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Hi, thanks for your comment. I'm glad the video helped. As for identifying frequencies, I wouldn't say they are "better" than sennheiser, but, they will at least, indeed, give you a visual representation of the problems. Also, and most importantly, they have a much wider frequency range. So, in a crowded RF environment, you have more chance of finding a clean frequency with the Theos. Let us know how it goes! :)

@@MorphilmAcademy yeah, maybe not best use of words, but hoping that at least with the visual representation of the scan it will give me a better chance of seeing which frequencies are in cleaner areas and check those with hopefully a better chance of getting audio without interference. I've given up using wireless in some settings (interviews in large medical facilities) cause with the Sennheisers almost never get clean audio. Also I'm looking forward to having the different bands to choose from (that small one in the 600 range, or the 900), since they showed in the one video you referenced how those tend to be less used than the lower end of the spectrum. When the Theos do get interference tho, it sounds like the interference is a lot worse sounding than just the conventional static the sennheiser's get, so that's got me a little concerned. But will let you know how things go. Thanks again!

​ @bobsteinfinkel Indeed, because the Theos is a digital system, it does not make static when there's interference; it just makes cuts in the signal. That can sound worse at first, but it has the advantage of being clear when there's a problem. We found that, with analogue systems like the Sennheiser, it sometimes creates just a little bit of static that you might not even hear when listening to multiple mics. So your audio could be ruined, and you might not realize it until you're editing. That actually happened to us. So that's an advantage to the Theos in our opinion.

Hi, thank you for your suggestion. While it is true that we did not test out this new Shure system, based on our online research, here is why we did not choose it: - No internal recording - No replaceable antennas (or option for external ones) - No digital connection to Sony Cameras (or any other) - No Wideband option - The included lavalier mic does not seem suited for filmmaking (it’s huge) - I’m not a big fan of the belt-pack transmitter design, with a flimsy antenna, a tiny screen, and no intuitive buttons. - On the receiver, the screen is not as nice, and the menus are not as intuitive. - The transmitter, in the USA at least, only goes to 10mW. Which is super low. - No phone app. All that said, it is true that Shure is known for a very solid connection, and they do have the option of a rechargeable battery, which seems nice to have. We do like a lot of things about the Shure, just not enough to make the cut for our needs. So I would see it as a good competitor to the Sony, but not the Theos. Like the Sony, I would probably trust the Shure more, but the Theos has way more features. But of course, all of that depends on what you want to use them for. For live events, shows etc. The Shure was built for that. For fiction work and documentaries, I would choose the Sony or the Theos. Please let us know why you prefer the Shure. I’m curious. Thanks again for watching our video.

Thank you very much for your comment, the info and watching our vidéo :) I would love to know how you set it up. If you can't describe it, perhaps you could send us a picture via email if you wish. It's in the description. Thanks again! :)

@ Sure thing. I looked for your email in your RUclips profile but didn’t see one.

Sorry for the misunderstanding, it's in the description of the video, at the bottom. But here it is : info@morphilm.com

Thank you very much for your comment and all your test results. That is very much appreciated.

Thank you very much for the suggestion. I will look into it more deeply, but at first glance, I'm not sure the Symphony would really be a better option than the Silent PA. I imagine they would simplify the setup since you simply have to give headphones to the clients instead of the whole transmitter, pouch, and headphone kit. But they don't seem to have any adjustable frequencies, and I'm not really sure I would want RF receivers so close to their heads. On top of that, we usually buy really cheap headphones like the Sony MDRZX110 because clients and directors do not take care of them; they will drop them on the floor, forget them at some place, etc. So replacing these headphones when they break (and they will) would be more costly and less environmentally friendly than a modular system like the Silent PA. Also, the transmitter of the Symphony has a rechargeable battery which does not seem to be replaceable. So, over time, it won’t last as long, is bad for the environment, and could be annoying if you forget to charge them. So, like I said, we will look into it more deeply, but for now, we would not recommend the Vocopro Silent Symphony. We hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.

​​​@@MorphilmAcademy Thank you very much for the reply! So, I'm talking about the older version, 30 units kit: 900Mhz band, 3 different channels. AAA replaceable batteries, 18hrs running time. $31.5 per headphones.

