Rycote has been the golden standard in wind protection for many years. The product line has remained the same for many years until recently with the addition of the new Super Softee with a retail price of $135.00. It is a very different looking Softee then the past with an all black tear drop shape. I have only used mine once with my Schoeps CMIT-5U. It is definitely more sonically transparent then the older model but I am not sure if it is any better in preventing wind noise. It will take more testing and time to figure out how much wind protection it actually offers however I still feel it has a place in my arsenal since it does not color the sound of the microphone at all.
New Rechargeable 9V Battery Beachtek PRO5180 Rechargeable 9V Batteries (700mAh)
The Beachtek Pro5180 are a new battery in the rechargeable 9v market a 2 pack is $48.00 which puts them at the same price per battery ($24.00) as the I power Rechargeable 9V which have been a long winner among sound mixers. However the BeachTek are 200MAH more making them last longer. They also will charge on the Ipower Chargers as well saving an investment on a new type of charger. Below is some more info from Beachtek you should pick them up and try them
At 700mAh, it is among the world’s highest-capacity rechargeable 9V batteries. It can also be recharged hundreds of times while remaining free of memory effect. The battery works with Beachtek audio adapters and a variety of other professional equipment.
Contains 2 PRO5180 rechargeable 9V batteries
Lithium polymer chemistry
Lasts for up to 3 times as long as alkaline batteries and is far more cost-effective
Its 700mAh capacity is among the highest in the world for rechargeable 9V batteries
Can be recharged hundreds of times without developing any memory effect, which means full battery capacity will continue to be usable after each charge cycle
Compatible with Beachtek audio adapters and a variety of other professional equipment
At 700mAh, it is among the world’s highest-capacity rechargeable 9V batteries. It can also be recharged hundreds of times while remaining free of memory effect. The battery works with Beachtek audio adapters and a variety of other professional equipment.
PRO5180 rechargeable 9V batteries
Lithium polymer chemistry
Lasts for up to 3 times as long as alkaline batteries and is far more cost-effective
Its 700mAh capacity is among the highest in the world for rechargeable 9V batteries
Can be recharged hundreds of times without developing any memory effect, which means full battery capacity will continue to be usable after each charge cycle
Providing Great Location Sound in Columbia South Carolina
The last two months have been very busy for us at Pro Location Sound. Especially in Columbia South Carolina providing many clients on a variety of projects with Location Sound. With a shortage of quality Sound Mixers in Columbia South Carolina and the surrounding areas we always love working to help your project sound the best.
New Sound Truck Nissan NV-200 Van
The Nissan NV-200 is Nissans answer to the Ford Transit Connect and smaller option then the Dodge Ram Pro Master. The Nv-200 was also first to the market in late 2013. I took delivery of mine two weeks ago and have already driven it about 1000 miles. Below are my impressions.
Performance and Passenger Cabin
The NV-200 is a 4 Cylinder 131Hp powered van this is the only engine option I had concerns that it might be under powered however I am happy to report while fully loaded with pretty much everything I own including a Rubbermaid follow cart, Loaded PSC Vertical sound cart, Rock N roller eng cart, 100lbs of shot bags and other assorted gack I had no issues on my 600 miles trip this past week and found the van to be fast enough for my needs and very easy to drive. It drives more like large SUV then a van and had no issues going anywhere I needed to go including a tight parking garage and a very narrow alley. I also averaged between 24-25MPG on the trip while fully loaded which exceeded my expectations and is important as getting full mileage in the ENG world is very rare.
The Passenger Cabin feel more like a SUV then a commercial van. The seats, trim and controls are all very comfortable. I bought the technology package that includes XM, Blue Tooth, Nav, back up camera and Cruise Control which are all working as advertised. There are plenty of storage bins and spots to put everything I need close by. It is a very comfortable ride for larger passengers as well I am 6’4 and 300lbs I find it to be very spacious so if you’re a smaller framed person you will have a ton of room.
