- 1. Handheld digital recorders...
- (General Questions)
- ... audio tracks since you would always be using one or two external mics directly (or line out from a mixer). Even though they are touted as 4-track, you are right to consider them as two-track. Recording ...
- Created on November 25, 2012
- 2. New 664 recorder from Sound Devices
- (Product Announcements)
- ... TC battery Time code compare tool to measure offset from internal and external time code Quick, intuitive interface via sunlight readable, transflective LCD menu control Main controls on dedicated knobs ...
- Created on September 12, 2012
- 3. Tascam dr-100/MKII vs Marantz PMD660/661
- (General Questions)
- ... (thumbs up) +SPDIF inputs (I saw many complaints about this not being a feature in the regular DR-100, which made the Marantz, for many, more desirable. Allowing you to connect external digital signals… ...
- Created on September 19, 2012
- 4. Mic advice for instructors who teach online & hybrid
- (Workshops)
- ... external mics to your computer Recently, I was asked to present a webinar for the Broadcast Educational Association (BEA) to help instructors who teach online or online in front of some live students ...
- Created on August 06, 2020
- 5. Garage Sale (used shotgun mics)
- (News)
- ... features internal matrixing innovations that allow for professional quality stereo audio with or without an external matrix. Its compact, lightweight design is perfect for camera-mount use. The AT815ST ...
- Created on March 11, 2017
- 6. Improve Audio for Video: Keep Mics Off of Camera
- (Shotgun)
- ... and Audio Technica AT897, to name a few. These microphones are all excellent microphones for their cost, and offer the advantage of being able to power from an internal AA battery or external Phantom. ...
- Created on August 25, 2014
- 7. Review of Shotgun Mics for Film & Video
- (Shotgun)
- ... short shotgun General purpose overhead “boom mics” for soundstages, practical interiors... These condenser mics (requiring 48v or 12v external powering) offer more reach (from 2 to 6 feet overhead of ...
- Created on May 22, 2013
- 8. [VIDEO] Mic Basics Series
- (General)
- ... AT4051 condenser cardioid dialogue mic. Built-in Camera Mic vs. External Mic In this clip, first we hear Fred as picked up by the built-in microphone on the camcorder at typical interview distances. ...
- Created on August 21, 2011
- 9. Introduction to Wireless Microphones
- (Wireless)
- ... reporters are dynamic and do not require any external powering. Plug-on transmitter modules are preferred by reporters, as that allows them the best combination of dynamic mic in a wireless configuration. ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 10. Selection and Use of Shotgun Microphones
- (Shotgun)
- ... electronic word processors. Condenser shotgun mics are the most sensitive and offer the greatest working range for Production. Condenser mics require external powering such as 12volt T or 48volt Phantom, ...
- Created on August 18, 2011
- 11. Microphone Powering
- (General)
- ... voice track. Dynamic microphones do not require any sort of external powering. Just connect them directly to a microphone level input and they are ready for use. The next division of microphone power ...
- Created on August 17, 2011
- 12. Equipment Advice: Selecting Boompoles & Shotgun Mics
- (Boompoles)
- ... seemed) from pipe metal and could get really heavy. These days, we use aluminum alloy that is lightweight and durable. The difference in weight is negligible. Add the weight of an internal (or external) ...
- Created on August 15, 2011
- 13. Lav Rods & Sticks
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... up or down as far as possible, and then just using external finger pressure from outside the clothing to slide the lavalier connector the rest of the way. That can be a bit intrusive and some actors/actresses ...
- Created on March 12, 2015
- 14. Lav Rods & Sticks (old school style)
- (Lavalier)
- ... up or down as far as possible, and then just using external finger pressure from outside the clothing to slide the lavalier connector the rest of the way. That can be a bit intrusive and some actors/actresses ...
- Created on March 12, 2015
- 15. Basic Equipment Package
- (Production Planning)
- ... pack, I prefer to keep those for emergency back-up and run the gear from external 12v. Bring or borrow a large capacity camera battery or other “twelve volt” (really a 14v) battery. Your wireless receivers ...
- Created on February 02, 2015
- 16. System 10 Wireless: First Look
- (News)
- ... battery not making it entirely through the shooting day, you could also just plug the USB cable into a small USB battery pack -- just as you would your smartphone. Rechargeable USB external battery packs ...
- Created on November 23, 2014
- 17. Improve Audio for Video: Headphones
- (Other Accessories)
- ... originally written for and published by Music Connection. Did I forget to mention that you should only shoot with a camcorder that can provide headphone output? Along with external microphone input? ...
- Created on May 20, 2014
- 18. Zoom Q4: first look (second look)
- (Recorders)
- ... variably controlled by a rocker switch on the side. That jack can also serve as a line level output instead. Also on the rear of the camera is a stereo mini input jack, for mic or line level external ...
- Created on February 09, 2014
- 19. TASCAM DR60 4-track recorder
- (Recorders)
- ... camera either! But people like them. And if you tech out the good DSLR's with several thousand dollars of accessories, such as shoulder mounts, follow focus, video monitors, external hard drives, and ...
- Created on July 29, 2013
- 20. DCP (digital cinema package)
- (Post Production)
- ... for more info. Physical Media for Final DCP The files shall be delivered on an external hard drive with an USB2 interface using EXT2 or EXT3 Linux file system. Trailers shall be delivered on USB Thumb ...
