by Chris Durfy | Oct 12, 2009 | Audio Equipment, Review
Trew made me a custom box that plugs into my 788t headphone jack. I then plug my headphones into it and the return signal from the camera. That allows me to select direct 788t or return sound. It has a volume control and a left/right/stereo selector. It cost $110. I...
by Chris Durfy | Oct 3, 2009 | Audio Equipment, Review
Lectrosonics SMQV: First Impressions Super Miniature Quarter-Watt Variable Transmitter Street Price: $1325.00 I’ve been using SMD/a style transmitters from Lectro for a while now and have found them to be a very valuable tool in my sound arsenal. While they...
by Chris Durfy | Jan 21, 2009 | Audio Equipment, Review
Yesterday, Lectrosonics sent me back the very first SR/5P converted into a (*mostly) SRa /5P. (*I say mostly because there is one more modification coming; the external 5P connector (a.k.a “wart”) will be moved from the right side to the left so that it...
by Chris Durfy | Dec 24, 2008 | Audio Equipment
I recently got the latest version of the COS-11 vampire clip (competing product to the Vclip). It is VERY similiar to the Vclip, with three important differences: 1) The rubber tube that holds the mic capsule is less stiff and more rubbery than the Vclip. This allows...
by Chris Durfy | Dec 17, 2008 | Audio Equipment
The Ultrasone Pro 750 Headphones feature a closed-back and stiff titanium-plated drivers. They are also very comfortable and designed with elements that are easy replaceable. In using them for the past year, I have found them to be a good set of cans. However, that...
by Chris Durfy | Dec 15, 2008 | Audio Equipment
I got my VClip for about $20.00. (I bought it from Pro-sound.com, even though they are working on competing version in it’s second iteration). (http://www.lavmicclip.com/) I noticed right away that it looked like the back half of a Countryman B6’s vampire...
by Chris Durfy | Jul 1, 2008 | Audio Equipment
Lectrosonics SR/5P Receiver – A Second Look After The Updates Last week I received the updated SR/5P. The unit had two internal and one external hardware change and numerous updates to the operating system. Hardware Upgrades The first improvements were for two...
by Chris Durfy | May 27, 2008 | Audio Equipment
The SR Receiver is the much anticipated new Dual Channel Slot Receiver from Lectrosonics. The unit is based on the front end of the Lectro 401. It is designed to fit into larger cameras such that offer a wireless slot (such as the Pan SDX-900) offering a clean,...
by Chris Durfy | Apr 16, 2008 | Audio Equipment
I received my Invision INV-7 for testing from Rycote yesterday. It is intended as a suspension for static or boomed medium sized mics. My impression is that the Invision series is mostly being introduced by Rycote to service the new compact mics from Sennheiser and...
by Chris Durfy | Apr 16, 2008 | Audio Equipment
The Rycote S-Series Review (Sept. 07) I recently purchased the Rycote S-Series S-330 from Trew Audio in Nashville for $319.00. I have been using it with a Sennheiser MKH-416. After using it for a few weeks, I’ve found there are things I really like, and others I...
