Lectro SixPack & Venue

I just went through this myself already having 4 411/400 UM systems in
one block and a pair of 4 out multicoulpers. I wanted a total of 6
radios in 2 different blocks. I decided on the Venue because I would
have to buy some 2 block multicouplers as well as 2 more 411's for more
money than a Venue and 6 receivers. I kept the 411's and couplers and
put them in an old Deva shell as a grap and go quad box to use in an
insert car if needed, and to use the receivers in a ENG pack when
needed.

You just have to decide between cost, mobility, and backup if you need
service on the Venue.

DH



filmsoundmixer DeleteThis @gmail.com wrote:
> I'm looking at going from using 411As to using either the SixPack or
> the Venue from Lectrosonics. I just wanted to get everyones opinion on
> each of the two, what you feel of the pros/cons of each and any good
> or bad experiences you've had with either setup. The rackmount of the
> venue won't be a problem for me since I'm about to add a rack case to
> my kit.
>
> Thanx,
> marque
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Well let me give everyone some more info....

I have 4 411As and 2 UMs & 2 SMs all in different blocks (hey its tough
to find enough space in 1 block in NY). I have 28&29 and 25&26. I
don't plan on getting rid of the 411As so they would be my back in the
case of the venue going down plus I would still use them for my ENG
work. My film package currently is the 4 Lectros, I mix on up to two
SD 442s running into two linked 744Ts (8 channels and cheaper than the
Deva). I also have a comtek system 216, my laptop and a 7" monitor all
on my rock n roller cart shelf. I'm looking at moving to a rack unit
with two 8" LCDs, comteks running off of a BST, Furman for power, my
laptop, the 744Ts and I'm shopping for a more apt mixer as well.

While the cost is always a factor I just want to get it right now no
matter the cost then have to correct for it later. Mobility I'm not as
concerned about since I have not intensions on parting with my 411As,
same for backup. If I add two more I'll probably get the other 411As,
but I'm not sure.

Thanx for all the suggestions!

~Marque


Darrell Henke wrote:
> I just went through this myself already having 4 411/400 UM systems in
> one block and a pair of 4 out multicoulpers. I wanted a total of 6
> radios in 2 different blocks. I decided on the Venue because I would
> have to buy some 2 block multicouplers as well as 2 more 411's for more
> money than a Venue and 6 receivers. I kept the 411's and couplers and
> put them in an old Deva shell as a grap and go quad box to use in an
> insert car if needed, and to use the receivers in a ENG pack when
> needed.
>
> You just have to decide between cost, mobility, and backup if you need
> service on the Venue.
>
> DH
>
>
>
> filmsoundmixer.TakeThisOut@gmail.com wrote:
> > I'm looking at going from using 411As to using either the SixPack or
> > the Venue from Lectrosonics. I just wanted to get everyones opinion on
> > each of the two, what you feel of the pros/cons of each and any good
> > or bad experiences you've had with either setup. The rackmount of the
> > venue won't be a problem for me since I'm about to add a rack case to
> > my kit.
> >
> > Thanx,
> > marque
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What do you deliver on? Can you make one BWF Poly DVD with 8 tracks?
That is what I am requested to deliver to telecine and audio post as
well.

DH


filmsoundmixer RemoveThis @gmail.com wrote:
I mix on up to two
> SD 442s running into two linked 744Ts (8 channels and cheaper than the
> Deva). >
>
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I usually deliver as two BWF poly with 4 tracks each also usually on
DVDs. Most of the projects I work on only have the first two tracks go
through sync with the lab, I usually give instructions to just transfer
the boom. The audio post houses I've worked with haven't cared if its
two files so much as one, and sometimes the projects I end up handeling
the syncing and do a bit of sweetening myself before it gets sent out
to an audio post house.

Maybe this would be different if I wasn't in the ultra low/ low budget
indie circuit but most people I work for are amazed that I can do 8
seperate tracks they don't care.

~Marque

Darrell Henke wrote:
> What do you deliver on? Can you make one BWF Poly DVD with 8 tracks?
> That is what I am requested to deliver to telecine and audio post as
> well.
>
> DH
>
>
> filmsoundmixer DeleteThis @gmail.com wrote:
> I mix on up to two
> > SD 442s running into two linked 744Ts (8 channels and cheaper than the
> > Deva). >
> >
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