GL2 vs. PVDV953 sound quality at DVinfo.net

Sean Roberts · August 29th, 2003, 12:39 AM

Does anybody care to give their opinion on the difference of audio quality of audio recordings between the 2 models ? Naturally I lean towards the GL2, but I was wondering if the sound quality depended more on the camera or the mics used. I have Core-Sound mics and main usage is capturing live music in small venues. Reading the posts here , I realize there is much to learn . Thanks in advance for any info.

Frank Granovski · August 29th, 2003, 01:35 AM

They both have good audio. All you'd need is a XLR adaptor and a good mic.

Peter Jefferson · August 30th, 2003, 10:23 PM

now the gl is an awsome cam, but im using a MX500 with the VMS2e mini shotgun and with this, i have to say compared to my my mates GL audio recording (we were filming v8's on the 2 cams) the MX picked up a broader freq range but was a lil lacking in the higher ends.
The mic was in stereo mode (its a 5.1 project so stereo was a must) with wind cut off, but i dont know the GLs settings...
Comparing the 2, (even with the attachment on the MX) i have to say the lower ends were punchier, and the pickup was alot "cleaner".
Thats not to say the GL sound is lacking, it isnt, the difference is minimal...

the decision in the end is about money... and how much your willing to spend.

Frank Granovski · August 30th, 2003, 10:49 PM

Just to add, the audio is much improved with the GL2 compared with the GL1.

Peter Jefferson · August 31st, 2003, 05:02 AM

i shoulda mentioned the comparison is from a gl1

Brendan Getchel · September 6th, 2003, 09:03 PM

I am finding that the audio capabilities on the GL2, particularly with the MA-300 XLR adapter, are exceptional. I am using both an SGM-2X shotgun mic, sometimes attached, sometimes on a boom, and a cheap Nady UHF diversity wireless lav system (only $199!). In both cases, the audio has been a pleasant surprise -- and I've recently shot a "documentary" interview at Ground Zero at the WTC in NYC with some pretty hairy ambient noises.

August 29th, 2003, 12:39 AM	#1
Sean Roberts Tourist Join Date: May 2003 Location: los angeles, CA Posts: 1	GL2 vs. PVDV953 sound quality Does anybody care to give their opinion on the difference of audio quality of audio recordings between the 2 models ? Naturally I lean towards the GL2, but I was wondering if the sound quality depended more on the camera or the mics used. I have Core-Sound mics and main usage is capturing live music in small venues. Reading the posts here , I realize there is much to learn . Thanks in advance for any info.

September 6th, 2003, 09:03 PM	#6
Brendan Getchel Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 101	I am finding that the audio capabilities on the GL2, particularly with the MA-300 XLR adapter, are exceptional. I am using both an SGM-2X shotgun mic, sometimes attached, sometimes on a boom, and a cheap Nady UHF diversity wireless lav system (only $199!). In both cases, the audio has been a pleasant surprise -- and I've recently shot a "documentary" interview at Ground Zero at the WTC in NYC with some pretty hairy ambient noises. __________________ Dumb Guy.

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August 29th, 2003, 01:35 AM	#2
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	They both have good audio. All you'd need is a XLR adaptor and a good mic.

August 30th, 2003, 10:23 PM	#3
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	now the gl is an awsome cam, but im using a MX500 with the VMS2e mini shotgun and with this, i have to say compared to my my mates GL audio recording (we were filming v8's on the 2 cams) the MX picked up a broader freq range but was a lil lacking in the higher ends. The mic was in stereo mode (its a 5.1 project so stereo was a must) with wind cut off, but i dont know the GLs settings... Comparing the 2, (even with the attachment on the MX) i have to say the lower ends were punchier, and the pickup was alot "cleaner". Thats not to say the GL sound is lacking, it isnt, the difference is minimal... the decision in the end is about money... and how much your willing to spend.

August 30th, 2003, 10:49 PM	#4
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Just to add, the audio is much improved with the GL2 compared with the GL1.

August 31st, 2003, 05:02 AM	#5
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	i shoulda mentioned the comparison is from a gl1