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May 27th, 2004, 12:33 PM | #1 |
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Time to upgrade my audio (GL2)
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I know similar questions have been posted in the past but after reading back a couple of pages, I can't find a good answer for my situation. So, I hope that some of you will offer some insight. I've come to the conclusion that I need much better audio at church ceremonies (weddings). I have a limited budget and here is what I came up with...after reading many posts: Option 1. -wireless mic, probably the Sony true diversity system. Hook it up to my spare Sony 1-chip camera and record the audio on a seperate tape. Option 2. -mini disc recorder (Sony MZN10) with a lav mic. I would place the recoder in the grooms inside breast pocket...it's a very small unit. I would then match up the audio in post. Option 3. -buy a mic stand and a shotgun mic and point it at the altar so that background noise can be minimized. Hook it up to my Sony 1 chipper and record on a seperate tape. Option 4 Combine one of the first 2 option with #3. What do you guys think? The most expensive would be the Sony wireless system but if I can avoid this and still get better audio then I'll all for it. Maybe some of you can share your own set-ups? Thanks, Robert D. |
May 27th, 2004, 02:22 PM | #2 |
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I just shot a wedding over the weekend and did your option #2 set up. Worked excellent. I used a $40 lav mic from the sound professionals and it clearly picked up the Bride and JP with no problems attached to the grooms lapel.It was my cheapest solution considering I already owned the MD recorder.
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May 28th, 2004, 12:58 AM | #3 |
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Obviously, your #2 setup is the best option for the cost, but the wireless option is best for the reality of it all. #3 isn't practical at all in most situations.
However, I'd consider mixing #1 and #3...one mic feeding left, and one mic feeding right of your camera.
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June 6th, 2004, 09:34 PM | #4 |
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Mini Disc model for recording audio
Can anyone recommend a new model mini-disc with this recording capability? I've looked on the Sony site and can't really determine which model would work.
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June 7th, 2004, 05:22 AM | #5 |
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I picked up a cheap AudioTechnica ATR55 shotgun for about $65 US, and it increased the audio at least 200%. I can only imagine what the favored ME66 would do.
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June 7th, 2004, 06:50 AM | #6 |
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What was the model number on that lav? Does it have any problems with overloading? |
June 7th, 2004, 08:24 PM | #7 |
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Re: Mini Disc model for recording audio
<<<-- Originally posted by Jeff Parker : Can anyone recommend a new model mini-disc with this recording capability? I've looked on the Sony site and can't really determine which model would work.
Thanks in advance -->>> I've been looking myself (mainly on ebay) and here's a short list of recent MD players with a mic in and line out: MZ-N1 MZ-N10 (getting phased out by Sony, sexy looking unit though) The Sony MZ-N707 does not have a line out. I've also looked on Sony's website and can't find any player that will record from a mic. Go figure. Robert |
July 21st, 2004, 08:27 PM | #8 |
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Sony MD recorders
For some reason Sony seems to have dropped the mic input from most of their MD's. It's even hard to find a model with a line input although without calling it a line input they say that the "High Speed Net MD Walkman Recorder" @ $129 does have the ability to record from "home CD or radio," implying a line input.
For Sony MD with a mic input you have to be willing to spend $300-400. The trail at their web site (I'd post the URL but it's the length of my monitor screen) is: Sony Style / Electronics / Portable Audio / Voice Recorders / Mini Disc
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July 21st, 2004, 10:19 PM | #9 |
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Robert
AVR communications in Toronto had a stock of the older mini disk with mic in. They deliberately stocked up on the older models. Talk to Jason or Cyril AVR
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