Thank you all for your replies. I am in show and can't get some special battery
that lectro sonics sells at the moment.

I started with Energizer Industrials and used my entire stock before lunch. As I
stated the batteries lasted about 3 hours. We sent a PA out to get more at the
drug store and they are lasting about 30 minutes.

Now that I know this is a "feature", I will be sure to take steps to never have
this happen again.

Thank you,

Lisa

--- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, "BruceJ" <opusstuf@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Lisa.
>
> The UM400a consumes a bit over 100mA while it's running. An Energizer 9 volt
alkaline battery at this consumption rate can provide about  500 mAH of
capacity, which converts to about 5 hours of run time.
>
> http://data.energizer.com/PDFs/522.pdf
>
> Another issue you have probably already encountered is the wide variation in
run times with different brands of alkaline batteries. Some brands are fairly
consistent but cannot handle the high current consumption rates that the latest
wireless transmitters demand. Other brands exhibit variation as much as 2:1 from
one unit to another depending upon which plant produced the battery and how old
it was. This is exactly why we have stayed with Energizer all these years. They
have been the most consistent, and provide the highest capacity at the higher
consumption rate.
>
> The iPower rechargeables can handle the higher current consumption and provide
consistent performance, but the capacity gradually declines over time, and you
would need to develop and practice a regimen of charging and maintenance. There
are some analyzers available now to measure the capacity of the rechargeables,
which would be valuable with aging batteries.
>
> Wish we had a better answer for you, but this is the reality of the matter. As
DSP, microprocessors, switching supplies, high current mixers, etc. have been
added to the designs, power consumption has gone through the roof. This is why
there are only rechargeable batteries used in cell phones, PDAs, laptops, etc.
>
> Thanks to all of you for sharing your experiences and suggestions.
>
> Best regards,
> Bruce
>
> --- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, "lisa_woodward" <lisa_woodward@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi I am new to using Lectrosonics 400a belt packs. How long should I expect
a new 9v alkaline battery to last?
> >
> > Currently I am barely getting 3 hours from these. Our shows last about 4.5
hours and occasionally 5. I was under the impression that this beltpack used
some kind of switching technology to extend the battery life, but 3 hours is a
very short time in my opinion.
> >
> > Is there a setting that will allow this beltpack to go 5 hours on an
alkaline battery? Or is it only good for 3 hours reliably?
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
> > Lisa Woodward
> >
>

Block 26 is a great choice.  Most of the blocks 20 and above would be usable
though.  When you ask, it's very helpful to include how many systems he requires
to operate together at the same time.  If your friend likes, he can call the
factory and get my phone number so he can call me when he is in town.  (My
office is in New York).

Regards,

Howard Kaufman
Technical Representative
Lectrosonics

--- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, "Mikolaj" <mikolaj.kaczmarczyk@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> my friend will be in NY for shots soon and he asked me in which frequency
block wireless system will work in NY, I've checked and block 26 looks good,
what do you think about that?
>
> all best
> Mikolaj
>

Hello,

thank you very much for answer, there will be no more than 2 wireless sets, this
are simple documentary shots but he need to find wireless in block 26 in Poland,
if he will have problems we will rent something in NY.

all best
Mikolaj


--- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, "lectrohowie" <hkaufman1@...> wrote:
>
> Block 26 is a great choice.  Most of the blocks 20 and above would be usable
though.  When you ask, it's very helpful to include how many systems he requires
to operate together at the same time.  If your friend likes, he can call the
factory and get my phone number so he can call me when he is in town.  (My
office is in New York).
>
> Regards,
>
> Howard Kaufman
> Technical Representative
> Lectrosonics
>
> --- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, "Mikolaj" <mikolaj.kaczmarczyk@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > my friend will be in NY for shots soon and he asked me in which frequency
block wireless system will work in NY, I've checked and block 26 looks good,
what do you think about that?
> >
> > all best
> > Mikolaj
> >
>

Q: in which frequency block wireless system will work in NY?
A: all blocks will work in NY.

MY could mean the entire state "New York", or just the City, New York City, in
the state.  in either case they are a big location!!
all the blocks will work, there is nothing that makes them stop working, but
there will probably be a lot of interference that will affect how well they
actually perform, especially in many parts of New York City.  but interference
will vary from place to place, and from time to time. as each block covers over
24 MHz, you or your friend should be able to find some frequencies in any block,
and every block, that will work pretty well. (and there will be frequencies in
any block, and every block that will not work well!!) exactly which frequencies
are better, and which are poorer will depend on exactly where you are, and even
moving 1/2 km, or a few city blocks, can make a significant difference.
I see by additional messages, that you need to have two systems working, and
that will be easy on any, and every block; of course you will need to do a scan
at each different location.
Senator Mike Michaels, c.a.s.
Studio M Productions
Senator@...
Sound for Film, Video, Radio, TV and PA
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Mikolaj
   To: Lectro@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 1:14 PM
   Subject: [Lectro] best frequency block for NY?


     Hi,

   my friend will be in NY for shots soon and he asked me in which frequency
block wireless system will work in NY, I've checked and block 26 looks good,
what do you think about that?

   all best
   Mikolaj





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you said: "they are lasting about 30 minutes  " so there is either something
very wrong, or, more likely, the batteries were not fresh.
the iPower batteries we suggested are not " some special battery that lectro
sonics sells  ", and are available from a number of professional outlets; they
work in almost anything that uses 9 volt batteries.
you noted: " used my entire stock before lunch. "  and seem surprised when: "
the batteries lasted about 3 hours. ".  Most professionals would know from
experience, or at least some testing, how long their power lasts, and have
plenty of extras with them in any critical situation.  as I suggested earlier,
maybe for your situation, the LM transmitters with iPower 520's would be more
appropriate.  With today's technology, producing 100 mw of output power still
requires a sufficient  power source; its physics.
Senator Mike Michaels, c.a.s.
Studio M Productions
Senator@...
Sound for Film, Video, Radio, TV and PA
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: lisa_woodward
   To: Lectro@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:31 PM
   Subject: [Lectro] Re: battery life on the 400a?


     Thank you all for your replies. I am in show and can't get some special
battery that lectro sonics sells at the moment.

   I started with Energizer Industrials and used my entire stock before lunch. As
I stated the batteries lasted about 3 hours. We sent a PA out to get more at the
drug store and they are lasting about 30 minutes.

   Now that I know this is a "feature", I will be sure to take steps to never
have this happen again.

   Thank you,

   Lisa

   --- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, "BruceJ" <opusstuf@...> wrote:
   >
   > Hi Lisa.
   >
   > The UM400a consumes a bit over 100mA while it's running. An Energizer 9 volt
alkaline battery at this consumption rate can provide about 500 mAH of capacity,
which converts to about 5 hours of run time.
   >
   > http://data.energizer.com/PDFs/522.pdf
   >
   > Another issue you have probably already encountered is the wide variation in
run times with different brands of alkaline batteries. Some brands are fairly
consistent but cannot handle the high current consumption rates that the latest
wireless transmitters demand. Other brands exhibit variation as much as 2:1 from
one unit to another depending upon which plant produced the battery and how old
it was. This is exactly why we have stayed with Energizer all these years. They
have been the most consistent, and provide the highest capacity at the higher
consumption rate.
   >
   > The iPower rechargeables can handle the higher current consumption and
provide consistent performance, but the capacity gradually declines over time,
and you would need to develop and practice a regimen of charging and
maintenance. There are some analyzers available now to measure the capacity of
the rechargeables, which would be valuable with aging batteries.
   >
   > Wish we had a better answer for you, but this is the reality of the matter.
As DSP, microprocessors, switching supplies, high current mixers, etc. have been
added to the designs, power consumption has gone through the roof. This is why
there are only rechargeable batteries used in cell phones, PDAs, laptops, etc.
   >
   > Thanks to all of you for sharing your experiences and suggestions.
   >
   > Best regards,
   > Bruce
   >
   > --- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, "lisa_woodward" <lisa_woodward@> wrote:
   > >
   > > Hi I am new to using Lectrosonics 400a belt packs. How long should I
expect a new 9v alkaline battery to last?
   > >
   > > Currently I am barely getting 3 hours from these. Our shows last about 4.5
hours and occasionally 5. I was under the impression that this beltpack used
some kind of switching technology to extend the battery life, but 3 hours is a
very short time in my opinion.
   > >
   > > Is there a setting that will allow this beltpack to go 5 hours on an
alkaline battery? Or is it only good for 3 hours reliably?
   > >
   > > Thank you.
   > >
   > > Lisa Woodward
   > >
   >





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http://www.gothamsound.com/main.shtml?page=timessquare

Peter, from Gotham Sound, did all of us who work in NYC a great
service by testing and scanning in 8 different areas in the city and
listed the readings for all Lectro blocks ( including the new ones )

I hope that it helps you make a few choices before you head out, as
you can see there are better choices than others, and things change
day to day.

Chris Kellett C.A.S.

Sync Speed, Inc.
10 East Manoa Road
Havertown, PA 19083
610 659-1033 cell
610 853-0292 fax

www.syncspeedinc.com
chriskellett@...




On Oct 29, 2009, at 11:31 AM, Senator Mike Michaels wrote:

> Q: in which frequency block wireless system will work in NY?
> A: all blocks will work in NY.
>
> MY could mean the entire state "New York", or just the City, New
> York City, in the state. in either case they are a big location!!
> all the blocks will work, there is nothing that makes them stop
> working, but there will probably be a lot of interference that will
> affect how well they actually perform, especially in many parts of
> New York City. but interference will vary from place to place, and
> from time to time. as each block covers over 24 MHz, you or your
> friend should be able to find some frequencies in any block, and
> every block, that will work pretty well. (and there will be
> frequencies in any block, and every block that will not work
> well!!) exactly which frequencies are better, and which are poorer
> will depend on exactly where you are, and even moving 1/2 km, or a
> few city blocks, can make a significant difference.
> I see by additional messages, that you need to have two systems
> working, and that will be easy on any, and every block; of course
> you will need to do a scan at each different location.
> Senator Mike Michaels, c.a.s.
> Studio M Productions
> Senator@...
> Sound for Film, Video, Radio, TV and PA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mikolaj
> To: Lectro@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 1:14 PM
> Subject: [Lectro] best frequency block for NY?
>
> Hi,
>
> my friend will be in NY for shots soon and he asked me in which
> frequency block wireless system will work in NY, I've checked and
> block 26 looks good, what do you think about that?
>
> all best
> Mikolaj
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>



[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

So does the 400 series transmitters use more power than the 200 series
transmitters?
Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry

-----Original Message-----
From: "BruceJ" <opusstuf@...>
Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:25:47
To: <Lectro@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: [Lectro] Re: battery life on the 400a?

Hi Lisa.

The UM400a consumes a bit over 100mA while it's running. An Energizer 9 volt
alkaline battery at this consumption rate can provide about  500 mAH of
capacity, which converts to about 5 hours of run time.

http://data.energizer.com/PDFs/522.pdf

Another issue you have probably already encountered is the wide variation in run
times with different brands of alkaline batteries. Some brands are fairly
consistent but cannot handle the high current consumption rates that the latest
wireless transmitters demand. Other brands exhibit variation as much as 2:1 from
one unit to another depending upon which plant produced the battery and how old
it was. This is exactly why we have stayed with Energizer all these years. They
have been the most consistent, and provide the highest capacity at the higher
consumption rate.

The iPower rechargeables can handle the higher current consumption and provide
consistent performance, but the capacity gradually declines over time, and you
would need to develop and practice a regimen of charging and maintenance. There
are some analyzers available now to measure the capacity of the rechargeables,
which would be valuable with aging batteries.

Wish we had a better answer for you, but this is the reality of the matter. As
DSP, microprocessors, switching supplies, high current mixers, etc. have been
added to the designs, power consumption has gone through the roof. This is why
there are only rechargeable batteries used in cell phones, PDAs, laptops, etc.

Thanks to all of you for sharing your experiences and suggestions.

Best regards,
Bruce

--- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, "lisa_woodward" <lisa_woodward@...> wrote:
>
> Hi I am new to using Lectrosonics 400a belt packs. How long should I expect a
new 9v alkaline battery to last?
>
> Currently I am barely getting 3 hours from these. Our shows last about 4.5
hours and occasionally 5. I was under the impression that this beltpack used
some kind of switching technology to extend the battery life, but 3 hours is a
very short time in my opinion.
>
> Is there a setting that will allow this beltpack to go 5 hours on an alkaline
battery? Or is it only good for 3 hours reliably?
>
> Thank you.
>
> Lisa Woodward
>




------------------------------------

Yahoo! Groups Links

Thanks for the question.

Just looked up the battery life specs on the UM200C and UM400A. They don't make
sense, or at least the numbers do not appear correct, as battery life is listed
to be close to the same. This may be the case, but will have to dig up the QA
info back at the office. (at home now with no access to the plant servers)

The 400 Series Hybrid systems include a DSP in the transmitters and receivers,
so the power consumption should be greater. It could be the newer design in the
400 Series may be more efficient.

Great question. Many thanks. Will get the correct info and make any corrections
needed.

--- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, jacknorflus@... wrote:
>
> So does the 400 series transmitters use more power than the 200 series
transmitters?
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "BruceJ" <opusstuf@...>
> Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:25:47
> To: <Lectro@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [Lectro] Re: battery life on the 400a?
>
> Hi Lisa.
>
> The UM400a consumes a bit over 100mA while it's running. An Energizer 9 volt
alkaline battery at this consumption rate can provide about  500 mAH of
capacity, which converts to about 5 hours of run time.
>
> http://data.energizer.com/PDFs/522.pdf
>
> Another issue you have probably already encountered is the wide variation in
run times with different brands of alkaline batteries. Some brands are fairly
consistent but cannot handle the high current consumption rates that the latest
wireless transmitters demand. Other brands exhibit variation as much as 2:1 from
one unit to another depending upon which plant produced the battery and how old
it was. This is exactly why we have stayed with Energizer all these years. They
have been the most consistent, and provide the highest capacity at the higher
consumption rate.
>
> The iPower rechargeables can handle the higher current consumption and provide
consistent performance, but the capacity gradually declines over time, and you
would need to develop and practice a regimen of charging and maintenance. There
are some analyzers available now to measure the capacity of the rechargeables,
which would be valuable with aging batteries.
>
> Wish we had a better answer for you, but this is the reality of the matter. As
DSP, microprocessors, switching supplies, high current mixers, etc. have been
added to the designs, power consumption has gone through the roof. This is why
there are only rechargeable batteries used in cell phones, PDAs, laptops, etc.
>
> Thanks to all of you for sharing your experiences and suggestions.
>
> Best regards,
> Bruce
>
> --- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, "lisa_woodward" <lisa_woodward@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi I am new to using Lectrosonics 400a belt packs. How long should I expect
a new 9v alkaline battery to last?
> >
> > Currently I am barely getting 3 hours from these. Our shows last about 4.5
hours and occasionally 5. I was under the impression that this beltpack used
some kind of switching technology to extend the battery life, but 3 hours is a
very short time in my opinion.
> >
> > Is there a setting that will allow this beltpack to go 5 hours on an
alkaline battery? Or is it only good for 3 hours reliably?
> >
> > Thank you.
> >
> > Lisa Woodward
> >
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>

" more at the drug store and they are lasting about 30 minutes "
they are not alkaline batteries.  Beware drug store batteries, seasoned
professionals know that 9 volt batteries marked "heavy duty", and "electronics"
are often carbon-zinc type batteries which will give really short run times, and
Lectrosonics specifically cautions against using them!!
Senator Mike Michaels, c.a.s.
Studio M Productions
Senator@...
Sound for Film, Video, Radio, TV and PA
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: lisa_woodward
   To: Lectro@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:31 PM
   Subject: [Lectro] Re: battery life on the 400a?


     Thank you all for your replies. I am in show and can't get some special
battery that lectro sonics sells at the moment.

   I started with Energizer Industrials and used my entire stock before lunch. As
I stated the batteries lasted about 3 hours. We sent a PA out to get more at the
drug store and they are lasting about 30 minutes.

   Now that I know this is a "feature", I will be sure to take steps to never
have this happen again.

   Thank you,

   Lisa

   --- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, "BruceJ" <opusstuf@...> wrote:
   >
   > Hi Lisa.
   >
   > The UM400a consumes a bit over 100mA while it's running. An Energizer 9 volt
alkaline battery at this consumption rate can provide about 500 mAH of capacity,
which converts to about 5 hours of run time.
   >
   > http://data.energizer.com/PDFs/522.pdf
   >
   > Another issue you have probably already encountered is the wide variation in
run times with different brands of alkaline batteries. Some brands are fairly
consistent but cannot handle the high current consumption rates that the latest
wireless transmitters demand. Other brands exhibit variation as much as 2:1 from
one unit to another depending upon which plant produced the battery and how old
it was. This is exactly why we have stayed with Energizer all these years. They
have been the most consistent, and provide the highest capacity at the higher
consumption rate.
   >
   > The iPower rechargeables can handle the higher current consumption and
provide consistent performance, but the capacity gradually declines over time,
and you would need to develop and practice a regimen of charging and
maintenance. There are some analyzers available now to measure the capacity of
the rechargeables, which would be valuable with aging batteries.
   >
   > Wish we had a better answer for you, but this is the reality of the matter.
As DSP, microprocessors, switching supplies, high current mixers, etc. have been
added to the designs, power consumption has gone through the roof. This is why
there are only rechargeable batteries used in cell phones, PDAs, laptops, etc.
   >
   > Thanks to all of you for sharing your experiences and suggestions.
   >
   > Best regards,
   > Bruce
   >
   > --- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, "lisa_woodward" <lisa_woodward@> wrote:
   > >
   > > Hi I am new to using Lectrosonics 400a belt packs. How long should I
expect a new 9v alkaline battery to last?
   > >
   > > Currently I am barely getting 3 hours from these. Our shows last about 4.5
hours and occasionally 5. I was under the impression that this beltpack used
some kind of switching technology to extend the battery life, but 3 hours is a
very short time in my opinion.
   > >
   > > Is there a setting that will allow this beltpack to go 5 hours on an
alkaline battery? Or is it only good for 3 hours reliably?
   > >
   > > Thank you.
   > >
   > > Lisa Woodward
   > >
   >





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Hi Senator,
Is there a mac compatible version of the Lecnet 2 Software.
Regards
Mark
Sydney Australia



Mark Blackwell
Vigil Soundworks
0408 416 274
vigsound@...






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I'm really interested for a mac compatible version of the sw Lecnet 2
Regards
Andrea Moser
Rome Italy
andreamoser@...

Hi Andrea,

I'm a big Mac fan too, but I don't want you to get your hopes up for a Mac
compatible version of Lecnet any time soon!  What I have been doing, and it
might work for you, is to run Windows (right now I use XP) in a virtual
environment.  I find VMware Fusion with XP to be very usable with Lecnet and
many other Windows software applications as well.

Regards,

Howard Kaufman
Technical Representative
Lectrosonics
(516) 557-5213 (cell and office)
www.lectrosonics.com

--- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, Andrea Moser <andreamoser@...> wrote:
>
> I'm really interested for a mac compatible version of the sw Lecnet 2
> Regards
> Andrea Moser
> Rome Italy
> andreamoser@...
>

On 11/3/09 6:13 AM, Lisa Woodward commented on the Lectrosonics group:

> Thank you all for your replies. I am in show and can't get some special
> battery that lectro sonics sells at the moment.
>
> I started with Energizer Industrials and used my entire stock before lunch.
> As I stated the batteries lasted about 3 hours. We sent a PA out to get more
> at the drug store and they are lasting about 30 minutes.
>
> Now that I know this is a "feature", I will be sure to take steps to never
> have this happen again.
>------------------------------<snip>------------------------------<

The Energizer Industrials are just regular alkaline batteries, nothing
special.  Cheap carbon-zinc batteries are much worse, and I could see them
only surviving half an hour.  Lithium batteries always last longer, assuming
similar current draws.

The manual for the UM-400a says at the end:

"Battery Life:  5 hours (alkaline); 10 hours (lithium)"

That's a good tip-off that the lithiums are always a better way to go over
alkalines.  My usual thing for a 12-hour day is to shut the transmitters off
inbetween setups, and replace the batteries at lunchtime.  They generally
will go for about 6 hours, but not continuous use.  It's not a feature; this
is the way things are for all wireless products, including those made by
Zaxcom, Sennheiser, Shure, and other firms.

Note these are not special batteries sold by Lectrosonics.  As far as I
know, Lectro doesn't sell any batteries.  This is a standard challenge that
everyone in the production business has to deal with:  choose the right
batteries, and always have backups.  If you haven't used a specific device
before, do tests the day before the shoot so you're aware of exactly how
long it'll run, so there's no surprises.

--Marc Wielage
   Cinesound/LA

Thank you Howard for your replay.
I know Fusion with XP. I'm already using Parallel on my Macbook.
Sometimes i have little crash.
Next week with an upgrade to snow leopard it will run better.
Regards
Andrea Moser

Fusion doesn't seem to crash as much as when I was using Parallels.  I haven't
upgraded yet to Snow Leopard so I'd be interested to hear how that goes. Please
let us know.

Regards,

Howard

--- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, Andrea Moser <andreamoser@...> wrote:
>
> Thank you Howard for your replay.
> I know Fusion with XP. I'm already using Parallel on my Macbook.
> Sometimes i have little crash.
> Next week with an upgrade to snow leopard it will run better.
> Regards
> Andrea Moser
>

What are you trying to acomplish with Lectnet2?
I just want it for my Venue on my sound cart. I'm leaning towards buying a cheap
little netbook. I don't have windows installed on my Mac laptop, and I realized
it would be cheaper to buy a dedicated machine..... plus I would not be leaving
my Mac running all day just to monitor my wireless.

--- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, "lectrohowie" <hkaufman1@...> wrote:
>
> Fusion doesn't seem to crash as much as when I was using Parallels.  I haven't
upgraded yet to Snow Leopard so I'd be interested to hear how that goes. Please
let us know.
>
> Regards,
>
> Howard
>
> --- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, Andrea Moser <andreamoser@> wrote:
> >
> > Thank you Howard for your replay.
> > I know Fusion with XP. I'm already using Parallel on my Macbook.
> > Sometimes i have little crash.
> > Next week with an upgrade to snow leopard it will run better.
> > Regards
> > Andrea Moser
> >
>

I like that approach John Paul. I may invest in a basic PC laptop and
save the wear n tear of location work on my Mac. I will look into
Lecnet 2. By the way.... are you guys using block 26 transmitters
over there...(USA?) is it a popular freq band?
mark
On 05/11/2009, at 1:49 AM, johnpaul191 wrote:

What are you trying to acomplish with Lectnet2?
I just want it for my Venue on my sound cart. I'm leaning towards
buying a cheap little netbook. I don't have windows installed on my
Mac laptop, and I realized it would be cheaper to buy a dedicated
machine..... plus I would not be leaving my Mac running all day just
to monitor my wireless.

--- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, "lectrohowie" <hkaufman1@...> wrote:
  >
  > Fusion doesn't seem to crash as much as when I was using
Parallels. I haven't upgraded yet to Snow Leopard so I'd be
interested to hear how that goes. Please let us know.
  >
  > Regards,
  >
  > Howard
  >
  > --- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, Andrea Moser <andreamoser@> wrote:
  > >
  > > Thank you Howard for your replay.
  > > I know Fusion with XP. I'm already using Parallel on my Macbook.
  > > Sometimes i have little crash.
  > > Next week with an upgrade to snow leopard it will run better.
  > > Regards
  > > Andrea Moser
  > >
  >




Mark Blackwell
Vigil Soundworks
0408 416 274
vigsound@...






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Hey Lectro Guys,

Got any battery doors for UCR100's with holes drilled in them for the ISO9VOLT
lying around on the prototype bench out there in Lazer Lane? My little
Porta-Brace bag with a MixPre and two UCR100's is my backup system of last
resort; the mixer runs on a V-mount battery that will go on forever, and I'd
like to feed the UCR100's from the same source. If you've ever drilled out some
UCR100 battery doors and they're just lying around collecting dust, please let
me know; I'll gladly take a couple off your hands. Thanks for listening.

Best regards,

John Frink
Crocodile Tunes
Newark, Delaware

Hi group

I have a UH400A but plug that got hosed in salt water. (don't ask)
Heavy SFX storm night in Malta with lotsa salt water flying around.

I have not been able to figure out how tom open it up, so I doused it
out with fresh water, and tried to dry with a hair dryer.

I had all the screws out I could find, but still couldn't get any
thing off except the bottom cover, the unit did not want to budge.

Any tricks? Eventually when back in Canada I will send for service,
but would like to get it well rinsed and dried form now.

Regards,

Jim Rillie

G'day John from Downunda

I've succesfully modified a number of UM100 and IFB R1a battery doors by the
very careful use of a drill press and vice without needing to removing the door
from the Rx.

Looking at the bottom of the Rx with the battery compartment at the top, very
accurately (vernier calipers work for me) mark the centre an 11mm hole at 16.5mm
from the battery compartment end of the door, 9mm from the lefthand side and
11.5mm from the righthand side. Centre punch this point.

With the Rx upside down, clamp the battery door in the 90 degree open position
in a vice on the drill press table. Tape up all of the Rx to avoid any chance of
metal shavings entering. By starting with a smaller, say 3 or 4 mm drill and
working up to the 11mm in stages, you will end up with a neat hole that will
give access for external power to an ISO9VOLT. A slight champhering of the sharp
edges of the hole, both inside and out, will leave you with a handy
modification.

Hope this makes sense for you or someone you know with the equipment.

Cheers

Ian Grant
Sound Recordist
Grant Sound Recording
Australia
+61 (0) 411473379
grant_sound@...






----- Original Message -----
   From: John
   To: Lectro@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 9:05 AM
   Subject: [Lectro] UCR100 battery doors with holes?



   Hey Lectro Guys,

   Got any battery doors for UCR100's with holes drilled in them for the ISO9VOLT
lying around on the prototype bench out there in Lazer Lane? My little
Porta-Brace bag with a MixPre and two UCR100's is my backup system of last
resort; the mixer runs on a V-mount battery that will go on forever, and I'd
like to feed the UCR100's from the same source. If you've ever drilled out some
UCR100 battery doors and they're just lying around collecting dust, please let
me know; I'll gladly take a couple off your hands. Thanks for listening.

   Best regards,

   John Frink
   Crocodile Tunes
   Newark, Delaware






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Hi Ian,

Thanks for the very clear and precise instructions. Maybe I'll give it a shot.

Best regards,

John


--- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, "Ian Grant \(Grant Sound Recording\)"
<grant_sound@...> wrote:
>
> G'day John from Downunda
>
> I've succesfully modified a number of UM100 and IFB R1a battery doors by the
very careful use of a drill press and vice without needing to removing the door
from the Rx.
>
> Looking at the bottom of the Rx with the battery compartment at the top, very
accurately (vernier calipers work for me) mark the centre an 11mm hole at 16.5mm
from the battery compartment end of the door, 9mm from the lefthand side and
11.5mm from the righthand side. Centre punch this point.
>
> With the Rx upside down, clamp the battery door in the 90 degree open position
in a vice on the drill press table. Tape up all of the Rx to avoid any chance of
metal shavings entering. By starting with a smaller, say 3 or 4 mm drill and
working up to the 11mm in stages, you will end up with a neat hole that will
give access for external power to an ISO9VOLT. A slight champhering of the sharp
edges of the hole, both inside and out, will leave you with a handy
modification.
>
> Hope this makes sense for you or someone you know with the equipment.
>
> Cheers
>
> Ian Grant
> Sound Recordist
> Grant Sound Recording
> Australia
> +61 (0) 411473379
> grant_sound@...
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>   From: John
>   To: Lectro@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Friday, November 20, 2009 9:05 AM
>   Subject: [Lectro] UCR100 battery doors with holes?
>
>
>
>   Hey Lectro Guys,
>
>   Got any battery doors for UCR100's with holes drilled in them for the
ISO9VOLT lying around on the prototype bench out there in Lazer Lane? My little
Porta-Brace bag with a MixPre and two UCR100's is my backup system of last
resort; the mixer runs on a V-mount battery that will go on forever, and I'd
like to feed the UCR100's from the same source. If you've ever drilled out some
UCR100 battery doors and they're just lying around collecting dust, please let
me know; I'll gladly take a couple off your hands. Thanks for listening.
>
>   Best regards,
>
>   John Frink
>   Crocodile Tunes
>   Newark, Delaware
>
>
>
>
>
>
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>

Hi Jim.

I sent you an email regarding a Power Point show the service dept. uses for
UH400 disassembly. Holler if you don't get it.

--- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, Jim <jimrillie@...> wrote:
>
> Hi group
>
> I have a UH400A but plug that got hosed in salt water. (don't ask)
> Heavy SFX storm night in Malta with lotsa salt water flying around.
>
> I have not been able to figure out how tom open it up, so I doused it
> out with fresh water, and tried to dry with a hair dryer.
>
> I had all the screws out I could find, but still couldn't get any
> thing off except the bottom cover, the unit did not want to budge.
>
> Any tricks? Eventually when back in Canada I will send for service,
> but would like to get it well rinsed and dried form now.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jim Rillie
>

Hello everyone,

I put a mixture of old UCR100's and one new IFBT4 with an R1a out to use
for IEM's this weekend.  The client listened to them and said that the R1a
sounded too boomy to use.  I checked and the roll off was set to 50 Hz.
As I sit here gathering parts for a passive EQ barrel to insert, I was
wondering if anyone else has encountered this problem.

page daniel

las baterias ipower 520 mah
microfonos lectrosonics ucr 411a
 
trasmisor ucr 400 - 6 1/2 horas  
receptor ucr 411 a -  6 horas
 
estas baterias son muy buenas y la carga es de una hora
 
gracias
 
att: jose alberto gutierrez
colombia- bogota




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I am currently using the oldest beat up laptop to monitor my RF.  Future
plans are to set up another monitor location on a network in wings and or
green room in addition to the FOH.  Mean while my mac gear does other
important tasks.

I have in excess of 12 block 26 units.  They are very useful, especially
in areas of NYC and LA. of course They also work in less crowded spectrums
all around the US.  Block 25 also appears to be very useful in LA.
Besides the antennas are nice and short.

page daniel


> I like that approach John Paul. I may invest in a basic PC laptop and
> save the wear n tear of location work on my Mac. I will look into
> Lecnet 2. By the way.... are you guys using block 26 transmitters
> over there...(USA?) is it a popular freq band?
> mark
> On 05/11/2009, at 1:49 AM, johnpaul191 wrote:
>
> What are you trying to acomplish with Lectnet2?
> I just want it for my Venue on my sound cart. I'm leaning towards
> buying a cheap little netbook. I don't have windows installed on my
> Mac laptop, and I realized it would be cheaper to buy a dedicated
> machine..... plus I would not be leaving my Mac running all day just
> to monitor my wireless.
>
> --- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, "lectrohowie" <hkaufman1@...> wrote:
>  >
>  > Fusion doesn't seem to crash as much as when I was using
> Parallels. I haven't upgraded yet to Snow Leopard so I'd be
> interested to hear how that goes. Please let us know.
>  >
>  > Regards,
>  >
>  > Howard
>  >
>  > --- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, Andrea Moser <andreamoser@> wrote:
>  > >
>  > > Thank you Howard for your replay.
>  > > I know Fusion with XP. I'm already using Parallel on my Macbook.
>  > > Sometimes i have little crash.
>  > > Next week with an upgrade to snow leopard it will run better.
>  > > Regards
>  > > Andrea Moser
>  > >
>  >
>
>
>
>
> Mark Blackwell
> Vigil Soundworks
> 0408 416 274
> vigsound@...
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>

There are places here that you can find a little Windows XP netbook for $150. In
the grand scheme of what a cart of equipment costs... that's not a lot of money.
I have not had a chance to set this up yet, so maybe I'll keep an eye out for a
holiday deal and grab one.
They are so small and light that they will be easy to mount on a cart.
A few people I know in the film world have them to use on set for accessing web,
email, and google services (calendar, contacts, documents etc). This one pops up
on woot.com for about $150: http://www.woot.com/blog/viewentry.aspx?id=8820

I have not tried installing the Lectro software on one, but I *was*told* it
would work fine. It's an awkward conversation to open with "hey can I install
this software you have never heard of on your computer for a little while?".

anyway, then my personal laptop can be kept some place more secure. I would
still use that for burning off DVDs (if required)..... though those days may be
numbered too. That's a discussion for another group.

Block 26 seems to be popular in my city (Philadelphia) and NYC. My Venue is
wideband though so I have a few blocks in it because you just never know what
you'll run into.

-johnpaul


--- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, Mark Blackwell <vigsound@...> wrote:
>
> I like that approach John Paul. I may invest in a basic PC laptop and
> save the wear n tear of location work on my Mac. I will look into
> Lecnet 2. By the way.... are you guys using block 26 transmitters
> over there...(USA?) is it a popular freq band?
> mark
> On 05/11/2009, at 1:49 AM, johnpaul191 wrote:
>
> What are you trying to acomplish with Lectnet2?
> I just want it for my Venue on my sound cart. I'm leaning towards
> buying a cheap little netbook. I don't have windows installed on my
> Mac laptop, and I realized it would be cheaper to buy a dedicated
> machine..... plus I would not be leaving my Mac running all day just
> to monitor my wireless.
>
> --- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, "lectrohowie" <hkaufman1@> wrote:
>  >
>  > Fusion doesn't seem to crash as much as when I was using
> Parallels. I haven't upgraded yet to Snow Leopard so I'd be
> interested to hear how that goes. Please let us know.
>  >
>  > Regards,
>  >
>  > Howard
>  >
>  > --- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, Andrea Moser <andreamoser@> wrote:
>  > >
>  > > Thank you Howard for your replay.
>  > > I know Fusion with XP. I'm already using Parallel on my Macbook.
>  > > Sometimes i have little crash.
>  > > Next week with an upgrade to snow leopard it will run better.
>  > > Regards
>  > > Andrea Moser
>  > >
>  >
>
>
>
>
> Mark Blackwell
> Vigil Soundworks
> 0408 416 274
> vigsound@...
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Page,

     I think you'll find the IFB transmitter [mode] and/or R1a's low end is
(intentionally or not) accentuated since the most IFB users are wearing
earpieces designed for two-way radios which have a response only down to
150Hz or so.

    Wouldn't it be easier to eq the audio send to the transmitter?

