A lighter more versatile sound package

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2012 promises to be a busy and diverse year with everything from films to documentaries. To better serve our clients and the diverse projects that are upcoming our equipment inventory is evolving. We are now featuring Lectrosonics SR Receivers and Lectrosonics MM400 transmitters. The SR is a powerful receiver stereo unit with high power efficiency and in a light weight form factor. The MM400 transmitters offer the same quality and feature set as other wireless in a 100 percent waterproof solid aluminum case making them ideal for even the most hostile environments.

These feature sets will allow for a much smaller and power efficient package capable of working in even the most hostile locations.

New Equipment: Sound Devices 552 Mixer/Recorder

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To better serve our clients we have upgraded to the Sound Devices 552 5 channel mixer with 2 Channel timecode recorder. We are very excited to bring this equipment to our inventory. Here is what Sound Devices has to say about it:

Sound Devices presents the 552 Production Mixer, the most technologically advanced portable audio mixer ever made. Using the best analog and digital technologies, along with advanced mechanical construction, the 552 gives professionals a superb sounding, compact, lightweight and power-efficient mixer that is equally at home in simple run-and-gun applications or in complex multi-input, multi-output production setups.

The 552 contains five precision high-dynamic-range transformer-balanced microphone inputs with expanded gain and headroom. Each input accepts audio sources of various types and levels. Inputs have their own limiter, sweepable high-pass filter, and pre-or-post-fade direct output.

552 Record ControllerRecording

The 552 has an integrated two-track, digital audio recorder writing industry-standard Broadcast Wave files to SD and SDHC media. A simple joystick controller is used to take command of recording functions. Push up to begin recording. Either WAV or MP3 files can be recorded. Recordings can be either 24 or 16 bit, with WAV files having sampling rates from 44.1 kHz up to 96 kHz.

Trew Audio Acquires Coffey Sound

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Congrats to John and Glen this is a great merger for our industry below is the Trew Audio Press Release:

http://www.trewaudio.com/audioflow/2011/09/07/coffey-sound-a-trew-audio-company/

Last Friday, September 2nd, 2011, Trew Audio, Inc. acquired Coffey Sound, LLC. This comes as great news to all involved–especially you, the customer.
An L.A. store is the next logical step for the evolution of Trew Audio as a company and follows past successful launches of our Toronto and Vancouver stores. Our corporate intention is to provide you more opportunities to see, feel and hear the gear you need.
The different yet complimentary strong points of both companies, such as Trew Audio’s ability to reach out to customers throughout North America and penchant for distance-based technical assistance combined with Coffey Sound’s store and large rental operation for walk-in customers in the world center of film/video production, make an ideal combination.
In recent years, Coffey Sound has been owned by Telecorps Holdings Inc., which also owns media related companies primarily involved with post-production and unscripted (reality) television. A company with a niche as specific as sound for film and video production serves the industry best when driven first by a love and understanding of the craft and those who work in it, with the pursuit of profit being a necessary but distant second.
Glen Trew, President and Founder of Trew Audio, commented on Friday, “With Trew Audio’s purchase of Coffey Sound, this Los Angeles business will — once again — be under an ownership that is focused entirely on sound for film and video production, and those who work in that profession. I believe this transition will come to serve with increased value our industry in general and our customers in particular.”
John Coffey will stay on as Trew Audio’s Vice President of Business Development from his office at the LA location. John’s enthusiasm and knowledge of our industry as well as the great personal relationships he maintains with customers will be a boon for Trew Audio and the customers we serve. Long-time familiar face at the store, Fabi Allen, is now Branch Manager and Sales Manager of the LA location.
Coffey Sound’s Founder, John Coffey had this to say on Friday, “I have always had immense respect for Glen and his business ethic. Over the years, Trew Audio was the company that really was Coffey Sound’s major competition. Glen and I have always had the same vision – to earn your business by putting out education and promotions in ways that add value for you. We get it. Trew Audio and Coffey Sound don’t just sell the gear, we open the box with you and our experts go through the manual with you. That style of business will continue.”
Eventually the two companies will coalesce under the Trew umbrella and share a web-presence, e-commerce, accounting and sales promotions. We will strive to work hard over the next few months to make the changeover as seamless as possible for our customers while adding value. Coffey Sound’s many activities such as education seminars, new product launch parties, Sound & Picture magazine, and its emphasis on friendly helpful service will continue!
We welcome your questions your comments. We truly intend to make Trew Audio your store no matter where in the world you are. We are listening.

New Equipment Remote Audio BDS Version 4

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The newest evolution of the Remote Audio Battery Distribution System (BDS) advances the concept of efficient multi-device powering with valuable new features in two new models, the BDSv4 and BDSv4u. Both models feature a new low battery warning LED and panel-accessible selector toggles. One such toggle makes the 6th BDS outlet switched or unswitched, while the other enables easy selection of the low-battery warning threshold.

The BDSv4u is the flagship of the new BDS line and includes a built-in USB power outlet and a remote accessory port. The USB outlet is a 2A circuit, capable of powering and charging* devices as small as the iTouch, and as large as an iPad. The BDSv4u also includes the remote port for use with Remote Audio accessories such as the RM(Remote Meter) and RS(Remote Switch).

The BDSv4 has the same features of the v4u, minus the USB and remote ports. The v4 is very compact–smaller than the v4u, and even smaller than its predecessor, the BDSv3.

Like previous versions of the Remote Audio BDS, all Remote Audio BDS input and BDS output cables and accessory devices are compatible with the BDSv4 and BDSv4u.

Remote Audio D6 Deva Accessory

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Need to control analog outputs of your Deva or Fusion? Below is what Remote Audio has to say about the D6


The Zaxcom Deva and Fusion recorders have immense mixing capability, but there are no controls for the analog output levels. Even when using the optional Zaxcom Mix-12 control surface, only outputs 1 thru 4 have level controls.

The D6 was developed by Remote Audio as a convenient way to individually adjust the analog output levels of the Deva and Fusion recorders. It is a completely passive device, requiring no power to operate. The D6 utilizes high-quality ALPS potentiometers, and maintains a balanced signal throughout. It is housed in a rugged, powder-coated aluminum chassis.

The D6 is compatible with the following Zaxcom recorder models: Deva IV, Deva V, Deva 5.8, Deva 16, Fusion 10 & Fusion 12, and will work with or without the Mix-8 or Mix-12 control panels connected. On models with eight channels of analog output (Deva 16 & Fusion 12), channels seven and eight are passed-through the D6 unaffected. With the knobs turned fully clockwise, no attenuation occurs (there is no insertion loss when using the D6). Various dB attenuation points are shown around each knob for reference.

Connecting the D6

The D6 mounts to the Deva/Fusion via a right-angle male DB25 connector. Two thumbscrews are provided to create a secure connection. A breakout cable is then connected to the D6 via the female DB25. That cable typically has six or eight male XLR connectors, depending on the model of recorder.

Using the D6

The D6 is useful in the following examples typically found on the film/video production set:

  • Control the volume and fade out music tracks to a loudspeaker system, without affecting the input level of the recorder.
  • Control the headphone volume to a boom operator.
  • Control the audio level to the video assist equipment.
  • Volume control to actors’ ear wigs.