Patel began his career in the television industry in 1978 where he worked for the BBC in White City, London. For the past 39 years, Patel has found the changes in technology and television entertainment compelling enough to keep him interested and excited about what he does. He has always worked primarily as an engineer and most recently has worked with several DPs on Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Pearl Jam, the iTunes Film Festival in London and the first ever LIVE Snickers commercial for Super bowl 2017 in 4k. Patel’s interests outside of work include enjoying the national parks, camping, volleyball, soccer and hiking.
Tracy Leming is Imagecraft’s General Manager. After 20+ years in the TV industry Tracy has done everything from front desk reception to rental agent. Tracy enjoys her job, loves her clients, and is excited to be at Imagecraft. Tracy moved from a small town in Northern California to the Los Angeles area in 1997. In her spare time Tracy likes to garden, travel, paint furniture, and play softball. She also enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Tracy is especially close to her two children, Kourtnee and Brandon, and has a boxer named Dude.
Jason Been is the Owner and President of Imagecraft Productions. Jason has been in the television production industry for over 20 years. He started his career in San Diego working sporting events with the San Diego Chargers and San Diego Padres. He soon met Robin Hirsch and Gar Smith, Co-Founders of Imagecraft Productions. He moved to LA to work with Robin and Gar and ended up on staff with Imagecraft full time. Jason eventually took ownership of Imagecraft and has continued to build it into one of LA’s best production equipment rental houses.
Efren Navarro is one of Imagecraft Productions’ shop techs. Efren is a born and raised Californian who has been in the entertainment industry for over 15 years. Efren has experience working with cameras, lenses, operating switcher boards, working as a lighting tech and grip. Efren is hands on and face to face with clients on a daily basis at Imagecraft. He knows the importance of good customer service and works hard to make sure Imagecraft’s clients are happy and have what they need.
Nick Casas has been working in rental houses for over 10 years. Nick works alongside his brother Jason Casas and Efren Navarro building, shipping, and receiving equipment for clients. Nick loves to play golf and enjoys spending as much time with his family as possible.
Jason “JC” Casas started working in production as a driver in 2008. He really enjoys the fast pace work flow of a shop and learning about the new innovative equipment. After working at several rental houses around LA, JC found his way to Imagecraft. “This is my fourth year with Imagecraft and I love the small family feel of the office.” Being a shop tech is something he finds challenging and rewarding day in and day out. JC loves a great game of golf, shooting firearms, playing slow pitch softball, fishing, and spending any chance he gets with family.
Rob Dietze graduated from University of Central Florida with degrees in Film, Radio and Television. He began his career working at Universal Studios Florida as a Live Show Technical Director, Weapons Tech, and Pyro Tech. In 2001, Rob moved to Los Angeles where he began doing freelance production work. Rob met Jason while working on ‘Supernanny‘ as a First AC and Technical Coordinator. In 2011 Rob made the move from freelance to staff as Imagecraft’s Camera Engineer.
In a land where the evil Emperor K-os reigns, one girl embarks on a journey to restore order, schedules, and the integrity of math for the people of the land, The Crew. Meet Lindsay. Lindsay was just an average A+ student at Miami University of Ohio double-majoring in communication and interactive media studies, working 2 part time jobs, and playing softball. Until one day, she saw an ad for Miami’s film club… and everything changed. After dipping her toe in as Director of Programming for the region’s first international film festival, she dove in to every film/commercial/doc project available and gradually realized she wasn’t the same as the other kids. Her skills were unlike anything they’d ever seen. She could itemize budgets, locate large crews, color-coordinate spreadsheets, and manipulate a scheduling matrix with the swiftness of a ninja through the shadows. After graduating early, she tried to hide her abilities and disguised herself as a mindless PA at a local news station, but the calling was too strong and the world needed her. In 2010, she headed to LA in search of a challenge. Her pilgrimage took her from freelance PA to Coordinator to Manager, through the realms of Film, Livestreaming, Music Videos and Commercials until she arrived in a foggy, rule-defying land called Reality TV. In 2011, she discovered a time portal that took her to Imagecraft. There she found a properly equipped battle station where she continues to coordinate her plans. Will she ever defeat her lifelong nemesis, K-os? Will she find the enduring strength to do battle with his minions, The Producers? Will she become the hero we need? Now playing in a Burbank rental house near you.
Ben Fuller is originally from small town Massachusetts, and moved to LA in 2004 to pursue acting. He started at Imagecraft in 2006, and transitioned pretty early on from runner to shop tech, and shortly after to shop manager. Ben is now Imagecraft’s Rentals Manager. “Getting to deal with clients on a daily basis is a good place for me. I still maintain open lines of communication with the shop staff, which has evolved quite a bit since my days in the trenches.” Ben is a huge Boston sports fan, a karaoke junkie, and is always up for an adventure.
Mark Alexander has been in the TV industry since 1980. Mark started his career at B.E.R.C. as a driver, and landed here at Imagecraft Productions 37 years later. Mark’s experience in the industry ranges from delivery driver, to Sound Operator, to Director of Field Operations, and eventually to his position here at Imagecraft as Strategic Account Manager. Mark has been married to his wife Kelli for 35+ years. They have 2 kids and a miniature dachshund named Cool. He loves wine tasting, plays in a dodge ball league, and is an avid reader of history and non-fiction books. He’s even a single digit golfer…sometimes.
Gene Duggan has worked for Imagecraft Productions since 2012. Gene started his career in the TV production industry in 1990 at B.E.R.C., working his way from equipment delivery driver to operations manager. Gene is now Imagecraft’s Director of Sales and Business Development. At work, Gene’s number one priority is his clients and their productions. In his spare time, Gene enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons and playing golf, softball, and basketball.
