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Make your SR a SuperSlot Machine

Make your SR a SuperSlot Machine

03/12/2015

Beginning in May, Lectrosonics is offering upgrades to any SR Series receiver to enable remote control compatibility with the SuperSlot found in the Sound Devices SL-6! Here's the announcement:

Recently, the fine folks at Sound Devices announced their new mixer with the SuperSlot feature.   The Superslot SL-6 accessory allows docking an SR series slot receiver with the mixer and, with the appropriate upgrades, can even be controlled through the mixer's interface.  Audio pathways, RF multicoupler, power and control are all provided via the SL-6 to the 688 mixer. The SL-6 can hold/control three dual channel receivers.

All Lectrosonics SR series receivers can be upgraded to allow the control capabilities

IMPORTANT!  ALL SR series receivers can and will work with the SuperSlot without remote control as is. They will provide two channels of audio and receive power and RF from the SuperSlot. The upgrades are only required if the remote control capability is desired.

If the unit is an SR or SRA, SRA/5P, it will need to be converted to an SRB with an SRSuper endplate.  The RF, Audio boards and end plate will be replaced. Basically, all that remains of the original unit original is the top plate and the outer shell. The cost is $1007.00 plus shipping and taxes (if applicable).  The returned unit will be a full SRB conversion with SuperSlot control capability. The original end plate sent in with the unit will be returned (if one was included).

If the unit is an SRB or SRB5P, the cost for conversion will be $535 plus shipping and taxes (if applicable) and will include an new audio board, complete system checkup and new SRSUPER end plate.

As with all upgrades, both service levels will include a complete receiver checkup, calibration and any applicable firmware/hardware updates applied.


The upgrade is a factory only upgrade. You can contact the Lectrosonics' customer service department at [email protected] or 1-800-821-1121 for a repair order number and shipping instructions or you can bring your receivers into Gotham and we'll take care of it for a nominal shipping and handling charge. The conversion service is planned to begin on May 1, 2015.

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Sound Devices Announces the 688

03/04/2015


Music by Kevin MacLeod, www.incompetech.com

We're pleased to announce the next generation in Sound Devices' distinguished product lines: The 688 Twelve-Input Production Mixer/Recorder is built to work with the SL-6 integrated powering and wireless system to give you a complete audio kit in a very small space. All the best features of the 633, 664, and 788T and the latest technology are combined in the 688 with none of the interconnection bulk or hassle!

The 688 will be available in mid-March with the SL-6 to follow this summer with special introductory pricing on both through April 30th!

Check out more details here or stop by the shops in Atlanta or New York to see a demo unit next week!

 


​SL-6 Integrated Powering and Wireless System

Regularly $1495
$1295 through April 30th!

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Deep in the Heart of Taxes

Deep in the Heart of Taxes

02/27/2015

As promised, here's the audio recordings of last Sunday's Tax and Finance for Production Personnel seminar. It's in three parts:

  • Part I: Nancy Adams' presentation on taxes and finance for the self-employed and freelancer filmmaker, focusing on different types of corporate entities and whether you should register as one.
  • Part II: The selfsame presentation, now concerned with tax deductions, residency rules, and protecting yourself in the event of an audit. 
  • Part III: A panel with Nancy Adams, CPAl Nick Huston, producer/sound mixer; Anne Johnson, production accountant; and Tammy Soto, insurance agent.

It's also available in two delicious flavors:

Video (with Nancy Adams' presentation overlaid on the first two parts):

and audio:

Enjoy!

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Everything Ice

Everything Ice

02/25/2015

Due to weather, Gotham Sound Atlanta is closed for the rest of today (2/25/15). New York is available at (212) 629-9430 if you have an emergency.

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Power Play

Power Play

02/16/2015

The PSC PowerStar Mini Triple Play will begin shipping on Wednesday, February 18th. This miniature power distribution system provides a convenient way of distributing clean, quiet, reliable 12V dc power to all of your ENG bag and small cart based audio equipment using one or more rechargable batteries. The Triple Play allows for simultaneous use of up to 3 batteries via switchable inputs, allowing for quick swapping on set without losing power.

See more details or order yours here.

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