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January 13th, 2007, 02:49 PM | #1 |
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Boom op headphone amp - recommendations?
I'm looking for a headphone amp I can use for a boom operator - something very simple, just mic in/out, with a phones jack and a volume knob. I found this device: http://www.studio1productions.com/am300.htm and it appears to do what I want, but I don't have any experience with it or the brand. Does anybody recommend one? Has anybody used this one?
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January 13th, 2007, 03:39 PM | #2 |
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Abe,
I use a unit by Rolls - the PM50sOB - which performs really nicely. The boom mic signal passes straight through without any degradation; the boom op can listen to the mic + mix in a proportion of another signal sent back to him (camera op's mic; director's mic, etc..). Retails for $50 - $60. Very good value. If you want to spend a lot more, Sound Devices makes an excellent unit for around $350.. (I have a Sound Devices SD 302 3 chan mic mixer which is absolutely fantastic quality..) Kindest regards, Ross. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
January 16th, 2007, 01:24 PM | #3 |
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Thank you Ross - I have my eye on the 302 already for my own use. The Rolls looks like just what I need.
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January 17th, 2007, 10:11 AM | #5 |
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Thanks Steve . . considering that I plan to use the pre's in my recorder, is it worth it to spend the extra money on the MM1? Will a unit without a preamp give my boom op a usable signal level?
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January 17th, 2007, 03:29 PM | #7 |
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Here's one more http://beachtek.com/mvu1.html at $279.00
Headphone output is a bit noisy in my testing on the unit, but it does what it needs to do - gives the boom op a way to hear what's going on. |
January 17th, 2007, 04:30 PM | #8 |
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Rolls PM50sOB
I still stand by the Rolls unit; nice and quiet, and amazing value.. See post above..
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