Brian Reynolds
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Why do you need an adaptor like that? Ive been in the Broadcast Audio industry for 30+ years and never needed an adaptor like that.
Phantom power requires 3 connections as in an XLR cable, Phantom power will NOT pass through transformers.
Just plug the mic into the H4n with an XLR-XLR cable with no other adapters or connectors.
The inputs for H4n uses a socket that has “line level” on the 6.5mm center hole and “mic level” (with phantom power if req.) on the 3 pins of the XLR input.The difference between Knowledge and Wisdom is… Knowledge is the knowing of facts…. Wisdom is the sensible application of good quality knowledge…
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Just thinking.. have you used the same XLR-XLR cable in ALL setups?
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On a weekly basis I will often use Sennheiser MKH416, MKH816, MKH60, MKH70, ME67(long version of the ME66), Beyer MC836, MC86II.
I bought a MC86 II (phantom only version) on ebay for a good price, I have found on the odd occasion it will give slight “crackle” but only with high humidity. The Beyer MC86 is probably on par with the Senn ME66.
But I still prefer the 416 for critical voice work.
I hope this sort of answers your question…. If you think its a good price and may suit your needs at some time grab it.
The difference between Knowledge and Wisdom is… Knowledge is the knowing of facts…. Wisdom is the sensible application of good quality knowledge…
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I have recently charged the DSLR guys “travel time + hourly rate” it comes out to be about 3hrs = 1/2 day $ rate.
A bit like a plumber does….by the hour.
What it has done is it makes the tallent and producer better rehearsed and prepared with far fewer takes. Yes you work less hours but overall but the $ aren’t that much less, your still in the production loop and the sound quality is still good.
It also stops the need for them hiring the gear and doing it themselves with poor results.Over the years equipment has changed to suit the work-flow why shouldn’t crew structures as well?
The difference between Knowledge and Wisdom is… Knowledge is the knowing of facts…. Wisdom is the sensible application of good quality knowledge…
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Its interesting that the price of cameras and other equipment has dropped over the years some many producers also think that crew pricing has done the same.
Sites like oDesk hasn’t done freelancers any favours either…
https://www.odesk.com/jobs/audio#filter/?q=audio&skip=0&format=jsonThe difference between Knowledge and Wisdom is… Knowledge is the knowing of facts…. Wisdom is the sensible application of good quality knowledge…
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What sort of mic are you using?
How far would you normally position the microphone away from the talents mouth?
What are you using for a boom pole?Just asking the questions so we know which direction to take the replies.
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Here is a link to some useful lav. mic. info. that might answer many of your questions.
https://www.locationsound.com/proaudio/ls/tips/techtips8_4.html -
I own several Senni G2 and Sony kits and also use Lectrosonics 100 + 400 series and Senni G3 kits for other jobs.
Lectrosonics Great kits, robust, 100 series non diversity, uses 9v batteries [high running costs] 100mw output [greater range] I hate the Freq. selection system
Sennheiser G3 Great kits, not as robust as Lectro, diversity receiver, uses AA batteries [low running costs] 30mw output (I believe) GREAT freq. scan feature, infra red data transfer from TX/RX. Average quality mic supplied with the kit.
If the kit was for a company with lots of users and battery costs didn’t come into it…. Go Lectro.
If the kit has only a few careful users OR with limited budget for batteries… Go G3
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Its often good to have a Dynamic hand mic in the kit as a fallback, these mics are simple, robust, don’t need batteries, and withstand LOUD situations with NO overload and you can use them as a stand up reporter mic as well.
EG. Electrovoice RE50, Shure SM63, VP64, SM58, SM58, Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser and most manufactures have many models.
A cardioid pattern mic might be better for a camera/ hand mic.
Some mics can be a bit heavy or have a tapered handle which might be difficult to mount. -
No I don’t need cables made… what I’m saying is the up and coming generation of audio people have missed the VERY basic skills needed to do the job successfully.
Yes they can operate a computer screen and the many sub-menus but what happens when the plug breaks off the $500 pair of headphones?
Do you throw them away or send them halfway across the world to the manufacturer as they have no skills to replace it themselves.
Soldering and cable making is seeming to be a dying “art”… so what happens in 15-20 years?