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Nathan Quattrini · July 24th, 2007, 09:41 AM

I`m curious to the pros and cons of using lav mics and a boom, running them through a mixer, then into the camera (i`d assume through the XLR ports) VS. using a separate sound recording device. (I am not a sound guy but need to understand these things as I want the film to have the best I can make it)

Ty Ford · July 25th, 2007, 06:10 AM

You can get better sound with a better recorder than with most cameras. You have to sync the sound in post and that is time consuming.

If your mics, mixer and technique are crap, a separate recorder won't help you.

Regards,

Ty Ford

July 24th, 2007, 09:41 AM	#1
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July 25th, 2007, 06:10 AM	#2
Ty Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Posts: 2,337	You can get better sound with a better recorder than with most cameras. You have to sync the sound in post and that is time consuming. If your mics, mixer and technique are crap, a separate recorder won't help you. Regards, Ty Ford __________________ Ty Ford's Audio Bootcamp Field Guide Ty Ford's Audio Video Blog