monster
11-19-2004, 04:07 AM
I got an opportunity to see this HDV cam today and held it in my hands. Feels really good shooting hand held.
I know the specs for the his consumer version say there is not auto-limiting on the audio but I read an revew of the camera where they said there is a "peak limiter" on the audio. Is this what is also on the VX2100?
The review said the "peak limiter" on the HDV camera cannot be turned off. I was wondering if this is the same situation as on the VX2100 and if so then is it possible to bypass the "peak limiter" if I use an XLR adapter?
Here is the text from the Video Maker review of the audio:
"Audio Tests
The HDR-FX1 records a clean audio signal. You'll need an XLR to 1/8-inch adapter to get your microphone into the camera, but the jack is there, as is a headphone jack, of course. A user can switch between Mic and Line levels, although the setting placement on the menu is inconvenient. Switching between the automatic gain control and manual is a snap and a single dial sets the gain for both channels in manual mode. A plastic cover snaps back into place to protect the dial from accidental brushes once you have everything set up. There is a simple 2-channel level meter on the LCD and in the viewfinder, but it is not labeled with dB units. Our audio tests with a couple of shotgun microphones proved that the camera records a strong signal. The camera also has a peak limiter that has a fast attack and a slower release, but it cannot (unfortunately) be disengaged. "
I know the specs for the his consumer version say there is not auto-limiting on the audio but I read an revew of the camera where they said there is a "peak limiter" on the audio. Is this what is also on the VX2100?
The review said the "peak limiter" on the HDV camera cannot be turned off. I was wondering if this is the same situation as on the VX2100 and if so then is it possible to bypass the "peak limiter" if I use an XLR adapter?
Here is the text from the Video Maker review of the audio:
"Audio Tests
The HDR-FX1 records a clean audio signal. You'll need an XLR to 1/8-inch adapter to get your microphone into the camera, but the jack is there, as is a headphone jack, of course. A user can switch between Mic and Line levels, although the setting placement on the menu is inconvenient. Switching between the automatic gain control and manual is a snap and a single dial sets the gain for both channels in manual mode. A plastic cover snaps back into place to protect the dial from accidental brushes once you have everything set up. There is a simple 2-channel level meter on the LCD and in the viewfinder, but it is not labeled with dB units. Our audio tests with a couple of shotgun microphones proved that the camera records a strong signal. The camera also has a peak limiter that has a fast attack and a slower release, but it cannot (unfortunately) be disengaged. "