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Communications options for the CL-9
Since the Sound Devices CL-9 hit the blogosphere, views and how-to’s have filled the web.  Instead of rehashing what the CL-9 is designed to do, I’ve decided to take a practical approach to using the communications section of the new control surface. If the boom operators wish to listen to the same mix as the sound... Read full entry »
February 26, 2010
2009 Highlights (yes, there were some)
As we looked back over 2009 we found several things to be happy about. NAB2009 brought out a few new products of interest and the Sound Devices 552 debuted to a waiting crowd. We worked to bring some clarity to the complex and ever changing world of digital workflows with our Sound for Picture session... Read full entry »
January 8, 2010
Sound Devices 552
On September 8th, Sound Devices rocked our world with their latest product release: the 552 Mixer/Recorder. Evolving from the esteemed 442 mixer, the 552 has 5 mic/line inputs, all with pre or post fader direct outputs, plus two other very notable additions: a built-in stereo recorder, and four channels of AES outputs. The two main XLR... Read full entry »
September 9, 2009
Let’s go to the hop, (oh baby)
I get asked more and more every day about camera hops –what’s available and what’s coming. It seems as though we have run around the circle in audio from double system Nagra to recording direct to camera and now back to double system on hard disk recorders (and with a lot more channels).  It still remains... Read full entry »
August 17, 2009
Trew Audio Toronto Workflow Sessions
This past June our Tyler Wade and his staff at the Trew Audio Toronto store hosted an evening of information and discussion regarding some elements of the Sound for Picture Workflow. Our panel of experts for the evening included Charlie Parra of Denecke, Kyle Kurbegovich of PS Toronto, Julian Daboll of Technicolor, Paul Isaacs of... Read full entry »
August 17, 2009
Sound Devices CL-2 at NAB 2009
Paul Isaacs of Sound Devices shows off the new CL-2 Boom Fader Controller for use with the 788T Recorder.
April 28, 2009
Sound Devices CL-8 Demystified
When Sound Devices released information on the CL-8, the most common question customers asked was “How?” ”How does it add recording tracks?” ”How do you route to the new auxes and where do they output?” Sadly, my answers were usually, “I’m not sure, but Sound Devices rarely disappoints.” Now that I’ve had a CL-8 to play with I... Read full entry »
December 23, 2008
A Tale of Two Productions, Part 2
Public transportation… I love it. Partly due to my roots in a small town, part gas prices, and part Nashville barely has any. So on a recent trip to Chicago to see the sights from the Sears tower, and visit some of my wife’s family in the suburbs, we used the L, city buses,... Read full entry »
July 18, 2008
Choose your own adventure.
One of the most common tasks we have, both sales and rental, is helping our customers select the product that best suits their needs. In an effort of streamline the situation I’ve come up with the following flow chart. I am the first to admit, numerous features lead a person to their ideal... Read full entry »
June 23, 2008
This just in…
News from the North Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center… I’m back from a whirlwind trip to the windy desert. With the help of Dion Saunders, of Trew Audio Vancouver, we scoured the audio hall for the best and brightest. Here is a snip of what we saw. Simply click the product title below... Read full entry »
April 18, 2008
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