[John Hartney]

Take a look at the 500 led from flo light:

https://www.flolight.com/

excellent light at a low price. Both AC and DC four pin.

John Hartney
Elgin, Illinois – Chicago Metro
847.742.9321

[John Hartney]

Ty what you and Dan Brockett wrote about the U100 series on the web is what brought me to the line. I’ve never been a fan of Audio Tecnhica engineering, but that’s my small mind at work on me.

So, thanks to you and let’s see how long the FQ range stays usable. Its going to get where frequency scanning is a must have feature. I read somewhere that the 700mzh range did poorly in the auction last week. It was mostly bought up by AT&T and Verizon. What was that about breaking up monopoolies (ha ha) to benefit the public??

https://www.wirelessstrategy.com/auction.html

I was going to bid, but, well…. but I stepped out for a beer and lost my way.

I liked it when the public still owned the airwaves and the news divisions were expected to operate at a loss as a public service… those days are over. Where are my mouse ears?

John Hartney
Elgin, Illinois – Chicago Metro
847.742.9321

[John Hartney]

“Where did you find the deals on them?”

Ty, I bought two U100 sets with body packs and at mics one for $135 and one for $145 on fleabay. They are in new condition and work well. The 7000 with the hand held dynamic mic setup was $299 again on ebay. I also bought two other U100 sets, and scavenged the countryman headset, the butt plug, and AT 831cT5 for only $210, so it came in at well less than $1000… I think a lot of folks bought these because of the low price with high hopes. And as time has passed without using them as originally planned, they are being put out for sale. And, as some of the high end audio market using lectro and zaxcom, and rejecting this level of engineering, it leaves these hanging in the wind. They work well and I encourage anyone wanting good sound to look into these. They’re not the very best, but they are very very good.

John Hartney
Elgin, Illinois – Chicago Metro
847.742.9321

[John Hartney]

Hi Dan, good to hear from you. How is 2pop coming along?? I look forward to your reviews. I haven’t been on any of the boards for a while, but have recently seen your posts on Chris Hurd’s (sp??) board regarding your current testing of lavs.

Hi Ty, I’ve been grazing in this pasture since there were still salamanders in it, but thanks for the welcome. I’ll try to find the post, it may have been on usenet, so that’s a lot of hay on the needle, but the essence stuck with me. Dan has both and I’m sure will be doing consistent, well measured sampling of their respective performances.

For hardwire, I’m using B6 lavs.

John Hartney
Elgin, Illinois – Chicago Metro
847.742.9321

[John Hartney]

Thanks for rapid reply and for pointing out the receiver light stays on as an indicator of battery strength. I’d read the routine for the transmitter and made a wrong assumption.

The AT paddle mics have a rough sounding high end to my ear. Countryman isomax headset mic has a smoother, balanced sound even with the slight lift in the high end. I’ve also got a couple of Lectrosonics M152 mics and an AT 831cT5. The countryman sounds best.

I’ve read on the web these discountinued U100 series components are quieter and cleaner sounding than the new 1800 series. Any opinions?

For less than $1000, I’ve been able to put together 2U100 receivers, two body pack transmitters, a butt plug, all of the above mics, a cable that goes from XLR to 1/8″ mini plug, XLR>TA5 cable, and a brand-new Audio Technica 7000 series ATW-7376 that comes with a dynamic handheld mic. Everything is in excellent condition and working well. These are in the original 700mhz range. I’m happy!

I’ve been using Sony wrt series and Beyerdynamic U400 wireless kits, but I’ve always liked the ATU100 series and now is a good time to be buying!

I just wonder what will happen to this FQ range next year. Eh?

John Hartney, Chicago Metro – 847.742.9321

[John Hartney]

Hi,

I use an IDX 50watt NiMh NP-1 to power a frezzi-dimmable on camera lamp. I use V-mount batteries and use an adapter that holds the np1 on the back of the battery. I like the light to have its own source.

[John Hartney]

Take a look at rycote undercover:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=378922&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

I use them with good results.

[John Hartney]

I use powder graphite on mine…..

John Hartney
werks.tv
Elgin, Illinois – Chicago Metro
847.608.1357

[John Hartney]

I’d also consider running from battery to avoid line noise. All of the cameras you are using have excellent DC uptime when using the fp90 batteries.

[John Hartney]

Hi Ralph,

I’m in Kane county, just a bit southwest of where you are.. Here, if you’re operating as a sole owner you’ve got to file with the county, publish in the paper for a week, then they send you a certificate that you’ll need to do banking and legal transactions…
email me for more …

jhart3 at hotmail dot com

John Hartney
werks.tv
Elgin, Illinois – Chicago Metro
847.608.1357