Interview mic and video light fan noise at DVinfo.net

Bryan Suthard · December 5th, 2005, 07:11 PM

I am new to recording audio with my video and I have a problem. I have a Rode Videomic but my problem is that I have a nice Interfit 1000W light but it has a fairly loud fan. I would love to use the light but it seems impossible with my current setup. Would a lav mic be the best bet to get close enough to eliminate the noise feedback I get from the fan or do I need to use another light?

Thanks,

Bryan

Douglas Spotted Eagle · December 5th, 2005, 07:17 PM

I'd sure be looking at other lights...especially if it's just a 1K.

Richard Alvarez · December 5th, 2005, 07:25 PM

Yup, find another 1k light. Plenty on ebay.

Bryan Suthard · December 5th, 2005, 07:53 PM

Thanks for the quick feedback. I didn't even think of the fan noise when I bought the light. Live and learn I guess.

Seth Bloombaum · December 6th, 2005, 11:15 AM

Good advice above.

Also consider that camera mounting is rather a specialized position for mics and lights. Granted it makes a compact rig for the one-person crew... but... booming the subject is usually best, lav next, with camera mike as a backup or recording ambient sound for interviews and cutaways.

I guess with a 1k you're not really mounting the light on the camera, right?

December 5th, 2005, 07:11 PM	#1
Bryan Suthard Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tampa, FL United States Posts: 135	Interview mic and video light fan noise I am new to recording audio with my video and I have a problem. I have a Rode Videomic but my problem is that I have a nice Interfit 1000W light but it has a fairly loud fan. I would love to use the light but it seems impossible with my current setup. Would a lav mic be the best bet to get close enough to eliminate the noise feedback I get from the fan or do I need to use another light? Thanks, Bryan

December 5th, 2005, 07:17 PM	#2
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	I'd sure be looking at other lights...especially if it's just a 1K. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

December 5th, 2005, 07:25 PM	#3
Richard Alvarez Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 3,840	Yup, find another 1k light. Plenty on ebay.

December 5th, 2005, 07:53 PM	#4
Bryan Suthard Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tampa, FL United States Posts: 135	Thanks for the quick feedback. I didn't even think of the fan noise when I bought the light. Live and learn I guess.

December 6th, 2005, 11:15 AM	#5
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	Good advice above. Also consider that camera mounting is rather a specialized position for mics and lights. Granted it makes a compact rig for the one-person crew... but... booming the subject is usually best, lav next, with camera mike as a backup or recording ambient sound for interviews and cutaways. I guess with a 1k you're not really mounting the light on the camera, right?