Optimizing Canon C70 Audio: Top Settings and Inputs Guide

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  • @SarahJonestoo
    @SarahJonestoo หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks. This is really helpful. . . and I appreciate you getting straight to the point with clear dialogue and no waffle!

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much! Glad you appreciated the presentation and found the information helpful!

  • @MatthewEncina
    @MatthewEncina 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful video. Just what I needed to get set up. Thanks!

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the kind words! Glad you found it helpful.

  • @marclattoni1959
    @marclattoni1959 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A a C70 user, I found the video very useful and well presented. Even like the quirky light in BL corner. I was never really sure if your face was out of focus or if that's your "look". I'll subscribe and keep following.

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the kind words Marc!

  • @SuperNova-Steve
    @SuperNova-Steve 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mate! Thankyou! Canon should throw their logo on that and pay you immediately. That was really efficient and helpful.

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Really appreciate your feedback!

  • @eidfilms
    @eidfilms 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for this video, I recorded an interview last week with a sennheiser lav mic G4, and got a lot of static in the audio. This video explained why, I had it set to "MIC", and not "LINE", so it was further amplifying the audio from a mic that has its own power provided via 2 AA batteries.

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad it helped, and thanks for watching!

  • @Sutterjack
    @Sutterjack 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the concise and very useful overview !

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @DaveSy
    @DaveSy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for this quick series of tips on the audio settings! Quite helpful.

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you found it helpful!

  • @mvhvideo
    @mvhvideo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great walkthrough thanks! Looking forward to picking this camera up!

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Mark! Appreciate you watching!

  • @avarmadillo
    @avarmadillo ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the information, and thanks for keeping it simple.

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, and glad you found the video helpful!

  • @Mike0193Azul
    @Mike0193Azul 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great thorough overview thank you 🔊

  • @aaronohrt
    @aaronohrt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is great! Very informative and well done! I encourage you to make more c70 videos!

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Aaron! We'll definitely be making more C70 videos. Glad you enjoyed this one.

  • @cranno99
    @cranno99 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used your tips at a recent shoot. Many thanks 🙏

  • @whitneymlautner
    @whitneymlautner ปีที่แล้ว

    So helpful! And right to the point. Thank you.

  • @just_inhawaii
    @just_inhawaii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was gonna make a video like this, but you did a great job. Thanks!

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it!

  • @thefilmpoets
    @thefilmpoets 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice work!

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Love your work!

    • @wcsdiaries
      @wcsdiaries 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MeridianMedia noob question (new to audio here) but does this camera support phantom power? I am looking at the sennheiser me64 and me66 which can use a k6 phantom power. But idk if that works with this camera

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@wcsdiaries Yes it supports phantom power, so you should be good to go

    • @wcsdiaries
      @wcsdiaries 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MeridianMedia Thank you for the response.
      So if I understand correctly, this camera can record multiple audio tracks at once. So I can plug 2 mics into this camera, 1 mono, and 1 stereo, and combine them in post to have a perfect combination of mono/stereo audio? Is that right?

  • @chickenjoeclark
    @chickenjoeclark 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really helpful thank you 😊

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @mattiaantonelliofficial
    @mattiaantonelliofficial 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Many many thanks!
    Is it possible to record only one track?
    I haven’t found any settings in the manual for that. Thanks

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I haven't found a way to deactivate audio channels. If there is no signal coming in to the channel, it won't record audio, but you'll still see four tracks when you load the clip into your editing software. Hope that helps!

  • @josevalenciafilms
    @josevalenciafilms 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My limiter shows grey out, did I miss out some settings? thanks for the great video.

    • @Pluralizeent
      @Pluralizeent ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine is too, did you ever figure out why we don't have access to the limiter?

  • @StrongCoolAnd
    @StrongCoolAnd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    very helpful, thanks

  • @christinajones1993
    @christinajones1993 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @scottgmaclean
    @scottgmaclean 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much for doing this video. I have been struggling with audio on the Canon C70 and this answers a lot of questions. I use a Rode NTG-3 boomed close to talent, but getting a lot of room noise. and I was confused with the multiple channel set ups, having come from a much simpler Panasonic GH5 with it’s XLR unit. I hope you do more on sound in the future, it’s really helpful.

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Scott! So glad you found this video helpful, and we'll definitely be doing more videos on sound in the future!

    • @wcsdiaries
      @wcsdiaries 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MeridianMedia Ok dumb question...I just got the camera yesterday and am wondering why the in camrea mic isn't working? I recorded a few clips but it had 0 sound!
      Also, how many audio channels would the rode wireless go 2 take up? It has 1 receiver, but can record 2 lav mics with the 1 receiver. would the 2 lavs take up 2 channels, or would the 1 receiver somehow combine them into 1 channel?

