16Jun Juicedlink RM333 available for pre order.
B&H is now taking preorders for Juicedlink’s newest audio adapter, the RM333 audio pre-amp. The design is an interesting configuration of 3 XLR inputs with what Juicedlink is calling Audio output bracketing. The bracketing system is a built in form of the audio protection I’ve mentioned before. Basically it allows you to record audio on the left channel at the normal input level. Then the audio from that channel is sent to the right channel at a reduced level (-16db in this case). This is the basically the same method I’ve used with the Juicedlink DS214 adapter and other adapters for years.
I do like the idea of having the left channel inputs and the option to choose the Juicedlink RA333 if you need meters and headphone outputs, but they’ve still chosen to go the tiny knobs I hate. Also at a price of $399 for the RM333 and $469 for the RA333, many people will find these units to expensive. Despite the small knobs Juicedlink preamps are top notch and do a great job, if you can afford it, they’re worth the price.
You can get on the B&H preorder list for the RM333 (the smaller unit) here and the RA333 (larger unit) here. Orders start shipping June 25th.
June 17th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Why don’t you like the knobs, and what would you rather they use?
June 17th, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Larger sized knots that are spread out across the face. The biggest problem I have with all of my juicedlink adapters is that the knobs are to small and my fingers are to large to make on the fly adjustments. That’s the main reason I keep my Beachtek adapters around is because when I need to ride the audio levels, the knobs are much easier to use.
June 21st, 2012 at 4:17 pm
I will advise anyone to go with either a Beachtech or Zoom. They work better out of the box and they have actual customer service. Robert Rozack (owner of juiced link) has his focus on products/profit and not on customer service. There is zero training available that’s easy to understand. For a newbie or even a professional you’ll find it hard press to plug and play one of these juiced link units. Save your money up and get a ZOOM or a Beachtech unit.
June 21st, 2012 at 4:32 pm
While I do agree that Juicedlink’s customer service is lacking. If you have some experiences with signal flow or are at a professional level, the diagrams and drawings included in the manuals make it pretty easy to follow the signal path from input to output. If you’re new to audio devices and find the drawings confusing, the step by step guides in juicedlink manuals are as straightforward as the ones included with a VCR or coffee maker. If your VCR still flashes “12:00” then a beachtech adapter might be the better way to go.
The VCR joke aside, using juicedlink’s products can be a little complected, especially if you’re trying to take advantage of the AGC disable portion of the device. If I remember correctly wasn’t that what was giving you problems Gordon?