FS7: Bluetooth adapter to 3.5mm Jack?

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Martin.G

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So im effin tired of using wired phones to monitor audio on shooting. On my last documentary shoot, the audio ofc dropped out on that one take we didnt monitor the audio on a cam as i was busy using the b cam on a slider, and the director was busy directing. Totally preventable. But it would also be easier if the monitor headphones didnt have a cable. As the a cam was out of reach.

So isnt there an easy way to use my expensive Sony Bluetooth phones with FS7 / FX9?

Im thinking about a battery driven 3.5mm adapter. Perhaps others have tried this as well? How did it work?

I mean, wireless airbuds on set. Sounds like a quality of life improvement!
 
P.S. A delay may exist but if the monitoring isn't critical and you're just listening for mic issues/dropouts then maybe doable for the price (and because of the lack of cost-effective alternatives as most may have a delay).
 
Jim Hulse, great production sound mixer, said he's using this $30 bluetooth device to send audio to his BT headphones. He says with the latest-model Bluetooth 5.x headphones (not with older bt headphones), he's getting very little latency... Like, he can mix on location with them:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EHSX28M/

Could be these use the same chips as the ones NorBro lists. But the point is, unlike a few years ago, Bluetooth 5.x headphones might be OK....
 
Jim Feeley said:
Jim Hulse, great production sound mixer, said he's using this $30 bluetooth device to send audio to his BT headphones. He says with the latest-model Bluetooth 5.x headphones (not with older bt headphones), he's getting very little latency... Like, he can mix on location with them:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EHSX28M/

Could be these use the same chips as the ones NorBro lists. But the point is, unlike a few years ago, Bluetooth 5.x headphones might be OK....
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If you are in-charge of audio and the buck stops with you, you should be hardwired. I’ve never seen a wireless system that was 100% flawless 100% of the time.

That being said, if you’re not the mixer or one ultimately responsible for audio and you want wireless monitoring for convenience, that’s fine. I actually bought a Rode GO a few months ago specifically for wireless monitoring for me from the camera. I’d never use it for source audio, but it’s been rock-solid for my intended purpose. It’s also not BT, so there’s no delay/latency.
 
Run&Gun said:
If you are in-charge of audio and the buck stops with you, you should be hardwired.
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I get all that. Jim Hulse gets all that. He was in a special situation where BT5 could work. I don't rely on BT for anything.... But the point is this stuff is getting closer. And for nearby comteks or whatever, it's interesting...
 
I bought the adapter, but i also sold the FS7 so cant test it until FX9 arrives, sigh.

First world problems :angry:
 
Let us know how it works out! I'm looking for the same solution for use on my Sony NX80 & I'm going to order the Airfly Pro from B&H.
 
I used a bt transmitter often when I was doing live hits for a local tv station with a Dejero system. It was great for monitoring "off air" while I was waiting for my hit on air with the talent. But the delay was not suitable for the actual hit and I went wired for that. BT did allow me to sit in the truck while waiting and monitoring at freezing temps up here it was a big bonus. But since then I still find the latency a problem.
 
Yeah i tried this today. Sod it. Almost went mental with the delay and the same time audio i was listening to live. Quickly stashed it in the bag again.

But it works, in theory!
 
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