Tilt Down Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Before I start buying used gear, I like to find out if there's something better coming up on the horizon, so I thought I'd ask here. I wish I had inquired before I bought my 442 because I probably would have known about the 664 (however, it's more than I need for ENG and doc work). So, any ears to the ground, particularly about Lectro and a 4-channel mixer/recorder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old school Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 There will always be new gear coming.... Never buy befor NAB is a rule of thumb. CrewC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Like crew said NAB is right around the corner so there should be lots of new gear. As for a 4 channel mixer recorder - Maxx should be shipping soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwill Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Hey TD, you didn't say what sort of work you do primarily! I have a 442 and a 552 both bought used thru this site, I use the 552 whenever I know there is a transcription recording to be made or as backup to record when i do a wireless hop to a camera. I have not found the need for a nomad or 664 , just not the kind of work I do. The 442 is still a fantastic mixer, especially to feed 2 cameras, the 552 adds the 2 ch recorder, for me that is enough. I am usually doing sports, news or corporate. I still will occasionally run my shure fl-33 out for a job where I know its gonna be one wireless and a boom! If I were doing multi wireless reality, I would be in the market for a nomad or 664. I concentrated on getting good solid wireless (as jobs payed) and the best shotggun and super cardiod (for interior voice work) again as the jobs payed, my advice would be to not go into debt UNLESS you have a clear way of paying off the debt. Work with what you have, make the best of it and network with fellow soundies here and on the job. Just my 2 cents! JHW ps there is always something on the horizon!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afewmoreyears Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Even if something is announced at NAB, months away, there will most likely be the roll out and growing pains associated with that NEW gear.... so, take that into consideration... Nomad, 664 and other products are examples of that.... things take a while to shake out... The MAXX sounds like a nice little recorder/mixer that may suit you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Visser Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 It is really hard to improve on the 442 as a mixer if you only need 4 channels. I've never heard of a 442 locking up or requiring a firmware update, either. If I saw a really good price on a 442, I'd probably pick that up. Recording is nice to have, but for most ENG is not critical and most of us just tack on cheaper consumer recorders anyways, if we need some piece of mind. I do happen to know of one rumor, but can't say anything about it - other than it's not what you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryF Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 They never tell me anything. Larry F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPSharman Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 I know Lectro has an exciting, new, and innovative product they'll be announcing in the beginning of April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwstudios Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 It is really hard to improve on the 442 as a mixer if you only need 4 channels. Apparently the need for only 4 channels has gone the way of 8 track tapes and CRT monitors. Wouldn't mind finding one for a good price either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean McCormick Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 No matter when you jump in the water, something brighter and shinier will be right around the corner. More important to know what your requirements are and buy once/cry once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Karlsson Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 No matter when you jump in the water, something brighter and shinier will be right around the corner. More important to know what your requirements are and buy once/cry once. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim M Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 They never tell me anything. Larry F Yea don't believe him, he told me Lectro and Sound Devices were...upsuck...merging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomboom Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Yea don't believe him, he told me Lectro and Sound Devices were...upsuck...merging. Mmmm... I can only imagine the face of some producers seeing an ''LSD'' logo printed on my gear... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnewton Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Good one Pierre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Yea don't believe him, he told me Lectro and Sound Devices were...upsuck...merging. That's been my joke: that I would win De Lotto and combine Lectrosonics, Sound Devices, Denecke, and Professional Sound into one company. <checking my numbers> Nope, not gonna happen this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Apparently the need for only 4 channels has gone the way of 8 track tapes and CRT monitors. Wouldn't mind finding one for a good price either. Really? (as in not) philp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwstudios Posted January 25, 2013 Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Really? (as in not) philp SD discontinued theirs when they launched the 552? I just assumed they were not selling enough to make it worthwhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Bacon AMPS Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I know Lectro has an exciting, new, and innovative product they'll be announcing in the beginning of April. I hope it isn't a replacement for the Octopack as I'm about to buy one for my cart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Thomas Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Sonosax say they're: "Launching a new 2 channel preamplifier, a real "Swiss Tool" Launching a new 4 tracks recorder, successor to the SONOSAX SX-R4" http://sonosax.ch/news/SONONEWS_2012_12_EN.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Loudspeakers? Hmmm interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Visser Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Will definitely keep my eyes open on the new recorder. Could it be a mixer / recorder combo unit? I always felt that 4 channels for a recorder was a bit of an odd position... not quite enough tracks to do full ISO, but more than you need for a stereo or mono mix recorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomboom Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 The good part is , as a successor to the SX-R4, it should be able to go up to at least 8 tracks recording (counting AES ins and/or unbal. stereo line in). R4 mirror only 2 tracks though, but what I'm really looking for in fact is a backup for wireless cam hop on a lightweigt kit so that'd be already more than I ask for. I'm hoping they're integrating a mixer too, and same size & weight. Definitely something I'll be looking for. But there's the price, also... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Thomas Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 The R4's been able to mirror all 8 tracks to CF in the last few firmware releases. Mixing on it would be a nice thing, I'm working on a small external mixer to do it on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomboom Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 No kidding... Didn't know that. Nice then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael P Clark Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 I know Lectro has an exciting, new, and innovative product they'll be announcing in the beginning of April. I've already placed a hold on whatever it is. It's always revolutionary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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