Looking for help on buying wireless XLR setup with Phantom Power.
Hey guys,
I am looking for a wireless setup to replace an XLR cable that goes from my Sony Z1U to mic w/ boom pole. I am steadicam operator and cannot have wires attached at all. This transmitter needs phantom power. It be perfect if it had and have a headphone jack. The boom operator needs to be able to monitor the sound and transmit to the Z1U. I am looking to spend as little as possible without losing too much. What specific equipment should I be looking at? What else should I be looking for in a wireless setup? What’s a good place to buy this equipment? EBay? |
Perhaps you might consider something like the Sound Devices MM-1 mic preamp and headphone amp on the boom operator's belt providing phantom for the mic and monitoring for the operator, feeding into a plugon wireless transmitter plugged into the output.
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I'd start by looking at this
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...0_Plug_In.html it's not the cheapest, but as an owner I can tell you this works great for your purpose. the receiver is one of the smallest/lightest available-important if you are flying your camera. it also has a headphone jack. the transmitter powers all of the phantom mics I own, with the one exception of my neuman U87a-it's a power hog. you'll have to add something like a shure fp-12 (bridging headphone amplifier) for the boom op to hear the mic. there is no transmitter i know of that has built it monitoring (Hello manufacturers-take note!!). i doubt you'll find the sennheiser 500 series on ebay, not that i'd buy electronics on ebay anyway (all must be sold as is-no warranty). B&H is excellent-i use them frequently. |
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Wayne |
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Regards, Ty Ford |
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sennheiser 500 looks great. anywhere I can get this thing used?
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Kyle,
IFB is a form of return audio to the boom op, interruptible so you can talk them into where to be. Usually only used in a broadcast environment, i've never seen it used in a single shooter scenario. Good luck finding the Sen. 500's used. Most people buy into the 100 series because they are cheaper, but they lack the performance/features of the 500. With audio-you get what you pay for... Wayne, I know you prob don't get to choose your equipment on your MTV gigs, but try out the Shure FP-22 if you can. While the amp is a tad noisier than the MM-1 (it only affects the headphone out, the mic is a true pass-thru) the mix can be adjusted better-and mono'd to both ears if you like. |
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Kyle,
Sounds like you just need to hire or make a deal with a soundguy. He would have gear and make your life a lot easier. Good luck |
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Regards, Ty Ford |
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I lied. The one I have is the Zaxcom 700 plugon.
It does have Phantom. My 416 does not like it. Regards, Ty |
I forgot all about the TRX700... I suspect because I never wrote a manual for it. Which means, that's yet another document I have to put in my queue.
Wayne |
Ok I am going with either the
G2 Sennheiser Evolution 500 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...0_Plug_In.html or Sennheiser EW100ENGG2 Wireless System http://www.coffeysound.com/product.p...1&cat=0&page=1 what is the difference in these systems? |
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