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I know, there has been a thread here that said it does not work. But, I finally got around to trying it. Seems to work fine. First I set the main 1/2 output to +12db, which ought to be the equivalent of a +4 line level. Plugged that into the line in on the camcorder. Set the camcorder levels to...

I did a quicky test on the Monoprice Wireless Microphone/Communicator that is talked about in the Cheap Directors Feed thread. As it is basically an audio test I did not put any effort into the video.

There is an interesting thread over on gearslutz experimenting with recording at lower levels and adding gain in post. It suggest that it takes advantage of the lower noise floor in digital recording...

I have wondered, how do you guys wire your talent when they are sitting down in a lounge chair? When I have tried that with myself, I wind up with the transmitter clipped to the side of my belt and do not even try to hide anything. Now, I don't think that is likely to work too well for you...

I have been eperimenting a bit with loudness, and have found out some interesting things. I have been using Wavegain to remaster some CD's. Wavegain uses ReplayGain as it core. RG uses 89db (sound pressure) as its standard level. That is the equivalent of -14dbFS. Adding another -6db gives a...

I noticed that B&H has the Zoom F4 for $599, $50 bucks off, right now. Only connection I have is that is where I bought my F4, without the discount.

I was wondering if dynamic mic's are used at all other than for one on one interviews? Seems like they could be used effectively in noisy environments. My research tells me that there are several dynamic hyper-cardioids available. How would they work from a one or two foot distance?

OK, now I have the F4, mic's, camcorders, etc. I understand how to use the camcorders (Sony PDX10's), mic's, and even how to record through the F4 to the camcorders. But, what I need to learn now is how to link the higher quality tracks in the F4 (24bit, lower noise floor) to my video. I know...

The Sun is coming back, time to burn the tree*, eat, drink, and be merry. Hope you get a lot of wonderful new video toys. ----- *When we lived in caves we burnt one tree. Then we moved into tribal houses and put candles on the tree so we would not accidentally burn down those new fangled...

Are my ears really bad or what? I was checking out what the current preferred clip on mic was, and came upon a shoot out of several. As I listened, I realized I could tell almost no difference between them. From $100 to $1000, maybe if I was using them I would see a lot of difference in...

This is kind of a fun post... When I was a kid these things were called clip-on microphones. Over the years they were called lapel microphones (probably the most common), tie clip microphones, pin-on microphones, miniature microphones, and who knows what else. Now pin microphone seems to be...

I have been thinking of doing some short self-interviews, or monologues, mostly for practice. Being an old fart, I often talk about "the old days". I have noticed that some folks seem quite interested. So I was thinking of doing a series of them about 10 minutes long. People do lose interest...

What I need is a check list to remind me of the steps I need to go through to edit a video. I looked around on Google but only found stuff about how to plan a video in the broadest sense. I am 73 and my memory is not so good, and I do not do video all that often. What I need is a reminder list...

I did my first for a client (freebee) shoot on Monday. Nothing was as I expected it to be. Event was not as described. There was no organization that I could see. I missed some stuff because I was told people would be going this way, while they actually went that way. A Chinese Fire Drill as we...

The Zoom F4 Recorder is available at B&H as of yesterday. I ordered one today, should arrive in time for my birthday. I had two good reasons not to buy it: 1--I don't have the money available. 2--I never am an early adopter, preferring to wait until the bugs are worked out. Only one reason to...

I am interested in the talking into the camera (speaking to the audience) news annoucer style, vs talking to an interviewer (real or immaginary) off a bit to the side. Is one technique better, or just preferred? Or is it a matter the intent of the video?

I just ordered one off eBay for $99 shipped. http://www.ebay.com/itm/122164752967?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Since the competition goes for about $300, I wonder how it is going to work out? I have a DIY one I made some years back, but it is too small for the...

Is this the place for questions about planning, shooting, and editing non-fiction films? I am new to dvxuser, and can not seem to figure out where to ask about doing "films", instead of "movies". While I do have some background in writing, photography, audio, what I know about video can be put...

Well, I signed up a bit back. They took awhile to give me permissions to post. The same day that happened, I received a new mic in the mail and wound up posting about that in the Audio threads. Now I have posted several threads there that seem to be somewhat popular. But... Who am I, and why am...

The FP42 from eBay arrived today. It checks out okay, except the output pots are a bit noisy. The clear up if I rock them back and forth a few times, but I suspect I shall have to go in there a clean them out. Works fine on the three 9V alkaline batteries. I found that when I took the plastic...