Wandering Ear Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Just skimmed the topic again - for those of you using an ERX for your boom ops to monitor, does the transmission delay BACK to the boom op cause any issues or annoyances? With an MM-1 or TRX942 setup you can listen to the mic directly, but using a Zaxnet receiver (or even a feed back through a Lectro digi-hybrid) has delay.... Haven't had any complaints so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate C Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Just skimmed the topic again - for those of you using an ERX for your boom ops to monitor, does the transmission delay BACK to the boom op cause any issues or annoyances? With an MM-1 or TRX942 setup you can listen to the mic directly, but using a Zaxnet receiver (or even a feed back through a Lectro digi-hybrid) has delay.... As a boomie I am more familiar with lectro IFB (sorry never been a fan of comteks for booming) and the delay in the IFB is much less than the delay between my mind and hands. This is also why I like to boom with one ear off, I find it helps with cueing, off camera dialogue and perspective, to hear the true surroundings at the same time as seeing it all. I boom as much with my eyes as my ears. Alas some days more with my eyes than ears. Haven't tried my ERX as boom IFB yet. May have the chance to hire them out to another mixer that I will be swinging for in the near future. Looking forward to hearing how they fare in that role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 " As a professional auto mechanic, " As professional golfer... as a professional archer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark LeBlanc Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 MM-1 preamps with -50 db cable going into Lectro HM/ SMQV. I use an old Senn G2 System to signal to boom which is the full mix. On MM-1 my boom swinger dials the feed in just enough to hear me talk back, otherwise he listens straight from the MM-1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergiofucchi Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Why do you use a -50 db cable and not this line input cable? http://www.lectrosonics.com/europe/26-MC35/View-details/menu-id-159.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark LeBlanc Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Why do you use a -50 db cable and not this line input cable? http://www.lectrosonics.com/europe/26-MC35/View-details/menu-id-159.html doesn't give lots a wiggle room on the Mm-1 output with that cable. knocking it down 50 helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergiofucchi Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Not for me. I have not any troubles using it with output gain at +18dB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarySound Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 "We use a Lectro HM plugon , and he monitors a boom-only feed via a Lectro R1A IFB." -syncsound I like the Lectro combo:-> I primarily mix commercials and have been using a wireless boom system for years with great success. I use a Lectro UH400a plugon transmitter plus a Lectro R1A IFB for boom monitoring. On commercial sets the rule-of-thumb is to never have open mics until rehearsals and camera rolls. This created a huge problem for the sound dept by restricting us from using the open boom mic for boom/mixer chatter. To get around the problem, I've accessed the "COMM" line input channel on my Cooper mixer via a dedicated Lectro r400a receiver. In addition to the UH400a plugon transmitter and the R1A IFB... my boom op wears an LM transmitter and lav mic for private communication back to my headsets. I also use the boom operator's open lav mic to eves drop in on the set to keep pace with production. Hope this helps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthias Richter Posted September 20, 2013 Report Share Posted September 20, 2013 I tried to use the Comm input with a Sennheiser RX and got quite some buzz. your signal is clean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted September 21, 2013 Report Share Posted September 21, 2013 " and got quite some buzz. " troubleshoot the wiring.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ju Griz Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 A little late to this party. Oh well. Does anyone have insight on the option to have direct feed from the boom in one ear, and the mix in the other ear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundslikejustin Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 A little late to this party. Oh well. Does anyone have insight on the option to have direct feed from the boom in one ear, and the mix in the other ear? Sound Devices MM-1 has a split-ear function enabled via DIP switches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ju Griz Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Sound Devices MM-1 has a split-ear function enabled via DIP switches. Awesome! I've never used one before... not sure how I missed that in the stuff I've read. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toy Robot Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Sound Devices MM-1 has a split-ear function enabled via DIP switches. Hey dude, there is no split-ear function for monitoring on the MM-1. You can mix the 'monitor' in to your primary boom feed, so whatever your sound mixer is sending you can be mixed into your mono boom channel, however there is no option on the MM-1 for split ear (L & R) separate feeds. Obviously you know your stuff, so perhaps you may have accidentally mixed the SD MM-1 up with another piece of gear. Just clearing up tech specs in case JFGrijalva is planning on purchasing the gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Ear Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Hey dude, there is no split-ear function for monitoring on the MM-1. You can mix the 'monitor' in to your primary boom feed, so whatever your sound mixer is sending you can be mixed into your mono boom channel, however there is no option on the MM-1 for split ear (L & R) separate feeds. Obviously you know your stuff, so perhaps you may have accidentally mixed the SD MM-1 up with another piece of gear. Just clearing up tech specs in case JFGrijalva is planning on purchasing the gear. According to the manual there is a "split ear function via dip switches" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toy Robot Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 According to the manual there is a "split ear function via dip switches" Wild. I'll have to review the manual and see what it means. I use my MM-1 all the time and don't even see dip switches to give that option. Perhaps it's internal? Please do let me know. I'd never use the function personally, but I really like to know my gear inside and out. Learn something new every day I suppose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Panfeld Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Bottom Panel Switches 1 The bottom panel switches are accessible when the belt clip is removed. Use a 1/16-inch allen-head wrench. 