Mac Audio Guy

If you’re reading this article you probably are aware that shooting HD video with DSLRs is all the rage among digital filmmakers. There are far more reasons to shoot this way than not, but one of the problems with DSLRs are their sound recording capabilities. THe Canon 5D Mk2, the Canon 7D and the Panasonic GH1 have external microphone inputs but unfortunately these use auto gain control and have no manual control over input levels. Also these cameras don’t have headphone monitoring. Continue reading »

written by macaudioguy \\ tags: %D, AUDIO FOR VIDEO, Beachtek DXA-5D, Canon 5dmk2, Double System Sound, DSLR, GH1, HDSLR, Jay Shaffer, Mac, Panasonic GH1, portable recorder, Second System Sound, Zoom H4N

In this episode of Monitor, I discuss recording great audio for video or location sound.
I talk about the different sound elements of dialog, narration,ambience,room tone and effects. I also talk about location recording equipment including the differences between shotgun, lavaliere, stereo condenser and hand held microphones and balanced vs. unbalanced systems. Finally I discuss wired, wireless and second-system sound and time code and how you can use these in your productions.

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written by macaudioguy \\ tags: AUDIO FOR VIDEO, Film Sound, Lavelier, Location Sound, Shotgun Mics, Video