XLR input channels

Jason Selmes · December 3rd, 2009, 05:36 PM

OK guys,

Seminar last week. I used the seperate fnction.

Basically i was using

channel 1: Sennerher G3 Wireless
Channel 2: Rode NTG 2 for MC to announce speakers

No the problme is i have CH 1 coming through the right Channel and CH 2 coming through the left channel. It seems kinda odd when you listen to it.

How can i copy yhr audio and revers it so i get both mics coming from both sides of the channels and headphones?

Is linked better to get both coming through both channels?

I know i can copy the audio track and then flip it so i get both audio coming from both speakers. whats the best way to do this?

Pete Cofrancesco · December 3rd, 2009, 06:15 PM

Read your camera manual to see if it has the ability to mix two sources. I'm assuming the camera has 2 xlr inputs. "Linked" may mean the levels for the two channels are linked together but the sources are not mixed. If it doesn't you would need to buy a mixer such as Juice Linked, which mounts to the bottom of the camera.

Just be aware that it can be advantageous having them separate. Lets say for example, the wireless lav starts rubbing up against something or falls off, interference, or the person is talking privately off stage, or the levels are out of whack, then in post you remove the unwanted mic or adjust its levels, then mix them together, but if its mixed at the camera then you are stuck.

Edward Carlson · December 3rd, 2009, 06:54 PM

And depending on your editing program, you can set the pan of your audio tracks to center, so both channels are coming out of both right and left channels.

Jason Selmes · December 3rd, 2009, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete Cofrancesco

Read your camera manual to see if it has the ability to mix two sources. I'm assuming the camera has 2 xlr inputs. "Linked" may mean the levels for the two channels are linked together but the sources are not mixed. If it doesn't you would need to buy a mixer such as Juice Linked, which mounts to the bottom of the camera.

Just be aware that it can be advantageous having them separate. Lets say for example, the wireless lav starts rubbing up against something or falls off, interference, or the person is talking privately off stage, or the levels are out of whack, then in post you remove the unwanted mic or adjust its levels, then mix them together, but if its mixed at the camera then you are stuck.

Good advice Pete... im with you on this... i might keep em seperate for know and mix them later

Jason Selmes · December 3rd, 2009, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Carlson

And depending on your editing program, you can set the pan of your audio tracks to center, so both channels are coming out of both right and left channels.

ed i use premiere pro cs4.

I am a reformed pinnacle user and getting used to it!!! thanks forthe advice

December 3rd, 2009, 05:36 PM	#1
Jason Selmes Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 97	XLR input channels - linked & Seperate OK guys, Seminar last week. I used the seperate fnction. Basically i was using channel 1: Sennerher G3 Wireless Channel 2: Rode NTG 2 for MC to announce speakers No the problme is i have CH 1 coming through the right Channel and CH 2 coming through the left channel. It seems kinda odd when you listen to it. How can i copy yhr audio and revers it so i get both mics coming from both sides of the channels and headphones? Is linked better to get both coming through both channels? I know i can copy the audio track and then flip it so i get both audio coming from both speakers. whats the best way to do this?

December 3rd, 2009, 06:15 PM	#2
Pete Cofrancesco Inner Circle Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,005	Read your camera manual to see if it has the ability to mix two sources. I'm assuming the camera has 2 xlr inputs. "Linked" may mean the levels for the two channels are linked together but the sources are not mixed. If it doesn't you would need to buy a mixer such as Juice Linked, which mounts to the bottom of the camera. Just be aware that it can be advantageous having them separate. Lets say for example, the wireless lav starts rubbing up against something or falls off, interference, or the person is talking privately off stage, or the levels are out of whack, then in post you remove the unwanted mic or adjust its levels, then mix them together, but if its mixed at the camera then you are stuck.

December 3rd, 2009, 06:54 PM	#3
Edward Carlson Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Hollywood, CA, United States Posts: 807	And depending on your editing program, you can set the pan of your audio tracks to center, so both channels are coming out of both right and left channels.