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Derek H

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  1. A bit of a tangent here but I don’t believe you need to be “all-in” on Zaxcom to choose to use one of their recorders. I actually think Zax would be better off if they shifted their focus away from this all in one integrated approach they’ve been pushing. I think it’s likely a big turn off for a lot of potential customers.
  2. Cos 11s are workhorses. DPA definitely not the most durable option. But they take a beating and can get wet and be fine once dried out. I also don’t like the microdot.
  3. What’s the model number of that BNC? They all look like that... i think the one you want is 112533 but I’m going off memory there.
  4. Maybe it’s lead-free you’re dealing with. Bump up the temp and add some flux.
  5. I think wider would be better for weight distribution but less ideal for booming with your hands above your head. I think you just have to try and see what you like.
  6. Lectrosonics straight version is indestructible. Just order it in the closest block.
  7. Just to be clear you need to put the Lectro transmitter in IFB compatibility mode. A Sennheiser receiver will not work well with the default digital hybrid mode. Doing the cross brand thing in reverse where you try to receive a Sennheiser transmitter (HDX compandor) with a Lectro receiver does not work very well in my opinion. Unless you have an SRc or maybe LR which has a special EVO compatibility mode. If you have the older high-end Sennheiser models in the 3000 or 5000 range there are specific emulations for that compandor (hi-dyn) in all Lectro 400 receivers.
  8. No squelch always works and is customizable on each receiver. preset lists don’t match? Maybe. I’ve never used them. I usually tune in the advanced menu.
  9. You have to turn pilot tone off on the receiver and mono only but they work great together. if you need a high power transmitter try SK2000. Up to 100mW in USA
  10. These are the best. Though I like the HS2 better which has a narrow shoulder strap. 2.5” wide vs 4”.
  11. I’d say the most sensible thing would be to just record in 24 bit. Plenty of loud things get recorded at 24 bit and it works out ok.
  12. I’m not sure what changed here at JW sound but seems like the default view for looking at new content now shows repetitive topic headers for every new post within a topic. Ends up looking very cluttered, especially on a phone. Does anyone know if this can be reset or setup differently in preferences? Thanks!
  13. Square 3/8-16 u-bolts- mcmaster furniture leveling u-brackets with 3/8-16 threads- some random Etsy store white plastic sleeve bearing -McMaster hack saw
  14. Less than $20 worth of hardware to make two of these..
  15. Sorry to hear about your situation. The combiner is great for when you’re forced into using a walkie. I always try to keep the walkies at absolute minimum volume needed to understand it. Of course people are all over the place on how they use walkies. Some always yell into it others whisper... wish their were more earphone choices with built in limiters. last time I used a walkie was as a sound utility. I always kept it low enough to ignore most of the time but loud enough for my brain to pick up useful tidbits. Mostly I was using it to just monitor the production channel and didn’t have to actively use it like a PA or AD would. I think the first time I responded to some sound related bit of business in the walkie the response from the AD was ‘holy shit what is sound doing on the walkies??’
  16. The cable impedance doesn’t matter at all. There is this issue with connector mismatch that may eventually cause an intermittent connection but I have yet to encounter that myself. you could use two coat hangers and still get timecode to jam
  17. So what are you thinking on the day rate for frame.io?
  18. I'm sure Ron would make the cable for you. Wouldn't be too hard. you could use two pieces of round 20AWG 2-conductor cable into a single XLR4M and one TA4 on each tail. If Ron has the pins 1+2 and 3+4 wired in parallel and you're feeding two of the inputs then in theory this kind of setup would be good for 14 amps. XLR 4--pins are rated for 10A per pin btw but if he's "doubling up" the pins then you can use it for more. 7 amps is kind of a lot on it's own. How much current will this rig really be pulling? The 833 and the video monitor are probably the two main concerns. Maybe 2A each? Maybe not even that much. The wireless and icon shouldn't draw that much. I'd get some kind of meter so you have a better understanding of your actual draw. If you really do need more than 7A you may be better off with a heavier-duty cart power solution.
  19. That Wired article is clueless and reads like a paid advertisement for frame.Io. Say what you will about the usefulness of the technology (software really) it’s not going to do anything tangible to help keep crews “safe” on set. Honestly, claiming that something like this is the answer to the question of how to film safely during a pandemic is an insult. I love sound devices but I cringe at the thought of a production insisting I use a particular brand/model of anything to facilitate this kind of nonsense.
  20. I’ll note that better wrenches would have helped not scratch the case. And also I could have used a T-handle reamer to widen the holes just a hair for the switch. Ended up using a larger bit than necessary. I’ll also add I don’t think it would be hard to mount them on the front panel but chose not to. Figured you’re going to be re-patching back there anyway.
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