Panasonic SDX900 - Setup Tips?

[timapter]

Hi, shooting a doc on Pana SDX900 (never used it yet - not common here) later this week - anyone got line up settings they like? What about this camera should I know before I have to use it?


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Thanks chaps.
Tim

 

[Oleg 2]

odb =-20 dbfs , line level

 

[timapter]

Thanks mate.

we shooting DVC-PRO50, is it possible to configure the onboard mic to record on channels 3 and 4? The manual is f*cking complicated. I'm guessing it wont be too hard to figure it out though on the actual camera.

Cheers.

 

[Oleg 2]

you can send the front mic to 3 and 4 if i remeber correct , didnt touch this camera for 3 years

 

[wabbit]

If I remember correctly I think channels 3 and 4 can only be used with a wireless accessory add-on . Other then that, the camera is pretty straight forward.

Cheers

 

[timapter]

Sweet. Thanks, yes it looks pretty easy. Any advice for onboard settings? How does the limiter on it work?

 

[Oleg 2]

I dont remmeber any limmiter , just alc like on betacams

 

[timapter]

in the manual it does mention a limiter- i'll go read it again.

 

[Oleg 2]

menu 785 , 786
what is not clear , shut it off
check you set as the factory presets
only on thing , close the tone during the bars recording , so your tone will be despalayed
you can send camera mic to 3 and 4 with out limmiter( 1 and 2 only) and low cut filter .the front mic could be 40db or 50 db gain
set the input rear for 0 DB if you send 0 dbu tone
the headromm - internal reference ton is not important if you send yours ( -18 is europian reference for 0 dbu - i prefer -20)

check that the menu set you have ability separate recording OF 3 AND 4 and not duplicating the 1 and 2 channels .
dont know exactly where the limmiter start to work but it is not problem to check AND MOT USE IT AT ALL .

 

[khmuse]

The SDX will allow you to use all 4 channels, 2 assigned from the onborad mic, two from external line or mic level sources. Channels 1 & 2 can have limiters, channels 3 & 4 only have ALC capability, no limiters.

 

[Oleg 2]

If i am not mistake with Miranda 800 you can go directly to 3 and 4 as well digital in .
dont know if any one really did it
quit a good camera for sound recording as i remember , quit pity its not popular here

 

[khmuse]

quit pity its not popular here

I have been a fan of the SDX for a number of years. Great camera for a lot of applications and yes, it has a terrific audio section.

 

[Oleg 2]

miranda dvc 120 and not the 800

 

[timapter]

khmuse - any suggestions or tips on the chan 3 and 4 thing? and the limiter...

 

[khmuse]

Feel free to PM me your specific questions and I will be happy to assist.