Use camcorder mic as computer mic

[oSKARSmhiP]

Hey,

I'm wondering if its at all possible, to use ones camcorder mic as their computer mic.

I have the Rode NTG-2 microphone for my DVX, and I wan't to use it to record audio without having to use premiere to record some footage with the lens cap on, then extract the audio from that footage.

Is it possible to hook the dvx up directly to the computer some how to where I could use a simple audio recording application such as Adobe Audition or Sony Sound Forge to record just the audio? Kind of how you can hook up your headphones to your camcorder and hear the audio you record live.

Is this possible without the use of adaptors, or with the use, or at all? :huh:

Might be a crazy idea but I've found crazy ideas tend to have solutions.

Thanks in advance.

 

[vizi0n]

The use of an xlr to mini jack connector would enable you to plug right into your sound card input, set that input to record and you should be able to use audition or any audio software. I am not sure whether you'd plug into your mic or line in jack with the phantom power situation, maybe someone else can shed a little light on that part.

 

[Huy Vu]

A normal gamer's sound card would not provide phantom power, and the preamp is crappy anyway. You need something like this:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/prod...rface?sku=241483&CJAID=10381297&CJPID=1066433

 

[bob15489]

Yes, I agree with the fact that consumer sound cards have terrible audio quality. I actually use my laptop for location recording and it works out great, but you need a quality ASIO interface. I use the Mackie Satellite with the removeable dock thingy and it sounds good (it will record 24bit/96k). It lists for over $500 but my local Sam Ash was blowing it out for $199. Plus it provides the necessary phantom power for condenser mics.

 

[Stephen Cross]

With the RODE NTG-2 I think you might be able to get away with it.. because of the AA battery option?

 

[saneproductions]

yes, you don't need phantom with the ntg2. aa battery, xlr to mini jack adapter cable and a sound card. That will work.

It is not a professional soloution. You would need an interface to get a better preamp and better recording if you want to go pro. I doubt you would notice tons of difference sitting next to your computer (fans etc) with that mic though. I would try the cheap soloution until you can have every part of your system working at a higher level (mic, preamp, interface, room acoustics/noise level, and software). If one thing sucks, it will just suck on down the line.