November 2016

End Times

11/29/2016

The Lectrosonics SRAES3 bottom plate adapter for all SR Series dual-channel slot receivers is now in stock! The SRAES3 will work with all SR receiver versions to provide audio in the following formats: AES3 digital audio at 48 kHz sampling with an internal clock; AES3 digital audio with an external word clock at 44.1, 48 or 96 kHz sampling; and balanced analog audio from -50 dBu to +5dBu in 1 dB steps. One or two channels of digital audio are delivered from the CH1 jack, while the CH2 jack delivers analog audio at all times.

More details and ordering here.

Seriously, he's going to break his ankle if he keeps tripping on the stands

11/23/2016

We're overstocked on these items, so take pity on our warehouse guy and get 'em our of here, eh? And if that doesn't move you, we've even discounted them! But hurry - when they're gone, they're gone!

Get Undisclosed Savings on a DPA Lavalier

11/23/2016

We know, we know. You haven't even finished the travelling part of Thanksgiving yet and already we're hitting you with garbage quality offers. But surely you don't want to cramp up when it comes time to rapaciously consume material goods, so we've prepped this starter sale so you can stretch.

To start as gently as possible, we're not even going to tell you the sale we've got on DPA d:Screet Lavalier Microphones (full list below). You'll have to call or email us for the special price but trust us, it's worth it. (If you contact us Thurs-Sun, we won't get back to you before Monday, but the sale goes through Tuesday, November 29th, so you'll still be covered.)

We've also used this to upgrade the lavs in some of our kits to DPA d:screet Slim 4060 Lavalier Microphones at no extra cost to you when you order today through Tuesday, November 29th!
 


Zaxcom Wireless Kit
Lectrosonics SRC Kit
Zoom Portable Kit


For the bold among you, swap the Slim 4060s for any other DPA lav on sale for the same price!

Here's the full list of qualifying lavaliers:

  • d:screet 40601, Slim 4061, or Heavy Duty 4060 Omnidirectional Microphone
  • d:screet 4061, Slim 4061, or Heavy Duty 4061 Omnidirectional Microphone
  • d:screet 4062 Omnidirectional Microphone
  • d:screet 4063 or Heavy Duty 4063 Omnidirectional Microphone
  • d:screet 4071 or Heavy Duty 4071 Omnidirectional Microphone
  • d:screet Necklace 4061 Microphone
  • d:screet 4080 Miniature Cardioid Microphone

Cannot be combined with any other offer.

Price Increase A-Comin'!

11/21/2016

Starting December 1st, Sound Devices is increasing prices on select items in their line, including the 688 (+$249) and 633 (+$99) recorders, the MixPre-D (+$60), the HX-3 (+$46) and the CL-12 (+$100). Order now to lock in the current price!

Model Current Price 12/1 Price Difference
688 Production Mixer/Recorder $5749 $5998 $249
664 Production Mixer/Recorder $4949 $4998 $49
633 Compact Mixer/Recorder $3229 $3328 $99
633 Full Kit $3995 $4090 $95
552 Production Mixer/Recorder $3399 $3610 $211
CL-12 Linear Fader Controller $1995 $2095 $100
Wingman Connect $60 $68 $8
302 Production Mixer $1649 $1698 $49
MixPre-D Field Mixer $929 $989 $60
702 CF Recorder $2049 $2225 $176
722 Hard Drive/CF Recorder $2679 $2699 $20
HX-3 Headphone Distro Amp $409 $455 $46
MM-1 Mic Preamp $509 $559 $50
MP-1 Mic Preamp $409 $455 $46
USBPre 2 Audio Interface $879 $895 $16

We're part of the American Express Small Business program, so when you pay with your enrolled AmEx for any purchases through the rest of the year, you'll get double rewards! More details are available here.

I'll Still Have You, Sony, Boy

11/18/2016

Sony Professional Wireless is a staple of audio packages for news crews; it's less common for feature film, television, and reality production, but definitely has the potential to be put to great use in those realms.