​@@sebastiangutierrezumana I'm not exactly sure what version you mean, I can't seem to find a 30 units kit on their website. But in any case, from your description, they seem to have the same problems that I mentioned. Also, I'm not sure why you would need a 30 units kit, unless you are doing a silent disco (which is what it was designed for)...

​@@MorphilmAcademy It's on B&H! I don't know why youtube doesn't let me paste the link!

Thank you for the comment and your info. The lanyard is a good idea as well.

Thank you! :)

Thank you :)

Hi, thanks for your question. Unfortunately,, as far as I know, the F8n pro only supports keyboards through the FRC-8 mixer. If you have that, yes the Rii Mini should work. As for the Sound Devices 888, yes it will work, no problem. Sound devices even have some videos about external keyboards like this on their RUclips channel.

Thank you for your comment and for watching our video. Yes, indeed, the G4 500 is better than the 100 series. And it would certainly deserve a spot in the good ones. However, we only reviewed the ones we've actually owned and tested. Also, it is a bit more expensive. (Almost double the price of the Theos and the Sony). So, for both those reasons, they are not in our finalists. Also, they are not "pro" enough to be among Zaxcom, Lecto, and Wisycom. So, it wasn't mentioned there either. So, although they are very reliable and we would also trust them more than the Theos, we find they don't offer good bang for the buck. Unless you find them used at a good price.

Hi, thanks for watching our video. So it depends on a few things. First, which camera model do you film on? If it’s Sony cameras, the UWP-D might be interesting. Also, in which country do you live? If you are in the USA, again, the UWP-D might be a good choice since you won’t have the simultaneous internal recording of the Theos in the USA. If you are anywhere else in the world, however, I would say the Theos is a better choice. Especially since you do events. The backup recording might be super useful, and you could plug in external antennas to get much better range and filter out unwanted frequencies. It would be very complicated to do that on the Sony. On top of that, Deity is having a Black Friday sale, so now might be a good time. That said, I’m curious, what are the reasons you are looking to upgrade from the AVX and Wireless Pro? Is it just because you want the frequency choices, or are you having a lot of dropouts or other problems? Because the Wireless Pro already has internal recording, so, is it because you need more range?

@MorphilmAcademy looking for a better solution with the UHF frequency. The wireless pro do work very nice, but. I don't trust them in events with a lot of people. So the AVX have been my go to. The AVX the only thing I don't like is the battery life of the receivers. That's the only gripe that I have with them, maybe I'll just get the sanken lavs and be with it. Unless I get to sell my kits. I use Sony Fx3 and A1. I also do livestreams but I integrate a Zoom F3 to the main console and then to the computer or to the osee switcher.

​@@JibaroTech Yeah, I think the Deity Theos would be the best option for you (if you are not in the USA). They'll give you all the flexibility you need. Just make sure you test them thoroughly because using them in the event. To make sure they work properly. Since the AVX is more expensive, if you sell them, the Theos is going to be pretty affordable. Let me know how it goes and which you end up choosing.

Thank you very much! That means a lot :)

Indeed, internal recording is what made us switch to the Theos. It's very useful! As for the Sony, that is strange, which country are you in if I may ask? Here in Canada, it is still widely available. I haven't hear of any new versions that would discontinue this one.

@@MorphilmAcademy Poland. Most shops have them listed as out of stock. Also most known online shops in neighboring Germany has it out of stock. I have Sony cameras so UWP-D have some pros for me, but lack of internal recording and support of timecode makes me lean to Theos. Checked Sennheiser EW-DP ME4 also, much cheaper and has rechargeable batteries system, but again no internal recording and much narrower band range. Maybe I would get 3 of them and see which one is best. One place I'm going to record has Sennheisers which means they got clogged UHF range and I've seen some dropouts lately (via just 1 wall). Plus they have tons of charged batteries :D.

​@@JoATTech I see... Perhaps they simply have restock delays. You could try contacting a shop to know if they have some more Sonys on the way. As for the EW-DP, I would definitely choose the Theos over it. It has such low RF power (only 10 mW) and like you said, no internal recording and narrow band. But indeed, testing out everything yourself is always the best option. Let us know how it turns out.

@@MorphilmAcademy I guess I'm going with deity theos (next month if I'm lucky). But there are literally 4 units in my country. Cause only 1 company sells them right now and they have 4 dual sets ... 2nd world countries are no fun :D I have to figure out how to use TC-1 with my cameras, looks like I need the set of 3 :(.

