XLR + internal?

D

dee123

Member
a question
is it possible to use 1 xlr input on one channel, and record the internal mic on the other channel? this would be sooo handy, just as 'backup' track or some 'room'.
i know the panasonic hvx can do this.

it looks though that you can only rec 1 xlr on two channels which is not really useful.. maybe firmware update, (ever?)

?

d.
 
My only true gripe with the A1 is that you cannot split audio levels across the channels, at least not via Ch. 1 and Ch. 2. My thinking is that you can't do so with either channel and the onboard mic either.

--msg
 
enabling XLR is through the menu so it's maybe a software-thingy, and not a 'hard-wired' one. why record one xlr mic on two channels?
i would love to have a shotgun mic on channel 1 + a 'safe backup' of the internal mic on channel two if possible..

d.
 
dee I understand your point. Though I wouldnt say recording to the internal mic is a safe backup, more like a crappy backup. I would try to utilise your xlrs and external mics in all circumstances.
 
hi noel,
agree, it's probably a crappy backup but say for a simple interview you'd take a shotgun mic which should work fine on its own but maybe there's a pop or crackle you didn't notice, that could have been covered up a bit with the internal mic track. you don't always want to have two cables dangling around for stuff that usually goes right....

btw o.t. do you live in tokyo? wow..

david
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top