Monday, February 22, 2010

Re: [Avid-L2] Re: ISDN - What's the new way of doing this?

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On 22 Feb 2010, at 05:36, "johnrobmoore" <bigfish@pacbell.net> wrote:

> Why do they call it POTS Codec? It sounds like two phone lines with
> some sort of IFB functionality on the send line which would provide
> the Mix minus for talent to read to. Doubt the talent would hear
> themselves back because of the delay but what do I know. My brain is
> on the two cans and a string right now. At least I slept last
> night. ;-) I better learn to say no to work, but in this economy and
> the regular gig wrapping up for an undetermined break I can't right
> know. Back in the day I could call the guy and stay up all night but
> now I'd have to call my sponsor. I guess that's progress. Meanwhile
> back to "When Fish Attack."
>
> --- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com, David Dawkins <dawk2@...> wrote:
> >
> > Greg,
> >
> > A couple of options. $ See if one of the engineers from your local
> radio
> > stations can recommend pots codec equipment for both ends and rent
> what
> > you need. Manufacturers are Comrex, Telos, Tieline or someone like
> that.
> >
> > Cents Two phone lines IFB and voice. Record the scratch track off
> the
> > phone and relay the audio afterwards when they ftp the goods.
> >
> > Phone Greg Glazier...
> >
> > I have been out of audio for a long time so the pots codec is new
> to me.
> >
> > DD
> >
> > Greg Huson wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > I've used Kitzie for some stuff, too- on your recommendation!
> > >
> > > Unfortunately, in this case, I have to fit
> > > Into an existing model, which is talent reading to mix-minus, us
> > > recording on the receiving end.
> > >
> > > We mostly do exactly what you've detailed, but I need to offer
> this
> > > additional service without the silly expense of isdn- if that
> can be
> > > avoided.
> > >
> > > Secondary use would be remote ADR... But that's a ways down the
> road.
> > >
> > > Greg (at) secrethq.com
> > > Greg Huson
> > > Secret Headquarters, Inc
> > > www.DigitalServiceStation.com
> > > www.SecretHQ.com
> > > iPhone
> > >
> > > On Feb 21, 2010, at 4:58 PM, Steve Hullfish <steve4lists@...
> > > <mailto:steve4lists%40veralith.com>>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > I do all my sessions now directing talent over a basic phone
> patch and
> > > > then they send me the media via ftp after the session.
> > > >
> > > > I go through www.voice123.com for talent. I pick talent that
> are good
> > > > and have good technical custom auditions. That way I know that
> their
> > > > recording skills and facilities are up to the job. I haven't
> paid for
> > > > voice over recording studio time in six years. And I am
> talking about
> > > > doing national TV spots. It's not incredibly friendly if you
> have
> > > > clients that have to participate in the sessions, but you can
> always
> > > > have them on a conference call.
> > > >
> > > > On Feb 21, 2010, at 6:16 PM, Greg Huson wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> Is there a better way to do ISDN VO sessions - ISDN seems so
> > > >> antiquated... and pricy. Our regular data connection is
> faster. Is
> > > >> there a 'newer' way to do remote VO sessions?
> > > >>
> > > >> gh
> > > >> ----------------------------------------------------
> > > >> Greg Huson
> > > >> Secret Headquarters, Inc
> > > >> Post Production / Production
> > > >> Culver City, CA
> > > >> 323 677 2092
> > > >> 323 677 2096 F
> > > >> www.DigitalServiceStation.com
> > > >> greg (at) SecretHQ.com
> > > >> www.SecretHQ.com
> > > >>
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> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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> > > >
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> > > >
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> > >
> >
> > --
> > David Dawkins
> > 780-905-9121
> > dawk2@...
> >
> >
> >
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