Re: Wireless Link to Camera - Optimum Setup


"SoundSpeed" <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:1123631997.172713.280510@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> G'day all,
>
> I have long considered a Stereo Zaxcom setup for a wireless link to
> camera, but have always been concerned about getting a return that was
> reliable ( I always monitor off camera )
>
> My questions are:-
>
> Is the Zaxcom sound quality good enough for a
> Magazine/Reality/Documentary setup?
>
> My typical day is recording presenting/interviews done with 2 or 3
> radio mics, through my mixer, via snake to the Digibeta. Would adding
> another radio transmitting signal path (the camera link) compromise the
> sound too much?
>
> Are there any alternatives, without looking at twin transmitters (ie.
> two lectro setups)?
>
> Has anybody tried any of the small FM wireless transmitters (such as
> the belkin for iPod)to use as a headphone return? Are they reliable
> enough to make you feel secure in calling a re-take due to radio
> interference ? Battery life or can they be split off the camera power?
>
> Any thoughts or suggestion would be cool.

I'm just curious when the last time anyone had a radio hit on the wireless
link? If you are gonna carry another device for peace of mind why not get a
little two channel recorder like the new m-audio device which is coming out
soon and just record a backup?


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