http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Community Forums » Tag: microphone - Recent Posts en Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:00:32 +0000 http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/using-an-audio-mixer-with-a-camcorder#post-74735 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:45:57 +0000 EarlC 74735@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I thought most audio mixers had a mic output as well, allowing source in to go to the camcorder mic input at the proper levels. Mine does, but it is a Studiomaster, but my cheap RadioShack mixer also has both mic/line.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/using-an-audio-mixer-with-a-camcorder#post-74734 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:20:09 +0000 Harish 74734@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>This is what I was looking for too as I wanted to record music performances for cheap with good sound quality by providing directly the mixer output to the video recorder, but has been out of luck. I tried using a Cannon HF-R200 camcorder with the audio output from a Behringer 801 mixer and that didn't work, except some kind of humming sound. I could connect the audio output from my macbook and could record music with video. I was searching in google and found this adaptor at Amazon. May be worth a try using with the mixer. Let me know if any of you try this one out.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Shure-A15LA-Adapter-Attenuate-Impedance/dp/B0006NMSXS" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Shure-A15LA-Adapter-Attenuate-Impedance/dp/B0006NMSXS</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/recording-microphone-sound-into-video-camera-xlr-vs-35mm-jack#post-73205 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:23:41 +0000 Rocky 73205@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> After my last post I checked the specifications for the Azden wireless mic on the following link <a href="http://www.azdencorp.com/new/product.php?productid=93400">http://www.azdencorp.com/new/product.php?productid=93400</a> </p> <p>I noticed the following specification:  <em><strong>All receivers and transmitters in the "PRO" Series are on the same 2 frequencies (169.445MHz and 170.245MHz).</strong></em></p> <p>In Australia those 2 frequencies are in the existing broadcast bands for our TV stations and two way radio equipment, its use would result in heavy RF interference in a audio recording using that equipment. </p> <p>If the Azden brand is sold in the US then they must be OK to use in the Us without any external RF interference. </p> <p> </p> <p>  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/recording-microphone-sound-into-video-camera-xlr-vs-35mm-jack#post-73204 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:57:06 +0000 Rocky 73204@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Given the circumstances you describe for your recording, including your now access to a known type wireless lapel mic transmitter and receiver. I would opt to mic up the presenter with the radio mic (be sure to use new long lasting batteries in both both units) and wire the receiver straight to the camera (from link diagram it appears as if your wireless receiver has an existing lead with 3.5mm on each end will plug straight into camera. </p> <p>Additionally the wireless receiver featured in your link, has an ear socket that will allow you to monitor boththe  audio quality and level, with headphones throughout the recording. </p> <p>The only other trick is to ensure the mic does not rub on the presenters clothing (resulting in rasping sounds) as they move around during the presentation easy fix is to use tie clip and duct tape to isolate from cloting contact.</p> <p>Further if you have access to a 2nd camera it makes for good insurance </p> <p>- use it as a sound back up from speakers (be carefull with 2nd camera placement to avoid audio input overload), including ambient room/audience noise and </p> <p>- at the same time use it for any B Roll shots, (audience, wide shots, company logos etc) you may require in post. B Roll shots can cover a multitude of mistakes.  </p> <p>If the presenters use a Microsoft Power Point presentation, ensure you get a copy for inclusion in your edit.   I think you have done enough homework to ensure it will all go well on the day. Good luck. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/recording-microphone-sound-into-video-camera-xlr-vs-35mm-jack#post-73203 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:01:33 +0000 toxicquack 73203@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks for your reply Rocky, lots of helpful advice. I am starting to feel a touch more confident about this now. I was a nervous wreck 2 days ago!</p> <p>I have finally been provided with further information (a few days before the shoot). The "mic deck" (their words) will have XLR output. That's all I have been told and sadly I won't have access to the room until the day of the conference. </p> <p>I am being supplied with the company video kit, this includes a Azden Wireless Pro transmitter (Amazon link here: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Azden-WMS-PRO-Wireless-Microphone-System/dp/B00006JPD8">http://www.amazon.com/Azden-WMS-PRO-Wireless-Microphone-System/dp/B00006JPD8</a>). </p> <p>What I am going to do is ask the company to purchase an XLR to 3.5mm Jack converter. I will then use this converter to plug in to the sound system where the microphone is set up (I haven't been told if it's a 3-pin, 5-pin, male or female XLR - any advice on which I should purchase?). </p> <p>The converter will then be plugged into the 3.5mm jack on the Azden Wireless Pro microphone transmitter. This will then transmit the audio to the camera which will have the transmitter receiver plugged in to its 3.5mm jack socket.