Last time, I explained the test parameters, the setup and listed the batteries under test. Go back and read that post if you want to see the test conditions (yes, I had the battery meters set correctly to match the chemistry of the batteries). Today it’s time for the results show. Based on the traffic [...]
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Battery Shootout Pt. 1
As a longtime proponent of rechargeable batteries, I have gotten into many, uh, discussions of their relative merits. Some people are curious about them and want to learn more. Others are pretty much biased agains rechargeable batteries of any type (except, presumably, the ones in their phones, cars, laptops, cordless phones, PS3 remotes, etc…). In [...]
New From NAMM—Digital Consoles Pt. 2
Last time, we touched on the Phonic Summit and Presonus StudioLive. Both are small-format consoles suited for small installations, recording or portable systems (which is one of my interest at the moment). But I’m also looking at a FOH console. I’m leaning heavily towards to Digidesign Profile; which I had hoped to play with at [...]
New From NAMM—Digital Consoles
I know I said we’d hit DPA mics next, but I left the sales sheet in my office this weekend. And in the quest for accuracy, I need that info. We’ll take a detour and get back on track soon.
So we’re clear, some of these consoles are not new. This is just the first time [...]
Finally—A 700 MHz Decision; The End Is Near
Late last week, the FCC finally issued an order regarding the migration out of the 700 MHZ spectrum. All ad hoc use (wireless mics, DMX, data, etc.) must cease no later than June 12, 2010. From Shure.com
The order applies to all wireless system users regardless of whether the user holds an FCC license. The order [...]
New Stuff From NAMM—Countryman
Last week at the NAMM show, there was not a bevy of new equipment. There were a few things of note, however. Today, we’ll touch on a few new products from Countryman. The first is a new earset microphone called the e2.
Countryman e2
The mic is made from material similar to the e6i. That is, it’s [...]
My First NAMM—A Pictorial Journey
Now that I live on the left coast, in the land of fruits and nuts, and so very close LA, I find myself with opportunities I didn’t have before. For example, paying more for everything. Or going swimming, outside, in January. And going to the NAMM show. For at least 10 years, people have been [...]
Being in Two (or More) Places at Once
The other day, I had to do a funeral. Now, I generally don’t like funerals; first because they’re typically emotionally hard, and second because they’re technically challenging. Typically, funerals are planned by people who have no idea how technology works and they are always last-minute. Last week’s funeral was all of that, and more.
Because it [...]
Going to NAMM?
One thing that is kinda cool about living in rough proximity to LA is the preponderance of trade shows that are within driving distance. For years it seems, people have been asking me, “Are you going to NAMM?” I’ve always answered, “No,” because it’s on the other side of the country. Well, now I’m also [...]
Heil Drum Mic Kit Pt. 1
Two weekends ago, I picked up some new mics for our drum kit. We had been experimenting with some demos over the last few months, and I was convinced enough to place an order with my dealer. When I went to pick them up, he gave me the HDK-8 which I initially thought to be [...]
