![]() Think of CF1 and CF2 as 2 sign waves being folded in various ways. Usually it's CF2 that responds to pitch tracking, but that can vary depending on the setting. Up is on, and down is off.Įach carrier works together to build a waveform. The Mystic requires a 3.5mm cable to connect the audio output to other devices. There are several Eurorack modules that do this, but the one Recovery use and recommend is the Strymon AA.1. If using with Eurorack, the output level needs to be converted, just as you would with any guitar pedal. The Mystic runs at line level, to be used with pedals and other devices that also run at line level. Simply unplug it from the wall when not in use. Once plugged in, the Mystic is powered up and ready to go. It is a standard Boss-style power supply used for most effects pedals. The Mystic uses a 9VDC, negative-tip, 200ma power supply. Transcend reality and let the mystic guide the way! The Mystic generates colossal waves that swirl, echo, ascend, and plunge into an ever-changing, sonic playground. All of the synth parameters are controllable via cv as well as time control in the delay section. The Mystic is an experimental FM synth with 2 carrier frequencies, 2 modulators, and an analogue-style delay. Ideal for drones, weirdo synth parts and special FX. Two carriers, two modulators and virtual analogue delay give you plenty of creative power. Their switcher is GrassValley.Notes: Great value from this curious little semi-modular FM synth. Wanted to add, a few months out of the year a TV truck pulls up where I work and their main video router is a BlackMagic 288 x 288. The VideoHub and MultViews are on 24/7 since they are powering our cable head end for our venue. No significant issues although the MultiViews were a bit buggy early on. They actually made some hardware specifically for it (even has a real T-Bar) to be used with Just Macros.Īside from the 1 M/E and 2 M/E we have a 40x40 VideoHub, two MultiView 16, Video Assist 4k and 3 Camera Converters + Studio Converter. Worked perfectly! I've also heard good things about X-Keys hardware paired with the ATEM. 1st 8 button for program and 2nd 8 buttons for preview then 1 fader used as a T-Bar. Since we don't have the control surface for switching ($$$) I found some software to allow me to switch a show using an Akai APC20. There's software like Just Macros for scripting although I've never used it. ![]() There's quite a big community around ATEM switchers, which is also a plus. We don't run anything too terribly complicated but occasionally we'll have to key some graphics in. Nothing a Decimator MD-HX can't fix though. The major limitation being all inputs need to be the exact same resolution and frame rate (and the switcher needs to be set to the same program out resolution and frame rate). We keep everything updated on the latest firmware and as long as you know the technical limitations you should be fine. I've setup and switched many shows with our 1 M/E and 2 M/E ATEMs and overall they are pretty solid pieces of equipment. My work relies heavily on BlackMagic gear since we are under a tight budget. I abuse the crap out of them and treat them as disposable toys. On the flip side, I use the BMD hyperdecks in a daily-use broadcast environment. I've transitioned to other vendors wherever possible for my throwdown boxes (decimator designs plug goes here). I've purchased 20+ of them and the DOA rate is something like 10% and the failure and glitch rate is too high after that. Not because it's BAD per se, but because the others are way better.īMD reputation for poor reliability comes primarily from it's line of throwdown converters. That said, give me a Grass, Sony, or Ross any day and I'd happily chuck the BMD. ![]() Near continuous firmware updates and feature upgrades have matured the platform to a well-liked and stable system that can be used for high end production. I believe the atem has made leaps and bounds since it's inception. I've settled on a firmware that keeps me happy.Ĭrashing or freezing isn't unreliable, it's completely unacceptable. Even my carbonite had some missteps here. Getting this number down is critical to keeping me happy. It's because I've got racks filled with mission critical gear and if 5% of it glitches out once a year that's a huge pain in the ass as the number of racks grows. ![]() Is that because that level is needed to get the shows on the air? No. No resets, no power outages, continuous uptime. Reliable for me means that it needs to run for at least a year without glitching once, that means no unexplained behavior. I've read the responses here and it's important to realize that words like "reliable" have different meaning to a lot of people. ![]()
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