Tagged with audio - Personal View Talks

HTDZ, EM320E, and other cheap microphones

tcarretti — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:03:07 +0000

After seeing a link to this mic here on the forum, I decided to order it to give it a try. I was very pleased with the performance considering how inexpensive it was.

Can't remember who posted the link, but regardless... Thanks!

Tony

FS: MOTU V4HD

uliman — Sun, 12 May 2013 06:06:20 +0000

Motu V4HD Mint condition, only studio use, HD/SD FireWire video interface for Mac (FCP) and Windows (Premiere,AE), Pristine monitor solution (HDMI+HSDI), Plug-and-play connectivity via FireWire 400 or 800, Captures and plays all standard HD and SD formats up to and including 1080p30 (720p, 1080i, 1080p and 1080PsF), Full-raster Apple ProRes workflow in Apple's ProRes 422 HD in full 10-bit 4:2:2 resolution. Hardware-accelerated DVCPro capture/playback — provides hardware-accelerated capture and playback of industry standard DVCProHD/P2, DVCPro50 and DVCPro25 video streams to/from Final Cut Pro and Premiere Pro 980 € without shipment

Microphone for GH2

JP_91 — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 11:12:38 +0000

Hello everyone!

First of all, sorry for my english but I'm italian, so maybe I'll do some mistakes during the topic.

Now, that's the question. I am a videomaker and I decided to record a low-budget movie, after 3 years' experience with short-movies.

I have the screenplay, I have the cast (almost all), I have the camera (gh2) and I have a problem with the audio.

As long as I want to produce a professional (or semi-pro) work, I can't be satisfied with the internal mic's quality of GH2. The problem is that the budget is limited (300-350 €), so I can't spend a lot of money.

Surfing on the internet, I have found two solution: the H4N Zoom and the Rode Videomic Pro.

Now, many say that for obtain a good quality is necessary to combine the two microphone and so attach the RVP to the H4N and record the audio track on it.

But, it's possible to have a good quality of sound by using only one of this two microphone? If yes, wich?

Or there are other choices (considering the budget) that can provide a good quality audio?

Thanks for reading and for any replies :)

Gh3 Audio settings NTG3 with IRig, Rode VMP and wireless ew112

konjow — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 12:30:26 +0000

I finaly found same time to play with GH3. Could not find any Audio results/tests with different mics. So here we go one of my first GH3 use with best test talent :):

Rode VMP and wireless ew112 with 1-19 sets in GH3

Audio recording level indicator in GH2

alexeisadovnikov — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:47:32 +0000

Is there any way to see audio level during motion picture recording in GH2? This feature is standard in any camcorder and is very useful when using external mic

Medeli DR2 recorder aka Alesis Palm Track

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 05:34:54 +0000

Specifications:

24 Bit WAVE / MP3 Recorder
Recording Media: SD/ SDHC memory card (64MB~16GB)
Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz / 48 kHz
MIC Select: 2 MICS / 4 MICS
Effects: 5 types ( Delay, Chorus, Room, Hall, Pitch Shift)
Record Format: WAV 16 bit, WAV 24 bit , MP3 64 kbps, MP3 96 kbps, MP3 128 kbps, MP3 196 kbps, MP3 224 kbps, MP3 320 kbps
Built-in Speaker
Display: 128 x 64 dots OLED
Input: 1/8" Stereo Line Input, 1/8" External MIC input, Built-in Stereo MIC
Output: 1/8" Headphones.
USB Interface: Mini-B type
Power Requirements: AC adaptor (DC 3V) or AA size (LR6) battery x 2
Dimensions: 67(W) x 29(D) x 107(H)mm

More info: http://medeli.com.hk/products/dr/dr-2.html

Price: below $90

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alesis-Palm-Track-Handheld-SD-Digital-Stereo-Recorder-24-bit-Audio-/170932733029

Audio Missing from Clip

matt_gh2 — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:16:21 +0000

Shot some test clips with GH2 and imported into Premiere Pro CS6 windows. Some of the clips had the audio portion completely missing. The clip also appeared pink in color when dragged into the timeline. When I right clicked to check properties, there was no info on audio, where usually it will have bit rate and sample rate listed. Was using Boom v1 setting, which I've done plenty of times in the past with no problem, until now. Anybody come across this or know the cause and solution? Thanks.

For Sale: Zoom H4N Audio Recorder

matt_gh2 — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:31:21 +0000

I've got a Zoom H4N that I've had for about 6 months but no longer need. I bought it new from B&H and it's in perfect condition. I used it on a 2-day shoot and that's it. It's basically been sitting in the plastic protective case that comes with it, in my closet, for 6 months. Price is $195 with free shipping.

