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Audio Overview by Francisco Aliwalas

Introduction to Audio Overview

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One of the biggest differences between amateur and professional video…

Audio Levels

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So when I mention sound, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Volume.…

Built-In Camera Microphone

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The built-in microphone is the most convenient, but doesn't provide the…

External Microphones

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External microphones offer major advantages - mobility, quality, and sound…

Microphone Patterns

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Microphones have the ability to be selective in what they hear. The range…

Connecting External Microphones

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This can get tricky, because there are several different types of connections,…

Where to Put Your Microphone

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The main rule of thumb is the closer to the sound source, the better.

Wireless Microphone Systems

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Wireless microphone systems allow for flexibility and provide very high…

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mrweekend
5:26 am Monday
Mar 12, 2012

Now this is what I really like getting into it

Kelly
7:25 pm Wednesday
Jan 25, 2012

mrblueglance, "Shotgun" mode captures audio primarily from directly in front of the camera. This mode captures sound in mono from a single element at the front of the unit. "Stereo 1" mode captures sound at about 90 degrees, combining both the front element and two separate elements along the side. The overall perceived quality of the sound is much better than using the shotgun alone. There is more warmth and richness in this mode, and it provides a nice balance of front centered sound, with some ambience from the sides. "Stereo 2" mode captures sound at more than 180 degrees. The rear facing element seems to be designed to capture nearby sounds, but not more distant sounds. The "Stereo 2" seems to be a little too weighted towards capturing sound from the sides at some expense to the front element. As a result, the sound quality itself is a little better, but the mix appears slightly off. Hope this helps!

mrblueglance
5:41 pm Wednesday
Jan 25, 2012

have the Canon VIXIA HF M40 and am going to be buying an external mic for it. But I can not figure out or find a key piece of information, the product is a DM-50 and it is shotgun microphone with 3 settings "shotgun", "stereo 1", and "stereo 2. Can some please explain to me what "stereo 1" and "stereo 2" would be used for?? Thank You

dirtyroad2011
5:07 pm Monday
Nov 21, 2011

very helpful,thx

michael
9:57 am Sunday
Oct 9, 2011

get one. makes all the difference. And wear headphones!

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