optimal settings for Jucedlink 231 & 5D at DVinfo.net

Michael Richard · August 31st, 2009, 10:30 AM

Could some one please list the optimum setup for the JL 231 and 5D.
Both the JL settings (mic or line, gain, trim) and the audio settings for Magic Lantern firmware.

Thanks

Jon Fairhurst · August 31st, 2009, 02:39 PM

Personally, I like to keep the JL on the HIGH setting at 100% gain for normal dialog. I set the DGain (digital gain) in the camera at 0dB, since you can get digital gain later in post. This ensures that all 16 bits are used. I set the MGain (mic gain, or analog gain) to +10dB or +17dB in the camera without any noise penalty to speak of. This is with an AT815b shotgun, which has a relatively weak signal. If running an AT4073, which is 10dB hotter, set the MGain at +0dB or +6dB.

If the talent will speak loudly, turn the JL down to one or two o'clock. If the talent is going to scream at the top of their lungs, turn it down more, based on the levels you see on the Magic Lantern display, and what you hear through your headphones.

This is all based on an AT815b about 18-inches from the talent's mouth in a quiet setting. More distance will typically require more gain.

Michael Richard · August 31st, 2009, 03:26 PM

Thank You. Is the Juicedlink set to line or mic?

I am using a Rode NTG 2, I do have a AT 4073a but I use it on my EX-1.

Jon Fairhurst · September 1st, 2009, 03:24 AM

Set the JL to mic when feeding it with a mic. If you use a field mixer between the mic and JL, set it to Line.

Dana Rice · September 1st, 2009, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon Fairhurst

If the talent is going to scream at the top of their lungs, turn it down more, based on the levels you see on the Magic Lantern display, and what you hear through your headphones.

Are you able to get headphones audio with the juicedlink?

Chris Barcellos · September 1st, 2009, 10:16 PM

With Magic Lantern, you can get headphone out of the AV port. You will likely need a Boostaroo type headphone amp to get a satisfactory level.

August 31st, 2009, 10:30 AM	#1
Michael Richard Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Midcoast, Maine Posts: 73	optimal settings for Jucedlink 231 & 5D Could some one please list the optimum setup for the JL 231 and 5D. Both the JL settings (mic or line, gain, trim) and the audio settings for Magic Lantern firmware. Thanks

August 31st, 2009, 02:39 PM	#2
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 2,536	Personally, I like to keep the JL on the HIGH setting at 100% gain for normal dialog. I set the DGain (digital gain) in the camera at 0dB, since you can get digital gain later in post. This ensures that all 16 bits are used. I set the MGain (mic gain, or analog gain) to +10dB or +17dB in the camera without any noise penalty to speak of. This is with an AT815b shotgun, which has a relatively weak signal. If running an AT4073, which is 10dB hotter, set the MGain at +0dB or +6dB. If the talent will speak loudly, turn the JL down to one or two o'clock. If the talent is going to scream at the top of their lungs, turn it down more, based on the levels you see on the Magic Lantern display, and what you hear through your headphones. This is all based on an AT815b about 18-inches from the talent's mouth in a quiet setting. More distance will typically require more gain. __________________ Jon Fairhurst DIRKSNOWGLOBE.COM

September 1st, 2009, 03:24 AM	#4
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 2,536	Set the JL to mic when feeding it with a mic. If you use a field mixer between the mic and JL, set it to Line. __________________ Jon Fairhurst DIRKSNOWGLOBE.COM

September 1st, 2009, 10:16 PM	#6
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 4,894	With Magic Lantern, you can get headphone out of the AV port. You will likely need a Boostaroo type headphone amp to get a satisfactory level. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

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August 31st, 2009, 03:26 PM	#3
Michael Richard Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Midcoast, Maine Posts: 73	Thank You. Is the Juicedlink set to line or mic? I am using a Rode NTG 2, I do have a AT 4073a but I use it on my EX-1.