@@JoATTech Yeah, it sometimes gets complicated in pretty much any country outside of the USA haha. As for the TC-1, what cameras do you have? What's your setup?

Thank you so much, that means a lot! :)

@@MorphilmAcademy Yah honestly, I'm a big fan of the Sony for bang for buck and like them in a Sony ecosystem because of the multi interface shoe integration. But on my Canon setups i'm still hoping someone like Deity develops the interface that tascam has for direct digital audio wireless. Regardless, this pro sumer level is still an amazing option for more camera ops who want a basic audio kit when we can't hire audio pros.

Indeed, the prosumer category is exactly for that. Yeah, hopefully something gets made for Canon users.

Well it is our job to find the pros AND cons. But indeed, it does what it’s suppose too at a good price. Thank you for your comment.

Thank you for your comment. It is true that newer versions of the Theos do seem to have stronger connectors and we have not had any issues with our replacement units yet. But it is still our duty to mention the problems we've had. Also, concerning software bugs, some might be fixed, but we still noticed several. Hopefully, they will all fixed soon.

Hi, thank you for your question. If you mean on the Sound Devices, no that is not possible. If you mean on a Windows PC, we do not use one, so I don't know. However, on Mac, we are indeed able to hold Ctrl+Scroll to zoom in. Simply hold the Ctrl button and use 2 fingers on the track pad to scroll. I would imagine it would also work on PC.

@@MorphilmAcademy I mean on an Android connected TV Box, such as Vontar X4?

I'm sorry but I have no idea. I have never used this before. Check the Android TV user manual to know if a zoom feature like this is supported, and with which shortcut. If it is, this may be able to do it.

Thank you very much!

Hi, yes indeed, the simultaneous recording is not possible in the USA. We are in Canada however, so I must admit that we did not take that into consideration. But we indeed should have mentioned it in the video. As for the Sony, I think I understand how the caddy system can feel ”fiddly”, but I think that having multiple caddies sort of fixes that problem. As for the old design, it had some pros indeed concerning the battery system, but overall, we find this newer version a lot better for everything else. Thank you for your feedback about the products and for watching the video. It’s very appreciated.

Thank you for your comment. I’m sorry the video wasn’t able to help you make a decision. I understand the hard choice between these two hahaha. Could you tell me what you do and what sort of projects you would use it for? Perhaps I can help you make a decision based on that. Let me know :)

@@MorphilmAcademy No worries, your video is very informative! I shoot corporate events, music events, and documentary interviews. I use to only use the DJI Mic 1 set, I have since purchased a Rode NTG4+ with a Zoom F3 recorder for interviews and it has been working great. Recently I shot a band performance at a mall, I had my F3 hooked up to the mixer, lined out to my DJI 1 mic to transmit to my camera. And it was a disaster. Just about 5 feet away from the tech booth and I was already getting interference. At least I have the audio on the F3 and can manually sync in post, but it’s a pain. So that’s why I’m looking into a UHF system with double AA batteries. Because after 2 years of regular use the battery on both the transmitters and receiver of my DJI Mic 1 now drains fast. The internal 32 bit float of the Deity is big for me, since there were times that I’ve relied on the internal recording of the DJI Mic in the past. On the other hand, being a Sony shooter, I also like the direct hot shoe of the Sony for power and audio.

So my understanding is that you’re a videographer that records his own audio (”One-man army” style), correct? As for the DJI, yeah, 2.4GHz is often a problem in malls, there is simply too much interference there. Indeed, a proper UHF system with AA batteries is a good idea. Since you seem to be doing events and documentary shoots, internal recording (especially in 32 bit float) is a fantastic idea. Since you often won’t have a second chance to record something. You often can’t just do another take right? Also, in events, interference can often be a problem since it’s an uncontrolled environment, even for UHF systems. So, having the ability to connect external antennas to focus on your signal, could be a great idea, depending on your setup. So the Theos would be great for that. As for the Sony, it’s true that the hot shoe connection can be very practical, but only when you record directly in your camera, which, as a sound recordist, I wouldn’t recommend (unless it’s for a scratch track or a backup). You’ll get much better quality recording in your F3. So, overall, if I were you, I would go with the Theos, unless you’re in the USA. Because that means you won’t be able to record and transmit at the same time. So, if you are in the USA, I would go with the Sony, since, without the simultaneous internal recording on the Theos, the Sony might be a bit better and more reliable. Of course, if you have the budget, getting one of each would make a super versatile kit. I hope this helps. Let me know which one you end up choosing and how it goes. And don’t hesitate if you have any more questions.

