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For those with the Schoeps CMIT 5U and similar sized microphones there is a great new mount windshield option from Cinela  it is really a whole new way of thinking following the link below for a video of it.

http://www.trewaudio.com/store/Cinela-PIA-1-Piano-Windshield.html

The most reliable and best rechargeable batteries are the Ipower 9v batteries. I have been using them since 2006 and they have saved me a ton of money and saved the environment 1000’s of alkaline batteries. Thought most of my equipment now takes AA batteries Ipowers are still an important part of my workflow. I use them in my LMA transmitters for my wireless camera link which they last up to 6 hours in and they will power a Comtek easily for a whole day. If  you haven’t tried any rechargeable batteries yet the Ipowers will be a great start. See the link below for more information:

http://www.ipowerus.com

Sound Devices has always been a company known for its support and quick reaction to firmware issues. With the release of the 664 things are no different. This most recent firmware adds metering options and adds more SD cards to approved this I am confident with the release of 1.5 all SD card issues will be resolved below is what Sound Devices has to say about the firmware release:

Changes introduced in 1.04 include:

New

• Digital Input Gain. Provides up to 50dB gain for AES42 or AES3 sources.
• Peak Only Meter option.
• Meter Peak Hold Time Off option.

Fixes

• Metering freeze. Meters would stop moving and eventually result in a subsequent lockup.
• Faster formatting on SD cards.
• Improved performance for SD cards up to 32 GB in size. (Note: improved performance for cards 64 GB and larger will be addressed in a future firmware release).
• Lockup fix when rapidly connecting and disconnecting USB keyboards.
• Lockup fix on boot up with 44.1kHz sampling rate and Tracks L and R not armed.
• Lock up fix that occurring with tone and 44.1K sampling rates.
• AES signals measuring 3-4 dB high on L, R, X1, and X2 tracks.

I am always looking for ways to get more organized “The Joker Boxes” may help. They are half and full apple boxes with storage built in. They are well built in the USA and made out of wood. They offer a variety of sizes and configurations to fit your needs. So if your looking for something to help with storage check out www.http://jokerboxes.com.

Today I had someone email me and ask which sound harness I use. I have tried all the brands and models for someone of my size ( I am 6’4 and large build) The Petrol Harness 605 Deca Harnass  is the one I use all the time. While I like the Versaflex and Porta-Brace Memory foam ones they are just too bulky for me and in the hot summers in the south-east you sweat like a pig under them. The Petrol Harnass is also the cheapest one at around $115.00.