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Title: Sonosax/Schoeps boompole rig
Post by: NOLAfishwater on April 09, 2012, 11:08:24 AM: http://www.sonosax.ch/mic_preamp/bd1/sxbd1_index.html
Microphone preamplifier for boompole

The SONOSAX SX-BD1 is a microphone preamplifier optimised for boompole sound recording.
This product allows the soundperson to recover his autonomy and to place his microphone on the right spot at the right time while providing the best possible sound recording. The device has been designed to accomodate the best microphones on the market. Developped specially by SCHOEPS for the SX-BD1, the SONOSAX M4 Microphone can be delivered with it.

SONOSAX offers also a choice of complete sets including a microphone, SX-BD1, a boompole and all necessary accessories for a given application type. Ideal complement to the new lightweight equipment for video or digital cinematography, SX-BD1 is distributed worldwide by SONOSAX or its net of authorised dealers.
APPLICATIONS

Reportage
Video, motion pictures

KEY FEATURES

Very High Quality Microphone Preamplifier
Phantom Powering
Input Gain Selector (+20 dB, +46 dB, +72 dB)
Low Frequency Cut Filter (80 ou 120 Hz)
Opto-electronic Limiter already prized on other SONOSAX devices
Headphone Connector with 3-position Monitoring Level Selector
Ergonomic Design (Level Setting by rotating fader naturally handled with the thumb)
12 LED Level Display, with automatic variable brightness according to the ambient light
Output compatible with all equipments (DAT, mixer, broadcast and consumer camcorders, MiniDisc, wireless transmitters, etc.)
Built-in1 kHz Reference Tone Generator
Powered by just 4 AAA batteries

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Title: Re: Sonosax/Schoeps boompole rig
Post by: StuStu on April 09, 2012, 06:07:36 PM: Interesting. I curious about the Schoeps made microphone. It looks pretty compact.
Title: Re: Sonosax/Schoeps boompole rig
Post by: johnw on April 09, 2012, 08:18:01 PM: I'm guessing it's a CCM4 or CCM41
Title: Re: Sonosax/Schoeps boompole rig
Post by: RichT on April 10, 2012, 03:25:10 PM: It's more likely to be an MK41 to fit with the application.

Probably not too useful here, it's so you can adjust gain whilst holding the boom. There's also a remote for the 788T for similar purposes. Neither are particularly popular ways of working
Title: Re: Sonosax/Schoeps boompole rig
Post by: NOLAfishwater on April 10, 2012, 03:41:59 PM: I was thinking more like putting two of them together with output cable terminating into mini cable for handheld recorder.
Title: Re: Sonosax/Schoeps boompole rig
Post by: Gutbucket on April 10, 2012, 04:13:06 PM: Think they have a two channel version brewing? ..targeted at M/S boom rigs by adding a MK8?
Title: Re: Sonosax/Schoeps boompole rig
Post by: RichT on April 20, 2012, 06:38:30 PM: Quote from: Gutbucket on April 10, 2012, 04:13:06 PM
Think they have a two channel version brewing? ..targeted at M/S boom rigs by adding a MK8?

I don't think this has been particularly popular so I doubt it :(
Title: Re: Sonosax/Schoeps boompole rig
Post by: F.O.Bean on April 20, 2012, 07:31:37 PM: Quote from: RichT on April 20, 2012, 06:38:30 PM
Quote from: Gutbucket on April 10, 2012, 04:13:06 PM
Think they have a two channel version brewing? ..targeted at M/S boom rigs by adding a MK8?

I don't think this has been particularly popular so I doubt it :(

Agreed!