@@MorphilmAcademy Just ordered the Theos, thank you! Now I have a different question, regarding an interview shoot. I might need to do a long form 2 person interview soon, I plan to use 2 XLR mics, connected to my F3. I will be shooting with 3 cameras, 1 close up shot for each person, and 1 wide shot with them both. I want the audio from my F3 to be fed on all 3 cameras so that I don't need to sync in post. Since the F3 only has 1 audio out, what's the best solution for this? Can I just get a 3.5mm splitter? Should I rent a different recorder for this? Which one?

@ArtOca Awesome, I’m glad I could help you make a decision. As for your interview shoot, like I said, I cannot recommend using the audio recorded directly on the cameras. It simply will not be as high quality as using the audio from your F3. If you are worried about syncing in post, it’s super easy. Even if you don’t have timecode, you can simply use the ”Auto-Sync with audio” feature. Most editing software has that now. It works very well, especially for a long form interview since you’ll likely have very few separate clips. Just make sure you have the internal mic turned-on on the cameras. That said, if you really want the audio to be fed to all 3 cameras from the F3. I don’t think a simple splitter would work. You would lose too much signal strength. As for other recorders, even with something like a Mixpre 10 ii (which has 3 outputs), it would mean cables everywhere. But If that doesn’t bother you, the Mixpre 10 ii is what I would recommend renting. If you don’t wan’t to do that, I have 2 other options. Option 1: Rent camera hops. So 1 transmitter and 3 receivers. A Sennheiser G3 kit is usually easy to find and cheap to rent. If you can find Sony’s, even better. I doubt you would be able to rent a Theos system. Anyway, you simply have to plug your F3 output in the transmitter and plug each receiver to each camera. Nice and clean, no cables. Option 2: Rent an active splitter or a mixing board with multiple outputs. Unfortunately, we don’t really use this kind of gear, so I don’t have a specific recommendation. But a Mixing board would take the signal from the F3, boost it and split it to each camera. You’ll still have cables everywhere however. So, syncing in post would still be the easiest and cheapest option. But, if you don’t want that, Option 1 would probably be your best option. That said, if you have the budget, hiring a sound recordist would be so much easier for you. Or, you can rent a full, proper kit. What we would do is get something like a Mixpre 10 ii, 2 wireless lavs, 2 XLR shotgun microphones and 4 timecode sync boxes. And use all of that to record and sync the interview. I hope all of this helps. Let us know if you have any more questions. It’s our pleasure to help. Take care and good luck with your shoot.

Thank you so much! :)

Hi, it's pretty much all metal. Except for the plastic padding to protect the boom and the little knob to tighten to a stand. But the structural part that maters for solidity and durability is all metal. It's a great design.

99.1 x 5.1 x 5.1 Centimetres, when collapsed. (So about 3 ft) it extends to 8 ft (about 2.5 meters)

@@MorphilmAcademy muy AMABLE GRACIAS POR LA INFO

EL 7OOO VERDAD?

yes that is the one in the video…

Thank you for the comment :) However, I'm not sure what you mean about "that said". I rewatched the video and I only say it 3 times. I'm sorry if that was annoying. English is also not my first language as you might have noticed. Anyway, thank you for the feedback I will take it into consideration and try to be careful in the next video. Thanks again for watching :)

Thank you very much for your comment and feedback on the product.

Hi, well, it's simply a clamp attached to the aluminium frame of the bag. So, it's the woohot phone holder, attached to the SMALLRIG Cool Ballhead Arm Super Camera Clamp. That that is simply clamped to the frame of the bag. I hope this answers your question. Let me know if you need more details.

@@MorphilmAcademy thank you! found exact same clamp, gonna try it out :)

Thank you!

Thats cool. And it does indeed. Have fun!

Yeah that would be great. Try contacting them, perhaps it’s possible.

