Great review. No one else is even talking about this stuff! I own three MCR54 Quads, four MTP40s, six MTP41s and two MTB40Ss. I wish I could still get ahold of the 40 series at a reasonable price. I would be more interested in getting into some 61s if they didn’t use a separate battery system, I could put them to sleep with the Wisycom app and they could record with timecode while transmitting (can’t wait for that Zaxcom patent to run out). Just not appealing enough to upgrade right now though.
Excellent review! Especially the very last bit. I recently bought into the MCR54 and four MTP61’s. I upgraded from 18 year old Lectro UCR211 and UH200c. I started out 12 years ago with four G3 and and had the same problems you did. Switching to the old Lectros was an amazing upgrade, I’ve never had a single RF hit on them. I agree the magnetic cables can be an issue but I don’t use them as I bought the 4 port charger rack which allows group charging, group file transfer and group timecode jamming. I am hopeful waiting for firmware that will push the frequencies selected by the MCR54 out to the TX’s, supposedly this is in the works. I am also waiting for firmware that allows recording and transmitting at the same time maybe in 2025. One comparison I hoped you would have is if it is worth buying only the MCR54 and using all G4’s rather than spending $2000 each for MTP61’s. Does the MCR54 really clear out all the RF hits I experienced with all Sennheiser radios? Thx for the key test, clearly the 32 bit recording was best. You must have seen the Raycom walk test where the guy walks 600 meters before an RF hit. Your walk test seemed much closer to reality. I have not yet used my new radios on a paying job and I am a little nervous about it but surely a few jobs will build confidence.
Thanks! I brielfy cover using the G4s with the MCR54 in the range test. The MCR54 got rid of all the weird blips/drops I would get with the G4s and range was about 90% as good when compared to the Wisys at equal power. I will keep using my G4s though so I will update if anything changes under further real world testing. Yes Raycom's range test was more of a 'perfect scenario' situation. Where as mine was more realistic, with the pack hidden under a costume and with bushes as line of sight obstacles.
I own three MCR54 Quads, four MTP40s, six MTP41s and two MTB40Ss. I wish I could still get ahold of the 40 series at a reasonable price. I would be more interested in getting into some 61s if they didn’t use a separate battery system, I could put them to sleep with the Wisycom app and they could record with timecode while transmitting (can’t wait for that Zaxcom patent to run out). Just not appealing enough to upgrade right now though.
Hi, thanks for test. I have heard from many people that the SK 5212-II is much better than the Wisycom MTP 40/41. I'm not sure how it would compare to the MTP 60/61. Personally, I have the SK 5212 and SKM 5200-II with the EM 3732-II and EK 3241/6042. I can confirm that they sound very good. I have only been able to test the Wisycom MTH 410 with the Senn SKM 5200-II, both with the DPA 4018v capsule. For me, the 5200 was better.
It's not on my radar, but I'd love to test the new A20 so I'll keep an eye out for opportunities. I'll be trying very hard to test the new Deity Theos TX and receiver when they launch.
@@JamesClark1991 Cool! Looking forward to that video. Also, would love to know if you recommend the track e as I was thinking of picking some up but then thought I should save and invest in higher quality pieces like the wisycom. Was really shocked at your review of the receivers though - so many limitations and annoyances with those units for the price.
@@SitinprettyProductions I absolutely love the Track E. I think it's just a wonderful product in every way. It wouldn't be suitable for Drama type work where you need to monitor the signal and be physically low profile at the same time. But for other applications where size isn't an issue it can be a really cost effective solution. I might make a video on the Track E soon as the latest firmware update added super useful features.