</p> <p>As a safety measure I have requested another company video camera (a cheap hand held) which will be placed on a tripod and record audio in the room near the speaker(s) - just to be safe. </p> <p>Does this sound like a logical set up? Thanks so much for all your help so far.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/recording-microphone-sound-into-video-camera-xlr-vs-35mm-jack#post-73200 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:14:28 +0000 Rocky 73200@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The microphone they will use to send sound to the speakers will have to be plugged into an audio amplifier. The auxilary out socket of that audio amplifier is always your best source for recording sound. </p> <p>Regardless if the sockets on either the amplifier or the camera are 3.5mm or XLR any socket connection mismatch is easily solved with a 3.5 to XLR converter plug and socket (<a href="http://www.infinitecables.com/av_xlr-3.5mm.html">http://www.infinitecables.com/av_xlr-3.5mm.html</a>). </p> <p>In most cases, if it is a 1 camera shoot the camera will normally be located at the back of the room and the amplifier on stage/up-front near the microphone and to make the amplifier to camera lead connection will necessate the use of a long audio extension lead. </p> <p>A second option to avoid the long lead scenerio would be to use a wireless transmitter (i.e. plug the output of the auxilary amp in the wireless transmitter microphone input socket) and plug the wireless receiver output socket into the camera.</p> <p>If you are really in jam with leads/plugs/etc a quick/easy solution is to place in a fixed position a 2nd small handycam near a speaker and use that to record audio for inclusion into your edit at a later date.  </p> <p>Can't reccomend to strongly whatever method you use to record sound you should confirm your audio quality is accepctable by monitoring it with headphones during recording. You can have the best video but poor/distorted/no sound and your one and only opportunity to do the job is lost forever. Good Luck. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/recording-microphone-sound-into-video-camera-xlr-vs-35mm-jack#post-73185 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:15:07 +0000 toxicquack 73185@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thank you so much for your replies, I really appreciate it. I haven't been provided with any information about the audio set up (although I have asked). I hope that if whatever set-up they have has an XLR output that I will be able to connect in to this (using a XLR to 3.5mm jack converter). I have read online about microphone splitters however it has confused me more than it has helped me. </p> <p>I am going to attempt the following: Using the lapel microphone wireless transmitter (which is part of the camera equipment) I will hopefully be able to plug this in to wherever the wireless microphone is broadcasting using a converter (as I presume most microphones are XLR) which will then broadcast to the camera.</p> <p>The other option is a external directional microphone made by Rode. I suppose if this is set up correctly and near a speaker it could record the audio from within the room?</p> <p>If I get any more information I will provide it. Thanks so much for your help so far.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/recording-microphone-sound-into-video-camera-xlr-vs-35mm-jack#post-73163 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:55:27 +0000 vid-e-o-man 73163@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&nbsp;Toxic, first thing that I would suggest would be to assemble the microphone (on podium?), wireless microphone with receiver and the Sony camcorder. Make sure that there are new batteries in all applicable equipment (charge cam battery). Try the wireless microphone with the receiver plugged directly into the camcorder, you may need an adapter to convert to the input on the camcorder (should be able to find this easily, try&nbsp;Radio Shack). If this gives good results, tape the wireless to the podium microphone, attached transmitter to podium and turn everything on and you are golden. If the speaker is going to be walking around holding the hard wired microphone, use the wireless lapel microphone on the speaker, put the receiver in the speaker's pocket, belt clip,etc. Try everything as far in advance as possible. Hope this helps.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/recording-microphone-sound-into-video-camera-xlr-vs-35mm-jack#post-73158 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:37:03 +0000 Tony Koretz 73158@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> You will nedd some way of splitting the mic signal so that you can send one signal to the PA and one to the camera. How is the mic going to be sent to the speakers in the room? Are they using some sort of small PA mixer? If so it may have main outs that go to the speakers, and also a separate aux out that you could use to send a signal to your camera. If there is an aux out, these are usually the larger jack size, so you would need an adapter to go to your camera's mini-jack input.</p> <p>If there is no PA mixer, just say the mic cable goes directly into a powered speaker, you may find the speaker has a parrallel XLR audio output that you could tap into. If it does you would need an XLR to mini-jack adapter of some sort and run a cable back to your camera.</p> <p> </p> <p>Another alternative would be to use a mic splitter following the output of the wireless device and send one signal to the PA and one to camera.