soundslikejustin Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 What's a slide rule? gt Ha. I'm only 26. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 What's a slide rule? gt Most of the younger crowd may have seen one of these in a period movie. Personally, I had my first slide rule when I was only 7 years old. I also had an abacus and the similarly designed soroban and actually learned how to use them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewFreedAudio Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 "Slide Rule" noun. (slid rool) The set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct when performing the Electric Slide (see: Urban Line Dance). The rule states that an individual or group must have consumed copious amounts of alcohol prior to shaking ones money maker on the dance floor. Production Sound Mixing for Television, Film, and Commercials. www.matthewfreed.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 there seems to be a lot of discussion (I'm behind on my reading...) about gear folks have that is being superceded by superior new products.: Vale: " It seems to me not fair for the ones here (me included) that invested a lot of money on that.... edit: I'm also guessing that, with these extended blocks on QRXs, my brand new MicPlexer became useless. " professionals are business people, and should acquire gear that meets their needs; I've said this before: there will always be new models coming out. as for what is fair, that depends, and a major factor is the POV... as for the mic plexer being useless, it will still do the job you needed it for, and acquired it to do. and for trade in programs: mark O: " trading in X piece of equipment plus $200 and getting a brand new thing in it's place. Zaxcom making $200 from me is better than making 0$. " and a manufacturer is in the same boat with the earlier products as the end user... OTOH, many wireless manufacturers offered trade-in rebates to ease the pain of the Digital Dividend transition and encourage the purchase of their products to replace the gear being made obsolete...so isn't it nice that some of the improvements, where practical and possible, are being made available to owners at no charge..? that depends on POV: it costs a manufacturer a tidy bundle ($) to develope and bring a product to market, as well as the actual material and manufacturing costs, so from a manufacturer's POV, making $0 is usually better than giving away $ n,nnn. and you know what..? we will see more newer, better products coming out not only in February and March, but particularly in April! I'm about to start another thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bralleput Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 (I'm behind on my reading...) I've said this before: there will always be new models coming out. What is going on Mike?Behind on reading ,and not referring to JW archives regarding your own remarks???Hmm..something fishy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 What is going on Mike?Behind on reading ,and not referring to JW archives regarding your own remarks???Hmm..something fishy... Senator 2.0?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Maybe Senator Mike was hacked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Although, restating what others have already said as if it's never been said before is very much an SM trait. Maybe it's a clever ploy by the hackers in an attempt to fool everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze Frias Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Senator 2.0?? Do I get extended range with this new update? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 So I ordered the new QRX200 RX. As soon as I get it "and also get the new firmware" I will test: Old modulation OLD TX with old modulation qrx100 New modulation OLD TX with new modulation qrx100 New modulation OLD TX with new modulation NEW qrx200 unfortunately I can not afford the new TX Also will test the new modulation with whips and sharkfins The test that I have in mind is all different configurations in the same bag at the same time and one by one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 the first test you have in mind Rado wont work. the modulation is in the transmitter, the receiver just decodes it. and the receiver (with the new software) will automatically detect the modulation scheme it is to decode. but i am curious to see the results between new and old modulation, and new and old receivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Norflus Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 So I ordered the new QRX200 RX. As soon as I get it "and also get the new firmware" I will test: Old modulation OLD TX with new modulation qrx100 New modulation OLD TX with new modulation qrx100 New modulation OLD TX with new modulation NEW qrx200 unfortunately I can not afford the new TX The test that I have in mind is all different configurations in the same bag at the same time and one by one. What is cool is the TRX alows you to seamlessly switch between the old modulation and new modulation for a very easy A/B test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 markO: " it was $200-300 and they basically gave you the new model. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. " you are close: Lectro was able to upgrade by swapping out a major board, and returning your old RX and they were great about an introductory price for the upgrades... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 You are right Rich. That is not what I meant. corrected it. First test is just old hardware/modulation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Also will test the new modulation whips and sharkfins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) Vale :" I'm very very disappointed and a little angry that my 3-6 months old, around 10k€ gear, today is 'discontinued'. " would you be happier if they didn't say they are discontinued, but just stopped making and selling them, as a newer product has replaced them..? earmuffs: " products I am a bit disappointed that my dealer didn't advise me to hold off for a month or so for some "exciting new products" related to the purchase I made in which I was told that I had to forego one option (NC) to get the other (125mW), and was told it was not possible to have both..." the dealer didn't know.. ".I think the point people are making about a trade-in or upgrade path is totally valid in circumstances like this, we're not talking iPhones here. " yes, we are...I've mentioned before: new models are frequently released... It isn't slowing down... rado: " misunderstood what the 35MHZ filter does... " completely. doug: " 8 sets of whips (ouch!) for each QRX235 and 4 whips for each TRXLA2 per channel. " huh? why..? fieldmixer: " I'm patenting an antenna that is length adjustable. " good luck, they have been around for decades... " With regards to the discussion of hardware upgrading, I feel it should be given due consideration " and you may do this with your new antenna product. VM: " It the range can be confirmed, it is a major improvement in radio transmission. " well, at least for this product... and will now be required on all productions, including CL. Edited January 30, 2014 by studiomprd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Senator breath... in.... out..... in... out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RScottATL Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Sound quality is one of the major factors that I'm looking into Zaxcom for my first wireless units. I've used Lectro my whole career and would just prefer a 100% digital signal that I can still get usable range from in the bag with whips. I'm watching True Blood season 5 and instantly I know what wireless they are using from the signature low level hiss, fluttering and artifacting throughout the season. Lectros sound pretty good even in poor situations and sound excellent in excellent situations, but so many times now my gear is being pressed into unknown operating modes with little notice. The ability to record locally on a whim, the ability to go from whispering to shouting to recording rappers in a noisy nightclub and adjust any settings in the bag - - all of these are great things for me, but the kicker is wideband and range. Range and block limitations are my two worst enemies and Zaxcom seemingly knocked them dead. The last two are what really finally makes the price a worthwhile value proposition for me to really consider spending the extra to get the extra. Just my two cents. Not trying to hate on Lectro, as I've used and loved them for a long time, but the caveats in a hectic reality environment are what cause the most issues I have to address or tweak during my workday. Less tweaking means more mixing or more booming or more staying out of the way and letting the production flow well. I can't wait to get ahold of the new wireless systems and hear what others are seeing from the range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Wang Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 I believe the best sounding American show I watched last year was Homeland. That's just sound too familiar to my ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 vale: " gear, today is 'discontinued' " OK, maybe vale is right... Zaxcom should have just continued selling the same products, and kept their new developments under wraps for longer, maybe until NAB... 2015..? Nah... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_bollard Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Maybe Zaxcom want to get ahead of other announcements at NAB 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDirckze Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 Maybe Zaxcom want to get ahead of other announcements at NAB 2014 I feel they might have some competition from a certain bunch of fanatics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadoStefanov Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 I doubt it. Unless it has TX recording, Time Code, digital modulation and wireless remote control "not the annoying noise you have to play under the talent chin" I won't be impressed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Wexler Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 There will always be competition, this is a good thing (even though at times it makes some of our decisions a little more involved than they used to be). None of the other manufacturers we know and love are standing still, this is a certainty, and I look forward to any and all announcements and products from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_bollard Posted January 30, 2014 Report Share Posted January 30, 2014 I agree with you, Jeff, that competition is a good thing. Rado, what's essential requirements to one recordist is not for another. For what I do and who I work with compatibility is the decider. I like recording at the Tx but can get around that if I need to using Lectro radios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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