...Looking to add this to my arsenal to compliment audio recording on a Canon VIxia HF G10 ... Yay or nay...? Any recommendations - Thanks!
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I use this primarily when I am shooting a wedding reception and can cable it directly to the DJ board. You can use it as a stand alone recorder then sync up to your video later when editing.
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Hey! For me it's a yay, does it's work like it has to, no complications, simple and good.
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It's a great little unit. Be aware it DOES drift out of sync over time. You can use third party software to correct for it in editing or speed up the audio file in your editing system by 100.008%. Not a problem for videos less than about 15 minutes...no corrections necessary. Anything longer and you'll need to compensate for it. Otherwise it's a very useful and versatile device....I love it.
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I have done many interviews with both of my x920s, and have had no problems. If you have concerns, use an additional audio recorder, and then simply synch the music with the video. I always have a separate audio recording, just in case....although, as I said, I haven't had any problems with internal noise.
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Have you received and tested out the M400? I'm also in the same boat--weighing the manual features of the S200 vs. the (possibly better?) video quality of the M400. I've scoured the net for initial reactions to the video performance of the HF M4 series and haven't found any as of yet. So, when you do test it out, please let us know your thoughts. Thanks!
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Having recently gotten a G11, I was perplexed by this problem as well, saw this post, hit the up arrow on video playback, and voila: sound at last. Somehow I'd missed this instruction on page 33 of the manual: "press the [up arrow & down arrow of the wheel] to adjust the volume." Makes sense, though not so intuitive. One point I'd offer: on my G11 it doesn't matter whether I have operational sounds (shutter, startup, etc.) on mute or at a low setting. Playback audio can still be heard provided one taps the up arrow button. If a number of other people have had the same problem, Canon might want to add this instruction to the troubleshooting pages in the back of the manual.
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I bought that mic setup but the sound quality was not what I expected but not sure why. I got a camera mounted boom mike instead with a long wire to give me better quality and versatility. This recorder should work with any camera with an audio out jack. Happy Thanksgiving!
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i'm with deborah here. i need a wireless setup which will work for videography. i need it to record audio at weddings etc. i do not do plays, concerts and church ceremonies which require amps and speakers. i want freedom of movement for the subject to record his/her voice wirelessly. if this unit will not work for me, can someone suggest a good wireless lavalier system that will work for video production please. there seems to be hundreds of different devices. thanks guys.
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Do yourself a favor and pop over to www.macworld.com and do a search for recording vinyl. I am sitting here right now with an Audio-Technica atpl50 hooked up to a Griffin iMic which is hooked up to my dual 2ghz G5 recording 45s for a neighbor. Griffin has software called Final Vinyl. Very easy to use, very intuitive!
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All this is very true. I solved the problem by going to a Cannon. I don't always have the ability to record an seperate audio track. In studio I can. I use Pinnacle 18 as my editing tool so a seperate channel is no problem! I wish you luck. I will stick to Cannon!
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I believe in keeping it simple. If it has a mic input, you can't go wrong. I shoot with a Nikon and the audio quality of my videos is great. As the saying goes: "I never leave home without it!"
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Great response, Dave Diode...I have a question about this. Can it be attached only to DSLR cameras or also mirror less cameras? Thanks! (I'm searching for a dSLR quality camera but found out that none can be used at classical concerts because of the loud shutter noise).
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I plan to use with my Canon DSLR. I am not sure if is good enough for studio voice over recordings.
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First off, I covet your camcorder (I'm using the FDR-ax100 - not quite up to pro yet). The MP360 motors for both pan and tilt are whisper quiet, but still might get picked up by the built in mics. I always record my audio separately and sync afterwards, so I've never really paid attention to mechanical noises. My guess is if you are attaching a shotgun or a mounted recording device at a reasonable distance from the base of the camcorder it won't be a problem. My only concern is the weight of your AX2000 may cause the motor to strain slightly and raise the noise. Nice thing about amazon is you can send it back if it does. I'd say "go for it". BTW if you read my review, the MP360 is in practice not usable past about two revolutions since the control cable raps around your tripod as it turns, so if your looking for do a multi-revolution time lapse device - keep looking. Otherwise it's well built, useful, and affordable.
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Thanks for the info. What does sound attenuation mean and do? Also, are there any shotgun mics that will fit the Canon mount that are of excellent quality? Shotguns if I understand it will only get sound toward the front and center of the camera.
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I'm using it with a Vixia R500 which is basically the same camera. Works surprisingly well for an inexpensive microphone. You will probably want to turn off the automatic gain control.
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I have plugged it directly into my Canon Vixia HV40 and both the wireless and the corded microphone pick up great. I didn't get the lapel mic in my order, but the corded mic will plug into the wireless system and that worked fine too. I thought the sound was great. Here is a link to see how the sound picked up with just the camcorder powering the microphone:http://youtu.be/pmSCrXWNT5QMy wife works at a retirement community and we recently started doing a weekly news show for the residents. This video is our first program. The microphone they use in the segments with the anchors is this microphone. I hope this is helpful to you. I have plugged it directly into my Canon Vixia HV40 and both the wireless and the corded microphone pick up great. I didn't get the lapel mic in my order, but the corded mic will plug into the wireless system and that worked fine too. I thought the sound was great. Here is a link to see how the sound picked up with just the camcorder powering the microphone:http://youtu.be/pmSCrXWNT5QMy wife works at a retirement community and we recently started doing a weekly news show for the residents. This video is our first program. The microphone they use in the segments with the anchors is... » Read More I have plugged it directly into my Canon Vixia HV40 and both the wireless and the corded microphone pick up great. I didn't get the lapel mic in my order, but the corded mic will plug into the wireless system and that worked fine too. I thought the sound was great. Here is a link to see how the sound picked up with just the camcorder powering the microphone:http://youtu.be/pmSCrXWNT5QMy wife works at a retirement community and we recently started doing a weekly news show for the residents. This video is our first program. The microphone they use in the segments with the anchors is this microphone. I hope this is helpful to you. « Show Less
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I think it depends on what camera you're using. If it's something similar to the Canon t3i, I would recommend that, if you really can't spend any more money on a microphone, you just use the mic built into your camera. The audio quality is not outstanding, obviously, but it's acceptable if the film is low budget. If you are really interested in improving your audio quality, I would look into microphones made by the company Rode. Just search "Rode microphone" in the Amazon search bar and there should be plenty of results. Usually these microphones range from about $150 - $250. I hope this helps! - Chairlift Productions
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From my understanding, there were noticeable upgrades from the g15 video compared to the g16. I've never recorded a concert, but I have recorded a jam session in a pub in Glasgow as well as the organ playing at the Kelvingrove museum. The sound quality is better than any compact camera I've ever used. Very clear, crisp and true in my opinion. My main issue is it picks up wind when recording outdoors... But I believe that's common with the built in microphones in most cameras... I am also bummed that the hotshoe does not support microphones because the camera itself does not have an audio import Jack... Which would've made it perfect in my opinion... Other than that, the sound quality is really good when recording indoors and on still days outdoors. A side note, I imagine if you are going to concerts with really loud bass and beats (like rock concerts or the like)... I think most cameras will distort sound in general because of the high decibels going on. You'd probably need a proper camera with a proper microphone connected to it to get clean sound in a loud environment like a rock concert. But for something like an orchestra, I think it will be just fine.