1) DIP Switches The "Split Ear" setting allows the a signal to be sent to the left headphone earpiece and a monitor signal to be sent to the right earpiece. Also, S2-B can mute the mic audio to the headphones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Wang Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 942 been working extremely well. I do hope there would be a 250mW neverclip version of it, and transmit both AES42 ch for super cmit on one frequency. 742 is fine too, just the batt for super cmit only last about 3hours on Li which is quite short, 5 hours for analog mic is fine.I hope there could be a new solution for powering the 742. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toy Robot Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Bottom Panel Switches 1 The bottom panel switches are accessible when the belt clip is removed. Use a 1/16-inch allen-head wrench. 1) DIP Switches The "Split Ear" setting allows the a signal to be sent to the left headphone earpiece and a monitor signal to be sent to the right earpiece. Also, S2-B can mute the mic audio to the headphones. I just found that as I was reviewing the manual. The one piece of gear I think I own that I've never read the manual for since it seemed so self-explanatory has hidden dip switches below a belt clip - go figure! On a side note, I have used all sorts of wireless systems that bypass the MM-1, for instance using a Lectro HM directly out to the mixer and monitoring via R1A or ERX, but I am never as happy as when I use the MM-1 as a boom operator, and if mine ever breaks I'll buy another one immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ju Griz Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Woah. Lol well I'm glad that got sorted out. Having that option is a definite plus for me, though. I haven't decided if I want to buy it yet... although I do want one. Mixers dictate 90% of the gear I use anyways. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 " insight on the option to have direct feed from the boom in one ear, and the mix in the other ear? " possible, not popular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ju Griz Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 " insight on the option to have direct feed from the boom in one ear, and the mix in the other ear? " possible, not popular Why not? I'd love to hear your opinion on this. I had gotten used to it back in the working-for-tuna-subs days where I had a 2-channel handheld recorder. I don't really use it anymore because the gear I've used doesn't give me the option. I just thought it could be useful to have the option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Spaeth Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 MM-1 into Lectro LMa with a line level cable here. LMa set between 9 and 10 o'clock, just so that its limiter never catches on (don't like it compared to the MM-1 limiter which catches every peak). When it is set too low I in quiet scenes I can hear the "pong" sound every 3 seconds. I like the setup, but my boom ops who usually work without any cables anymore these days (I suppose usually they get Audio Ltd plug-ons or Sennheiser on their boom mics with other mixers) always need some time to adapt to the clunky system. In terms of audio quality every wireless boom system means a compromise compared to hard wire, except maybe the Zaxcom system with NeverClip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonetripper Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Also I'd like to know if focus pullers have had issue with the 2.4 Ghz transmission? Another question is will the QRX 100 w the IFB option give the proper range needed to operate? The reason I ask is I'm desperate to get something better sounding w range and am keenly interested in the Zaxcom boom 742 w the ERX. Comteks sound shitty but when I boomed I just pointed the mic and pretty much didn't care after a while if I lost comms. In the grand scheme of cutting I figured it was a small component to the bigger picture. I digress, I would love to try the ERX but I'm wondering if there is benefit to buying the IFB transmitter to get better range or is there something I should get to make the QRX get better range out to the ERXs. The last boom op I worked with was very much about good sound while working. Comteks weren't his obvious favourite. Also the time delay is something I do concern myself with. Anyone here with working knowledge I would most appreciate their input in this thread. I read in another thread about people amplifying the IFB antenna. Is that a good thing to do and does it seem to be necessary since Zaxcom boasts on trews site that the range is 150 feet. I'd like more considering camera positions and my conceivable positions as a mixer. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted January 14, 2014 Report Share Posted January 14, 2014 Yes, amplifying the IFB100 is a must. I have simply bought a 14dBi gain antenna which I put on my antenna mast. So far it's working quite well. But what you're asking has been answered thouroughly in those threads you're referring to. I would say that the situation is the same with the QRX100 with IFB option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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