If I am corret the limiters in 302 are adjustable, in 702 not. At least in 722 I have found only on/off thing for the limiters in the menus.
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need help with basics
In regard to a "mixer", I am planning to record to the camera, not a separate audio recorder. Is a mixer of much use in this instance? If so, whiat does it accomplish & how to you put it into the connection mix? Thanks guys, I know it's really basic, but I just can't seem to make sense of it.
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To my way of thinking, if you're a one-man-band, a mixer hanging around your neck or off the tripod is a hassle and one more thing to take attention. Unless you're setting for some long shots... On the other hand, if you have someone who is doing sound with you, a mixer is pretty essential. I certainly agree with Steve's observations, but you also need to consider crewing and workflow. |
Mostly will be the "one man band" mode, so your point is well taken. However, for some things I will be able to have someone help, who is actually an accomplished musician, so has a good ear. What is the effective difference between line & mic input? Is there a reasonable low cost mixer to be recommended? Thank you sincerely for the guidance!
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Forgot to mention, the camera is a GL2, so will be going through a Beachtek device.
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"Low cost" is a matter of viewpoint. Two very popular professional quality mixers for ENG-style field production are the 2-channel Sound Devices MixPre at about $675 and the Sound Devices 302 3-channel mixer at about $1300. Sound gear doesn't change anywhere nearly as quickly as camera gear so a quality mixer is definitely an investment for the long term. What you buy today will continue to be equally useful 10 years down the road. |
These responses are very helpful, thank you both very much. I will eventually figure this out with help from the good folks here, I am sure. Thank you for your patience & guidance.
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I'm with Peter on this one. A good limiter in a good mixer is a lifesaver.
Regards, Ty Ford |
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When I'm going out solo, I use manual gain, no mixer, and manage to trim levels as needed. A lot of what I do is sit-down interviews using wired or wireless lavs, so, once I find good level the gain may only be touched once or twice more. And I do keep an eye on it, which I can do in the viewfinder/lcd - a mixer would mean taking my attention away from the camera. For me, the limiter provided by a mixer is certainly a nice-to-have feature, but not worth juggling another piece of equipment & wires... when going solo. |
Yes, you're right. You can get better sound with a 2-person crew.
Regards, Ty Ford |
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