Stereo sound from a wireless Lavalier? « Videomaker Community Forums

nobody
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I recently purchased a Samson wireless Lavalier mic kit for my Canon XL1S camcorder. Using the Canon MA100 microphone adapter/shoulder pad to connect the wireless receiver to the camcorder...I am only getting mono-sound through the left channel.

Should I use the unbalanced inputs with a Y-connector, instead? I know this won't give me stereo, but won't it be less distracting than hearing my talent's voice in the left speaker only.

Any suggestions?

Posted 7 years ago #
nobody
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That's what I did, Just a simply "Y" to both channels. Now I don't have to move it to both in post.

Posted 7 years ago #
nobody
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Yeah, I guess a trip to Radio Shack is next on my agenda!

Posted 7 years ago #
mrvideo
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If it's after capture to computer that you're concerned about single channel audio, your NLE almost certainly has a tool for duplicating the left channel to a right channel. I use a VX2000 with a Beachtek box to record discreet mics to left and right, then double them in Premiere. The Beachtek also allows recording to both channels simultaneously which makes sense if you have only one mic at work.

David Hurdon

Posted 7 years ago #
nobody
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I went ahead and got the Y-splitter. So now I've got mono sound in two channels. I'm a little disappointed with the sound level. The lavalier, in order to get a decent volume from the speaker...must be pointed right at the mouth and in close proximity.

I'm sure I can boost the volume in FCP....but that's not as good as having adequate volume in the original footage.

Posted 7 years ago #
nobody
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You get what you pay for. If you had followed David H, advice and got the Beachtek, I am sure your levels would be fine. But it costs between $150 and $200 so it depends just how much quality audio is worth to you.

Dave

Posted 7 years ago #
nobody
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But didn't David say that he doubles the level in Premiere? I'm sure if I do the same in FCP, my levels would be fine. They're about 60% of where I'd like them to be. But if $200 will give me a boost, I may choose to do that.

Posted 7 years ago #
nobody
Member

What is the benefit of the Beachtek box vs. the XLR adapter I already have with the Canon MA100? (which I'm not using)

Posted 7 years ago #
nobody
Member

The MA-100 works fine.

Posted 7 years ago #
nobody
Member

So if I use my MA100 instead of the Y-connector from the unbalanced output...will I get a better audio track? I'm assuming I'll be duplicating the left channel to the right channel in FCP.

Is this the preferred method? I need a quick answer, thanks!

Posted 7 years ago #
nobody
Member

I connected the "Y" TO the MA-100. The "Y" plugs into the side of the handle.

Posted 7 years ago #