Cargo Area
The Cargo area is well laid out as well with 6 built in tie downs dual sliding side doors and 180 degree rear doors it is easy to get to all your gear. I can access all the items on my follow cart from drivers side sliding door and my Rock N Roller ENG cart from passenger side. The floor comes standard with a rubber mat which seems to do a good job at keeping the ride quiet. It also came with a wire mesh bulkhead included for security and to protect you from your gear. The rear door is only 19.5 in off the ground so lifting things in or in my case using a ramp is easy.
I think this van is a good price point and fit for any sound mixer who works the kind of jobs I do. I do 50% corporate/commercial 35% reality/eng and 15% union features and commercials. It is the perfect size for 85% of my work and I can make it work for the other 15%. I still have a personal car but could easily have this van as my every day driver if I needed to.
Overall I am very happy with my purchase so far and look forward to driving this van for the next 10-12 years. If any has any questions I am happy to answer them.
The Nissan NV-200 is Nissans answer to the Ford Transit Connect and smaller option then the Dodge Ram Pro Master. The Nv-200 was also first to the market in late 2013. I took delivery of mine two weeks ago and have already driven it about 1000 miles. Below are my impressions.
Performance and Passenger Cabin
The NV-200 is a 4 Cylinder 131Hp powered van this is the only engine option I had concerns that it might be under powered however I am happy to report while fully loaded with pretty much everything I own including a Rubbermaid follow cart, Loaded PSC Vertical sound cart, Rock N roller eng cart, 100lbs of shot bags and other assorted gack I had no issues on my 600 miles trip this past week and found the van to be fast enough for my needs and very easy to drive. It drives more like large SUV then a van and had no issues going anywhere I needed to go including a tight parking garage and a very narrow alley. I also averaged between 24-25MPG on the trip while fully loaded which exceeded my expectations and is important as getting full mileage in the ENG world is very rare.
The Passenger Cabin feel more like a SUV then a commercial van. The seats, trim and controls are all very comfortable. I bought the technology package that includes XM, Blue Tooth, Nav, back up camera and Cruise Control which are all working as advertised. There are plenty of storage bins and spots to put everything I need close by. It is a very comfortable ride for larger passengers as well I am 6’4 and 300lbs I find it to be very spacious so if you’re a smaller framed person you will have a ton of room.
Cargo Area
The Cargo area is well laid out as well with 6 built in tie downs dual sliding side doors and 180 degree rear doors it is easy to get to all your gear. I can access all the items on my follow cart from drivers side sliding door and my Rock N Roller ENG cart from passenger side. The floor comes standard with a rubber mat which seems to do a good job at keeping the ride quiet. It also came with a wire mesh bulkhead included for security and to protect you from your gear. The rear door is only 19.5 in off the ground so lifting things in or in my case using a ramp is easy.
I think this van is a good price point and fit for any sound mixer who works the kind of jobs I do. I do 50% corporate/commercial 35% reality/eng and 15% union features and commercials. It is the perfect size for 85% of my work and I can make it work for the other 15%. I still have a personal car but could easily have this van as my every day driver if I needed to.
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Overall I am very happy with my purchase so far and look forward to driving this van for the next 10-12 years. If any has any questions I am happy to answer them.
Sound Devices 633 1.01 Firmware
Sound Devices has released an important firmware update for the 633 below are the details:
Changes introduced in 1.01 include:
Fixes
Fixes issue where when powering up from sleep mode, the audio output of the 633 may be 10db to 20db low or sometimes too high.
Potential issue where record bell and subsequent recorded files could be distorted.
Fixes issue where deleting Notes from a take that is recorded as WAV on one media and MP3 on the other media resulted in a lock up.
Fixes lockup that could occur when switching between certain settings files.
Changes introduced in 1.01 include:
Fixes
- Fixes issue where when powering up from sleep mode, the audio output of the 633 may be 10db to 20db low or sometimes too high.
- Potential issue where record bell and subsequent recorded files could be distorted.
- Fixes issue where deleting Notes from a take that is recorded as WAV on one media and MP3 on the other media resulted in a lock up.
- Fixes lockup that could occur when switching between certain settings files.
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