</p> <p>As for the mini jack camera input: these are prone to be easily pulled out or crackle if moved. Tape the cable to something to stop this happening. </p> <p> </p> <p>So many possible setups and without seeing it's hard to know, but I have tried to cover a few possible scenarios here</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/recording-microphone-sound-into-video-camera-xlr-vs-35mm-jack#post-73155 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:24:29 +0000 toxicquack 73155@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have been asked (very last minute) to record my works conference. The conference will be for about 150 people and will have a person talking on a stage doing a presentation. They will have a microphone which will broadcast to the room (so everyone can hear). I'm not sure if it will be wireless or not. Will I be able to tap in to this microphones sound so that the video camera can record it clearly? I've been put in the deep end a little bit with this and it's very last minute. </p> <p>The company video camera being used is a Sony HDRFX1. It has a jack audio input but no XLR. I presume I will (may) need some sort of XLR to 3.5mm jack converter (based on what google has told me). Work has a lapel microphone set which has wireless broadcast, so would I be able to plug the (presumably) XLR pin into the wireless transmitter and then in to my camera?</p> <p>Please could someone help me and explain the basics of being able to record the microphone which will come out of the speakers in the room? I'll admit to being clueless. I apologise for being such a novice with this issue but this isn't something I've ever had to do and isn't something I am familiar with. I really appreciate any advice and guides so I can clue myself up.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/which-handheld-wireless-microphone#post-72060 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:07:33 +0000 Kenkyusha 72060@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&nbsp;Welcome!&nbsp; In the low-cost arena there are a number of choices from Zoom (the H1, H2 and H2n) and from Tascam (DR 05, DR 07 mkII, DR 08, etc.) all of which&nbsp;should be under a hundred quid.</p> <p>As for syncing, it isn't too difficult, but there is dedicated software (Pluraleyes) that will do it for you.&nbsp; HTH.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/which-handheld-wireless-microphone#post-72054 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:39:04 +0000 Joe Elvin 72054@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hello!</p> <p>I'm on the lookout for a handheld wireless microphone to improve the audio of my videos. My camera has no jack for a wired microphone, neither do any of the cameras in my price range in the UK. </p> <p>Two questions;</p> <p>* Could anyone recommend a wireless microhone which plugs into a computer?</p> <p>* Is it feasible to try and sync this audio with video using video editing software&gt;</p> <p>Many thanks from Joe a new member :)</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70806 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:48:00 +0000 EarlC 70806@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>That is true, Tom, glad you got your sale. Congrats.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70804 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:08:11 +0000 Tom 70804@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Sold, thanks Bill.</p> <p>BTW, the frequencies banned by the FCC are in the 700MHz band, which happens to be <em><strong>UHF</strong></em> not VHF.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70800 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:35:20 +0000 EarlC 70800@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>State your frequencies. Mine are banned and not upgradable, perhaps you're aren't.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70799 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 10:22:53 +0000 Billy Bender 70799@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Tom, PM sent.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70793 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 08:00:21 +0000 doublehamm 70793@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Here is the FCC site and list:  </p> <p><a href="http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/wireless-microphones-manufacturers-equipment-list" rel="nofollow">http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/wireless-microphones-manufacturers-equipment-list</a></p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70792 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:55:15 +0000 doublehamm 70792@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Not all VHF is banned.  There is a thread here somewhere that goes into detail about all of this.  It is certain frequencies and many models were affected and have been discontinued.  </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70790 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 04:46:26 +0000 Tom 70790@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><em>QUOTE: "Anyhow, how does $10 sound?"</em></p> <p>Sold! +$120 for shipping. I take Paypal.</p> <p>As for these mics or any other VHF based mics being regulated out of existence by FCC regs, where the hell did that come from.  And if they are, someone ought to inform Azden, B&amp;H, Adorama and everyone else that are selling them. VHF is a very crowded spectrum, thus the slam that VHF mics get. But they are not banned by the FCC, here or in Europe. If you can live with a wireless set with inherent range limitations and an occasional dropout and don't want to pony up the price of UHF, VHF is still a valid option.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70764 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:55:23 +0000 vid-e-o-man 70764@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I have wondered if the wireless systems that are fine except for the fact that are unusable because they don't comply with the FCC's regulations would be marketable in Europe or other countries.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70762 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:22:41 +0000 doublehamm 70762@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Eric?  Anyhow, how does $10 sound?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70761 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:51:26 +0000 Tom 70761@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Eric, does this mean you're not a buyer?</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70760 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:17:15 +0000 EarlC 70760@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>In all honesty, Tom, considering 13-year-old technology and age/use of the unit; current prices for the latest technology; the inherent weaknesses and lack of dependability of VHF systems in general, your system represented NO value for any video producer in today's business or hobby community.</p> <p>I realize that we all have equipment that represents "value of sorts" to us personally for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is how much we spent on these tools when they were purchased. But we also have to be realistic when it comes to not only pricing but even offering certain technology. I have a Panasonic AG-3 and AG-460 that cost me a bundle back in the day and I cannot get a plugged nickel for either today; also a dual set of excellent (built-like-tanks) Azden wireless that have been demoted due to the FCC restrictions on specific frequencies upon which these were built. They're not upgradable. A LOT of money, to me, invested that I cannot recoup. Perhaps someday I can donate them to a museum ;-)</p> <p>Just saying that sometimes one person's trash (or, in this case used equipment) is also another person's trash. I'm able to repurpose the two Panasonic cameras for other uses, but for the amount I could get for them (likely zero) I do better keeping them for overhead feed and direct-to-harddrive feed units. It would be nice if we all could get back a buck or two, but mostly we have to either throw it away, donate it/give it away, or put it in a box and forget about it.</p> <p>You will likely not receive ANY monetary offers for your system. Sorry.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70759 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:18:44 +0000 Tom 70759@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Right you are.  make an offer.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70758 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:13:17 +0000 MediaFish 70758@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>B&amp;H have them brand new for $144 - $130 for 10 years old is overpriced.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70757 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:54:40 +0000 EarlC 70757@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Overpriced.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/fs-azden-wms-pro-dual-lav-wireless-mic-system#post-70754 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:20:39 +0000 Tom 70754@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>&lt;span style="font-size: medium;"&gt;I used this item for 2-3 years and then it sat in storage for a good 10 years.  I powered it up and checked it and it works fine.  Please note that this is a VHF system and is subject to VHF anomalies.  One of the belt clips on a lavalier mic is busted, otherwise functionally and cosmetically good to go.  $130 shipped USPS Priority.&lt;/span&gt;</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/wedding-mics-to-replace-onboard-camcorder-mic#post-70429 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:46:53 +0000 John Tate 70429@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Rodemic is pretty good. It's a directional mic which is nice if you want to drown out un wanted sound and only pick up the sound of were its pointing. Stereo is nice but i'd get a directional mic first as the mic on your camcorder is stereo and probably not to bad. You could buy a digital voice recorder and a tie clip mic and strap that to the groom. </p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/wedding-mics-to-replace-onboard-camcorder-mic#post-70426 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:41:56 +0000 EarlC 70426@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>If they don't crowd your budget limits too much, the Zoom H1 (even though more expensive, the H2) make outstanding "audio bombs" to place where you need better sound acquisition: readers, officiant, B&amp;G, stringed quartets &amp; ensembles, soloists, etc.</p> <p>A truly dependable and rugged wireless system such as the Sony UWP-V6 is GREAT but way over your limits; and most shotgun mic systems still will not deliver the clean, clear, crisp, sweet audio of a GREAT wireless or the Zoom units when placed properly in proximity to the desired sound sources.</p> <p>Stereo often is or can be a good thing, especially in this day and age of 5.1 surround, but it's mostly useless for anything other than music elements IMHO, so long as the mono audio on dialog/narrative comes over on both channels in post.</p> http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/wedding-mics-to-replace-onboard-camcorder-mic#post-70415 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:04:07 +0000 bennyboytx 70415@http://www.videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I run a low budget wedding video business, and usually i rely on either a tape out of the church's mixer onto a cd or my built in mics to create a decent sound. What kind of mics under $100 could I buy to put on either one of my 2-camera wedding ceremony setup. Is stereo good to have?</p>