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@wcsdiaries You should be able to assign the in-camera mic by going in to the audio setup, audio input selection and making sure either CH1/CH2 or CH3/CH4 are assigned to the Built-In Mic.
      I'm not positive about the Rode Wireless Go 2, but I'd imagine since it's just 1 receiver, and therefore only one input on the camera, it would combine them into 1 channel. If you happen to do some testing on this let us know what you find out!

    • @wcsdiaries
      @wcsdiaries 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MeridianMedia perfect thank you!
      And will do!

  • @lb7144
    @lb7144 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, have you had any issues with the flip out screen? Some early C70s had some problems with the flip out screen becoming loose.
    Thanks for the info

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi! I haven’t had any issues with the flip-out screen, but I had heard about it potentially becoming loose or breaking on some early C70s. Because of that, I've always handled it with extra caution, as it does seem like a bit of a weak point in the design. Thankfully, after hundreds of shoots, it's still in excellent shape!

    • @lb7144
      @lb7144 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MeridianMedia
      That’s awesome! The C70 is an amazing cinema camera in a form factor that’s easy to handle. Canon has been generous with the firmware updates which is a good thing.
      Appreciate the fast reply, I know you’re busy. Thanks again

  • @conorhigginsfilm
    @conorhigginsfilm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Have you experimented with the mic trimming setting and if so do you know what it does?

  • @leobardobivianomedia
    @leobardobivianomedia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quick question: what is the 1 kHz tone for?

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great question! I'm actually not sure, and there isn't much info about it online. If you figure it out please let us know!

  • @JackChapman
    @JackChapman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Off topic. What is that dope little light on your left?

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Frekvens by Teenage Engineering. I love everything they create

  • @TarsierSpectral
    @TarsierSpectral 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you know why Built-in Mic Mode would be grayed out? I don't get any audio from the internal mics. Thank you

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you go in to the C70 camera settings > Main Audio Format (MP4), it should be LPCM 16 bit 4CH. Let us know if that works for you!

  • @CollingFilms
    @CollingFilms 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    do you have any idea why channels 3 and 4 would be grayed out? It won't let me use them... there has to be a reason or way to fix that right?

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Check in the menu under the Recording/Media setup page. Make sure that Main Audio Format is LPCM 16 bit 4CH. This should open up channels 3+4 for you.

    • @CollingFilms
      @CollingFilms 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MeridianMedia that did it. Thank you so much!!! 🙏🏻

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad we could help, and thanks for checking out our channel!

    • @sunnysideupsolutionsllc7331
      @sunnysideupsolutionsllc7331 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MeridianMedia Thanks for helping us! Just got this snazzy camera and you've already helped me find channels 3/4! Party! Thanks!

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sunnysideupsolutionsllc7331 Thanks for watching! Enjoy that snazzy camera!

  • @Pluralizeent
    @Pluralizeent ปีที่แล้ว

    Really informative, I have a question that you might be able to answer. For my C70 I have a Rode VideoMic (not 100% sure of the model offhand without it in front of me) that is connected through the MIC (with power supply) port. The audio limiter option though is grayed out with --- instead of any options. Any ideas why this would be? I'm on the latest firmware and I feel like I've turned on and off all the audio settings I could find but nothing! Also couldn't find any answers elsewhere. Ever run into something like this or have any clues why?

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmm that's very interesting. I tried to mess around with the settings to figure out what would cause it to gray out, but I'm striking out. I'll take another look today and if I figure it out I'll be sure to let you know. Thanks for watching!

  • @patriziagenovesi8620
    @patriziagenovesi8620 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    grazie, sei bravo e chiaro

  • @coldnorthcreative
    @coldnorthcreative ปีที่แล้ว

    brilliant thank you

  • @oscarm4154
    @oscarm4154 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My built In mics have ok level for input. Now sending video feed via HDMI video is OK but not receiving any audio via HDMI. Does the C70 not send audio via HDMI?
    Thank you

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Audio should send through HDMI. What device are you sending the HDMI into? Are you using a capture card?

  • @creativegreatsvisuals
    @creativegreatsvisuals 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What do you think of the canon c70 internal audio quality vs using a mixpre6 ii or mix pre 3ii into the 3.5 jack of the c70 audio quality?

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great question! In my experience, while the Canon C70 does a decent job with its internal audio for casual use or in a pinch, it's generally advisable to consider it a last resort for professional work. The internal mics and preamps simply can't match the quality you'd get from dedicated audio equipment. Using an external recorder, like the MixPre-6 II or MixPre-3 II, and feeding that audio into the C70 via the 3.5mm jack is a significantly better solution. Hope this helps!

  • @marclattoni1959
    @marclattoni1959 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bought a RODE VideoMic NTG connected as channels 3 and 4. . Is it preferable to manage gain, low cut and limiters on the microphone or the camera? I am experimenting with the C-70 limiter and low cut off and camera gain at 50 and fine tuning the levels on the microphone. Thanks

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Marc! Generally I like to make as many adjustments as I can closest to the sound source, so if you can apply gain, low-cut, and limiter on the mic I would try that and assess how it sounds. Every mic is a little different though so trial and error might lead you to applying most of the gain on the camera instead of the mic.

  • @silvestrossouthernitaly9795
    @silvestrossouthernitaly9795 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    very helpful!

  • @gregbarrett4516
    @gregbarrett4516 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your excellent video. It takes me further than anything else I've watched in being able to understand the process of setting up to record audio on the C 70. But perhaps it's my lack of technical ability that is standing in the way of setting up the camera to record the following: A Rode Shotgun mic into Input 1. A RodeLink on-camera Receiver into Input 2. The input from the RodeLink does not show up on the Audio Setup meters: only the output from the Built In mics shows up. I wonder if you might be able to help me, please. Again, thanks for getting me this far. Greg

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Greg, thanks for the kind words! I've never used a RodeLink before, but looking at pictures it looks like it would connect via the 3.5mm mic input to the camera and not the mini XLR input. Just out of curiosity, did you try plugging in to that? You may have to go in to the Audio Setup menu and switch from the Built In Mic to the Mic Terminal. Hope that helps but let me know if you are still stuck!

    • @gregbarrett4516
      @gregbarrett4516 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MeridianMedia Thank you. I'll give that a try. Audio has always been a challenge for me. It seems to run almost contrary to the visual, which is my strength. But, like the great Robert Bresson, I would never underestimate its power to communicate. Thank you, again. Keep up the good, kind work. G

  • @jmallenvideo
    @jmallenvideo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been a Canon user for many years (C100, C300, C200) and have never had any problems with audio but with the C70, I find that there is a lot of hiss/noise when any audio cable is plugged in and any setting is applied. I thought it was a case of me being stupid and rusty having not filmed much during Covid restrictions but having spoken to Canon, they confirm all settings/setups I am using are correct.
    I have tried all possible scenarios with various mics (Sennheiser EW G4 kit, MKE 600, MKE 440, MKH 416) - it can't sound this bad surely?! I have x2 C70 units and have checked mics on other cameras so can rule out a camera and/or mic/cable issue. I wondered if you have experienced this yourself and if not - please share your settings as I am just about through with this camera!

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmm I can't say I've had that issue. To be honest with you though, we still use an external audio recorder for most of our productions. I like having a designated audio recorder, especially with 32-bit float options out there now. It just makes metering on set a lot easier. I realize that "use another piece of gear" isn't a solution to your problem, but given the amount of testing you've done it seems like you've ruled out most of the culprits. Do you know what frequency range the noise is in?

  • @davidschwan
    @davidschwan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you !

  • @BryanBenoitPhoto
    @BryanBenoitPhoto 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very useful

  • @frederikfrey710
    @frederikfrey710 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey! Audio over HDMI is really 16 bit only? Even when cam settings are in XF-AVC, Linear PCM? Would be strange. What about 4 channels of audio? Cany you confirm that? Would be great.Thx

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Frederik, thanks for leaving a comment! Here are the answers to your questions:
      1. Confirmed with Canon on this. The audio output through HDMI on the EOS C70 will only output in 2-channel linear PCM 16 bit, regardless of what the camera settings are.
      2. Yes, you can record 4 channels of audio internally. So, for example, you could have channels 1 and 2 recording independently through the XLR inputs, and then assign channels 3+4 to be a safety track for channels 1+2.
      Hope that helps but let us know if you have any more questions and we'll do our best to answer them.
      -Dustin

    • @frederikfrey710
      @frederikfrey710 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thx for your answers Dustin. 4 channels internally was out of question and you covered that in your video extensively. ^^ But 16bit and 2 channels only over HDMI is really a bummer and sthg Canon should fix in a firmware update if possible.

  • @joshstone.
    @joshstone. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Has anyone had their C70 built in mic stop working? This happened to me a few days ago and the problem isn't anything obvious. I have it in normal recording with the built in mic set to on and the volume turned all the way up. I get nothing on the volume reader and when I bring the clips into post it's nothing but white noise. I'm not sure maybe this is a common issue with the camera? I tried resetting all my setting and it still doesn't work. The Line and Mic outputs still work fine.

    • @veronicakeszthelyi-scown4272
      @veronicakeszthelyi-scown4272 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know this comment is a year old but did you ever figure it out? I had this happen on a C500 recently and the Canon CSR told me to upgrade the firmware. It was hired so I couldn’t do that.

  • @larsosejohansen
    @larsosejohansen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can, at least in the XA50 adjust the volume of the 3/4 (L/R) channel separately, so that you have a backup recording. Look for «ALC link» and it should be separated, not linked. It looks like the audio menu is more or less exactly the same as on my XA50.

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah that's correct. You have 4 independent audio channels that you can control levels for. I was just saying that if you use the internal mic or 3.5mm mic, you'll occupy two channels, even if you are able to adjust their levels independently. Hope that makes sense!

    • @larsosejohansen
      @larsosejohansen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MeridianMedia Yes, I do know that and it was perfectly clear in the video. Just wanted to point out what I said since you did not mention it, and it is extremely useful for lets say a lavalier for run and gun, where you do not need the "stereo" anyways. If you want to separate the channels, this one will probably work good. I ordered it and I am going to check how good it works. (www.smallrig.com/smallrig-two-in-one-bracket-for-wireless-microphone-2996.html)

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@larsosejohansen That’s a really good consideration! Let us know how that works once you have some time to test it!

    • @larsosejohansen
      @larsosejohansen 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MeridianMedia Got it today and it works great! Now I have four separate channels to edit as I want in post, they are not merged together in camera anymore.

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@larsosejohansen Awesome, that's really good to know! Thanks for confirming Lars!

  • @CinemaSteve
    @CinemaSteve 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    From experience, pony up for Kondor Blue’s XLR to Mini XLR cables. Not only are they braided, they’re high quality and have no interference from what I’ve heard when recording. The cheap ones I’ve gotten on Amazon have all had some sort of interference and lack of shielding. Save yourself the headache of moving the cable around to make sure it doesn’t touch anything and just get a nicer cable from Kondor Blue.

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's good to know. I haven't had any issues with interference yet, but can definitely see the lack of shielding being an issue. Thanks Steve!

  • @relaxsoundhealing
    @relaxsoundhealing ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤

  • @ArifKhan.
    @ArifKhan. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    wish this thing was FF with my sweet RF lenses. :( I guess it will come out eventually (and cost more)

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We own a lot of EF glass, and are waiting for Canon's speedbooster to ship to us, so that'll be fun to use. I've heard wonderful things about RF glass, but have yet to use any. Once you get used to full frame it's hard to go back. Thanks for leaving us a comment Arif!

    • @ArifKhan.
      @ArifKhan. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MeridianMedia if you haave EF, this camera makes a lot of sense (with the Canon Speedbooster). Good way to transition into the RF glass world. And yes, you've heard corrently, those RF lenses are ridiculously good. I have a few, but I have yet to take the 24-70 F2.8 RF off my camera body. I might as well be a fixed lense camera at this point. lol

  • @EugeneMaynard
    @EugeneMaynard 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    🙏🏾

  • @MeridianMedia
    @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Check out more of our Learning and Tutorial videos here: th-cam.com/play/PLu_tFCqy4gzgmam3QymO8m799xZkSJ3Y1.html

  • @MeridianMedia
    @MeridianMedia  2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Has anyone else had issues synching their C70 camera audio to external recorder audio in Adobe Premiere Pro? We're not sure what causes this, but we found a workaround in case it happens to you: th-cam.com/video/ggc4zxUgQyU/w-d-xo.html

  • @TomFewchuk
    @TomFewchuk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid but your hands are super distracting everytime you do that over emphasised explaining motion. Looks quite unnatural as though someone told you to use your hands more and now you're compensating ahah. Just an fyi, use them when it's actually appropriate and sparingly, not all the time, would be a suggestion

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Totally agree with you. This is only the 3rd or 4th video where I'm talking to the camera, so I'm definitely still in the learning phase there. If you stick around for future videos there will be less unnecessary gestures, and hopefully you still were able to walk away with some valuable info from this one. Thanks again for the feedback Tom!

    • @TomFewchuk
      @TomFewchuk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MeridianMedia Awesome! Don't mean to be harsh or anything, it's a big thing to put yourself out there and is a really quality vid! Thanks for taking constructive criticism in stride unlike a lot of TH-cam creators 😅

  • @deaniweenie
    @deaniweenie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Next time try not to continually roll your hands, it's distracting and annoying. You even did it when you said "thanks again".

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the feedback. We are a small channel, still growing and getting experience talking in front of the camera. Hopefully you still managed to learn something from this video.

    • @maxdavis9000
      @maxdavis9000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MeridianMedia
      Don't Go changing !
      I thought you have a charming presentation style , really succinct and informative .

    • @MeridianMedia
      @MeridianMedia  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maxdavis9000 Thanks for the kind words Max! I'm glad you enjoyed the style of the video and found the information useful.