Alan Rencher

Do any mods enforce the sustaining membership rule anymore?

I think the conversion rate is a standard rate across all banks. It does fluctuate, and it can be higher or lower at any given time.

I'm so burned right now.

If anyone is interested in trying out a Paralinx Tomahawk SDI, I have one here in LA. Come take a look, or rent it from me.

I think everyone needs to stop acting like D-Boxes, right now.

Is it at factory default, plugged straight into the Alexa?

Yup, I've replaced my SDI board on my Marshall twice now.

You can always use a booster circuit to get 24V when running 12V on your sled.

I mentioned this on Facebook, but you should check ZoHo out. They have an iPhone app. You can load credits in for sending snail mail invoices: http://www.zoho.com/invoice/sample-snail-mail.html

It was only a matter of time since Vitec took over that these kinds of manufacturing decisions would be made. It's a shame; made in the USA is a big seeking point to me and worth the extra expense, but people with that view are becoming the exception. If they want to be competitive with the other companies mentioned in this thread, they have to outsource too.

Here's two options I offer for this: http://mediablackout.net/product/lemo-to-female-p-tap/ http://mediablackout.net/product/lemo-to-p-tap-multi-breakout-cable/

New: Wired remote trigger for RED DSMC Run-D.S.M.C. (Wired) - http://mediablackout.net/product/run-d-s-m-c-wired/

If you have a multimeter, test the pins on all the connectors at each point in the pipeline. You should be able to find the fault that way.

New to the store: Lightning Pro Charger for iOS - http://mediablackout.net/product/lightning-pro-charger-for-ios/ I've mentioned this cable before, but it has been upgraded to a stocked item in the store!

Hi Magnus, I can't find the email anywhere, in my email (including spam). Could you send it to: alanjrencher@gmail.com Thanks Alan

Does anyone have a user manual for a Heden HLC system? They're site's download link is broken, and no one returned my email. Pinouts and R/S info would be awesome! Thanks! Alan

I now have a High-quality, local supplier for coiled cable. Let me know what kinds of cable you want in coiled versions! http://mediablackout.net/now-offering-coiled-cable/

I have added 2 new products to the store today: Lemo to female P-Tap cable: http://mediablackout.net/product/lemo-to-female-p-tap/ Arri 24V to regulated 12V Lemo cable: http://mediablackout.net/product/24v-alexa-fischer-to-12v-regulated-lemo-cable/

The reason I brought up independent contractors is simply to say that in California we are not considered independent contractors, and by that logic we are legally allowed to discuss our salaries without persecution. In keeping with that logic, collective bargaining isn't price fixing.

Here's another perspective from a payroll company: http://www.abspayroll.net/payroll101-hiring-independent-contractors.html Of you have your own loan-out company, it's a different story.

I think that there is a big problem with the idea that we can't discuss wages, at least in California. California affords workers the right to discuss wages without retaliation. I know some productions will have us sign away or rights as an employee by handing us some form of independent contractor agreement. With all of the research I've done on California labor code, we can't be classified as independent contractors for several reasons: 1) We are working with some one else's tools. An independent contractor supplies all of their own tools; even though we supply the Steadicam, we are still using production's camera package. 2) We are not working on our own schedule. Production sends us a call sheet with very specific stay and end times. Independent contractors choose their own stay and end times for work days. 3) We have managers that we are working under. The DP is our boss, and production hires is to work under him or her. It's a slippery slope, because employers are not obligated to pay independent contractors overtime or adhere to minimum wage laws.

New to the store: Arri R/S breakout for the Bartech digital receiver; camera run and power in one cable! http://mediablackout.net/product/arri-24v-rs-breakout-for-bartech/

Just send me an email: alan@mediablackout.net

Dennis Noyes is selling his.