Sennheiser Evolution G2 Wireless Lavalier System
When
you need freedom of movement in a scene, high-quality
wireless microphone are the right choice of gear for the job. Say for
instance you have a workout video you are shooting and the talent is
moving from machine to machine while talking up the latest features
in the products, unless you have a dedicated sound man with a mic on
a boom pole, you're going to get unusable audio. Wireless mics
offer the ability to pick-up superb sound even in these
type of demanding circumstances.
The
Sennheiser Evolution G2 has an impressive 1440 channels of
Frequency Auto Scanning. The system is nearly "bulletproof" producing
noise-free transmissions with good clean sound.
The
transmitter and receiver are both much smaller than the others on the market
and made of solid metal, not cheap plastic, plus these have the
backlit LCD read-out display. I especially like the VU
meters on both the transmitter and the receiver. The meters even
have peak hold!
Unlike other
wireless receivers with the "velcro mount solution" the Sennheiser EK100G2
receiver mounts to the camera via the hot-shoe or via the
included accessory, you can clip it to anything you wish.
Another
awesome feature is called "Pilot squelch". When enabled,
this feature is sending a high-pitched tone at all times from the
transmitter (it's so high in frequency that not even dogs can hear it). If
at any time this high-frequency tone is not picked up by the receiver, it
automatically Mutes the channel- very cool.
Tip: If
you're thinking of going with a really inexpensive system, it may be better
to rent than own. Consult your local rental house. If the shot is worth
shooting with a $2,000 camera, the audio is easily worth another $499!
The unit
ships with the high-quality ME2 lavalier microphone with both mini plug and
XLR output cables. Also see the G2 ENG system below
which is identical, but adds the optional plug-on
transmitter which can be used to add to a handheld or shotgun mic.
We've noticed
that these units will run approximately 8 hours on two standard AA batteries
in both the transmitter and receiver. Tip: Always use fresh batteries for a
new shoot.
Sennheiser Evolution G2 100 Series - Camera Mountable UHF
Lavalier Wireless System with EW100G2 Receiver SK100G2 BodyPack Transmitter
and ME2 Microphone (A 518-554MHz)
SKP 100 G2
for making handheld and shotguns mics wireless
Sennheiser Evolution G2 ENG Wireless Lavalier System + Plug on Transmitter
SKP
100 G2 Plug on transmitter for use with handheld mic or shotgun.
Note that you can only use either the plug-on transmitter or the lavalier,
you can't do both a wireless handheld and lavalier at the same time unless
you have two receivers.
SKP
100 G2 plug-on transmitter (A 518-554MHz)
KSM44
Large
Dual-Diaphragm Microphone / 20Hx to 20kHz
Application
Studio Vocals / Ensemble Vocals /
Voiceover / Live Recording / Strings / Acoustic Guitar / Piano / Cymbals /
Woodwinds
The KSM44/SL is a multiple pattern (cardioid, omnidirectional,
bidirectional), externally biased, dual large diaphragm condenser microphone
with extremely low self-noise (7 dBA). Developed to meet the needs of studio
recording musicians, the warm, rich sound of the KSM44 delivers exceptional
performance, tailored to deliver vivid reproduction of voice for the most
critical recordings. The KSM44 also offers great flexibility in a variety of
recording applications, working well on acoustic and amplified instruments, as
its capacity for managing high SPLs accommodates loud sound sources such as
drums and guitar amplifiers.
Features
Dual 1-inch, externally biased, ultra-thin, 2.5 micron, 24-karat gold-layered,
low mass, Mylarฎ diaphragms provide superior transient response Class A,
discrete, transformerless preamplifier for transparency, extremely fast
transient response and no crossover distortion; Minimizes harmonic and
intermodulation distortions Full-range frequency response (20 Hz - 20 KHz) for
an extremely accurate reproduction of voice and instruments
Extremely low self noise (7 dBA) for critical studio vocal recording Premium
electronic components and gold-plated internal and external connectors Subsonic
filter eliminates rumble from mechanical vibration below 17 Hz 15 dB attenuation
switch for handling high input SPL sound sources 3-position switchable
low-frequency filter virtually eliminates unwanted background noise and controls
proximity effect Durable zinc die-cast housing and hardened low carbon steel
grille to protect the cartridge from accidental drops or misuse Uniform polar
response provides natural off-axis response for critical recording An integrated
three-stage pop protection grille to guard against wind and breath noise An
internal shock mount to reduce unwanted handling and stand noise
DA-40
Dat Recorder
The DA-40 is TASCAM's latest workhorse DAT recorder, in the proud tradition of
the DA-30 and DA-30mkII. The DA-40 is the ideal machine for studios and
broadcast applications, yet still affordable enough for the home musician. The
DA-40 provides all the connectivity imaginable in a professonal application in
both analog and digital environments. Of course, SCMS code can be overridden,
allowing you to duplicate your project at will. Plus, the transport controls are
enhanced with the Jog/Shuttle wheel, allowing more tactile control with the tape
transport. The DA-40 also has more advanced features that take it far beyond its
competition. Tracks can actually have track names which will scroll across the
screen, allowing easy labelling and locating of multiple similar mixes. In
broadcast environments, the parallel control allows the user to cue the DAT
player from their own console. For a very reliable DAT deck with an advanced
features set, nothing beats the DA-40 from TASCAM.
Mackie
1642-VLZ Pro
Professional compact mixer with ultra-low
noise and highest headroom in its class 16 channels (8 mono mic/line, 2 mono
mic/stereo line, and 2 stereo line) 10 precision-engineered XDR TM
studio-grade mic preamps with 130dB dynamic range, 192kHz bandwidth, and 0.0007%
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 60mm long-wearing logarithmic-taper faders 4
subgroups with left & right assigns and direct outs for recording 3-band
active EQ with sweepable midrange on mono channels 4-band active EQ on stereo
channels 4 aux sends with 15dB of gain above Unity 4 stereo aux returns with
EFX to monitor controls and routing to subgroups 8 direct outs from mono
channels for recording Optional RackMount kit available
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