Scott Routt
June 24th, 2006, 11:29 AM
Hey Folks,
I just got in a G2 (100) Wireless. I've been reading the manual, the forums, and I looked at Guy's short tutorial video.
I had a decent test run at the house today, but I'm not convinced I'm doing it right. I was hoping you could consider the combination I have (G2 + XLR Beach + Sony VX2100).
First off starting with Beach DXA-4 connections to the VX2100. The Beach is plugged into the camera's mic jack. The camera's mic jack is set on Mic. I can't hear a single thing when the camera's Mic Jack is set on line. Not even when I'm hooked up to a sound board.
Secondly, I'm plugging the G2 into the Beach's left channel. I have the Beach channel set to Mic. I can't hear a thing with the Beach channel is set to line. I also have the middle switch set to Mono rather than Stereo.
Thirdly, I'm using manual audio on the camera. I have the audio set at about the 3/4 mark.
Fourth. The Receiver and Transmitter are both on the same channel/frequencey.
Five. I've experimented with different settings on the receiver. I'm getting conflicting information about whether its best to set the squelch to Low or Mid. I've been using Mid, because I heard a loud vocal will cause a problem is the squelch is too low. Guy's video recommends low squelch. Which setting is usually best?
Six, I've got the receiver's AF setting on -30. That's a real big question for me. I suppose the closer I get to Zero and above Zero, the louder it gets. Which level setting do you guys use most?
Seven. I'm monitoring this with a headphone in the camera. I'm adusting the Beach's left channel knob and starting to hear audible but soft sound at about 70%. The audio meter on the camera never gets above 40% and seems to hover around 30%. As I turn up the Beach toward 100%, it gets louder and the audio meter crosses over the half way point. I hear more hum in my earphones when I do this, but the vocals sound pretty good.
When played back on my TV, I'm not hearing the hum that I heard through my head phones.
I have a couple questions based on the information above.
Does it sound as if my three pieces of equipment are working properly?
If the equipment is working properly, is there a rule of thumb in regard to the settings on the three pieces of equipment that will get me good sound from the G2?
Thanks a heap!
-Scott
I just got in a G2 (100) Wireless. I've been reading the manual, the forums, and I looked at Guy's short tutorial video.
I had a decent test run at the house today, but I'm not convinced I'm doing it right. I was hoping you could consider the combination I have (G2 + XLR Beach + Sony VX2100).
First off starting with Beach DXA-4 connections to the VX2100. The Beach is plugged into the camera's mic jack. The camera's mic jack is set on Mic. I can't hear a single thing when the camera's Mic Jack is set on line. Not even when I'm hooked up to a sound board.
Secondly, I'm plugging the G2 into the Beach's left channel. I have the Beach channel set to Mic. I can't hear a thing with the Beach channel is set to line. I also have the middle switch set to Mono rather than Stereo.
Thirdly, I'm using manual audio on the camera. I have the audio set at about the 3/4 mark.
Fourth. The Receiver and Transmitter are both on the same channel/frequencey.
Five. I've experimented with different settings on the receiver. I'm getting conflicting information about whether its best to set the squelch to Low or Mid. I've been using Mid, because I heard a loud vocal will cause a problem is the squelch is too low. Guy's video recommends low squelch. Which setting is usually best?
Six, I've got the receiver's AF setting on -30. That's a real big question for me. I suppose the closer I get to Zero and above Zero, the louder it gets. Which level setting do you guys use most?
Seven. I'm monitoring this with a headphone in the camera. I'm adusting the Beach's left channel knob and starting to hear audible but soft sound at about 70%. The audio meter on the camera never gets above 40% and seems to hover around 30%. As I turn up the Beach toward 100%, it gets louder and the audio meter crosses over the half way point. I hear more hum in my earphones when I do this, but the vocals sound pretty good.
When played back on my TV, I'm not hearing the hum that I heard through my head phones.
I have a couple questions based on the information above.
Does it sound as if my three pieces of equipment are working properly?
If the equipment is working properly, is there a rule of thumb in regard to the settings on the three pieces of equipment that will get me good sound from the G2?
Thanks a heap!
-Scott