Sonosax MINIR82 Press Conference July 4th

[tchoub]

A  few pics of the very first copy of the MiniR82 are available here

[CQBert]

That is just insane!  +T   

But how easy is it to use??

CQBert

[brianp]

This new Sonosax looks awesome and I want a 2-channel version. I have a SX-M2 and absolutely love it, but do you guys think a pre/adc/recorder that size could possibly sound better than some of the other all-in-one boxes/combos out there? I know that no one around here has heard one yet, just wondering aloud really.

[TNJazz]

This new Sonosax looks awesome and I want a 2-channel version. I have a SX-M2 and absolutely love it, but do you guys think a pre/adc/recorder that size could possibly sound better than some of the other all-in-one boxes/combos out there? I know that no one around here has heard one yet, just wondering aloud really.

It's a Sonosax...

So the answer is...YES.

[Simp-Dawg]

A  few pics of the very first copy of the MiniR82 are available here

those guys have some sick gear!!!

[WiFiJeff]

This new Sonosax looks awesome and I want a 2-channel version.

Look higher up in the thread.  Sax says the 2 channel version isn't going to happen. 

This 8 channel box was announced last autumn, and I still can't get anyone to tell me if it can seamlessly autostart a new file at 2GB or 4GB.  I've been selling blood for ten months to afford it and I don't even know yet if I'm going to want it.

Jeff

[gewwang]

I still can't get anyone to tell me if it can seamlessly autostart a new file at 2GB or 4GB.  I've been selling blood for ten months to afford it and I don't even know yet if I'm going to want it.

Based on the discussions in the R-09 thread over the past week (we've all been able to record 4GB continuously on the R-09), the thinking is that it's because the SD cards are being formatted as FAT32 instead of FAT16.

[RebelRebel]

to hell with the sax, I want that AAton!

[WiFiJeff]

to hell with the sax, I want that AAton!

$15,000 to $18,000 (but that includes a battery, oh wow).

No to mention the cost of the obligatory Klingon Cloaking Device you'll need to get it past security.

Jeff

[audBall]

[wbrisette]

to hell with the sax, I want that AAton!

$15,000 to $18,000 (but that includes a battery, oh wow).

For around 15K, you can get the Deva IV AND the Mix 12 and end up with a much more flexible solution. I had a nice chat with one of the sound mixers when I was in LA last month. He has both a Deva and the Cantar, he said while there were a few nice features on the Cantar (sliding magnetic volume controls for example), he told me he preferred the Deva for day to day use.

Zaxcom is sending me a Mix-12 today, so at some point next week, I'll take some pictures of the Deva and Mix-12 together. I'm not sure I'll have the ability to use the Mix-12 on-location because of power and space concerns, but it'll be sweet none the less to play with for a while (after I finish the manual, Zaxcom will want it back.  .... ).

Wayne

[RebelRebel]

Yeah, I know. I have the Genex 9048 coming down the pipeline in a few months. Searched long and hard before coming to that decision. It was going to be the Genex , Radar, Or Deva. , chose the Genex because of DSD/DXD Ability. Everything I record now is work, so I needed something top-notch and reliable. HHB has a nice recorder out too, but it is very expensive..

to hell with the sax, I want that AAton!

$15,000 to $18,000 (but that includes a battery, oh wow).

No to mention the cost of the obligatory Klingon Cloaking Device you'll need to get it past security.

Jeff

[WiFiJeff]

I'm told it has file autosplit at 1GB.

Jeff

[RebelRebel]

I'm told it has file autosplit at 1GB.

Jeff

They havent fully decided on a strategy for the sax recorder. The one that is already released is a Beta , so I am told. Was finally able to get hold of Pierre, and this is what he told me.

The 2ch is definitly not happening. Just not commercially viable for them.

[WiFiJeff]

Word is that you won't be able to run Schoeps active cables in to the MiniR82 either.  It will power 48V phantom for two mic inputs but will not have the 10V needed to run the active cable FET.  They suggested instead running the Schoeps into a Sonosax L/S and then line-out to the MiniR82 line-in.  So for $6000 you still need another box?  I am looking at DPA 4052s or the Schoeps CCMs.  Has anybody heard this thing yet?

Jeff