Recent content by balrais1

Before going out and buying a AT4073a mic I decided to rent one and see, or hear, for myself just how good it was. But I'm afraid I might have set it up improperly (eventhough the red bar showed a huge amount of gain) because the final output on my comp was not that impressive. So my question...

I've tried and tried to get a crisp-blue video from the DVX but with all the settings used I cannot. Ideally what I'm after is the look that BBC's "TopGear" frequently goes for. There's a cool hue about their video and usually when testing their cars you'll notice how the fore-background are...

In keeping with buying a great mic I decided to rent out the AT 4073a and test it for myself. Everything was going fine until the person asked if my dvx100a is equipped with "PHANTOM POWER"... Luckily for these forums I remember reading something about it and reluctantly said "Yes, it does."...

I'm looking to get a shotgun mic for interviews (close range) and the like and while I'd love to get the AT4073a, I'm going to wait a little while. What I'd like to know is, if we rate the 4073a a 9/10, what would the at897 and ntg-2 be given??? I ask cause the forums say that the at4073a is...

I'm looking for advice on some good audio equip. on a budget. I'm mainly doing interviews and auto reviews, and was wondering whether a shotgun or a good lavalier system would work better for me. I check ebay and they have a few deals where you could get both mic types for about 400-500$. Your...

Just got my DVX and now need to complete phase 2 of my 4 phase process: sound. I'm interested in a wireless lavalier microphone and was hoping to get some recommendations here. Filming will be mainly for auto reviews and I have the new Corvette convertible coming up soon - yes, I'm just as...

I just got my dvx today and noticed a strange sound when the camera was off. While off, if I move the camera so that the lens is aimed at the floor, then the ceiling, then the floor, then the ceiling I can hear a faint clink-clank sound from within the camera. If I turn it on and do the same...

As I write this I am looking at my brand new DVX100a. My first. And now the challenge comes in trying to figure out how to best exploit its amazing capabilities. Man I love this thing. Thanks to all you guys who helped me out and answered my posts. I know in the upcoming days trying to use...

hi guys, while I'm waiting for my first DVX100a I wanted to know what the best setup is to output: 1) auto reviews (3-7 minutes each video) 2) product reviews (1-3 minutes) for the web should be? Should I use 24p, 60i, letterbox, sqeeze??? I'm reading the manual as we speak and wanted to get...

I people, I'm awaiting my DVX100A and wanted to know is a mic a must? I was thinking of a Sennheiser LAVALIER MIC for auto reviews - you know talking inside the car while driving - and wanted to know if I really need one or is the mic on the camcorder good enough???

hi guys, I just ordered my very first DVX100A and whilel I'm waiting for it to arrive I wanted your opinion on what I can do, or READ until it comes in.

hi, I wanted your opinion on a purchase, I can get my hands on a SONY HDR for around $2,400 (usd). Now the DVX100A is my first choice for a camcorder but this price I was quoted is $300 less than the cheapest DVX. Should I get the HDR or pay the extra few and get a DVX100A? - need camera for...

hi everyone (first post) I'm looking to buy a camera that will be used for making video to publish online. I need something with a manual lens, 3ccd (for excellent filming) and a price that won't break my budget. I've been looking at the SONY VX2100/ Panasonic DVC30 (with the Sony as my first...