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Audio & Timecode Guide: RED V-Raptor

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If you’re confused about which Audio & Timecode cables you need for the RED Digital Cinema V-Raptor camera, you’re not alone. That’s why I created this ultimate video guide. In this video, Boston sound mixer Jim Keaney walks you through the available audio and timecode interfacing options. Along the way, you’ll learn which solutions work best for your setup. Ultimately, clean audio and perfectly synced timecode are essential for every production. For convenience, I’ve included a checklist below with links to all mentioned V-Raptor Audio & Timecode accessories.

  • V-RAPTOR AUDIO INPUT CABLES:

Dual XLR Cable-to-Right-Angle LEMO 00B 5pin
1/8″ 3.5mm TRS-to-LEMO 00B 5pin (for Sennheiser G3-4/Zaxcom URX/ERX)
RED DSMC3 LEMO 5pin-to-Dual XLR Box

  • V-RAPTOR TIMECODE INPUT CABLES:

BNC-to-Straight LEMO 9pin (for most sync boxes)
BNC-to-Right-Angle LEMO 9pin
1/8″ 3.5mm-to-Right-Angle LEMO 9pin (Tentacle)

 

  • If the V-Raptor has the optional…

RED ‘Blade’ Expansion Module
Timecode input is available via LEMO 5pin (0B size) using…
BNC-to-LEMO 5pin-0B (most Sync Boxes)
1/8″ 3.5mm-to-LEMO 5pin-0B (Tentacle Sync)

 

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Audio & Timecode Guide: Red Komodo

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Which Audio & Timecode cables are needed for RED Digital Cinema’s Komodo? Here’s a guide with all interfacing solutions and accessories linked below.

KOMODO AUDIO INPUT CABLES:

Dual XLR Cable-to-1/8″ 3.5mm TRS for Mic-level Sources
Wooden A-Box (Dual XLR Cable-to-1/8″ 3.5mm TRS for Mic-level Sources)
Dual XLR Cable-to-1/8″ 3.5mm TRS for Line-Level Sources (w/ Line-to-Mic attenuation)
1/8″ 3.5mm TRS-to-1/8″ 3.5mm for Sennheiser, Zaxcom, Comtek IFB “Hop” Receivers (w/ Line-to-Mic attenuation)
Dual TA3F-to-1/8″ 3.5mm for Lectrosonics SR “Hop”
Shure Line-to-Mic Attenuator Barrel
XLR Female to 1/8″ Adapter (shown in video)

Solutions for mounting a SHOTGUN on the (Phantom-Powerless) KOMODO:

RODE VIDEOMIC PRO+ (battery powered shotgun)
BEACHTEK DXA-RED Portable Pre-amp w/Phantom Power
iRIG XLR Preamp w/Phantom (battery powered)
XLIVE Phantom Power Supply (battery powered)

KOMODO TIMECODE INPUT CABLES:

BNC-to-Straight LEMO 9pin (for most sync boxes)
BNC-to-Right-Angle LEMO 9pin
1/8″ 3.5mm TRS-to-Straight LEMO 9pin (for Tentacle)
or… This One
1/8″ 3.5mm-to-Right-Angle LEMO 9pin (for Tentacle)

There are 2 KOMODO EXPANSION MODULES:

RED Komodo Expansion Module
and…
Wooden Camera Komodo B-Box Module
…Timecode input is then available via LEMO 5pin (0B size) using…
BNC-to-LEMO 5pin-0B (most Sync Boxes)
1/8″ 3.5mm-to-LEMO 5pin-0B (Tentacle Sync)

RED Digital Cinema KOMODO Camera Package:

UPDATE/NOTE: While the Komodo’s 9pin Extension Port has a pin labelled Timecode Out, RED has not yet made this function possible. It can receive Timecode in, but the Camera cannot currently be used as a primary Timecode generator.

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Best Lavalier Microphones for TV & Film

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Boston-based Production Sound Mixer Jim Keaney takes us through an in-depth comparison of 6 Lav Mics commonly used on professional TV & Film productions.

Lavalier Mics shown in this video:
► DPA 6060 CORE: https://geni.us/1B8Qd
► SANKEN COSD11: https://geni.us/zmvI
► COUNTRYMAN B6: https://geni.us/nQpV
► TRAM TR-50: https://geni.us/84RGEgS
► DEITY W.LAV MICRO: https://geni.us/mT3BwSJ
► DEITY W.LAV PRO: https://geni.us/dg1Gqr

Other products shown:
► Schoeps CMIT5U Shotgun Microphone: https://geni.us/2s2mgs
► Lav Pouch / Case (shown in intro): https://geni.us/ntfS
► Recorded with a Sound Devices Recorder https://amzn.to/2R1yNRB
► Shot on Canon 70D https://amzn.to/32MU8kv
► Edited in Premiere Pro https://amzn.to/3aHb2We

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SoundCart Mini-Cart Tour

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Boston Production Sound Mixer Jim Keaney gives a detailed tour of his SoundCart MINI-CART

Products mentioned in this video:

► Soundcart “Minicart”

► Sound Devices 888 (***688 has been discontinued – this is the new 888)

►  Sound Devices CL-16 (replaces the CL12, and works with the 8 Series)

► Sound Devices SL-2 (this is an accessory for 888)

Remote Audio Speakeasy R1

Betso Sharkie Sharkfin Antenna

Comtek Mini-Mite Antenna

Lectrosonics SNA600a Dipole Antenna

Lectrosonics SRc Dual Receiver

Lectrosonics SMWB Transmitter

► Lectrosonics SMDWB Transmitter

Pelican LiFe Battery

Audioroot BDS (shown in bag)

Pelican 1557 Case

Black Magic Duo Monitors

16-hole 1U Rack Panel

1U Sliding Shelf

ProMediaGear 12″ Nato Rails

I forgot to mention it in the video, but there are a pair of metal cups that I use to carry 2 C-stands in conjunction with a pair of QuickFist grips mounted to a blank 10.5″ panel which attaches to the Mini-Carts inner rack rails. Here are those parts too:

Metal Cups

QuickFist Grips

10.5″ Half-Rack Vented Panel

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