TASCAM DR-60D 4-CHANNEL RECORDER
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The DR-60D from Tascam is a professional linear PCM recorder that allows you to capture up to four simultaneous channels of audio and store your recordings to SD or SDHC memory cards. Designed for recording high-quality audio for DSLR video applications, the DR-60D mounts to a tripod and allows you to screw your DSLR camera into the top of the recorder.
The DR-60D is capable of recording at 44.1, 48 and 96 kHz sample rates and at bit depths of 16- and 24-bit. Channels 1 and 2 are equipped with XLR/TRS combo jacks that can accept either mic or line level signals. These inputs can be used to connect microphones, audio playback devices and other gear. Each of the combo jack inputs are capable of supplying either 24V or 48V phantom power and each can be set independently of one another. They are also each equipped with peak indicator lights for monitoring your input levels as you record, as well as with discrete microphone preamps for independent gain control over microphones connected to these inputs.
In addition, the DR-60D is equipped with a 3.5mm stereo input that feeds into channels 3 and 4. It can be used to connect gear such as stereo microphones or external stereo audio equipment that terminates using a 3.5mm mini plug. It is capable of supplying plug-in power to video mics and other high output mics that require it. The 3.5mm input is equipped with one gain control knob that controls the input level to both channels 3 and 4 and it also has a peak indicator light.
Beyond these features, the DR-60D offers a variety of other functions that lend themselves to improved efficiency and convenience. Operating on four AA batteries, the DR-60D can record for up to 5 hours using Ni-MH batteries. Battery life can be extended to 12 hours by adding the optional BP-6AA battery pack. Also, the unit can be powered by a computer via the USB port. This can be useful to conserve battery life while transferring recordings off an SD card to your computer’s hard drive. The DR-60D also features auto tone and slate tone functions that aim to simplify synchronization to video files during editing. Auto tones can be added to the beginning and ending of the recording and there is a slate button that can be pressed to add a slate tone to the recording at any time. These tones are also output to the 3.5mm camera out jack so they can be recorded to your DSLR camera’s audio recorder for timing reference.
FEATURES:
Records 4 external inputs in two pairs as two stereo audio files
Tripod mounting threads on bottom of recorder and DSLR screw attachment that allows attachment and removal with a coin
Remote jack for use with optional RC-10 wired remote or RC-3F footswitch
Pre-recording function allows unit to record two seconds of sound prior to recording actually being activated
Hold switch to prevent accidental adjustments
Handles on both sides and can attach to a shoulder belt
Camera in jack for monitoring DSLR recorder output
Mid-side decoding
Specifications
Recording Media:
SD card (64 MB – 2 GB)
SDHC card (4 GB – 32 GB)
File System:
WAV: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit
BWF (Broadcast Wave Format): 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit
Number of Channels: 4 channels (stereo x 2)
Input Connectors:
2x XLR/TRS combo jacks (channels 1, 2)
1x stereo 3.5 mm mini jack (channels 3, 4)
1x stereo 3.5 mm mini jack (CAMERA IN)
1x 2.5 mm TRS jack (REMOTE)
Output Connectors:
1x stereo 3.5 mm mini jack (CAMERA OUT)
1x stereo 3.5 mm mini jack (PHONES)
1x stereo 3.5 mm mini jack (LINE OUT)
Phantom Power:
24V, 48V (channels 1, 2)
Plug-in power (channels 3, 4)
Distortion: .02% or less
S/N Ratio: 92 db or more
Equivalent Input Noise: -120 dBu or more
Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.5/-2 dB)
USB: USB Mini-B Type (USB 2.0)
Computer Compatibility :
Windows: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 and Pentium 300 MHz or faster, 128 MB or more memory, USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)
Macintosh: Mac OS X 10.2 or later and Power PC, iMac, G3, G4, 266 MHz or faster, 64 MB or more memory, USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)
(Intel chipset recommended)
Power:
Four AA batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH)
USB bus power supplied from a computer
AC adaptor (TASCAM PS-P515U, sold separately)
External battery pack (TASCAM BP-6AA, sold separately)
Power Consumption: 5.4 W (max)
Battery Operating Time:
Recording 2-channel, 44.1 kHz. 16-bit WAV files:
About 2 hrs, 30 min (Alkaline batteries (EVOLTA), MIC + 48V)
About 4 hrs, 30 min (Alkaline batteries (EVOLTA), MIC, no phantom power)
About 3 hrs, 15 min (Ni-MH batteries (eneloop), MIC + 48V)
About 5 hrs (Ni-MH batteries (eneloop), MIC, no phantom power)
About 3 hrs, 45 min (Ni-MH batteries (eneloop pro), MIC + 48V)
About 6 hrs (Ni-MH batteries (eneloop pro), MIC, no phantom power)
About 5 hrs, 30 min (optional BP-6AA battery pack, Alkaline batteries (EVOLTA), MIC + 48V)
About 10 hrs, 30 min (optional BP-6AA battery pack, Alkaline batteries (EVOLTA), MIC, no phantom power)
About 7 hrs, 30 min (optional BP-6AA battery pack, Ni-MH batteries (eneloop), MIC + 48V)
About 12 hrs (optional BP-6AA battery pack, Ni-MH batteries (eneloop), MIC, no phantom power)
About 9 hrs, 30 min (optional BP-6AA battery pack, Ni-MH batteries (eneloop pro), MIC + 48V)
About 14 hrs, 30 min (optional BP-6AA battery pack, Ni-MH batteries (eneloop pro), MIC, no phantom power)
SIZE:
5.24″ x 3.67″ x 3.07″
133 x 93.2 x 78 mm
WEIGHT:
18 oz (510 g)
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