Harry Simpson
October 26th, 2010, 09:18 AM
So I'm still distilling my audio setup with the Canon 5D Mk2 and the Zoom H4n Which has two balanced XLR mic ports. In 4Channel mode I can monitor all four channels - two from XLR ports - say two lav mics (two speakers) and then if I want plug in my RODE SVM (for ambient) into the back of the ZOOM to override the ZOOM's built in XY mics. I can adjust recording levels individually for the channels this way listening via over the ear headphones.
I've gotten two wired XLR lav mics that work great. I need two more XLR lavs and have considered this idea:
Buy a small 2 channel mixer like this Rolls MX34b:
Amazon.com: Rolls MX34b Live Mix 2-channel AV Mixer: Musical Instruments
The MX34b LiveMix - two channel microphone mixer. Although having many uses, this little mixer was originally designed with the video camera operator in mind. The MX34b is a two channel microphone mixer with balanced XLR inputs, phantom power, and stereo 1/8" (3.5mm) outputs. It has a stereo 1/8in (3.5mm) Auxiliary input for connection to any stereo line-level source such as an AM/FM tuner, CD player etc. And a 3.5mm headset mic in on the front for narration, etc.. Each channel has a Level and Pan control, and a separate headphone circuit allows for monitoring all signals without effecting the main output signal. Holes for a shoulder strap, easy-access controls, and smart Input/Output jack placement make the MX34b ideal for the live recording enthusiast. The 9 volt alkaline batteries ensure adequate signal strength as well as phantom power for your favorite condenser microphone.
Run the extra two lavs into it (it has Phantom power though it doesn't really say if it can do 48 or not.) then run the 1/8" out from the mixer into the ZOOM "stereo" port in the back. And finally from the ZOOM into the 5D mk2 mic via the attenuator i ordered last night. That way I could monitor everything through the phones initially then link the camera and the ZOOM. Of course once again I'm missing the real time monitoring but can at least hear a soundcheck of all 4 lavs before starting the recording.
Not to sound too Micorsoftish but I'd like to "leverage" what I own now and make the best use of this equipment.
I've gotten two wired XLR lav mics that work great. I need two more XLR lavs and have considered this idea:
Buy a small 2 channel mixer like this Rolls MX34b:
Amazon.com: Rolls MX34b Live Mix 2-channel AV Mixer: Musical Instruments
The MX34b LiveMix - two channel microphone mixer. Although having many uses, this little mixer was originally designed with the video camera operator in mind. The MX34b is a two channel microphone mixer with balanced XLR inputs, phantom power, and stereo 1/8" (3.5mm) outputs. It has a stereo 1/8in (3.5mm) Auxiliary input for connection to any stereo line-level source such as an AM/FM tuner, CD player etc. And a 3.5mm headset mic in on the front for narration, etc.. Each channel has a Level and Pan control, and a separate headphone circuit allows for monitoring all signals without effecting the main output signal. Holes for a shoulder strap, easy-access controls, and smart Input/Output jack placement make the MX34b ideal for the live recording enthusiast. The 9 volt alkaline batteries ensure adequate signal strength as well as phantom power for your favorite condenser microphone.
Run the extra two lavs into it (it has Phantom power though it doesn't really say if it can do 48 or not.) then run the 1/8" out from the mixer into the ZOOM "stereo" port in the back. And finally from the ZOOM into the 5D mk2 mic via the attenuator i ordered last night. That way I could monitor everything through the phones initially then link the camera and the ZOOM. Of course once again I'm missing the real time monitoring but can at least hear a soundcheck of all 4 lavs before starting the recording.
Not to sound too Micorsoftish but I'd like to "leverage" what I own now and make the best use of this equipment.