialog as clean as possible I want those speakers to just engage if the other side is speaking. I thought to use Automix from my Nomad but (correct me if I´m wrong) that won´t work since the Automix will send both signals to one single output. I can´t use Automix as a gate / expander can I? Other idea was to use 2 lavs / 4098 using Zaxcom TRXs and engage the expander in an extrem manner. Or use the actor´s lavs, fade them up / down pretty hard and use those direct outs as feed for the speakers. Or use IEM but that might be not possible with camera Any other ideas? Best, Matthias

This one is quite versatile. Can be used as mixer or splitter https://thomann.de/de/art_splitmix4.htm?appSlotVersion=1.1&r=app

my beige seems better than my black one. It does make the click on both but the black comes off nearly without any resistance

what color is yours?

Kortwich got the same deal now: you can order any quantity you like from Kortwich. Price is very close to the standard.

+1 on this. If using any tape you have to be very careful not to loose the caps. They will stick to the tape maybe 1 out of 3 times.

that’s weird. I just did that. Maybe it was to get a better price. Will check again.

If you are interested write to Kortwich please: mailATfilmtontechnik.de Refer to the MZF as for Matthias Richter and they will know what you are talkin bout.

just got off the phone with Kortwich-Berlin. They could offer the custom version of the MZF8000 if there is enough demand. Sennheiser wants to sell a batch of 50 units. How many are here that would like to buy that filter? Price should be just a bit north of the standard price

rather misty today though

Isle of Sylt. Germany. Lovely day.

I‘m waiting for a reply to get a source at Sennheiser. He got his filters modified 5 years ago. Will get in touch with Sennheiser and report back then.

I know a German Sound Mixer got this 18dB Version made for himself by Sennheiser. If enough mixers get back to Sennheiser then we might get it!

Yes. Bought on eBay and cut to length.

if I may point you to my DIY solution: https://jwsoundgroup.net/index.php?/topic/27447-very-mobile-lightweight-setup-for-soundblankets/

no Golden Globe but the Oscar journey continues: "Never look away" is one of the final 5 Nominees for "Foreign Language Film" and also nominated for "Best Cinematography" - congratulations to Caleb Deschanel! Congrats also to my fellow sound pros from the post production of this movie. They are nominated for the MPSE Golden Reel in "Feature Film - Foreign"!

Yesss! On the short list: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/academy-unveils-2019-oscar-shortlists-1168394

„Never Look Away“ got its nomination for the 76th Golden Globe in category foreign film! Very exciting news!!! now playing in selected US theater. http://sonyclassics.com/neverlookaway/