Sony has two tiers of wireless: a UHF line with Digital Signal processing and an all-digital line. Andy Munitz from Sony was kind enough to join us for a demo and discussion of both tiers, which we've included below (or watch the whole thing here.)

Sony UHF Wireless Systems

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The third generation of Sony's analog wireless adds digital signal processing for great sound through better companding. It's available both as convenient, money-saving packages and as individual transmitter and receiver components for $700-$950 per channel. (Some mighty fine accessories are also available.) 

Sony Digital Wireless Systems

Sony's Digital Wireless line uses full digital wireless for artifact-free, non-companded high quality sound, increased range at lower power, even lower latency, spectral efficiency, and the ability to encrypt your audio. They're available in a large array of form factors from bodypacks and plug-on transmitters to dual slot and rack mounted receivers to fit any bag or cart set-up for about $3300 per channel. Sony has also made some excellent training videos available if you're interested in seeing the systems more in depth.

Wiring for Sony is available for most lavaliers - give us a call or send us an email if you have any questions!

New on the IFB Most Wanted List

11/16/2016

The Zaxcom TRXFB IFB/Bodypack Transceiver is now available! It's a wideband transmitter featuring the Zaxcom High Density (ZHD) Modulation and built-in recording with time code, ZaxNet remote control, and 100% digital transmission.

The TRXFB transmits audio via UHF and receives an IFB audio feed over ZaxNet’s 2.4 GHz signal at the same time, replacing the need for talent to wear both a wireless microphone pack and an IFB receiver. It also has a Quality Control signal and headphone out, so you can check the mic while still with the talent.

Get more details and order yours here or check out the demo Glenn Sanders gave when the unit was still in the prototype phase:

Rycote Rebate 'Rithmatic

11/10/2016

Rycote is offering a rebate when you buy select products between November 10th and December 31st, 2016. Download the rebate form with more details here.

PDA for the PDR

11/04/2016

Lectrosonics has just announced their entry into the world of bodypack recorders with the PDR Digital Recorder!

The PDR is designed to record audio with time code in circumstances where a traditional full sized recorder or wireless system is impractical, such as extreme sports, public events, or complicated documentary or reality shows. The recorder is lightweight, unobtrusive, and easily hidden in clothes or as a plant mic.

The PDR provides a headphone output for monitoring or file review or can be set as a line level output to cascade to a transmitter via the MC70 adapter cable. It can also be tethered to a camera; the headphone output doubles as a line output to feed the AV input.

The BWF (.wav) file formatted audio tracks include time code data for easy synchronization. There are two recording modes: HD Mono records the audio in a single file; Split Gain records two different channels in the file, one at the normal level and another at -18 dB as a safety track.

It retails for $749 and is expected to start shipping soon. Initial supply may be limited, so preorder now for earliest possible delivery!

More details and specifications are available here.

ATL Ease, Soldiers

11/03/2016

The Atlanta Mixer Mixer is almost upon us! Come Sunday, November 6th from 10:00am to 5:00pm at the IATSE 479 assembly hall (4220 International Parkway, Suite 100) to hang out with your fellow sound mixers, plus manufacturers, dealers, gear, door prizes, and refreshments!

Gotham Sound will be there, of course, with demo units from Ambient, Schoeps, Audio Limited, and Rycote, plus the good people of The Audio Department, Batteries Plus, Bubblebee, DPA,  Independant Audio with Cedar, Lectrosonics, Location Sound, Orca, Plus 24 with Sanken, Pro Sound, Remote Audio, Sound Devices, Sound Guys Solutions, Trew Audio, and Zaxcom!

Savings on a Hard Shell

11/02/2016

When you buy an Orca Audio Bag or ORCart during November 2016,  get a OR-67 hard shell accessories case for $19.99!

Qualifying cases: