Audio for Boom Operator

Even though the audio just passes through, every time
the signal gets connected (even cable to cable) the signal degrades with analog audio.
 
It's a powered unit, though. If it was designed properly, the sound shouldn't degrade enough to matter, if at all.
 
This device works great. I've used it myself as a Boom Operator.

You could also send a wireless audio signal to your Boom Op with the Lectro R1a.

It's a little pricey but still better than Comtec systems and cheaper than a full Lectro mic kit. It's also small enough to be worn on the belt.

PSC makes a passive Boomer line that sounds great too.
 
I use a snake I made that goes to a custom box. Has inputs for the mic, and headphone jack. Only problem is it needs a volume pot. (I just use a headphone splitter at the mixer end) As it is, the boom-op gets the same level as me, and sometimes they need it louder but I don't.

Maybe the boostaroo is my answer.
 
toolmodel said:
Even though the audio just passes through, every time
the signal gets connected (even cable to cable) the signal degrades with analog audio.
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Not enough to matter. I mean sunspots can affect the audio also. Unless you cables or connectors are bad or you are running miles of cable you are not going to have any noticeable "degradation" of your signal. Outside a lab it probably isn't even measurable.
 
yeehaanow said:
I use a snake I made that goes to a custom box. Has inputs for the mic, and headphone jack. Only problem is it needs a volume pot. (I just use a headphone splitter at the mixer end) As it is, the boom-op gets the same level as me, and sometimes they need it louder but I don't.

Maybe the boostaroo is my answer.
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if you have aditional line out( + 4 dbu) , you can send it directly , it would be loud enouth and if the boom operator whant it lower just buy him headphones with potenciometer on the cable , qoality doesnt needed as heonly need to know where he of exis ,
you can buy very cheaply lectrosonics 185 reciever and tzx and use that one as boomy feed
 
yeehaanow said:
Maybe the boostaroo is my answer.
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Could be, here's how I see it. It's well made and certainly boosts the audio, about 5-6DB. It's as clean as a whistle and small, has on/off switch, runs all day on 2 AAs with Sony 7506.

Cons. There's no volume control and it's unbalanced. For runs to the boom, use the best cable no cheap Radio Shack string. Get some Ferrite plugs to help block RF. You might need some arrangement to adjust each cans level.

If you only use 2 cans I'd get the newer model, maybe RF is better controlled.

Hey if it doesn't work use it on your computer :)

Cheers.
 
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