@@MorphilmAcademy I might take you up on that! Good idea 👊🏾

@JamesDBuzzard Let me know how it goes! :)

@@JamesDBuzzard any update?

No, to my knowledge, this is the only one made for filmmakers with this hip bag design.There are plenty of other ones that are much smaller and have more of a "fanny pack" design, or bigger waist bag designs, but I have not tried any of them, so I can't recommend. If you like the hip bag design, you can find plenty of other ones from amazon, but none specifically made for us. And again, this is the only one I have enough experience with to recommend. I hope this answers your question :)

That would be great indeed. But you could simply buy another kit and remove the gels that are already there to replace them. They are only held in place with a bit of glue. Let me know if you try it.

Thank you very much. This means a lot. I do my best to do exactly that.

Hi, no need for extra software, its all included with the mouse. :)

Ah thanks. I guess my mouse has no support app then.

what mouse are you using?

Hi, yes i've been using the Anker PowerCore 26800. I talk about it in this video : ruclips.net/video/cTJ9JLThlbU/видео.html a bit more. However, to be honest, It's worked great for years, but lately, I started to have some problems with it to power the mixpre 10. So I ordered a new one. But, for some reason, the new ones don't seem to work with my 5 to 12v converter cables. So they do not power the mixpre 10. So, I finally decided to make the move and invest in Inspired Energy batteries. Which are actually made for this. They are quite a bit more expensive, especially with the adapters and charger you need to buy on top of that. But I highly recommend getting a professional battery instead of using the Anker. It's just not worth the risk of losing power in the middle of a take. Lookup the Inspired Energy, AudioRoot, or Hi-Q batteries. You'll thank me in the long term.

@@MorphilmAcademy Good to know. Thanks for the info!

@@JayFrederick No problem. Let me know if you have any more questions. :)

Thanks for the tip :)

Hi, thank you for your question. I, unfortunately, did not test this myself, so I cannot be 100% certain. But, from experience, I would say that it will not have the same effect. Although its true that the Tungsten tone in a bi-color light has an orange/yellow-ish tone to it, a simple yellow filter will not give you an accurate tungsten colour temperature. It can certainly help you get a warmer color to use as a stylistic choice, but it wont match other tungsten lights. So, I would not advise this. That said, I think you could actually search online for true, colour-calibrated filters that would give you much better results, closer to the true tungsten of a bicolor light. I hope this answers your question. :)

@@MorphilmAcademy thanks! will definitely go for the bi-color

Hi, yes there are some battery powered options like the Aputure Amaran series, several other Aputure lights, Same goes for Godox. But all at much higher price point. If you need affordable battery powered lights, I would suggest LED panels instead of spotlights.

@@MorphilmAcademy thanks! I'll have a look. Just a bit harder to find LEDs with barn doors and honey comb filters. Guess you can't have everything 😂

Yes for sure. But the mount on these lights is called a Bowens Mount. If you search on amazon for Bowens mount barn doors, or accessories. You’ll find all sorts of cool stuff! And it should fit most LED spotlights.

@@MorphilmAcademy great! Thanks for the very specific advice. I'll report back when I have things sorted. See yas!

Thanks!

Thank you very much, we try our best! :)

Thank you very much :) We do too :)

haha yes indeed, its a strong Batman vibe! And they’re just as awesome!

Indeed, I thought so, but Orca’s brand colour is a light blue. 😂

It's a rebranded Noga AD4400, which is red.

oooooh I see, that explains a lot. Thanks for the info :)

Indeed it is :)

My pleasure, thanks for watching :)

Thank you very much! :)

Muhahahahha! 😈😈 😂😂😂 yes indeed, its still a great bag! and thank you very much :) and yes, we did change our Logo, do you like it?

@@MorphilmAcademy yeah I love it! it looks great! 😁

Awesome! Thanks for your feedback :)

Thank you very much :)

Hi, thank you for you question. The quick answer is that the BD-04 has a simple bracket mount, compatible with the 7 inch standard reflector on lights like the Godox SL60W. The BD-08 has a mount that is specific to flashes like the Godox AD400Pro. So the BD-08 will not work with the Godox SL60W and vice versa. Other than that, they have different designs, filter options etc. I hope this answers your question. Thank you very much.

@@MorphilmAcademy Thank you so much. Yes my doubt is cleared now 😊

Thanks! Glad you like it :)