Henry


----- Original Message -----
From: <audio@...>
To: <Lectro@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 7:24 PM
Subject: [Lectro] boomy IFB


>
> Hello everyone,
>
> I put a mixture of old UCR100's and one new IFBT4 with an R1a out to use
> for IEM's this weekend.  The client listened to them and said that the R1a
> sounded too boomy to use.  I checked and the roll off was set to 50 Hz.
> As I sit here gathering parts for a passive EQ barrel to insert, I was
> wondering if anyone else has encountered this problem.

the R1a  and the 100 series use different transmission characteristics aka
compatibility modes. If you are transmitting in 100 series mode, it will not
sound correct on an R1a, which cannot change compatibility modes.  The UCR-100
cannot change modes, either...
Senator Mike Michaels, c.a.s.
Studio M Productions
Senator@...
Sound for Film, Video, Radio, TV and PA
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: audio@...
   To: Lectro@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 4:24 PM
   Subject: [Lectro] boomy IFB




   Hello everyone,

   I put a mixture of old UCR100's and one new IFBT4 with an R1a out to use
   for IEM's this weekend. The client listened to them and said that the R1a
   sounded too boomy to use. I checked and the roll off was set to 50 Hz.
   As I sit here gathering parts for a passive EQ barrel to insert, I was
   wondering if anyone else has encountered this problem.

   page daniel





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I have seen factory refurbs for even le$$
Happy Christma-Chanu-Kwanzaa-kah!!

Senator Mike Michaels, c.a.s.
Studio M Productions
Senator@...
Sound for Film, Video, Radio, TV and PA
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: johnpaul191
   To: Lectro@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 6:38 AM
   Subject: [Lectro] Re: Lectnet 2 for Mac



   There are places here that you can find a little Windows XP netbook for $150.
In the grand scheme of what a cart of equipment costs... that's not a lot of
money. I have not had a chance to set this up yet, so maybe I'll keep an eye out
for a holiday deal and grab one.
   They are so small and light that they will be easy to mount on a cart.
   A few people I know in the film world have them to use on set for accessing
web, email, and google services (calendar, contacts, documents etc). This one
pops up on woot.com for about $150:
http://www.woot.com/blog/viewentry.aspx?id=8820

   I have not tried installing the Lectro software on one, but I *was*told* it
would work fine. It's an awkward conversation to open with "hey can I install
this software you have never heard of on your computer for a little while?".

   anyway, then my personal laptop can be kept some place more secure. I would
still use that for burning off DVDs (if required)..... though those days may be
numbered too. That's a discussion for another group.

   Block 26 seems to be popular in my city (Philadelphia) and NYC. My Venue is
wideband though so I have a few blocks in it because you just never know what
you'll run into.

   -johnpaul

   --- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, Mark Blackwell <vigsound@...> wrote:
   >
   > I like that approach John Paul. I may invest in a basic PC laptop and
   > save the wear n tear of location work on my Mac. I will look into
   > Lecnet 2. By the way.... are you guys using block 26 transmitters
   > over there...(USA?) is it a popular freq band?
   > mark
   > On 05/11/2009, at 1:49 AM, johnpaul191 wrote:
   >
   > What are you trying to acomplish with Lectnet2?
   > I just want it for my Venue on my sound cart. I'm leaning towards
   > buying a cheap little netbook. I don't have windows installed on my
   > Mac laptop, and I realized it would be cheaper to buy a dedicated
   > machine..... plus I would not be leaving my Mac running all day just
   > to monitor my wireless.
   >
   > --- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, "lectrohowie" <hkaufman1@> wrote:
   > >
   > > Fusion doesn't seem to crash as much as when I was using
   > Parallels. I haven't upgraded yet to Snow Leopard so I'd be
   > interested to hear how that goes. Please let us know.
   > >
   > > Regards,
   > >
   > > Howard
   > >
   > > --- In Lectro@yahoogroups.com, Andrea Moser <andreamoser@> wrote:
   > > >
   > > > Thank you Howard for your replay.
   > > > I know Fusion with XP. I'm already using Parallel on my Macbook.
   > > > Sometimes i have little crash.
   > > > Next week with an upgrade to snow leopard it will run better.
   > > > Regards
   > > > Andrea Moser
   > > >
   > >
   >
   >
   >
   >
   > Mark Blackwell
   > Vigil Soundworks
   > 0408 416 274
   > vigsound@...
   >
   >
   >
   >
   >
   >
   > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
   >





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Thanks Mike,

I was using the IFB mode on the IFBT4.  The UCR100's were on a different
block receiving on the 100 mode.  Since I even have a bit of 200 series
gear, I am very careful at setting the modes on the transmitters and
receivers.

I will check and see if the client changed modes on the IFBT$ and report
back.

page daniel

> the R1a  and the 100 series use different transmission characteristics aka
> compatibility modes. If you are transmitting in 100 series mode, it will
> not sound correct on an R1a, which cannot change compatibility modes.  The
> UCR-100 cannot change modes, either...
> Senator Mike Michaels, c.a.s.
> Studio M Productions
> Senator@...
> Sound for Film, Video, Radio, TV and PA
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: audio@...
>   To: Lectro@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Sunday, November 22, 2009 4:24 PM
>   Subject: [Lectro] boomy IFB
>
>
>
>
>   Hello everyone,
>
>   I put a mixture of old UCR100's and one new IFBT4 with an R1a out to use
>   for IEM's this weekend. The client listened to them and said that the
> R1a
>   sounded too boomy to use. I checked and the roll off was set to 50 Hz.
>   As I sit here gathering parts for a passive EQ barrel to insert, I was
>   wondering if anyone else has encountered this problem.
>
>   page daniel
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>