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Chinhda Products Update
August 23, 2010

There may be some changes in how Chinhda products will be marketed. He had indicated to me that he wished to make a complete change and I posted a notice here that his products would no longer be available from Production Recording. But, now is reconsidering that decision. Until I know more, I will refrain from restoring links to all the products. But, for the time being, Chinhda products are still available from Production Recording. Send me an e-mail message with any inquiries and I'll get back to you with cost and availability information. Click HERE for more information. (David Waelder 8/23/2010)

Rack Lamps

Still available from Production Recording (see above)

Antenna Booms & Masts

Still available from Production Recording (see above)

Sound Devices 788 bracket now available

Still available from Production Recording (see above)

Neumann mikes for sale

Tom is making matched sets of Neumann microphones available for sale. He has a set of 140 series cardioid mikes, a set 150 series hypercardioids, and specialized accessories including an AK-20 figure 8 capsule, SK-AG swivel adapter, SMK gooseneck, active cable, hangers, mounts, etc. Suitable for boompole use or as stereo pairs. Click here for details.

Nagra VI
First Look

We were given an advance look at the new Nagra just prior to its formal introduction here in Los Angeles. Click on the picture for our impressions.

I recently had the opportunity to become acquainted with the new Nagra VI prior to its wide release. There is much to like in this new recorder but no machine is equally well suited to all applications. I’ll examine the relative strengths of the Nagra and try to evaluate how it fits into the mix of available digital recorders. (more)

Nagra VI, VI Months later

Software updates and DVD burning enhance the usefulness and capabilities of the recorder.

Six months after demonstating the new recorder for the Los Angeles film community, the company has announced updated operating software.(more)

RF "Spray"
From the Nagra VI

A reader asked about RF "spray" from the Nagra and we ran some tests to investigate. Click on the picture to see the results.

Since radio mikes are a standard component on most film and television projects, any recorder must be compatible with radio receivers. This is especially important for a recorder that may be used in a shoulder bag and operate in close proximity to the receivers (more)

The Sound Cart Project

Still available from Production Recording (see above)


	Production Recording Mobile Studios: Menu of Services Click here or on the picture for a menu of services available through our Fawnskin (Big Bear) studio. In addition to audio recording, we offer HD video production and editing, video documentation of assets for insurance and other services.

	Accessories A La Carte Still available from Production Recording (see above)

	Accessories: Monitor Frames Still available from Production Recording (see above)