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June 18th, 2006, 02:05 AM | #1 |
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Recording in dolby 5.1 surround
Is there a way to record audio in dolby surround 5.1 in Optura 60? Will it be external mic based or software based? it's not like im going to do a movie or something but i just want to know if there is a way just in case i thought of making a surround sound home video.
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June 18th, 2006, 02:47 AM | #2 |
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nobody records in 5.1
usually, you choose to record as much signals you need to recreate a good 5.1 in studio. one channel for background sound (but you can choose to record it in stereo) 2 channels for dialogues (i said 2 channels, not stereo, there is a difference) the .1 channel is usually only bass surround created in studio. the front left/right is usually made from the 2 channels for dialogues) the center is usually a mix of dialogues. |
June 18th, 2006, 01:05 PM | #3 |
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My audio guy has a Schoeps 5.1 setup, two figure8's and a hyper in the Schoeps special shockmount. It's a pain to boom that but it sounds great. Hard to explain but see below
^ ______________ H ___________________ Figure8 y Figure8 ___________>>_ p ____<<_____________ e r |
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# Capture the sounds from a distance or in the middle of a crowd # Records in true 5.1 channel centre sound with compatible Handycam camcorder models # Line of sight working range of approximately 30 metres (100 feet) with Bluetooth® wireless connectivity Kinda sounds like it might be providing the centre channel while the stereo mic on the camera provides the L&R. Kind of curious how they get the rear channels - perhaps synthesizing them from the stereo front?
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Who cares? It's going to sound like ****. You can't get something for nothing.
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Record the dialog on the built-in camera mic. (You said it was a home video. I'll assume no boom poles or special equipment.) Mix the dialog to the center channel. Mix in music to the front L/R channels in stereo. Mix ambient noises (crickets, whatever) and sound effects to the rear channels and front L/Rs to taste. Don't worry about the subwoofer, unless you're doing big explosions and rumbles. The sub should get only the low frequencies with the other speakers getting the main explosion frequecies from the direction necesssary. Don't have dialog during the explosions, if at all possible. This technique is simple and works well for the audience. The dialog is clear and comes from the actors. The "orchestra" is on stage in front of you, but is panned wide to keep from stepping on the dialogue. The ambient noise surrounds you. The big booms thump. Have fun!
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Thank you all for your replies. I thought about the possibility of recording dolby digital 5.1 on my optura 60 when i read on my bro-in-law's sony dvd camcorder (DCR-DVD92) that it records in dolby digital. I was wrong when i misinterpreted it as recording in 5.1 surround. I guess when I read dolby digital the first thing that came to my mind is 5.1 surround and probably because it uses DVD. stupid me.
I guess its harder attaining 5.1 by hardware since its a little tricky to set up while it probably may be easier doing it by software as Jon Fairhurst said. I'll probably abandon the idea for now since i'll be doing mostly family home videos. Thanks though for all your replies. |
June 19th, 2006, 06:04 AM | #10 |
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Isn't there some model of consumser cam they've
been advertising on TV that is claimed to record in surround sound? |
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AJ, the problem with that mic, would be the crew standing behind the camera getting picked up, as well as all the other unwanted ambient sounds.
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June 19th, 2006, 08:24 PM | #15 |
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I agree with keith i think recording 5.1 in actual video shoot will be more challenging since it may pick up alot of unwanted sounds especially from the crew behind the camera. In my view 5.1 recording will be achieved better during video editing/processing.
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