[Peter Groom]

Thats correct Mike, the files are truncated to the timeline length + handle size which is user settable and is for the start and finish of the clip. The file is an embedded .omf file, and yes a Pro Tools needs digitranslator to open it but a pro tool swithout digitranslator is a car with 3 wheels really.

Although I accept Ty’s possible suggestion of exporting track files as .wavs or aifs, this idea is a real donkey as you lose the handle data, at which point you might as well just finish it in the FCP if you insist on tying your hands behind your back and making life harder.

NB Pro tools 8 is out very soon and the upgrade cost from any previous PT to Pt8 is a give away price of only about £150 for an HD system and even less for an Le system, and i think it includes digitranslator as standard now.

I always get editors to give me all wild tracks and music cues used full length on the end of the sequence when they export for a dub, that way i can access all that additional data within the omf timeline.

Peter

[Peter Groom]

What does it sound like at the camera when recording.
You might be encountering “front end distortion” where the input signal is too hot for the input electronics and hits the wall. This would make the waveform look ok but the audio would suffer badly.

On the sennheisers you can pad down the input on the tx device in 10 db increments. Also handy when you want to send a line level signal down the link, or you can invert the tip and ring on the plug to do line level as per manual instructions.

Peter

[Peter Groom]

NO definately not. Think you might be thinking of China or the former soviet union!

The BBC is funded by a license fee, which is compulsory if you own a device capable or recieving any tv or radio. This fee is awarded to the bbc with govt involvement but the govt have no broadcast control of any sort.
Independent Television ie Sky, ITV, Channel 4 etc is funded through advertising revenue.

[Peter Groom]

So does no one know the “correct” agreed delivery specs.
Im in th eUk and am absolutely clear on this issue for the Uk. Im amazed that the uS seems so wooly on it.

UK delivery spec is
Bars & tone 09 58 00 00 – 09 59 30 00 .
Bars EBU 75% Tone 1k @ -18dbfs (PPM 4)

09 59 30 00 – 09 59 57 00 clock

Audio @ 10 00 00 12 – tx end -12f
level audio @ +8db peak from ref (PPM 6) ie -10dbfs.

Overstep these marks on a delivery tape or file and expect rejection.

Peter
NB Rules in UK about to change regarding compression and percieved loudness, but for now we all just compress away. Soon a new calibration will come in with a loudness scale effectively doing away with compression techniques to increase loudness on air so style, texture and skill can come back into play.

Peter

[Peter Groom]

rycote will send u a demo pack to try if you ask them.
Peter

[Peter Groom]

So whos making the discret mixes?
Peter

[Peter Groom]

If the audio is fundementally clipped electronically, then theres not much can be done. As Ty says, ALWAYS monitor end of chain. This is Day 1 lesson 1 at the course “so you want to be a sound engineer”
If you drop a ming vase down the stairs, no amount of super glue will regain its original value.
Youll either have to live with it of re shoot

Peter

Dubbing Mixer

[Peter Groom]

No that was great. Especially the links to the transformers etc. Ive no problem with making cables etc and would agree with your suggestion if i were soldering etc, but Im really looking for a manufactured product .
Cheers

Peter

[Peter Groom]

Just find any alternatives to what a Beachtek does. Interface XLR mic and line level balanced audio feeds with a stereo mic in on a camcorder!
But it needs to have the tripod mounts I mentioned

peter

[Peter Groom]

HI TY, although Ive been contributing on this forum for a few years now!

The Beachtek allows the transformer unbalancing of mic or line sources to a camcorder that looks for a mic input.
It also has gain pots, earth lift, mono / stereo channel operation switching etc. It is a metal diecast box and has the necessary screw threads to fix to a tripod underneath and to the camcorder above (ie sandwiched between camcorder and pod)
I potentially need 2, but just wanted to see if anyone else has discovered any other devices doing the same job either better and or cheaper.
Also found the optex box.

Any others

Cheers

Peter