Your best purchase this year (2011)

[old school]

here is some good news Jeff, Ford is finally bringing the larger Transit van to the US

http://www.greencarr...ans-get-greener

http://www.detnews.c...leet-to-Transit

http://rumors.automo...nsit-93133.html

That is the best news I've heard in a while.

CrewC

[Philip Perkins]

Now that is interesting.... Not a fan of the small Transit, but this looks like it has possibilities. Did they say WHEN?

This may go to the top of the wishlist. The Nissan NV was too big, the mini-Transit is too small....maybe this one?

phil p

[old school]

2013 in the article I read. I'm with you Double P. This one seems just right. Happy Holidays to all.

CrewC

[Rodney Morris]

Light year for gear purchases here. Just got my own Comteks. And a craftsman tool cart to roll my sound gear around on. Thinking about the Nomad next year. And a new vehicle within 2 years.

Non-gear purchases would be my Specialized road bike, all the running shoes and swim gear in order to do compete in a triathlon. I'm referring to it as my newly established "employee wellness program"! Getting in shape has been probably the best thing I've done in the last 10 years. I've always been skinny, but cardio was woefully lacking.

[jeoh]

788t SSD with CL8. I've really grown to love this machine. Hooray!

Would really love to start looking at a good vehicle, but there's so much more kit yet to get. Back in the UK, I bought a VW T4 Kombi van. 2.5TDI Diesel engine, seated 6 and kept my entire sound package secure in the rear. I even used it to work out of on those ever so frequent, rainy days in Wales. Such a shame these are not available in the US. The ford transit, however, is a fantastic alternative, even better if it comes with a diesel engine.

[Zack]

I have to add this since it's still 2011, got a 4 bay IDX NP charger for 20$!....yay

[soundslikejustin]

Traveling. Since the end of October, I've been traveling through France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, England and I've finally stopped off for a few days in NYC. I go home in a couple of days but it's one of the best things I've done. Ever.

[dominiquegreffard]

I have to add this since it's still 2011, got a 4 bay IDX NP charger for 20$!....yay

Whaaat? How did u pulled that off?

[Zack]

Happend to check on eBay at the right time

[Petros Kolyvas]

Rycote Stickies/Undercovers. How did I ever live without them? *smacks forehead*

[VASI]

I bought today my mini recorder: ZOOM H4n

I'm very happy

[Michael Capulli]

No gear purchases this year but I spent a good deal of money in my travels and that was worth every penny. Was in London during the royal wedding, NYC during 9/11 and was in Italy for over 3 weeks in July - had a hell of a year with no gear purchases. My mind has been going around in circles on what to buy for gear. I can never freaking decide.

BTW been drooling over the Transit Connect as well. My one day jobs involves way too much prep and its a bit of a burden. Another local soundie just got one.

[Richard Nault]

Last year was an unexpectedly big year for gear purchases for me: new 552, new Lectro transmitters, but hands down the item I've come to appreciate the most has been my Lectro D4 system. Great system, 4 channels. Love not having to check Tx batteries in the bag every 10 minutes!

Cheers,

Rich

[studiomprd]

my new hat!

[Jim Gilchrist]

my new hat!

Like!

[bperlman]

Laid off the big purchases this year, but these two items made me smile:

Finally, a set chair I like. Light weight and good geometry.

http://www.naimies.com/featured-products/tall-aluminum-makeup-chair.html

This puppy rocks. The Foxl v2.2 Bluetooth speaker is my new favorite toy. As well as being a useful tool on the set, I also got the mounting rig for my cruiser bike - no more dangerous earbud wearing while riding.

http://www.soundmatters.com/foxl/index.html

Bruce

[old school]

I like them both Bruce.

CrewC

[Philip Perkins]

Laid off the big purchases this year, but these two items made me smile:

Finally, a set chair I like. Light weight and good geometry.

http://www.naimies.c...keup-chair.html

This puppy rocks. The Foxl v2.2 Bluetooth speaker is my new favorite toy. As well as being a useful tool on the set, I also got the mounting rig for my cruiser bike - no more dangerous earbud wearing while riding.

http://www.soundmatt...foxl/index.html

Bruce

I like that chair. Is the seat height roughly that of a tall director's chair or what?

phil p

[Jim Gilchrist]

Bruce,

Our stylist the other day had that chair. Looks swell. How's the angle of the arms?

The foxl speaker was my best purchase of 2010, it's very well thought out - good size to performance ratio.

Best regards,

Jim

[dlwilliams]

bought the 552 in 2010 so it'd have to be the Denecke SB-3-- makes the 552 the perfect double system ( with a slate) for those pesky and ubiquitous 5D shoots.

fav non-audio-- wireless HP printer. now everything prints from the laptop:)

/dw

[S Harber]

By far this speaker rig has been my best purchase;

http://www.amazon.com/Ion-Audio-Tailgater-Portable-System/dp/B0026JKO7M

Got it at Costco for $105.

Battery powered speaker with ipod/iphone dock, 2-1/4" inputs, RCA's, AM FM Radio, a highly directional handmic with a switch on it for karaokemaking.

Loud enough for almost all indoor coverage.

It's small and runs a long time (6hrs or so) on the battery.

I've been using the hangdmic on voice of god applications as it's a POS throwing that sounds piercing and is highly directional-perfect for your favorite AD.

Perfect for that choreographer who needs the boombox etc.

This has paid for itself at least 15 times over in the last 6 months.

Best $ spent in a long time.

Scott Harber