José Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 I learned about yet another multitrack recorder in the location sound market called the 4Minx. It was showcased this year at NAB. I thought I'd share its link with everyone here at JWSound. In terms of review, I don't know what to say other than it will leave you speechless. Anyway! Check it out for yourselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Details here: http://www.aeta-audio.com/index.php?id=4minx Up to 8 tracks, weighs under 5 lbs., made in Paris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olle Sjostrom Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 "recording of 5.1 or even 7.1"... Hmmm... Is there a Dolby encoder in there? This machine looks fine, just one thing; the copy writing is really annoying. (null) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 "recording of 5.1 or even 7.1"... Hmmm... Is there a Dolby encoder in there? This machine looks fine, just one thing; the copy writing is really annoying. (null) or DTS? Design again the graphics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olle Sjostrom Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Is it only me or is it a bit plasticky? It doesn't really strike me as a rigid solid rugged machine.. more like a... toy. I said it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 The back and sides are obviously metal. The front might be plastic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
José Posted April 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 I saw it at NAB. Plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olle Sjostrom Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 So Jose what were your impressions? (null) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus Wedin Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Anyone know the price on this thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
José Posted April 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Unfortunately, they have a ways to go. The unit is not stealthy. It is not securely built. It's housing is as insecure as an old VCR box. You don't feel any resistance in turning the faders. The faders are as loose as slapping a hockey puck on ice. In terms of interfacing with the unit, you had to dig in deep into the menu options for something as simple as reference tone. In their product demo, the unit was never connected to any wirelesses whatsoever; Just shotgun mikes with different microphone patterns. That was pretty odd. Hopefully, they come back with very dramatic improvements next year. My take on the unit: Very disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus Wedin Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 Unfortunately, they have a ways to go. The unit is not stealthy. It is not securely built. It's housing is as insecure as an old VCR box. You don't feel any resistance in turning the faders. The faders are as loose as slapping a hockey puck on ice. In terms of interfacing with the unit, you had to dig in deep into the menu options for something as simple as reference tone. In their product demo, the unit was never connected to any wirelesses whatsoever; Just shotgun mikes with different microphone patterns. That was pretty odd. Hopefully, they come back with very dramatic improvements next year. My take on the unit: Very disappointing. Damn it. Did we get anything good out of NAB this year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 I had a great birthday party at the RAMPS/JWSOUND get together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Moore Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 The 4minX has been around for awhile (before Nomad), but like many items it never shines past the marketing corona of SD and Zax. They also make the Mixy which is a 3 channel digital mixer, and I've always thought their products were pretty spiffy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 I had a great birthday party at the RAMPS/JWSOUND get together. Hahaha.. Great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus Wedin Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 I had a great birthday party at the RAMPS/JWSOUND get together. Well, that's something positive atleast, congrats Jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VM Posted April 21, 2012 Report Share Posted April 21, 2012 You can find a review of the 4minx here: (in French): http://www.sounddesigners.org/articles/mat%C3%A9riels/item/143-aeta-4minx.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armin Siegwarth Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 45 seconds boot up time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 What a goofy video. I'm pretty sure that every recorder I've even owned could be used "inside or outside" and could record any sort of microphone. I hope the recorder is better than their marketing. How much is this thing? I've never seen a USA dealer.... phil p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 What is it with the "both indoors and outdoors" stuff --- I think it is said 3 or 4 times. Really silly (and not confidence building). They are so proud of the 4 functions keys that seem like they have to do everything. This unit has a long way to go (and I am not sure it will ever get close). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Moore Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 What a goofy video. I'm pretty sure that every recorder I've even owned could be used "inside or outside" and could record any sort of microphone. I hope the recorder is better than their marketing. How much is this thing? I've never seen a USA dealer.... phil p There are a few US dealers, but their products are not usually stocked like most European mixers and recorders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotham Sound Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 I just posted a video I shot with AETA's general manager Christoph Mahoux about the 4Minx at NAB. It looks interesting, but I'd love to demo it outside of the trade show floor. He details the options and pricing. Here's a link to the video: http://vimeo.com/40839170 Peter Schneider Gotham Sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramallo Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 This machine was my first option before I bought the Nomad, but the SD card and the ultra expensive options threw me back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olle Sjostrom Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 This does not impress me at all unfortunately... But, I can use both indoors and outdoors.... (null) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 "but I'd love to demo it outside of the trade show floor" They make a big point out of the fact that it can work outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justanross Posted April 23, 2012 Report Share Posted April 23, 2012 I wish I could use my Fusion both indoors and outdoors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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