SonicWORX Isolate

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 20:16:24 +0000

Another tool similar to Sony SpectraLayers

See more:

http://www.prosoniq.com/editing-products/sonicworx/

Available at

http://audiodeluxe.com/products/prosoniq-sonicworx-isolate

Microphones used is movies

kronstadt — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 09:01:54 +0000

Reading around the internet can get you a lot of disinformation, or rumours at best. So I thought I'd create this thread to see if the microphones that are mentioned have indeed been used in movies, and which ones.

For example, there is a rumour going around that Sennheiser MKH 416 has been the "industry standard" throughout 70s and 80s (and even 90s) in many Hollywood films. Is this true? If yes, which films? Please mention them. I would love to listen to those films.

There is another rumour that Rode NTG-3 (and even NTG-2) is being used in film productions. If you KNOW this to be the case, then,please, list the movies that use NTG-3. (and I don't mean movies made for Vimeo, or amateur movies that don't stand the chance of being accepted into any decent festival)

If there are other microphones that you know of, please add them to this list and please mention which movies they were used in. Movies from any decade are welcome. (like, I'd love to know what mics were used in Taxi Driver, The Godfather, Network, Blowout, Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction etc)

Que Audio Mini Shotgun Pro

jamagara — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 22:07:57 +0000

I'm having a really hard time finding reviews for the new Que Audio Q Mini Shotgun Pro microphone. It's a beefed-up version of the Q Mini Shotgun and was presented at the NAB2012.

Compared to it predecessor (which is now sold as a lite version) the interference tube has grown a bit (its still slim compared to the Videomic Pro) and there is a new switch to enable a 20dB gain. The microphone is sold as part of the „Q DSLR-Video PRO Microphone Kit“ (1) and the „Q Sniper PRO Microphone Kit“ (2).

I'm especially interested in the latter kit, since the idea of a super compact booming kit intrigues me. Another advantage of this kit is that it includes an XLR adapter which enables a true balanced connection. This gives me the option to upgrade my VDSLR setup with a powered XLR adapter like the JuicedLink RM333 later on. But I want to make sure the microphone has a good quality justifying the hefty price tag of 450$ for the Sniper Pro Kit. Videomaker published a very positive review of the kit (3), and there is also a video review (4), but both of them didn't seem very substantiated. Has anybody made experiences with this microphone? How does it compare to the Videomic Pro or the Sennheiser MKE400?

Steinberg Cubasis iPad DAW

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:46:24 +0000

Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH announced the release of iOS app, Cubasis, a multitouch sequencer streamlined for the iPad that offers discerning musicians a reliable, portable music production solution in the proven Steinberg quality.

Features:

Unlimited audio and MIDI tracks (depending on the device used)
Over 70 virtual instrument sounds based on HALion Sonic
Mixer with over 10 effect processors (insert and send effects)
Over 300 MIDI and audio loops
Virtual keyboard and virtual drum pads
Sample Editor and Key Editor
Export to Cubase, Dropbox, SoundCloud, AudioCopy and email
Core Audio and Core MIDI compatible hardware supported
Sequence other Core MIDI apps (MIDI recording only) and run Cubasis simultaneously via background audio
Import audio from your iTunes music library or using iTunes file sharing, use AudioPaste or set up a Wi-Fi server in Cubasis
Audio mixdown and MIDI export

iTunes page - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cubasis/id583976519

App page - http://www.steinberg.net/en/products/ios_apps/cubasis.html

Smart Sound Editing to Strip just the Voice-over from Mixed Audio?

goanna — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 03:53:01 +0000

This must have happened a dozen times: a client asks me to sub-title a documentary which has so much voice-over commentary I feel obliged to tell them they need to re-voice-over the commentary part [and sub-title only the interviews, pieces to camera, signage. etc]. This is standard process.

However, the client seldom manages to come up with the un-mixed multi track copy, yet gets the producer's permission to go ahead.

So-oo, I'm just wondering whether anybody has had any luck trying to erase the voice alone from mixed audio which might have a background of sync sound, maybe music and atmos,. [No, the budgets these clients propose do not extend to the painstaking re-creation of all audio tracks].

Since I'll be laying down another language voice-over, largely on top of where the original voice-over existed, I'm thinking maybe I could get away with reducing the original voice to a mere murmur and the new voice might cover up the old one.

Filtering Specific Sounds (Heavy Breathing) From Audio...

RBD — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 22:37:02 +0000

I cannot tell you how painfull it is to say this, but...

I'm a life-long smoker, and I found out, much to my chagrin, that I have labored breathing.

Which is to say that using the built-in microphones in my GH-2 last weekend to shoot a woman of transcendental beauty, one can hear me breathing in the background.

I need to edit this out.

My suspicion is that I could find an otherwise silent spot in the video, identify the frequency of the offending sound, and filter it out.

From what I know--virtually nothing--of FCPX, this is not one of the features of the software.

Is there another, relatively inexpensive program that would allow me to do this?

Thanks in Advance.

RBD

N.B. Yes, next time I will use a directional mike.

High Level Audio Interfaces

thepalalias — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 21:59:07 +0000

I noticed that in all the discussion of audio on the site, experienced people have frequently covered inexpensive mics and recorders, and occasionally covered more expensive mics and software - but we have not often covered the audio interfaces used in project studios and professional audio environments.

For a discussion of the even higher-end gear, check http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/4816/entry-level-professional-audio-interfacesrecorders-pres-and-converters-for-studio

Audio interfaces, pres and converters determine how your sound both gets recorded and how you hear it when it plays back.

Since we have a lot of experienced audio people here, I would like to open the floor to discussing some of the options and pros and cons of different options.

I'll list some of them below.

This is for the higher end ones.

Note the interface (Firewire, PCI, USB 2.0, etc.) required and see whether it is compatible with your current hardware as well as portable to other systems. USB options tend to be compatible with the widest range while Firewire is the most popular type used in professional audio interfaces for the last decade.

USB 3.0 options would be great (greatly exceeding the bandwidth of the Firewire flavors supported on the audio interfaces listed so far on paper) but the audio interface manufacturers have not readily embraced it.

Thunderbolt deserves special discussion. Thunderbolt has massive bandwidth and some computers feature it instead of Firewire. There are accessories you can buy to connect Firewire devices to your Thunderbolt port, so don't rule Firewire interfaces out just because you have a Thunderbolt computer.

Firewire cards can also be purchased for PCI and PCI-e systems, so if you have a desktop, there is a good chance you can use a Firewire interface. When buying a Firewire card, try to get one with a Texas Instrument chipset - these are the most widely compatible.

Note that some Firewire interfaces can be powered by the computer connection, while others require AC power. Few laptops provide enough power to run a Firewire device off this alone, but some do. Look for a full-size 6-pin connector as opposed to a 4-pin one if this your intent.

If you have concerns about the compatibility between your system and your audio interface, you can buy pre-built audio certified computers (with or without your chosen interface) from any of the following (as well as may others).

http://advanceddesignky.com/ http://www.studiocat.com http://www.musicxpc.com/index.php http://www.pcaudiolabs.com/ http://raincomputers.com/

Lav Mic: Audio Technica ATR35s - noisy on GH2?

AfricaGH2 — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 23:56:49 +0000

I connected my audio technica atr35s to my hacked Gh2 - 3.5 stereo to 2.5mm stereo adaptor, but the audio is terrible. Very low and lots of hiss. I've boosted the gain via the camera but still no joy. This mic is powered by a button cell battery with a new battery. It's only a $30 mic but I've used it with good results on other cameras before - works better on my HS700 panny.

Any ideas and can you suggest a cheapish lav mic that will work on the GH2 (hacked) that sound OK and can be directly plugged into the 2.5mm mic jack.

Can you monitor Audio out of a GH2?

woodybrando — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:33:23 +0000

Using magic lantern with my 60d i can monitor sound out of my camera. Is there any way to do this with the gh2 and a hack? cheers, Jayson AWDEfilms.com

GH2 + RODE VideoMic, high-pitched noise with levels 2-4.

fetzu — Sun, 27 May 2012 14:06:08 +0000

While doing some test shoots with the GH2 + VideoMic the other week, I realized (when reviewing the files in the NLE) that the camera had pickup up a really annoying high-pitched (constant) noise. I blamed it on the connections, so I tried to reproduce the noise at home and the noise was still there. Then I blamed it on the 3.5 -> 2.5 adapter (which is a short cable), and decided to purchase another (a right angle adapter from hosa, the GMP-467) and the noise still persists.

When I set the audio input level to the lowest setting ("level 1" if I am not mistaken), the noise is inaudible.. but then again the camera is barely picking up any sound. And, quite logically, increasing the input level adds its share of noise. The noise is very noticeable at 2 and unbearable at 4.

I'm using driftwood's Sedna A (which has an audio hack included, as I understand). I tried using the VideoMic with another sound device (a zoom h1), and couldn't reproduce that high pitched noise..

Has anyone experienced anything similar? Is this supposed to be the camera's default behavior? Am I missing something?

Good and Cheap solution for microphone preamp?

sfbay_jon — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:04:37 +0000

I'm helping on an indy shoot here in SF and the sound guy has all the gear including Sennheiser mics and wireless, and a pre-amp, mixer and multi-track recorder, so now I'm inspired to do my cheap version of an audio setup.

All of the mics that I'm interested in are self-powered 3.5mm (LAV: ATR3350 and SHOTGUN: Sanhe or AT), I am looking for some cheap way to combine two mono mics into one stereo input for my digital recorder (Tascam DR07mkii) that has a single TRS 3.5mm input. @Stonebat mentioned (in another thread) the ART USB Dual Pre, so I looked at that and the Beachtek.

Thanks to Vitaly:-) I also bought a pair of the Superlux headphones! In reading and reading the reviews, I learned about a cMoy: cool "DIY" headphone amps that are built into small tins, like Altoid mints come in. (http://tangentsoft.net/audio/cmoy-tutorial/). Lots of people, like me, know better than to pick up a soldering iron, so hobbyists sell these pocket amps on eBay as kits or assembled for about $35! Sometimes we do get good and cheap!

All of which leads to what I'd like to see--a cMoy version of a mic preamp. I've googled and seen other people asking the question, but haven't found a good answer. Who knows if this exists? Or, is even possible? OR, perhaps more important, would like to have one, if it existed?

GF2 optional external microphone

spk — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:24:26 +0000

A keen-eyed person on the forum spotted that the GF2 might be able to accept a microphone input via the hot-shoe or the EVF socket

Does anyone here know any more about this?

Future of directional mikes.

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 03:23:44 +0000

While most of video related news come these days from NAB, most developers are focused at MIX 11.

I reccomend to have a look at Kinect audio related session:

http://channel9.msdn.com/Events/MIX/MIX11/RES01

Specifically at techniques used to get very high directivity using microphone array and very smart software.

If we'll take consumer and prosumer cameras this is their future that'll come to reality in next few years.

Mbox Pro Audio Interface $595

qwerty123 — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 11:50:13 +0000

The mbox pro is a superb audio interface and perfect for pro tools. B&H is having a very good deal on it now: $489.99

EDIT: they just raised the price to $595!! That's still a pretty decent deal I think.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/761407-REG/Avid_9900_65137_00_Mbox_3_Pro.html/

I just placed my order.

Sync Problems Zoom H4N + GH2

Fearseeker — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:25:13 +0000

When syncing WAV-files with GH2 25p files (december firmware), the audio gets out of sync (audio is too quick, about 1 frame per minute). Strangely when, in the timeline of FCP, I change the speed of the WAV-file to 99.9 it will stay completely sync. So it's a minor problem, but it costs extra time. Has anyone encountered this problem? Any solution?

Enable audio video component monitoring

madrenderman — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:28:04 +0000

I'm wonder that audio video out from analog out is enable only during play, but never during recording... panasonic not answer me why... the fact is that you cannot monitor audio during recording (with simple stereo rca to jack 3,5 adapter), you cannot use video out to monitor camera applied on flying elicopter (most of them have simple analog video transmitter), and more... you cannot use a 6$ usb grabber to use gh2 with stop motion software... and more... Any chance to enable them by hack?

Inside stuff: Korg Kronos

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:15:16 +0000

Photos via: http://si7-lab.blogspot.com/2011/06/cpu-of-kronos-is-d510.html

Main part of synth - Atom D510 CPU on Intel ITX motherboard

Inside Stuff: Korg M3

Vitaliy_Kiselev — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:09:16 +0000

Photos via: http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=61312

pseudo audio monitoring tool for U$1

lolo — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:14:20 +0000

looking for something cheapo to monitor the audio, you can go to your local electronic store and buy this adapter:

of course the av out ain´t live, that´s why is a pseudo,
but during playback, at least with the factory settings it works,
with hacked settings a haven´t tested it, but as Vitaliy said on the ptool that the audio avobe 192kbps will not playback in camera, probably this cheapo workaround ain´t going to work (my battery is running low to test this)
hope it helps someone

Listen to seven different mics into a GH2

Sam_Mallery — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:05:52 +0000

I just tested out seven different mics into my GH2. I tried to get a cross-sampling of all of the mics out there, from a $35 Audio Technica mic, all the way up to the $1249 Sennheiser MKH 8060. Here's a link to the article & video:

http://www.sam-mallery.com/2011/10/the-great-on-camera-mic-shootout-2011/

Most of the video was shot with the regular GH2 firmware (and the 20mm Lumix G lens), but the very last shot was done with the GH2vk hack, using the cbrandin's 66mb patch. I hope you find it helpful!

Sam