Noob Greetings - couple questions...

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Deisman

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Hi Folks,

Like many I'm in luv w/my new2me DVX100b - I'm sooo glad this forum exists - thanks to Mods et.al.

My DVX was purchased used and even came w/spare battery and Barry's book and DVD... which was a great leg up. however it is missing the remote. Do y'all use the remote much? should I care enough to try and find one?

I've learned to forget about the onboard mics due to motor rumbles. Anybody ever try and and fashion a baffell to separate the mics from the motor noise & help PU only directional sound? I'm imagining something like a doggy cone that would go around Mics & handle w/insulation between mics and lens area... Kind of like when you cup your hands around your ears and it helps pu sound. Ok you're right - goofy idea... but "it's so crazy it just might work"

Best,

Deisman
 
I never use the remote control. It is not really necessary for most situations except in a few case.

Also, to avoid motor noise, you should think in investing in a good shotgun mic like a Rode NTG-2, an audio-technica AT897 or something similar.
 
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Welcome, Diesman!

First, I've had my DVX100a for years, and the remote is still factory-sealed in its little plastic wrapper.

Deisman said:
Anybody ever try and and fashion a baffell to separate the mics from the motor noise & help PU only directional sound? I'm imagining something like a doggy cone that would go around Mics & handle w/insulation between mics and lens area... Kind of like when you cup your hands around your ears and it helps pu sound. Ok you're right - goofy idea... but "it's so crazy it just might work"
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I'll second SPrimeau that you really need to invest in a separate mic. Honestly, the way to pick up "only directional sound" is to have only a more directional mic. The mics on the DVX (two mics there... it's a stereo deal) have a very wide response pattern. So "cupping" them can cause phasing problems and make your sound, from these not-so-great mics, even worse.

Check out the Location Sound Package from DVCreators. It's probably the best deal you'll find on a Rode NTG-2. And it comes with a fish pole... handy, considering that on-camera is the last place you really want your mic to be anyway.
 
Welcome, Deisman...good lookin' camera you got there.

If you were to pick up something inexpensive like an Audio Technica lavalier mic (thirty bucks or so on Amazon.com) and experimented with some closeup mic placement you'd get a handle on the worth of those mics on your camera. They're good for catching sound around you (which is great for background sound effects, etc.) but as the others here have suggested, capturing quality audio with your onboard mics in every type of situation will be a challenge. Don't mean you can't do it, but it will be more difficult.
 
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Thanks2all for the good advice - I've got a AT 815a shotgun that I will make a mount for and just give up on the onboard mics.

Best,

Deisman
 
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