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Base expander, OMOD, Tilta... ???

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Olivier Gresse

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I start seriously not knowing what to do, at first I thought to take an OMOD XLR, but the module is still not shipped and I don't know if it will be ready to be shipped for the end of March because it is pushed back every time month.

Moreover, it is quite difficult to have the exact specifics of the pre-amps that will be installed in it and will it be functional right away!

On the other hand, there is also Tilta who is preparing a module and in the same way there is no real release date, I asked a salesperson on their site and they said "can be in a month "...

There is also the NAB coming in and there may be other module possibilities at that time! But often the NAB, there is also a delay between the ads and actual shipments!

In short I wonder if I should not take a base expander because I need a SDI or HDMI output for my viewfinder, the power plug, the USB plug ... and I can't wait forever !!!! But on the other hand the audio jack inputs do not really interest me and I really need XLR inputs with Phantom power because my microphone is not powered.

In short I'm going crazy and I need your advice !!! Are you also waiting for the output of these modules?
 
You might not have your perfect system right at first don't be afraid to buy stuff and then sell it later
 
I heard through the grapevine the Tilta module will use the same audio circuit as Base Expander and will probably add Phantom power and mic/line level. The OMOD solution bypasses any RED audio processing.
 
Yes, I know the OMOD looks really great but we've been waiting for it for too long!

Jake, I'm in a country where I have to pay a lot of taxes when I order something and I know I could not sell the base expander here, so I will lose money.

Do you know if the XLR OMOD will be shipped as expected at the end of March or we have to wait for months
 
Olivier Gresse said:
Do you know if the XLR OMOD will be shipped as expected at the end of March or we have to wait for months
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We will ship during the last week of March. Units have been in the field beta testing for over a month folks like with CNN and Camp4Collective who took one to the Congo and now has it in the Himalayas.

We have a decent amount of pre-orders - we are hoping to get ALL of those out and even a small handful of new orders before March 31st - WORSE CASE - a new order placed today should ship early APRIL.


"Hey Mark,

We are just on our way back from the Congo now! The OMOD was rock solid and totally changed the capability of shooting remote expeditions for for me.

Overall it was super durable and took the beating of a lifetime with no hiccups. Thanks so much for your hard work to create the gear that truly makes a difference in telling these remote stories!

We could send it back in the next few days but I'd also love to beg you to keep it for a shoot coming up on march 9th to Nepal where we will be climbing an 20,000 ft first ascent in the Himalayas.

At any rate, thanks again and looking forward to speaking soon!

Cheers,

Renan" (Camp4Collective)
 
Ben Scott said:
Fantastic to hear Mark. Ever since you mentioned you were going to make modules for DSMC2 this is the thing I've been crying out for and looking forward to.
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OMOD XLR-RT is also fast approaching - will be at NAB - I'll most likely launch it a week or so before NAB - new mechanical design, all of XLR plus all of RT Motion. This was previously known as "POE XLR". Great for doc and run and gun folks who wanna rock lenses with thumbwheels, etc.
 
Yes CVP mentioned this and I'd have totally gone for it but it was just that bit over my budget. Can totally see myself selling my current Wireless FF and swapping out the XLR for the XLR-RT in the not too distant future.
 
Mark, does the OMOD XLR-RT include the internal Ambient ACN wireless timecode generator? I was considering the CommandRT, but I also need the XLRs/pro audio...

The droid I'm looking for would have:
1) proper pro audio section with XLRs, clean pre-amps and physical knobs
2) FIZ control
3) legit Ambient timecode
4) integrated support for wireless video TX

Of course what I want most is UHD/4K live monitoring. Panavision offers simultaneous 1080 & 4K monitoring on the Millennium DXL, so there is reason to believe the Carbon Weapon can support UHD/4K monitoring. Yes, I realize that Panavision and their partners may have invested a great deal of effort to add 4K monitoring capability via added processing grunt not native to the Carbon Weapon. That said, it leads me to believe it's possible.

FWIW, I'd be very interested in an OMOD that combined the capabilities of the Command and XLR/pro audio iterations with UHD/4K monitoring. Yes, I realize that the Command units are aimed at shows doing double system sound who aren't concerned with having hero audio recorded to camera. That said, I still have plenty of producers who want to do single system sound for quick turnaround projects.

Perhaps an OMOD Ultra...

Cheers - #19
 
I just want to chime in here for a second and say just how positively ecstatic I am about my OMOD POE.

I would not consider even for a second purchasing a different brand module (outside of Red base expander).

OMOD just F***ing rules.
 
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