DSLR audio questions at DVinfo.net

Peter Brinkman · August 22nd, 2015, 03:45 PM

Hi,

Searched a lot on the net, but not all questions are answered. I'm looking for an external audio unit for my GH4.

I'm looking for a unit which does the following:
- Two or four XLR inputs, phantom power
- Record on sd card as back up
- Monitor via headphone one audio source at a time not the whole mix
- Output in case of two sources to camera dual mono (not stereo)
- Start stop the recording remote by camera start stop (is this possible?)

Thanks

Rick Reineke · August 22nd, 2015, 04:31 PM

How much you looking to spend?
On the low cost side and based on your desired criteria, your choices are few.. especially concerning the ability to 'solo' and has a secondary mirror drive... The 'new' Zoom F8 may be worth looking into, which supports two SD cards and can solo tracks... But it's a 'Zoom'.. which are of infamous quality. (low) According to 1st reports, the F8 allegedly sounds decent and of solid build.. reliability is unknown at this point.. Shipping of actual units just commenced a week or so ago.

Brian P. Reynolds · August 22nd, 2015, 09:30 PM

All those features come standard on a semi pro 'Video' camera..... And it will save you a lot more time in post production at a price similar to a DSLR and the on's.

Peter Brinkman · August 23rd, 2015, 02:50 AM

I know all those things can be found on a vid cam. But that's not the issue. I'll have a look at the zoom. Thanks.

Dave Farrants · August 23rd, 2015, 03:06 AM

The Tascam DR-60Mk2 fills virtually all your requirements. Product: DR-60DMKII | TASCAM

Peter Brinkman · August 24th, 2015, 04:02 AM

Ok thanks. It has better features than the 70d? Like single source monitoring.

August 22nd, 2015, 03:45 PM	#1
Peter Brinkman Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Holland Posts: 34	DSLR audio questions Hi, Searched a lot on the net, but not all questions are answered. I'm looking for an external audio unit for my GH4. I'm looking for a unit which does the following: - Two or four XLR inputs, phantom power - Record on sd card as back up - Monitor via headphone one audio source at a time not the whole mix - Output in case of two sources to camera dual mono (not stereo) - Start stop the recording remote by camera start stop (is this possible?) Thanks

August 22nd, 2015, 04:31 PM	#2
Rick Reineke Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2,039	Re: DSLR audio questions How much you looking to spend? On the low cost side and based on your desired criteria, your choices are few.. especially concerning the ability to 'solo' and has a secondary mirror drive... The 'new' Zoom F8 may be worth looking into, which supports two SD cards and can solo tracks... But it's a 'Zoom'.. which are of infamous quality. (low) According to 1st reports, the F8 allegedly sounds decent and of solid build.. reliability is unknown at this point.. Shipping of actual units just commenced a week or so ago.

August 22nd, 2015, 09:30 PM	#3
Brian P. Reynolds Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 466	Re: DSLR audio questions All those features come standard on a semi pro 'Video' camera..... And it will save you a lot more time in post production at a price similar to a DSLR and the on's.

August 23rd, 2015, 02:50 AM	#4
Peter Brinkman Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Holland Posts: 34	Re: DSLR audio questions I know all those things can be found on a vid cam. But that's not the issue. I'll have a look at the zoom. Thanks.

August 23rd, 2015, 03:06 AM	#5
Dave Farrants Major Player Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gloucs, UK Posts: 215	Re: DSLR audio questions The Tascam DR-60Mk2 fills virtually all your requirements. Product: DR-60DMKII \| TASCAM __________________ https://www.foxvideo.co.uk

August 24th, 2015, 04:02 AM	#6
Peter Brinkman Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Holland Posts: 34	Re: DSLR audio questions Ok thanks. It has better features than the 70d? Like single source monitoring.