- Created on March 02, 2013
- 21. Syllabus
- (CTVA 230)
- ... Supplies You will need USB portable media for storing your projects while using the computer lab, such as an external HD or 16gig flash drive. In addition, you will need another smaller flash drive ...
- Created on January 16, 2013
- 22. Advice for First Feature Indie
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... camera support, and feature grade audio. Don't forget to budget for external hard drives, monitors, and accessories. You will not be saving money over just getting your hands on a Red. To sync your footage ...
- Created on November 14, 2012
- 23. Updates for the Tascam HS-P82
- (Recorders)
- ... way to organize all of my takes (by folder name as well as scene name). Along with this change, there are now more options for assigning the hot keys on your external keyboard or your remote fader unit. ...
- Created on October 21, 2012
- 24. Soundcarts
- (Other Accessories)
- ... boards, video monitors, laptops, external hard drives, and yet more radio mics. Upright carts did not always offer enough shelf space for all of the toys. Sound mixers began looking at four wheeled horizontal ...
- Created on March 01, 2012
- 25. Some product news from Tascam
- (Fred's Blog )
- ... 8 inputs can mixdown to master left/right tracks). Engineers at Tascam are looking at inexpensive solutions to being able to access those tracks (9/10) via an external A/D adapter box. That would come ...
- Created on December 01, 2011
- 26. User Guide to the Tascam HS-P82 for Film/Video Applications
- (Recorders)
- ... setup of the recorder. Part 2 covers recording with the unit, stand alone, without a mixing board. Part 3 discusses using the recorder with an external mixer, and Part 4 deals with the use of the Tascam ...
- Created on November 29, 2011
- 27. Introduction to Production Sound
- (Production Planning)
- ... connected or disconnected so as to free up talent in between takes. If needed, the external lavaliere can be made quite inconspicuous by camouflaging it to match wardrobe. Colored marking pens can be ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 28. Foley on a Shoestring Budget
- (Post Production)
- ... video feed to your camcorder, then we will set the camera to VTR mode and re-record your picture playback via the external A/V inputs. Do not use the firewire in/outs, as that will not allow you to brin ...
- Created on August 29, 2011
- 29. Monitoring the Soundtrack
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... Aux Send volume control, there are individual Aux controls for every input. Normally, just set these to the default detent or middle position. Some inputs, such as an external tone generator, audience ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 30. Adding Phone Conversations to your Recording
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... All you need is a built-in or external microphone and a headset or speaker system connected to your computer. The person, or persons, that you are connecting to also needs to be similarly connected to ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 31. Audio for Mini Input
- (Cables & Connections)
- ... affixing the box underneath the camera is fine when you are tripod mounted, or when the shotgun mic is riding atop the camera ENG style. Should you go handheld with the camera, and taking an external ...
- Created on August 26, 2011
- 32. Multi-track Recording for Film & Video
- (Recorders)
- ... any suitable external mixing console, or utilizing a dedicated fader controller provided by the recorder manufacturer. When the dedicated fader controller accessory is used, these recorders are able ...
- Created on August 25, 2011
- 33. Introduction to Windscreens
- (Windscreens & Shockmounts)
- Before we get into a discussion of windscreens, a preliminary word about wind noise. There are two types of wind noise that will affect your soundtrack: acoustic wind noise and contact wind noise. Acoustic ...
- Created on August 24, 2011
- 34. Recording Sound for Dinner Impossible
- (Audio Techniques)
- ... to a LaCie Rugged external drive.This hard drive is the media that is delivered to production editing. The files are copied to the network at our editing facility at Shooters and quickly returned to me ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 35. Beginners Guide to the ENG 44 Portable Mixer
- (Mix Panels)
- ... Powering Up The On/Off switch is located on the right side (output side) of the mixer, towards the back. When you power up, the red LEDs on the face of the unit will indicate battery or external power ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 36. ENG Mixing Panels for Production Sound
- (Mix Panels)
- ... but are used off of a location soundcart or tabletop. Most of these boards require AC powering, although some of the higher end models can run off of internal or external 12v batteries. What makes this ...
- Created on August 23, 2011
- 37. Introduction to Timecode
- (Recorders)
- ... complex set of wireless transmitters & receivers. Not for the impatient nor the feint of heart. The last two "modes" are External and Jam-Sync. External refers to continuously reading timecode from ...
- Created on August 22, 2011
- 38. Using a Mixing Panel for Location Dialogue
- (Mix Panels)
- ... from regular 117vAC wall outlet. The manufacturers made no provision for internal battery operation or external 12 volt DC, since these boards were intended for musicians. However, it is extremely rare ...
- Created on August 22, 2011
- 39. Class Projects
- (CTVA 230)
- ... a copy of your previous work to return to if the experiment fails. At the end of each editing session, back up all of your work onto your large flash drive or external hard-drive. Remember to use the ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 40. Audio Projects
- (Sample Projects)
- ... editing session, back up all of your work onto your large flash drive or external hard-drive. Remember to use the SAVE COPY IN command, and ITEMS TO COPY> AUDIO FILES. That allows you to re-open your project ...
- Created on August 19, 2011
- 41. Chapter 7: Defining Equipment Packages
- (Series - Preparing for Your Shoot)
- ... their audio recorders and computers are generally our responsibility. Remember, we need memory cards for the recorders. External hard drives to archive the audio files to our laptop computers. CD or ...
- Created on August 16, 2011