Joel Servetz
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Good point about the VHF units. I also still have a couple of Shure VHF units in service, along with my more modern frequency agile UHF systems, and those old units have never failed me in any rf environment.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
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I used Samson wireless mics 20 years ago. They were always just ok, never great, and I moved away from them a long time ago in favor of Shure and AT. They make some very good powered and unpowered speakers, but their wireless microphone product development seems to have stalled at the low end.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
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That’s a tough one. Fortunately, all of my Shure and one of my Audio Technica systems are outside that range. One AT and one Azden system are in. Curiously, Azden’s advice to me was to listen for active users and if there aren’t any, just go ahead. I’m not sure that’s really good advice. I feel sorry for the facility I used to manage, with dozens of Shure UC systems that all fall in that range, directly across the river from Manhattan, and they have to replace everything.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
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Danny, nahhh, but for air travel those cases were always inside larger cases, then they came out on the job. Locally they were tossed into my van and lugged around. Other than a rifle case, which I don’t use, these cases aren’t so obviously firearms cases, at least to most people. But they certainly are durable and do the job. My big tripod, complete with handles and manual focus and zoom controls goes in a wheeled golf bag case, extremely durable,nearly indestructible.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
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Thanks Ty, I really do appreciate your comments and expertise and have learned much from your postings in the past, and look forward to more. You may have misunderstood my answer though. I was only responding to that fellow’s need for budget-minded solutions and ease of use by his client. As for me, I’ve never ever used built-in mics on anything, camcorders or audio recorders, and have always taught my staff and customers the same. Garbage in, garbage out, but for the budget conscious there are moderately priced solutions that do work, as long as everyone understands the limitations. Thanks again and keep up the great postings.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
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I completely agree with all the mic recommendations. One point, if you’re strapped for cash, you can save money on small equipment cases, such as for mics and wireless mic systems, by going to your friendly neighborhood Sports Authority or Dick’s sporting goods or similar store and buying pistol cases in the sizes you need for the particular equipment. I’ve got a bunch of them housing microphones, meters, and similar fragile equipment. They’re sturdy, foam-filled cases that take a real beating (I have some more than 20 years) and protect what’s inside. And best of all, they’re less expensive than the specialist photo/audio gear cases on the market. I have never had a latch or hinge break or a case crack, and the contents have always been supremely well protected. My cases and their contents have been to Amazon rainforests, construction sites, at sea on Coast Guard ships, etc. and to look at them you’d never know it.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
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If your client ever used a cassette recorder, he/she will love the Zoom H4N. It’s a great little machine, super simple, terrific audio, not too expensive ($300.00). And here’s a tip for where to record. Assuming your client doesn’t have access to a recording studio or some other similar acoustic environment, tell him/her to go into a walk-in closet and shut the door. All that hanging clothing makes an instant recording studio.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
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I’m 59-1/2 and very tech savvy. Just one question, I hope you guys can help. I can’t figure out how they get all those vacuum tubes into my SD cards and USB drives, and how come they don’t have to warm up?
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
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Are you sure what you’re describing as “static” isn’t just interference from a strong transmitter near your operating channel? VHF wireless mic. systems, especially older, less expensive systems like the Pro 88W can be very susceptible to interference in very rf rich environments. Where are you located? I know that older vhf mics. I’ve used in the NY/NJ metropolitan area were sometimes subject to occassional spikes from public safety, expecially FDNY which still uses vhf radios. A hospital I did some work for in suburban NJ was getting occasional spikes from their own security radios, which was ok by me because then I got to rent them my mics instead. If your receiver has a peaking indicator, see if it’s lighting up or flickering without your transmitter being turned on. But really, a better long term solution, if you’ve got the dough, is a really good, moderately priced frequency agile, true diversity system like the Audio Technica 1800 series.
Joel Servetz
RGB Media Services, LLC
Sarasota, Fl
videobyjoel@aol.com