Advice on updating my audio equipment

Terry Lee · July 6th, 2013, 09:37 AM

Steve, Dave Thanks fore the replies!

I Sold the t2i and bought a 60D but cant figure out how to turn of the AGC. Any help?

As for the hand held mic suggestion..for my film I want it to be as if the audience is there with me just "hanging with the guys" Its a documentary about the car culture and I think some of these guys will freeze up if they have too much pressure put on them. My approach is more like hang out and talk to them for a bit with the camera in my hand then ask them a few questions..by that time they've forgotten about the camera i'm holding and just act natural. Its worked so far.

Dave Gish · July 6th, 2013, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Terry Lee

I Sold the t2i and bought a 60D but cant figure out how to turn of the AGC. Any help?

Look for a firmware hack.

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Originally Posted by Terry Lee

As for the hand held mic suggestion..for my film I want it to be as if the audience is there with me just "hanging with the guys"

If you're mounting a shotgun on the camera, audio will never be that good.

David Dixon · July 7th, 2013, 01:42 AM

The 60D doesn't require a hack to use manual audio levels - it's built in.

It's found in the Movie settings - turn Sound Recording to Manual instead of Auto.

p. 184 in the manual

Tim Polster · July 7th, 2013, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Terry Lee

As for the hand held mic suggestion..for my film I want it to be as if the audience is there with me just "hanging with the guys".

It sounds like you need a dedicated sound operator with a boom pole. That is how Hollywood does it. (they also stage everything as well, but that is a different story).

You can't fight certain things when it comes to audio.

Terry Lee · July 7th, 2013, 10:05 AM

Everyone - Thanks a lot for the suggestions pertaining to my situations in the field. I will apply what you've told me.

As for the 60D situation, in order to use the JuicedLink preamp, I need to turn down the AGC in order for the preamp to take over.. But I can't turn it off?

Michael Wisniewski · July 8th, 2013, 04:06 AM

The AGC is only active when the "Sound Recording" setting is set to Auto. If you switch it to Manual ...

Terry Lee · July 8th, 2013, 10:32 AM

Well I figured out that the CX231 along with the DN101 is totally out of date... (complete reason for this thread) and so therefore I need to upgrade my audio equipment. The DN101 will not work with the 60D so I need to upgrade to their Riggy system..

But I'd like to know my other options for preamplifiers.. Any suggestions?

Terry Lee · July 8th, 2013, 05:50 PM

I've decided to just switch to the H4n, keep my mic and boom some shots.

Thanks for all the help everyone!

July 6th, 2013, 09:37 AM	#16
Terry Lee Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 691	Re: Advice on updating my audio equipment Steve, Dave Thanks fore the replies! I Sold the t2i and bought a 60D but cant figure out how to turn of the AGC. Any help? As for the hand held mic suggestion..for my film I want it to be as if the audience is there with me just "hanging with the guys" Its a documentary about the car culture and I think some of these guys will freeze up if they have too much pressure put on them. My approach is more like hang out and talk to them for a bit with the camera in my hand then ask them a few questions..by that time they've forgotten about the camera i'm holding and just act natural. Its worked so far. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=38313004

July 7th, 2013, 01:42 AM	#18
David Dixon Major Player Join Date: May 2011 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee Posts: 495	Re: Advice on updating my audio equipment The 60D doesn't require a hack to use manual audio levels - it's built in. It's found in the Movie settings - turn Sound Recording to Manual instead of Auto. p. 184 in the manual

July 7th, 2013, 10:05 AM	#20
Terry Lee Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 691	Re: Advice on updating my audio equipment Everyone - Thanks a lot for the suggestions pertaining to my situations in the field. I will apply what you've told me. As for the 60D situation, in order to use the JuicedLink preamp, I need to turn down the AGC in order for the preamp to take over.. But I can't turn it off? __________________ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=38313004

July 8th, 2013, 04:06 AM	#21
Michael Wisniewski Wrangler Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Makati, Metro Manila Posts: 2,706 Images: 32	Re: Advice on updating my audio equipment The AGC is only active when the "Sound Recording" setting is set to Auto. If you switch it to Manual ... __________________ "Ultimately, the most extraordinary thing, in a frame, is a human being." - Martin Scorsese

July 8th, 2013, 10:32 AM	#22
Terry Lee Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 691	Re: Advice on updating my audio equipment Well I figured out that the CX231 along with the DN101 is totally out of date... (complete reason for this thread) and so therefore I need to upgrade my audio equipment. The DN101 will not work with the 60D so I need to upgrade to their Riggy system.. But I'd like to know my other options for preamplifiers.. Any suggestions? __________________ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=38313004

July 8th, 2013, 05:50 PM	#23
Terry Lee Major Player Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 691	Re: Advice on updating my audio equipment I've decided to just switch to the H4n, keep my mic and boom some shots. Thanks for all the help everyone! __________________ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=38313004