G3 - Multiple Recievers

[Cryogenic Filmworks]

So.... Idea I have not tried but have you? And does/would it work?

Record into my DR60D, then hook a G3 transmitter to the output. Config several receivers to the same frequency and plug those into multiple cameras so that you can have synced decent scratch sound on all the cameras. I currently have one G3 setup and have thought of buying an extra receiver for this purpose if it would work.

Thanks in advance for the feedback.

 

[Alex H.]

Simply:

Multiple wireless transmitters with one receiver = NO
Multiple wireless receivers with one transmitter = YES

As for your proposed setup, you need to make sure that you have the appropriate connector cable to send a stereo unbalanced 1/8" TRS into the transmitter.

 

[Rick R]

Yes, multiple receivers (tuned to the same frequency) can be used to feed more than one cam or audio device, but as Alex stated, not the other way around..
If your feeding the G2/3 bodypack transmitter line level, a custom cable will need to be purchased or built.

 

[David W. Jones]

Record into my DR60D, then hook a G3 transmitter to the output. Config several receivers to the same frequency and plug those into multiple cameras so that you can have synced decent scratch sound on all the cameras. I currently have one G3 setup and have thought of buying an extra receiver for this purpose if it would work.

I think you may find your scratch track audio recorded to your cameras may ba a few frames late. Just something to think about when it comes post time.

 

[Richard Crowley]

Note the one transmitter, multiple receivers (known as "broadcast"!) will only work with traditional analog devices, and is further limited to the same brand/model to maintain compatibility.

Alas, the new digital systems almost certainly do NOT support "broadcast mode" because they establish a 1:1 link between a single transmitter and a single receiver.
The digital systems are essentially 2-way. The "transmitter" also RECEIVES control data from the "receiver", and the "receiver" TRANSMITS control data to the "transmitter".

 

[Noiz2]

As for your proposed setup, you need to make sure that you have the appropriate connector cable to send a stereo unbalanced 1/8" TRS into the transmitter.

You can't send a stereo signal with the G3, unless I'm mistaken. You need a properly wired connector and the plug is TRS, but not stereo.

 

[Alex H.]

You can't send a stereo signal with the G3, unless I'm mistaken. You need a properly wired connector and the plug is TRS, but not stereo.

That was my point. The recorder's 1/8" TRS output is stereo. The transmitter's 1/8" TRS input is not. So, a converter cable is necessry.

 

[Cryogenic Filmworks]

So you are talking 1/8 TRS stereo to 1/8 TRS mono cable (i fI can find one). What about 1/8 TRS stereo to stereo with a stero to mono adaper.

Note the one transmitter, multiple receivers (known as "broadcast"!) will only work with traditional analog devices, and is further limited to the same brand/model to maintain compatibility.

Alas, the new digital systems almost certainly do NOT support "broadcast mode" because they establish a 1:1 link between a single transmitter and a single receiver.
The digital systems are essentially 2-way. The "transmitter" also RECEIVES control data from the "receiver", and the "receiver" TRANSMITS control data to the "transmitter".

The G3 would be considered analog for this purpose correct?

 

[Alex H.]

So you are talking 1/8 TRS stereo to 1/8 TRS mono cable (i fI can find one). What about 1/8 TRS stereo to stereo with a stero to mono adaper.

Yes and no. Yes, it's a matter of a stereo output to a mono input, both via TRS connector. A simple stereo>mono adapter won't do it because the connector assignment for the G3 transmitter is not the same. See page 32. You'll need to have a cable custom-made for this (I'm not aware of one available off-the-shelf).

Further, if you were to buy something labeled "1/8" stereo-to-mono converter", I'm pretty sure it will be 1/8" TS on the mono end, which won't do you any good.

The G3 would be considered analog for this purpose correct?

UHF and VHF are analog transmissions. Even Sony's UWP-D uses an analog transmission (UHF), though it uses digital encoding and decoding within that transmission.

Digital wireless refers to the systems that transmit via 2.4GHz or Bluetooth.