DVX200 Audio Check

7DDude

7DDude

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Ok Guys, I just want to check and see if I have the Audio setup correctly.

I have a Sennheiser Wireless Receiver plugged into Input-1, with the Transmitter using a Rode Lavaler Mic
I have both Channels set to Manual.
I have Channel's 1-2 set to input-1
I have both Channels set to Mic Input, Not Line Input

So, with this setup, I should have the Input's audio on both channels, correct, and the Channel levels set to match each other. This setup cuts off the built in mics on the DVX200, correct?

Any confirmation would be appreciated.

Thanks:)
 
Yes.

I might suggest putting a shotgun on the camera and running that into input 2 rather that running the wireless into both. Adds some redundancy.

Have you checked to make sure the Rode mic works with the Sennheiser transmitter?
 
Just to comment on the topic of redundancy: when using DVX200 by herself and I'm only grabbing nats I will use an external on-camera short shotgun on channel 1 and the internal mic on channel 2. If I am doing an interview I have a lavalier on the subject plus a shotgun on a boom. If I'm getting fancy and have several mics in use or I simply want the best audio possible, I'll use my Tascam DR701D with the scratch going to the camera on one channel, the internal mic on the other. Also, I prefer to shoot with simultaneous card recording. With the scratch, even if the single card on the Tascam fails I will have teo cards recording on the camera. In that case, when it comes to reality: any recording is better than no recording.
 
Larry, Yes The Rode mic works with the Sennheiser transmitter. Good idea on the shotgun on Input-2 I'll test that tomorrow.
Thanks
 
JRJphoto said:
Just to comment on the topic of redundancy: when using DVX200 by herself and I'm only grabbing nats I will use an external on-camera short shotgun on channel 1 and the internal mic on channel 2. If I am doing an interview I have a lavalier on the subject plus a shotgun on a boom. If I'm getting fancy and have several mics in use or I simply want the best audio possible, I'll use my Tascam DR701D with the scratch going to the camera on one channel, the internal mic on the other. Also, I prefer to shoot with simultaneous card recording. With the scratch, even if the single card on the Tascam fails I will have teo cards recording on the camera. In that case, when it comes to reality: any recording is better than no recording.
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Hey JR, thanks for the info, I do have a Tascam DR-60DmkII unit, I have not used it much, so I'll try that setup out. One good thing is I'm shooting in my home studio, with controlled environment.
 
JRJphoto said:
Also, I prefer to shoot with simultaneous card recording. With the scratch, even if the single card on the Tascam fails I will have teo cards recording on the camera. In that case, when it comes to reality: any recording is better than no recording.
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I shoot in SIMUL also. I keep the "project card" in slot 1 (usually 64Gb) and the "backup card" in slot 2 (256gb). I let the 256Gb card fill with data from multiple projects, then remove video oldest first when it gets filled (or close).
 
About ten years ago, I was shooting alone and in a big hurry. Was not monitoring the sound. Shot using one mic and the battery went dead. Lost over 5 minutes of footage - no sound. Ever since, very paranoid over sound. Double and triple check sound levels, redundant mics, sometimes external recorder, etc.

On the DVX there are multiple ways to configure your sound, as you have experienced. I often use various mics for different jobs, so the set up is not always the same. A simple way to see which mics are working is to tap them very gently and watch your meters. You barely have to touch the mics to see if they are working. You can also turn the mic off and see if the meters stop working.
 
Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast.

Careful deleting clips from cards, especially from a computer. It has a funny way of ruining things for all the same reasons why one formats the card in the camera.
 
JRJphoto said:
Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast.

Careful deleting clips from cards, especially from a computer. It has a funny way of ruining things for all the same reasons why one formats the card in the camera.
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I always delete clips from within the camera and never had any issues with any or the cameras I have used including the DVX200 - what have you experienced?

(on a side note, have you posted a trailer of the short film "Asylum?" - would like to see what the DVX200 is capable in terms of a cinema camera. Have not had much time to experiment with it in its cinema capability.)
 
I always delete clips from within the camera and never had any issues with any or the cameras
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I haven't had issues with on camera deletion but deleting from a computer and then returning to the camera without a full format has caused me problems on a few devices. My personal experience is that it won't complain but speed can become an issue. The only time my external recorder has dropped data is when I have done this.
 
