H1 + Azden WMS-Pro VHF wireless mic + T2i at DVinfo.net

Victor Lee · April 13th, 2011, 03:37 AM

So I've been using this simple setup to record my interviews and I can't figure out why the volume is so low?

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I set my H1 to record in 96khz/24bits, level to 100. I sync it up in post but I have to boost the volume levels in FCP. It gets really tricky when my interviewees are soft speakers. I suspect it is the azden wms-pro's fault, getting volume between -24db to -12db in a quiet small room can't be right. Or maybe I should switch to the H4n?

I still feel relatively new to DSLR video production so solutions or suggestions would be appreciated!

Matt Thomas · April 13th, 2011, 06:16 AM

I don't think it's the H1 as I use the H1 with a cheap Audio Technica Lav mic and never had a problem with it being too quite with that mic. Unless it's a specific problem with your H1, because when I put my level up to 100 it was nearly peaking with the softest of speakers.

Victor Lee · April 13th, 2011, 01:43 PM

The H1+Audio Technica Lav Mic produces great quality! But it seems to force me to choose between...

1. Subjects can freely move but I'm unable to monitor sound (H1+Lav on subject) or...
2. Ability to monitor sound but have to deal with a wired subject (H1 on cam+Lav on subject)

I'm trying to figure out an ideal setup where I can monitor sound, have a wireless subjects, and have decent volume.

Matt Thomas · April 13th, 2011, 04:35 PM

Yeah, would be a bit of an issue if you had a moving subject, I've only used it for sat down interviews so far.

April 13th, 2011, 03:37 AM	#1
Victor Lee New Boot Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 13	H1 + Azden WMS-Pro VHF wireless mic + T2i So I've been using this simple setup to record my interviews and I can't figure out why the volume is so low? azden wms-pro vhf wireless mic Amazon.com: Azden WMS-PRO Wireless Microphone System: Electronics Amazon.com: Azden WMS-PRO Wireless Microphone System: Electronics zoom h1 Amazon.com: Zoom H1 Pak Portable Digital Recorder With Accessories Bundle and Headphones: Musical Instruments Amazon.com: Zoom H1 Pak Portable Digital Recorder With Accessories Bundle and Headphones: Musical Instruments I set my H1 to record in 96khz/24bits, level to 100. I sync it up in post but I have to boost the volume levels in FCP. It gets really tricky when my interviewees are soft speakers. I suspect it is the azden wms-pro's fault, getting volume between -24db to -12db in a quiet small room can't be right. Or maybe I should switch to the H4n? I still feel relatively new to DSLR video production so solutions or suggestions would be appreciated!

April 13th, 2011, 06:16 AM	#2
Matt Thomas Major Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 232	Re: H1 + Azden WMS-Pro VHF wireless mic + T2i I don't think it's the H1 as I use the H1 with a cheap Audio Technica Lav mic and never had a problem with it being too quite with that mic. Unless it's a specific problem with your H1, because when I put my level up to 100 it was nearly peaking with the softest of speakers. __________________ http://www.MatthewThomasFilm.com / https://www.facebook.com/MatthewThomasFilm / https://www.instagram.com/matthewthomasfilmuk/

April 13th, 2011, 01:43 PM	#3
Victor Lee New Boot Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 13	Re: H1 + Azden WMS-Pro VHF wireless mic + T2i The H1+Audio Technica Lav Mic produces great quality! But it seems to force me to choose between... 1. Subjects can freely move but I'm unable to monitor sound (H1+Lav on subject) or... 2. Ability to monitor sound but have to deal with a wired subject (H1 on cam+Lav on subject) I'm trying to figure out an ideal setup where I can monitor sound, have a wireless subjects, and have decent volume.

April 13th, 2011, 04:35 PM	#4
Matt Thomas Major Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 232	Re: H1 + Azden WMS-Pro VHF wireless mic + T2i Yeah, would be a bit of an issue if you had a moving subject, I've only used it for sat down interviews so far. __________________ http://www.MatthewThomasFilm.com / https://www.facebook.com/MatthewThomasFilm / https://www.instagram.com/matthewthomasfilmuk/