January 2017

Think Small

The Zaxcom ZMT3 miniature wideband transmitter is extremely lightweight and compact, measuring approximately  1.5" x 2.3" x 0.5" (about the size of a Zippo lighter) and weighing in at 2.2 oz (with battery)! 

Despite its incredibly low profile, it requires almost no compromises, sharing most of the features of its larger siblings, including built-in backup recording with time code, NeverClip, and Zaxcom High Density (ZHD) modulation. (Here's a handy ZHD transmitter comparison chart)

New to the ZMT is the capibility to output audio or time code for jamming through the mic connector, an A-D converter with a 108 dB dynamic range (~5dB wider than previous models), and a removable screw on top to allow for mounting or hanging. A standard rechargable Fuji NP-50 or compatible battery will power the unit for up to five and a half hours

The ZMT is priced at $1775 and expected to start soon, so get those pre-orders in now - initial supply will be limited and fulfillment will be first come, first served!

In the meantime, check out Glenn Sanders and Peter Schneider going super-deep on the ZMT's feature set:

Bags of Tricks

Join us in Long Island City on Saturday, February 18th from 12-4pm for Build-A-Bag day!

Bring in your audio bag and share tips and tricks, powering solutions, ways to lighten the bag, organization schemes, walkie routing options, etc.! See how other mixers are tackling the challenges of bag mixing and what they're doing to make their day to day easier.

Gotham will be on hand to help with ideas and provide demo items (plus refreshments!)

Big hat tip to Alex Ramirez for conceiving the idea and helping organize, not to mention writing a great pitch email we cribbed freely from.

Entry is free, but it'd help us plan if you <a data-cke-saved-href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/build-a-bag-tickets-31496466780" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/build-a-bag-tickets-31496466780" target="_blank" "="">RSVP so we have an approximate headcount!

A Countryman to All

Big news from Countryman Associates! The venerable B6 lavalier microphone will soon be available with a threaded connection and detachable adapter, so you can easily change the lavalier to match any wireless system!

You can get more information and preorder selected styles from our website now or check out our interview with Chris Countryman for more details: