How to Record Sound for Video: Dual System Sync Sound
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ก.ค. 2024
- For professionally produced films, the sound is usually recorded separate from the camera by a dedicated audio recorder. Why? Usually, this allows the crew to record higher quality sound. Recording sound this way is called Dual System or Sync Sound. In this episode, we show you how to record dual system sound so that you can increase the overall production value of your video and film projects.
If you’d like to learn how to record and post process your sound, be sure to have a look at my sound for video courses at school.learnlightandsound.com
Visit us at learnlightandsound.com for more updates on how to improve your lighting and sound for video. Also be sure to subscribe to get new episodes every week!
Gear used or mentioned in this episode:
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Tascam DR-60DmkII Audio Recorder (good option for a beginner who wants to record higher quality sound)
Amazon: geni.us/wiz0
B&H: bhpho.to/2miXZzv
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RODE NTG2 Shotgun Microphone (XLR output)
Amazon: geni.us/FY18y8e
B&H: bhpho.to/2mdI8Fy
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RODE VideoMic Pro (3.5mm plug output)
Amazon: geni.us/nILLvF
B&H: bhpho.to/2mj22Mb
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Sanken COS-111D Lavalier Microphone (3.5mm plug output)
Amazon: geni.us/19wRzw
B&H: bhpho.to/2mdJ1xG
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RODE VXLR 3.5mm to XLR adapter (also converts phantom power to plugin power so you don't damage your lavalier microphone:
B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon: geni.us/QgLt
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Aputure Light Storm COB120d LED Light (Key Light)
Amazon: geni.us/vlXDO
B&H: bhpho.to/2lgNXid
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Aputure Light Storm LS1s LED Panel Light (Background and hair lights)
Amazon: geni.us/UE2K
B&H: bhpho.to/2k9kVDa
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Panasonic GH4 m4/3 Camera
Amazon: geni.us/2aBYJA
B&H: bhpho.to/2k9edgO
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Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm f/2.8 Lens
Amazon: geni.us/lEZlK6j
B&H: bhpho.to/2k9dmg2
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Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Lens
Amazon: geni.us/oxXKA1b
B&H: bhpho.to/2ltYmcQ
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Copyright 2017 by Curtis Judd
Ethics statement: Some of the links above are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, or other affiliate links.
i always use this setting (thanks to u) and editing with premiere pro made syncing the audio super easy without even clapping
Excellent!
I never thought I would EVER subscribe to a TH-cam channel. But Chris just has so much amazing content! I'm just getting started, but I feel that his range of content will keep me glued for many years. I loon forward to signing up for some of his classes soon. Everything is easy, once you know it, but getting there can be overwhelming. Thank you for breaking it down into digestable nuggets. Thank you Chris for your generous and amazing work.
Thanks, Brenda. Happy recording! 🎙
This is so helpful. Thank you. Can't wait for the next video.
Thanks Rodel!
Curtis,
Thanks so much for making all of these videos. Of all TH-camrs making this kind of content, you seem the most sincere and helpful. I'm a huge fan and I appreciate your work.
--John from Minneapolis
+John Heckt thanks John, that makes my day!
Always the reliable source of information to turn toward. Yet, again another great tutorial as always!
Thanks Raymond!
Thanks for another very helpful tutorial Curtis. It's always good to be reminded od the basics. especially after one develop some bad habits after doing it for awhile.
Thanks!
Now that I have watched a plethora of Videos on getting the right gear within my budget, I've found the 'right man'....... I look forward to watching the sequences to this video in how to process in Post. Thank you Curtis for taking the time to share your experiences with us. God bless you. Pete.
Thanks Pete.
Just bought the DR60D MK2, very helpful, best sound demo I’ve seen...great work thanks!
Thanks. I hope the Tascam works well for you!
You never disappoint! I'm still using your recommendation of the Giant Squid lav and Zoom H1. That combo still works good...but I really like those new recorders!
Thanks Jay! That's still a great combo!
Such a smooth presentation; no reaching for humor or anything other than covering the subject in the title, that's why I have been a subscriber for a long time.
+Yiddish SheKop thanks, very much appreciated!
Cheers! Nice to see a diverse selection of recorders for optimal application!
Thanks!
very helpful video! I just got a Tascam DR60D and a Rode NTG4+ and it will help me a lot! Thank you
Thanks Carina! Happy recording!
I wish I'd had this video a few years ago. Very well done, Curtis, with not a single wasted word. The Tascam recorder you displayed has a "slate" function for syncing that requires the cameras to begin recording before the audio recorder. But I've learned--as apparently you have as well--that the process works better to start the recorder before the cameras.
Thanks Kirk! Yes, I think another episode in the future may look at the slate feature - good idea.
Really well produced. Concise, to the point, and easy to consume. Thanks!
Thanks ZenMasterStu!
Great video! Very useful for me as a beginner film maker. Thanks for this video.
+Daniel Huang you are welcome!
Thanks for showing the settings for the Tascam, I will be referring back to this video. Cheers.
Thanks Gary.
Excellent video as always Curtis, Thank you!
I have purchased myself a program being Plurel Eyes which works so well for syncing any audio and especially handy for multiple camera shoots.
As well I have the Zoom H5/H6 create backup files at -12 db for peaking issues.
Have to thank you for those tips which you provided in previous videos.
Highly recommend anyone watching your videos to subscribe and hit that notification bell.
Your channel is extremely valuable to learning film making.
Cheers, Pete
Thanks Pete. Yes, pluraleyes is very helpful.
I moses from kenya, I have watching your video and there have been usefully to me SO MUCH.
Glad they have been useful! Best wishes!
Great video appreciate the clear succinct explanation... just getting started so it's a big help. Thank you
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As always great video full of useful informations!!
Thanks!
Just what i needed to get started, thank you!
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Great vid as always!
Thanks Lars!
As always, a great video.
Thanks Art!
Thank you for this video! It's great!
Thanks!
Thanks for that, Curtis, another very helpful video. A video I'd like to see would be one where you expand on the various connectors and cables.
I'm going to be doing quite a lot of run and gun recording, where I'll have to connect to various mixers and amplifiers - could be somebody busking in the street, could be a mixing desk for a live band.
The different levels and connectors (and labels for the connectors) is a bit of a minefield. Being able to quickly workout what I need would be a godsend.
Just thought I'd mention it in the hope that it can find a place on your list of possible ideas for future videos.
Good idea, I'll add it to the list!
Awesome video, simple and straightforward, thank you for it! I just got the wireless Rode Newsshooter kit and with it, I'm probably going to get a shotgun mic and / or the well-praised budget option lapel JK MIC-J 044 (actually watched your review of it). Any suggestions maybe for a good value shotgun mic?
The RODE NTG2 is pretty good. I've had mine for about 6 years and have never regretted spending the money.
Thank you. Very pleasant way you talk.
Thanks Eugi 🙂
I decided to switch to this format for my channel. looking forward to using the loudness normalization techniques on this channel. glad FCPX has a synchronize feature!
Thanks Anthony, good luck! Nice steps!
Thank you for posting!
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Thank you for these classes, are very important for me!
+Ricardo Beccari you're welcome!
Obrigado Curtis, quando comprei o Tascam D60 Mark II aqui no Brasil, a primeira pergunta para mim é: como esse dispositivo funciona? Eu sou fotógrafo e nunca use algum tipo de dispositivo de som! Eu continuarei segui-lo, suas explicações são muito limpas
Obrigado Ricardo e os melhores desejos (created with Google translate, I hope it worked!)
Very helpful. Thank you very much. Two thumbs up 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Kai.
Dude, Great video! Thanks
Thanks BrainBoppersTv!
Great video man, I was just wondering though, does the audio recorder need like a hard drive to save the audio? Or do you need to put like an SD card in them or something?
Hi Jason, most recorders use SD or microSD cards, yes.
So helpful!
Thanks Tessa!
Great video as always!
I own a Tascam DR 40 (and a boom, a hypercardioïd mic and a cheap shotgun): the way you recommend to set the gain not only prevents distortion, it also enhances the Signal/Noise ratio! This is because the DR 40 preamps are cheap (it makes sense: the device is super low priced) : I can get a decent amount of gain out of them, but it kills the S/N ratio (which overall kills the audio quality).
I'd rather work with a relatively weak signal than with a noisy track, it is much easier to process.
Context: I'm a no-budget sound engineer for a no-budget fiction.
Thanks Lucien, good info!
Even in 2020 it was so helpful. Thank you a lot Curtis!
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Great info! Thanks!
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You've been a great help. thank you! Can you do a video about the best affordable and easy duel sound recorders? I am interested in sound engineering but don't have the expertise just yet.
Yes, done: th-cam.com/video/PRd-nZGGSv4/w-d-xo.html :)
Great channel! subbed!
Thanks and welcome to the community!
Thank you... very educational :)
Thanks. :)
So Helpful thank you!
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I have the Rode Video Mic Pro and I use it with the Panasonic G7. I wanted to improve the audio quality and bought the Zoom H5. However, the audio quality is worse with the Video Mic pro plugged into H5....
Also, the VideoMic Pro has its own preamp so recording it into the H5 isn't really an advantage as you have found. You'd need to swap that out for a higher quality shotgun or boom mic to hear an audio quality difference (assuming the mics are boomed the same distance - less than 18 inches from the talent).
But the biggest difference you can make in audio quality is to get the mic close to the person speaking - ideally within 12 - 18 inches of their mouth.
Thank you very much
You are welcome!
Dropping a LIKE on your video! Watching and Supporting! I found the video on Google when looking for the recording of video and audio apart from each other. I specifically noted the Tascam recorder, and wanted to see that in action in the video. Nicely done!
Thanks Ray!
Thank you Curtis. Another great video. What model of mic did you use for this episode?
I recorded with the Audio Technica AT4053b but showed the RODE NTG2, RODE VideoMic Pro, and Sanken COS-11D in the demonstration. Thanks!
I really enjoy your videos.
thanks.
Thanks Stanley!
It helped me a lot.....
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Great video, thanks! Is this future episode on "how to make the audio louder in post" already out?
Yes: th-cam.com/video/-J1v0bdji6c/w-d-xo.html
Curtis Judd thank you!
Good job on this one, Curtis.
Do you have any thoughts about the quality of sound difference between recording a Tascam to its own SD for dual sound, vs. recording from the Tascam "line out" to the card inside the camera? Trying to figure out if I should dare leave my production cameras at home (both of which have internal broadcast-quality audio).
It depends on the camera. The Tascam is really made to work with consumer grade cameras with 3.5mm microphone inputs. If you're working with a broadcast or cinema camera, many of the Canons and Sonys have pretty decent inputs so the Tascam would be redundant in many workflows, particularly corporate and news work.
Good video bro......
Thanks TAG.
Hi Curtis, I just bought the DR60D MKII and I try with a Rode video micro and a Samson C02 and in both cases with the gain set to high an the volume knobs all the way up I can barely reach -12db speaking directly into the mics from 5cm away, what I'm doing wrong? do you think my recorder have a problem? I did test the rode video micro directly into the camera and works fine so I know is not the microphone that has a problem.
Hi Rage Studios, for the Samson, the phantom power will need to be turned on for that input. And for the Video Micro, you'll need to turn plugin power on in the menu. I hope that helps!
both mics work but at very low levels, already turn phantom power on and plug in power for the rode video micro.
anyway thanks for the quick reply
Hmm, it sounds like something may be wrong with the recorder.
Great, thanks so much
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Thanks for your nice upload. One question, is there any technology to record audio(extrnal audio device ) & video in one command ???
Hi fazlul, yes, the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders and the Tascam DR-701D can connect to a select number of cameras via HDMI. When connected, pressing record on the camera also starts the recording on the audio recorder. Here's a review of each:
Sound Devices MixPre: th-cam.com/video/piomdez4iSM/w-d-xo.html
Tascam DR-701D: th-cam.com/video/bl0DnLRkFDE/w-d-xo.html
Hi Curtis, just subscribed...great and informative Channel. Was wondering how you would hook up 2 wireless lavs for best quality sound when shooting with DSLR. Have a zoom H5 and thinking to hook it to two lavs via an 3.5 to XLR adapter and sync it post production. Another option seems to be into a preamp like Beachtek and directly into the camera and avoid post production but I"m assuming any preamp no matter how good will still lose quality if still going back into the DSLR preamp? Any suggestions?
Hi Vinh, thanks! I usually record to a separate audio recorder and then sync in post as demonstrated here. In some cases, the camera can do a find job with an audio adapter, but having a 24 bit recording makes it easier to process the audio for the sound I want and the correct loudness. But if turn-around time is the number one priority, then an audio adapter into the camera is probably the preferred option. I would say that it all comes down to the priorities for the piece; Quality or speed.
purchased the Tascam DR-60DmkII, all works well and with TH-cam tutorials like this set up is no problem, i have one issue though and need advice on, when recording on phantom power the batteries dont last too long, i know USB power is one fix but that is not always an option what is your work around?
Two options: 1) I use a USB battery bank. 2) Tascam sells an AC adapter separately. Happy recording!
Hi Curtis! Been gradually setting up my home studio for the last 6 months, love your channel! Awesome info and very well explained to us noobs. Was wondering, love how you have the Tascam 60Dmk2. This is the recorder i recently purchased, I hoping you could point me in the right direction re link to vid or maybe a site. I've test recorded a couple of files and only seem to hear sound out of one speaker etc. Is there something obvious Im doing? How do I hear it in stereo, am I setting this up incorrectly? Many thanks and keep up the great work. Peter, Vancouver, BC.
Hi Peter, If you're only recording one mic, you can change the input setting to mono instead of stereo. Then it will play back in both speakers. Good luck!
Great video - thanks for making it. Did you shoot it on your D750? I'd be curious to know your favoured D750 settings - thanks.
Hi Simon, no this was shot on the Panasonic GH4 with the D750 sitting in for the demonstration.
Curtis Judd 👍 thanks.
Superb presentations.
Thanks!
awesome big help
+bill blyth thanks, glad it helped!
Nice video! I like it
Thanks
Thanks Curtis. As new to making You Tube videos, the learning curve for me has been ferocious. So I have enjoyed and found your videos quite helpful. I may have missed this somewhere, but I have my H1N connected to my Canon M50, but when I upload the video footage to my editing system, there is no scratch track. I've heard there are no stupid questions but here goes . . . I just assumed that when the video was uploaded to the editor that the camera scratch track and H1n track would both automatically show up up. Not. Only one track shows up, and I assume it's the camera track.
What I think I am getting is an improved sound from the camera but no H1n. So I'm now thinking that I have to upload the H1n audio directly to my computer and then add that to the editing program for syncing. Right? And of that is so, where will the audio show up on Movie Studio 16? Do I have to make a special file for the h1n files? Thanks!!
Hi David, yes, you'll need to import the audio file from the H1n and the video file from the camera into your video editing app. I have not used Movie Studio 16, but most apps have a feature which will automatically sync the audio clip to the video clip after you tell it which two go together.
Thank you Curtis for sharing your knowledge and experience. I'm using Final Cut from 2009. Is there a trick to Loudness matching in that version?
Hi kubbyisjacob, If Final Cut Pro 7 could take VST plugins (which I believe it could), then you could look at adding something Like Izotope Loudness Control or NuGen VisLM-H 2. These are not inexpensive, but they work nicely. I hope that helps!
thank you, I will look into that.
Thank you nice video and even better audio! You mention the 3.5mm connector as unbalanced? Does the product specify this because it looked TRS which is capable of balanced?
Hi, yes, the manufacturer specified that it is a 3.5mm stereo unbalance output. Because it is stereo, it is unbalanced in this case. Happy recording!
Hey Curtis, love your videos. Will the new Tascam 70D work with the older Canon 7D camera? Can I input to the camera and also monitor what's going on? Thanks
Hi Eddie, not sure as I didn't have a 7D on hand to test, but if you contact Tascam support, they should be able to confirm. Best wishes!
Good episode!
I like auto leveling, when you're a one man show especially. Some recorders get it just right, some of them- no. Sony seems to have auto leveling figured out very well, using the ECM-XYST1M on sony hotshoe mounts ONLY allows auto level control and won't let me manually set it, I was upset about this until I began using it; it's incredible, I have yet to be in a situation where this is a bad thing.
Good to hear about that, thanks stevey500!
Absolutely! Fantastic solution for run and gun.
This is a bit off topic but have you used the NTG3? I've read it is a bit of a power hog so should I get something besides the zoom H5 to phantom power it? I really enjoy your videos keep making them!
Hi Shocky Bolt, I have used the NTG3. I haven't found that some mics seem to drain batteries of phantom-powering recorders faster than others but I'll need to keep my eye out for that. I wouldn't hesitate to go for the NTG3 on that basis. It seems to use just as much battery power as other mics which need phantom power.
great tips. I am wondering whether you still suggest separate using a pre-amp for newer mirrorless DSLR shoots such as on the Canon R5?
Unless I'm doing a very quick and dirty recording, I still record audio separately to a dedicated audio recorder and then sync to the video footage in post. To answer your question, it really depends on your quality expectations.
Hi Curtis, thanks for the great video! I can't find the links you mention re: synching audio to video in post or increasing volume in post. The link you put in your description is dead.
How to sync depends on the app you use. Which video editing app do you use? As for loudness normalizing, this is the process I use: th-cam.com/video/lHNhxGojFRU/w-d-xo.html
Thank for your valuable info and classes. I am beginning to understand some of the points better. However, reluctant to buy. I would like to record audio out of a sound mixer/board. Which one is better suited for line level recording. Thank you for your help and professionalism.
Hi Emmanuel, there are thousands of options but the least expensive one I would consider for recording line level from a mixing board would be the Tascam DR-60DmkII as shown here: th-cam.com/video/TRoIMPHS91U/w-d-xo.html
Thank you and apologize for my tardy response.
Can the DR 60D turn off AGC? Reading reviews today and people complained about AGC.
Yes.
I'm very interested in more information as I have the very same Tascam DR60D II as used in this video and I struggle to properly understand how to set it up and get the best out of it.
In my course at school.learnlightandsound.com we show how to set it up and we also did this free session where we cover the basics of how to set it up for most scenarios: th-cam.com/video/RDNjQxtJSrU/w-d-xo.html
Hi Curtis, have you had any experience with electret microphones on the DR-60mkii?
Hi Nick, yes, technically most condenser microphones these days are electret condensers. Is there a particular one you were wondering about?
Great videos, I've just discovered you. Question: Have you done a video which discusses the pros/cons of using an adapter from 3.5" TRS jack to XLR? You mentioned it here, that it requires a longer discussion. I'd appreciate the link or title of that video, thanks!
Typically with adapters like that you give up balanced audio which means you increase the risk of picking up interference in your audio, especially on longer cables.
Thanks for the video. Very clear explanation. What would be a solution/setup/equipment to improve microphone sound when doing podcast? Ie live and not with a recording which can be edited in post?
RODECaster Pro would be a good option there: th-cam.com/video/BMfsjXASlgQ/w-d-xo.html
For a mic I would recommend getting a non-directional microphone for podcasts so you can have a nice proximity effect when getting real close to the mic (the bassy "radio moderator voice" sound). This does not really work with shotgun mics + shotgun mics can behave very strangely in small, silent and/or acoustically optimized environments (which you will probably have for a podcast), since they are made to work best in noisy enviroments.
You have a video about syncing timecode from camera to field recorder?
Yes: th-cam.com/video/KiP5qviYuEc/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Curtis!
I know I'm a bit late to the Tascam and XLR mic party, but I have found your reviews to be the best. With that said, I have a question. My Tascam DR-60DMK2 will arrive late this week, and I eventually plan to use it with one mic....but someday 2 mics. The MK2 is a 4-channel system, with only one SD card. So if I'm recording with 2 mics/inputs, does the MK automatically separate the channels/tracks on the SD card, or will I have only one track? Thank you in advance.
With two microphones you will have one file with two separate channels so you can process the microphones separately.
@@curtisjudd that's awesome! Thank you for your reply.
What a great tutorial. I am curious, does the audio export as one unified track, or is there one track for every input used? Thanks!
Two track files as I recall - both XLR inputs as left and right in one and the 3.5mm left and right in the other. *but it has been a long time since I used it so that’s from memory.
@@curtisjudd what is your current setup? Any review on it?
Hi Curtis, thanks for this, its my go to when I need a reminder on how to use the DR60. A quick question, is it possible to record to Ch1 and Ch2 concurrently? It seems if I have 2 mic's plugged in I can only record one or the other.
Hi Steve, yes. You'll want to change the mode to stereo in the menu.
@@curtisjudd Thank you :)
Good info.
Thank you RallenMan.
Can you plug the Tascam DR-60D into a wall outlet with a simple USB adapter? Everything I’ve read talks about using external power packs. I’d like to give it consistent power if possible. Don’t want to try plugging it in and running the risk of screwing it up!
Yes, the USB AC adapter will regulate and convert to the right voltage.
Thanks!!
Is this the cheapest Tascam brand recorder that allows XLR cable to feed into it?
No, but it is the best sounding Tascam Recorder under $250 USD. The cheaper recorders tend to produce a fair bit more self-noise.
I use a Zoom F6 audio recorder, which features 32-bit float mode. This means it’s pretty much impossible to over-drive or under-drive my audio. Then I run that audio from the F6 into my DSLM for reference audio. My experience has been that the reference audio embedded in my DSLM video files work just fine - eliminating the need to sync anything. I’m not sure that I’ve ever needed to use the 32-bit float audio from the F6, but it’s nice to know it’s there.
👍 yes, best of all worlds that way.
Helpful. I am just begining at audio editing. For the quiet low volume audio from this method of recording. Can i just use "amplify" effect on my audio editor software? or it is a better effect for that propuse? i use audacity, and it seems i cannot do just what you did on Premiere Pro to make the sound louder.
Yes, you can do something sort of like this, though not as precisely, with the free app Audacity: th-cam.com/video/L1FLali0xLk/w-d-xo.html
I love to sync video and audio its all about the fun
Haha!
Awesome, first time I've seen your stuff. Your presentation is clear and concise and directly related to the title - seems simple but clearly is not.
Thanks Steven! I appreciate the feedback!
you are so pro sir. grat video
Thanks Eugenio!
Lovely and crisp legend. My avx picks up way too much additional wind car atmosphere and passing sounds - quite bad, so next upgrade is to do this.
If you hide the lavalier under your shirt, does that eliminate the wind sound? Although a directional mic may help with any ambient noise.
Curtis Judd no brother, the breaths are still way too prominent, and a car going past or internal car noise whilst moving is so bad. I go from avx into g7 direct, I know avx has processing. If I put mic under chin, its slightly better, but I cant record in a nice tree lined road outside for instance because wind in the trees would be quite audible, another example was stood between two walls near some garages for a scene, the echo of the walls was too loud in post to keep that link. Id been surviving without zoom but the background sounds I seem to be noticing more these days and it makes editing jump cuts quite messy, even been on to Senny. Yes I could try zoom and also a cartoid but I think cartoid is going to be tricky.
Curtis Judd example here mate th-cam.com/video/6Y_j53AmuxQ/w-d-xo.html
Curtis, Thanks for the info.
"Audio will seem very quiet", ...that's normal? Oh good, that always scares me and fixing it in post always makes me feel like I messed. up. I'm looking forward to part 2 to know finally how to fix the audio. Also, when using head phones to monitor the sound, and in your example here you're using the Tascam, how high should the volume be on the headphone setting so as not to give the person a false sense of correct audio levels?
Hi Rudy, We'll cover loudness normalizing in the future episode. That's not exactly "fixing the audio" since we didn't make a mistake, just a normal part of the process when producing high quality audio. For live professional quality broadcasts, they typically have a bunch of large, expensive outboard processing gear so that they don't have to do it in post. For most of us, that's not practical so we have to do it in post.
Always rely on your meters to know whether you've got the right levels and set the volume on your headphones to a comfortable level. The headphones will help you detect problems such as clipping, distortion, interference, etc. and not whether you have your gain set "loud enough". I hope that makes sense and best wishes!
To get better levels for dynamic audio buy a recorder with a good built-in limiter. like this Tascam DR 70D... www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1086798-REG/tascam_dr_70d_4_channel_audio_recording.html
little off topic, have you reviewed the Tascam dr-70D, because I'm looking for a 4 channel recorder and the Zoom F4 is too pricey.
Hi Kenneth, I haven't reviewed the DR-70D but it is my understanding that it is the same as the DR-60DmkII in terms of the XLR input quality (with the addition of two more inputs), it has fewer physical buttons (e.g., must go into menu to turn on phantom power on 70D, switch on the 60DII), and a different form factor (I think I prefer the 70D). Here is my review of the 60DmkII if it is of help: th-cam.com/video/TRoIMPHS91U/w-d-xo.html Best wishes!
Curtis, consider doing a video on one of the main advantages of Fujifilm cameras like my X-S10. And that is you can tell the mic port to accept a microphone level or line level. My Sony's don't have this option and I'm pretty sure most other big brands don't either. You get to completely remove the cheap camera pre-amp from the audio chain! So I select line level and send great audio to it via line out from my Tascam Mixcast 4, 70D or Zoom H6 all with good microphones of course. So the video has the best audio already and that one file gets uploaded to YT. This is the BEST way to make videos considering time savings, work flow and quality of end product.
I need a fujifilm camera, then! Some of the Panasonic cameras do this as well. Would be nice to see Sony and Canon follow suit.
i! I have a canon M50 and a xlr mic. I want to record straight to the dslr (I don’t want to sync audio and video later) so is it that I need a audio interface,a recorder like Zoom or a mixer? I’m still confused about this. Plus people say that if you use those wrong it will only record left side or right side only. thanks and awesome video!
The Tascam we used here has an output for cameras so you could feed the XLR microphone into the Tascam and then use the 3.5mm output from the Tascam into your camera so that the camera receives the audio from the XLR microphone.
Hey Curtis, I'm running XLR shotgun mics into the Tascam DR-60DMkii. To achieve stereo, do I just need to run 2 shotgun mis into L & R and select Stereo in the settings? Or is there a way to achieve this by only using one mic?
Correct, use two mics or a stereo mic and set the 60d to stereo.
I have noticed that you change your backgrounds from a light grey and a warm grey and sometimes a blue background. they are always perfectly lit. I was wondering if you are using a green screen and then filling in the background or are you using color paper or white paper with gels on the lights?
Hi Christian, I'm using a white paper backdrop with different lights. I do not generally use gels but instead use bi-color LED lights. The blue background is actually just an LED light set to daylight setting (5600K usually) while the key light on me or the product is tungsten (3200K). The camera white balance is set for 3200K. This makes the daylight light on the background appear blue.
Wow good idea
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Hi Curtis: Great video! I have one question: when you use separate audio, must you shut-off the audio in your camera settings? I look forward to your reply. Best regards, Bob
Hi Bob, No, you'll want to leave the microphone in the camera on because you will use that to sync up the audio recording from your audio recorder. Best wishes!
Thanks, Curtis!
Thank you very much for your informative videos. I am just trying to start podcasting and mini video making sessions. I will be starting with audio setup as I've planned to initiate my series with podcasts and interviews. It seems 60d is a little high level product and needs so much additional components. What do you think of DR40 and DR22WL. DR44WL is also seems high level and big. DR22WL is new and small. I thought I can use zoom products like h1n or h2n but I found out that tascam products are better. It would be great if you can provide your comments. Thanks.
Hi Erdem, I would stick with the newer Tascams like the DR22WL or DR44WL for better performance. A lot of people are frustrated with the DR40 as it produces a fair bit of self-noise (hiss) in its recordings. Note that positioning the mics close to the people speaking is the most important factor to good sound.
@@curtisjudd thank you very much for your fast reply. I believe dr22wl will be a good start for both interviews and my initial camera mounted recordings. Can you provide your comments on zoom h1n and h2n. Would you recommend dr22wl over zoom h1n and h2n ?
Hi Erdem, I have not used the Tascam DR22wl but have used the H1n so I'm not sure from personal experience.
Hi Curtis So I've had my mix pre 6 for a few months now and I'm looking to connect my Aputure Deity condenser Mic, powered through my XLR cable into my Mix Pre 6 as the microphone for my iPad Pro (2017). I've tried using a 3.5 male to 3.5 male from the auxiliary output to the headphone jack and I've tried adjusting the input menu to camera but I still can't figure out how to record sound to my iPad in real time. Could you please tell me what I'm doing wrong? Excellent videos btw! I purchased off of your recommendation and I'm glad I did
Hi Eric, there are two options: 1) Bypass the 3.5mm port altogether and instead connect the MixPre to the iPad via USB as an audio interface. I haven't done this myself but others have said that it can be done with the Apple camera connection adapter (or they might have changed the name but it is the lightning to USB A adapter). 2) you can adapt the 3.5mm TRS cable coming from your MixPre to TRRS using an adapter like this: amzn.to/2pjaDBG
This second method is not ideal because the iPad will only be able to record a mono signal from the MixPre. I hope that helps and best wishes!
So I've been playing around with Apple's USB 3 connection kit for a few days now and I've been unable to connect it to my iPad camera no matter how many times I've tried. Since my primary purpose for connecting my Aputure Deity to the iPad through the Mix Pre 6 is to record audition videos with that single microphone, should I just take the camera connector back and pick up the adapter? Are they any other drawbacks to sound quality/performance when recording in mono?
Hi Eric, no, mono is fine. In fact, stereo recordings often lead to more issues so mono is great. As for the adapter, I'm afraid I'm not up on the details as I don't have the adapter and haven't tried connecting to an iPad or iPhone, just heard from others that it is possible. I think you'll want to use the USB-C port on the MixPre and not the USB-A port (in case that was what you were using). Best wishes and sorry I couldn't help with more detail.
This is a very good channel. Subscribed!
I am surveying the recorder for my Nikon D800.
I have a question: can I use TASCAM’s output “camera out” back to D800’s “mic input” ?
Will it cause a noticeable latency?
Sometimes just don’t want to do post processing. 😅
Thanks.
Yes, you certainly can do that, this is exactly what it is made to do and it does not have any amount of latency that is perceptible.
@@curtisjudd Thank you. 😄
I am planning to record my daughter’s performance in the school concert hall.
Using two microphones, one points to the stage, the other points to the roof, then mixes both in TASCAM, outputs to D800.
Hope I can record ambient sound reflection. 🤔🤔
@@Evoque2020 You might want to read up on stereo recording techniques: www.soundsnap.com/blog/the-basics-4-top-stereo-recording-techniques-explained/
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Glad to help!
Hi Curtis, I have the Tascam DR-60mii and a Rode NTG2. It seems that the levels are similar in two settings. First Setting: Mid Gain / with the Pot at Max. Second Setting: Hi Gain / with the Pot somewhere near the middle. Again, the levels are similar (peaking around -12db). Which of these two settings would you choose? I don't love the idea of using the Hi Gain setting but I also don't love the idea of turning the Pot to Max! Thanks!
Hi Chris, I often go with mid gain and the pot at 3/4. Then I loudness normalize the audio in post.
Thanks Curtis! I really appreciate your help!