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13answers
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Sony PCM D50 vs Marantz Pmd661 (internalmics and optical options )
Anybody can tell me how they sound, D50 seems to be the best… not much said about the 661. I wanted to record quite ambient atmospheres. How many channels does the Optical in take? …
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4answers
414 views
Problem with Mounting Compact Flash from Sound Devices 702 to OS X
I've been having a weird problem with my Sound Devices 702. It's less than a month old. Basically, the Compact Flash card I use (Kingston CF 8GB 133X) mounts very inconsistently. W …
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0answers
122 views
Suggestion on preamp, RME QuadMic 4 channel preamp?
I'm looking for a 2 channel, preferably 4 channel, mic preamp for the studio. My budget is around €350, which is what the RME QuadMic is going for in Europe. It seems to suite my n …
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1answer
151 views
Sound devices MixPre-D
I have read couple of post talking about this pre, and everybody seems to be pretty happy with the job out there. But what I would really like to know is how it works as a Audio in …
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3answers
195 views
Programming an Audio Unit that hosts another Audio Unit?
I need help programming a Audio Unit that wraps a 3rd party audio unit.
I am trying to develop an Audio Unit instrument using Xcode. I want my AU to load an instance of a 3rd part …
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3answers
171 views
Borrowing a Fostex FR-2LE
Hey all,
So my friend is letting me borrow his FR-2LE for a shoot this week since my H4n is being repaired. I usually use my SD MixPre with my Zoom.
I'll be getting it the day of …
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3answers
493 views
Sound Devices Mix Pre and…?
Hey all!
I know that the hand held recorder question has come up on this forum more times than I've had hot dinners, but none that specifically answer this;
Has anyone used the S …
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2answers
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Buying advice: 744t with a mixpre or a SQN4S-II as extra pre-amp ?
Hi All,
I already own a SQN4S-II with a PCM-D50, but would love to record 4 track.
Right now I'm in the position of buying a second hand 744 for a reasonable price, including a Mi …
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14answers
4k views
Sound Devices usbpre 2 as a location field mixer, thoughts?
Hello folks,
So I was wondering if any of you have experience using the Sound Devices USB Pre2 in location audio recording situations. I was thinking of purchasing one and using a …
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9answers
2k views
Sound Devices New 702, or Used 744T?
Hi, all
I've been offered a used 744T, which has spend much of its time in a lab, but also some work in the field. The price is about $500 more then a new 702. All of my field w …
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2answers
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Sound Devices MixPre-D vs USBPre-2
Although my question is similar to another about an interface for Pro Tools/Preamp for field recording with a portable recorder (H4n aswell). I'm not as experienced as others on th …
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0answers
277 views
Sound Devices USBPre 1.5
Hi All,
I've noticed a few of these things going quite cheap recently. I know that they are out-dated now and will only work with a 32bit OS, but I was wondering if anyone knew if …
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2answers
241 views
How crucial is recording with timecode?
Hey. I wil be working on student film production soon. The camera for the job is Arri Alexa, I will be using Sound Devices either 744t or 788t. The problem I faced is the lack of …
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3answers
289 views
Do any SD 722 owners have tips they could share?
So a buddy of mine is letting me borrow his Sound Devices 722, not to mention his MKH-30 and 40. I got about three weeks with it. I'm going through the manual to get a feel for w …
2
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3answers
358 views
Best Comprehensive Location Equipment for £5000?
Hi guys,
I'm wondering what you guys would pick if you wanted a comprehensive recording kit for small films, documentaries and SFX recording with a £5000 budget?
I already have …