T2i T2i audio mod: $114

D

dlion

Member
here's an audio idea. it can't defeat agc, but it makes for a better quality audio recording than the onboard mic delivers.

i was rummaging around in my audio bag and came across two items that i immediately repurposed: hot-shoe shock mount that came with my rode shotgun. ($50 new at b&h)

Rode | SM3 - On-Camera Shockmount for Shotgun Microphones | SM3

then i came across my sony stereo mic. (down to $64 now)

Sony | ECM-MS907 - Stereo Mic | ECMMS907 | B&H Photo Video

screwed the mount to the t2i, slipped the 907 through, plugged in and enjoyed. lightweight, simple. i did several tests in the park. the 907 delivered a smooth, non-distorted waveform that somehow didn't sound quashed by the agc. in contrast, the onboard was wild, the agc kicking in & out maybe.

i did it with stuff i already had in my bag. cost to you: the $114 mod.
 
dlion16 said:
here's an audio idea. it can't defeat agc, but it makes for a better quality audio recording than the onboard mic delivers.

i was rummaging around in my audio bag and came across two items that i immediately repurposed: hot-shoe shock mount that came with my rode shotgun. ($50 new at b&h)

Rode | SM3 - On-Camera Shockmount for Shotgun Microphones | SM3

then i came across my sony stereo mic. (down to $64 now)

Sony | ECM-MS907 - Stereo Mic | ECMMS907 | B&H Photo Video

screwed the mount to the t2i, slipped the 907 through, plugged in and enjoyed. lightweight, simple. i did several tests in the park. the 907 delivered a smooth, non-distorted waveform that somehow didn't sound quashed by the agc. in contrast, the onboard was wild, the agc kicking in & out maybe.

i did it with stuff i already had in my bag. cost to you: the $114 mod.
Click to expand...


Please post some audio examples, coming from an audio background I would think a condenser mic would be too sound sensitive and actually pick up un wanted sounds as opposed to a shotgun mic, regardless I would still love to hear the differences


peace
 
You can have a condenser mic that is directional.
I have used an AUDIX VX5 Supercardiod condenser mics for indoor use with good results.




It would have been better if we had a boom person, (that would have increased the gain, to reduce the noise floor).
The mics from this, were placed on the auditioning table about 8 feet from the actors, one on the right side, and one on the left.

The Vimeo version seems to have block artifacts that is not in the original video, or download version,
but posted as an audio test moreso than for video.
 
Last edited:
This isn't a "MOD" though. Better mics will invariably give you better audio, that's why they make mics that cost several thousands of dollars.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top