Recording audio with 7D?

[Abaddon]

I haven't heard much about the audio capabilities of the 7D, but I assume it won't be a prime device for quality audio recording, especially without dual XLR inputs. So I figure the audio would need to go somewhere else.

Thoughts?

 

[ChipG]

Cheapest way looks like the Zoom H4N for this camera for small, light, fast setups.

 

[Abaddon]

Looks like a descent solution.

 

[dcoughla]

I'm planning on using a zoom h4n for recording in conjunction with the onboard audio. Bought one on Ebay from these guys http://myworld.ebay.com/unique_squared_inc/ based on recommendation from another poster here. A lot of the Gh1 users have been using it with success.

 

[ChipG]

Yea, it's really great for a small mobile solution. I have a DP friend who is in the reserves and just got called to Afghanistan, he will be shooting special training videos and combat action stuff with a gh1, zoom h4n, senn G2's, two tram tr-50 lavs and a sennheiser me66 all in his backpack with war gear

 

[NoxNoctus]

I'm in there with the H4n recommendations. You can't beat it, especially for the price.

 

[Lucian]

Try the Zoom in conjunction with the Juicedlink. Works like a charm.

 

[Gohanto]

I like my H4n for quick SFX audio, but for double-system audio I think the Marantz 661 is better suited. (debating getting one myself, or just going all out for a SD 702T)

It is more expensive though, just depends what budget you're looking at. The H4n is certainly a great deal just as it is.

 

[ryansheffer]

The H4N gives incredible results. Don't get the H4, it has a terrible button/menu layout and is very particular about which cards it will work well with.

 

[Green Hornet]

I am going to try it with the Olympus LS-10 that I already have, and like.