Precisely. Deleting clips from within the camera (or formatting the card within the camera) is what you're supposed to do. The problems come when you delete or format from within your computer via card reader. Dropped frames is a minor concern compared to flat out losing an entire card. It's something to do with file handling, file structure, hardware stuff, etc. Some cameras you don't have much issue. Some cameras will eat your card. So, just like the rule of thumb of turn your camera off before changing lenses, inserting cards, etc, the rule of thumb for deleting clips or formatting your card is do it inside the camera.
 
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have you posted a trailer of the short film "Asylum?" - would like to see what the DVX200 is capable in terms of a cinema camera. Have not had much time to experiment with it in its cinema capability.)
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I have zero control over that particular project. From what I understand, the spec trailer was, in fact, created and being used to pitch the feature film. I have not seen the spec trailer, nor do I know its status.

However, I will be shooting a short film at the end of the month and my intent is to use DVX200, and with an LA7200 anamorphic adapter. My tests have been promising so far. At this point it's more about lighting and composition that makes a movie look like a movie, and less about what camera or sensor you're using. I see DVX200 as a tool, one that can do a lot of things pretty well. It's camcorder design makes it a lot easier to deal with than a camera that's just a box carrying a sensor with a hole in it where a lens will go...lugging around lenses and brick batts and all of that just isn't something I want to do on this particular project. It's a time thing and a budget thing. 16 scenes, 5 locations, 2 days. Each scene has between 3-6 setups for at least 2-3 lighting changes. Everything on location, including a beach for 5 scenes.

This would be like using a GH4 with a zoom lens except this is a proper video camera and doesn't need a lot of rigging. What I WILL do is have an external recorder to acquire ProRes 422 HQ 10-bit masters. I'll then need an external monitor to both check the recorder is working and to desqueeze the anamorphic image. My Ninja Star and AC7-SDI will do the trick here. Aside from the Sachtler, batteries and cards, that's all I will need for camera. I will use a small tungsten light kit with an equally small grip and electric kit. I will be mostly one-man-band-ing the entire camera and genie departments, and I will need to move FAST while still making everything look good, all while being a pleasant human being to everyone on set.

Anyway, it's an awesome script and we have awesome people working on it so far. I suspect the footage will be awesome, too. If I can swing it, I will post stills. It'll be completed in May and then will be off to the film festivals. Hopefully they make a trailer so I can post that, too. The film is called "Piper."
 
JRJphoto said:
I have zero control over that particular project. From what I understand, the spec trailer was, in fact, created and being used to pitch the feature film. I have not seen the spec trailer, nor do I know its status.

However, I will be shooting a short film at the end of the month and my intent is to use DVX200, and with an LA7200 anamorphic adapter. My tests have been promising so far. At this point it's more about lighting and composition that makes a movie look like a movie, and less about what camera or sensor you're using. I see DVX200 as a tool, one that can do a lot of things pretty well. It's camcorder design makes it a lot easier to deal with than a camera that's just a box carrying a sensor with a hole in it where a lens will go...lugging around lenses and brick batts and all of that just isn't something I want to do on this particular project. It's a time thing and a budget thing. 16 scenes, 5 locations, 2 days. Each scene has between 3-6 setups for at least 2-3 lighting changes. Everything on location, including a beach for 5 scenes.

This would be like using a GH4 with a zoom lens except this is a proper video camera and doesn't need a lot of rigging. What I WILL do is have an external recorder to acquire ProRes 422 HQ 10-bit masters. I'll then need an external monitor to both check the recorder is working and to desqueeze the anamorphic image. My Ninja Star and AC7-SDI will do the trick here. Aside from the Sachtler, batteries and cards, that's all I will need for camera. I will use a small tungsten light kit with an equally small grip and electric kit. I will be mostly one-man-band-ing the entire camera and genie departments, and I will need to move FAST while still making everything look good, all while being a pleasant human being to everyone on set.

Anyway, it's an awesome script and we have awesome people working on it so far. I suspect the footage will be awesome, too. If I can swing it, I will post stills. It'll be completed in May and then will be off to the film festivals. Hopefully they make a trailer so I can post that, too. The film is called "Piper."
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Looks like you will have your hands full. Would be nice to have assistance. In any event, I am looking forward to seeing your film. Keep us posted! I expect it will turn out great.
 
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