Mixer Question ...

Shawn,
Just compare the feature lists of the SD302 and the Promix and you'll find lots of reasons why a 302 is a much more flexible field mixer. I just used the mid-side stereo feature last week and it was amazing. But as you point out, the 302 is 2.5x the price so you would hope that to be the case. I started out with a Promix because I could not afford a 302 but really needed a three channel mixer. I later upgraded to a 302 when I found a great deal on a used one. But I don't regret starting out with the Promix. You can read my post earlier in this thread as to why.

Between the two, I would say that if your career depends or will depend on it, get the 302. If you can afford it or have the time to wait until you do, get the 302. However, IMHO you could do far worse than start out with a PSC Promix; particularly if you're primarily mixing to a DVX100.

-Dan
 
limiters lower the volume. they are meant not to clip.. by accurately setting the camera levels while sending the reference tone and adjusting the mixer limiter at the right point you'll have a virtually unclippable sound, whatever the imput. unfortunately my english is LIMITED so youll find better explanationin the sd mixer manual (downloadable).
consider this when speaking to your wife: good audio stuff cost more than non good one, that goes without saying. but audio stuff lasts longer than video stuff. and if a cine alta or a varicam cost thousends% more than a dvx 100, a sd costs only 250% more than a psc..
all the best
pietro
 
Hey Shawneous, check out the Petrol bag for the 302. A lot of the guys in the R.A.M.P.S. group swear by it. The model number is PSDMB-302. I haven't tried their audio bags yet, but I have 3 of their camera bags and they are VERY nice.
 
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Well I would consider a Petrol bag except, as previously mentioned, I already ordered a Portabrace from B&H. I didn't know better except I've had good experiences with Portabrace. But as for the harness, which brand is a good harness?
 
Can you run a Mackie on solar power, one of those small panels that can
run appliances out camping? Or does it require more power than that?
I like having a portable mixer, though, but just wondering.
 
Charli said:
Can you run a Mackie on solar power, one of those small panels that can
run appliances out camping? Or does it require more power than that?
I like having a portable mixer, though, but just wondering.
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I have a Mackie 1402 and it only uses 25W according to the specs. You would need to source more than that since you loose some power going through a DC-AC inverter. Haven't looked lately but even that much continuous solar power can be pricey and what would you do when the sun is not shining?

Depending on how long you needed to run, a battery-inverter combo could be possible. I run a laptop that can suck more than 100W for hours using a sealed wheelchair battery and an AC inverter. With audio equipment you probably need to be careful choosing an AC inverter. Cheap ones generate a sawtooth AC waveform that might show up in the audio. Inverters that produce a true sine wave would be preferable but more expensive.

-Dan
 
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