New Sennheiser XS entry level wireless announced…….. mostly…..
In the recent press kit for Sennheiser’s new SK2000 mini transmitter, they briefly made reference to a “new entry level wireless kit for musicians and videographers”. Not much else was mentioned on the subject. So the fastidious people over here at Wavreport went looking for some clarification. Subtly located deep within the bowels of the FCC filings, we discovered Sennheiser’s new system, complete with … Continue reading New Sennheiser XS entry level wireless announced…….. mostly…..
REVIEW: Rycote PCS Boom Quick Release System
I caught a glimpse at this little guy back at the 2018 NAB show. It was a prototype and it wasn’t on display. Simon Davies at Rycote whipped it out from the cupboard as a preview. It wasn’t quite there yet as it wobbled a bit, but it was still very exciting. It weighed almost nothing, it had a click-in system that felt very secure, … Continue reading REVIEW: Rycote PCS Boom Quick Release System
REVIEW: K-Tek KSH1 Stingray Audio SunHat
I wanted to do a quick shout-out to another fine piece of manufacturing from those lovely people over at K-Tek. How do I know that its from K-Tek? Why, because of this! Yes yes, the beloved stingray brand which has brought us such magical wonders as the audio bags, the harness, and the flashlight souvenirs from trade shows. I’m not going to have a whole … Continue reading REVIEW: K-Tek KSH1 Stingray Audio SunHat
REVIEW: Ursa Mini Mounts (vs RM-11 & DPA Concealer)
I want to approach this review from a standpoint of options. We all know as sound mixers that one of the holy grails of our profession would be a laving tool which works on every outfit, every time. Well, to the shock of no one, no such tool exists. However there are several tried and true tools which make it easier, and can even work … Continue reading REVIEW: Ursa Mini Mounts (vs RM-11 & DPA Concealer)
TA4 Connectors are Bullshit And We All Know it
There seems to be this nothing in our industry that TA connector are somehow the future, better than what we’ve used in the past. And in some regards that is true. Lectrosonics adopted the TA5 connector and set the stanard for how TA5 connectors should be wired for use with a lavalier. The TA3F/M earns its nickname “mini XLR” because it follows the same … Continue reading TA4 Connectors are Bullshit And We All Know it
Sound Devices (Audio Limited) A10-RACK
Days before IBC 2018 Sound Devices and Audio Limited announced the A10 rack. A 4-slot wireless receiver enclosure With Dante support. The total wireless track count for this 1HE 19 inch rack device will be 8, if all slots are filled with dual receivers. The outputs are analog or AES, besides the previously mentioned Dante. Also an active RF circuit is integrated, with loop trough … Continue reading Sound Devices (Audio Limited) A10-RACK
Lectrosonics announced the SPDR recorder
Just announced by Lectrosonics; The Stereo Portable Digital Recorder. Like the initialism gives away, It supports both analog line level and AES digital sources, two of each. Also supported are 5v lav microphones (biased). On top of that you can sync the device with TC, to completely integrate it in your workflow. The device could be utilised as a small TC synced recorder on talents, as … Continue reading Lectrosonics announced the SPDR recorder
REVIEW: Deity S-Mic 2
As some of you may recall, once upon a time, a lighting company decided to make a microphone. Now that might seem strange to you, and it definitely is. But aside from that strangeness, a few curious people decided to pick one up. And then a few more, and then a few more, until it started to get a larger audience. That microphone was the … Continue reading REVIEW: Deity S-Mic 2
This week in Sound #8
More about the new Deity Mics and Wireless systems Last week, Andrew Jones from Deity Microphones sat down with Thomas Popp from Video Mantis. They tested the soon to be released microphones and also quickly ‘gossiped’ about the possibility of a new wireless system. Some interesting quotes: It is technically in development for about 2.5 years. So by the time we will release it, you … Continue reading This week in Sound #8
Zaxnet Pre-amp Whine & RF Issues: Solutions
Since the dawn of time, man has had to contend with the infamous “whining” sound on nearby pre-amps when using a Zaxcom IFB transmitter at full power, and even tougher scans on receivers when it is on the same BDS system. Well…. maybe not since the dawn of time, but when you’re trying to figure out a solution to a gear problem to no avail, … Continue reading Zaxnet Pre-amp Whine & RF Issues: Solutions
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