7D + Lav and Boom Mic

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If I were to use a 7D for an upcoming project what kind of audio solution should I look into? I will be using 2 lav mics (one on each actor) + a boom mic. My team got kind of shafted with a recent equipment order (where we asked B&H for most of the advice) so I'm posting here since I trust you guys most.

Sound is something I'm not terribly educated about, so sorry if this is a really simple question.

We were planning on using an HPX170 + Letus Elite but there are so many limitations (too heavy for our steadicam, etc.), so we may be looking into renting or buying a 7D within the next week.
 
Zoom H4N, this forum is full about the info you are looking for :) Try to search around :)
 
yep,

Zoom H4n, with 2 sennheiser wireless units ( affordable ) and a strong boom mic.
 
I think you shoud also have a mixer. Try looking in the audio sub forum. Is there any chance you can hire someone to do your sound who has more experience? Sound is tricky and if you want great results, this can be the best way.
 
abteen said:
If I were to use a 7D for an upcoming project what kind of audio solution should I look into? I will be using 2 lav mics (one on each actor) + a boom mic. My team got kind of shafted with a recent equipment order (where we asked B&H for most of the advice) so I'm posting here since I trust you guys most.

Sound is something I'm not terribly educated about, so sorry if this is a really simple question.

We were planning on using an HPX170 + Letus Elite but there are so many limitations (too heavy for our steadicam, etc.), so we may be looking into renting or buying a 7D within the next week.
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Personally I like lavs, but the reality is every shoot I ever had and made my audio guy use as a backup to his boom on the 2nd audio channel I never used an audio clip once. If you got a good boomer better keep the lavs out of the way. If you only have lavs then they can work great as long as nothing ever rubs up on them. I also agree with Mike Johnson, get a sound guy with experience the first time around. There are a lot of hazards that may wind up on your audio you may not notice at the shoot. Simple things like people talking in another room of a lamp causing a buzz, aircraft, car alarm down the road. An experienced audio man will hear everything, well maybe not a dog whistle, but sure he will spot it on his meters. The most comforting words you ever here on a shoot from your sound man are "I hear something"
 
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oh, right, forgot to mention mixer.

for setup purposes, what I'm using:


AT4037a (shotty) or AT4053a
with Sennheiser G2 wireless

to

Sound Devices SD302

to

Zoom H4N
 
Ah great, thank you for all the replies. I will look into the Zoom H4N.

Quick question, I believe I need 3 XLR inputs. Does the Zoom H4N only have 2?
 
yes, use what im using, and you can do all three, plus a fourth if you really wanted to.
 
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