[Daniel Schultz]

Thanks, Ty. Just went to the local Pro-sound place in NYC and tried out the INV shockmount. What a difference! Much better.

Dan S.

[Daniel Schultz]

Thanks for the reply. The reason the Barry Green video recommended the K-tek was because it was able to grab the mic with the very short end that sticks out of the bbg. Would the INV7 be able to hold the mic at that short end sticking out? I’m assuming your experience is the softer INV7 is better at reducing handling noise.

Dan S.

[Daniel Schultz]

Thanks, JS. You’ve always been wise and super helpful.

Dan S.

[Daniel Schultz]

Ok…just found out the rental house doesn’t carry an 800 joker, only the 200, 400 or 1200 compact fresnel HMIs.

So, how about this:

Kino 4×4 for key, 200 par HMI for back/hair light. That way the hair light would be harder. Or is it better to match kino with kino, and use the 2×4 for the backlight?

Or Kino 4×4 for key, and 650 fresnel with blue gel for backlight?

Dan S.

[Daniel Schultz]

Thanks, JS.
Your advice sounds right.
I’ll just rent the cart to reduce schlepping.

I was thinking a small tungsten fresnel for head/back light would be fine…and okay if it’s a little orange. You think? That way I only schlep one ballast.

Dan S.

[Daniel Schultz]

Also…I was hoping to go LIGHTER and save on the schlepping.

Dan S.

[Daniel Schultz]

Hi John,

Thanks for your quick reply!

I recently did a shoot with a joker 800 diffused in a similar situation. Inside room with a good amount of diffuse window light. I had the joker coming in the same angle as the windows at the person, and it seemed kind of hot. That’s why I was thinking the 400. BTW, maybe I didn’t make it clear, the person will not have their back to the windows, window light (and joker light) will be coming in on their faces from a bit of an angle. So…with that in mind…you still think go with the 800 for key? (Like you said, can always dim/scrim/diffuse).

Thanks, Dan

Dan S.

[Daniel Schultz]

Ahhh… got it!

Dan S.

[Daniel Schultz]

Thanks, Ty, for detailing all the features of the M10 (that I’m assuming the Zoom h4n doesn’t have, or at least doesn’t do as well).

Recording-quality-wise, do you feel they’re the same, or is one better than the other?

And do you feel these are the top contenders at this price point?

Much appreciated!

Dan S.

[Daniel Schultz]

Ty, thanks for all the info.

hmmm…but no xlr inputs on the m10, right?

Dan S.