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R.J. Esko · September 10th, 2007, 08:14 AM

Hello,

I have two questions;

1) The built-in mic on my A1 is loose. Is this normal? If I wiggle it up and down, there is almost a 1/2" play in either direction. I use my Azden Shotgun mic constantly so it's not a big deal. I just hate the fact that it is loose. Could it be because I removed the original mic mount on the A1? The Azden X2 mic is so long, the stock mount on the A1 was not going to cut it, about 1 1/2" of support, as opposed to the almost 4" of support from the included Azden mount.

2) The XHA1 is my first HD camera. I've shot a some videos since it arrived earlier last month. But after the first day, I decided that I would have to shoot in SD I can't figure out what the 2:3:2 and 2:3:3:2 setting is all about. With the first two rolls of tape, I had a audio and video timing problem. One was slower than the other and was very obvious they didn't sync right. I do all my editing in FC Express HD 3.5, on an iMAC/ 2.4ghz/ 3G Ram/ 500G HD. What is the correct setting on the camera and in FC during the capture/ import process?

Thanks.

John L. Miller · September 12th, 2007, 09:05 PM

The answer to the first question is "yes", the mic is supposed to have free play (loose) to prevent snapping it off, it will give. Sorry I cannot help you with the 2nd question as I do not use that software. J

Trent Humphrey · September 12th, 2007, 09:46 PM

was it easy to remove the original mic mount? I tried to remove mine tonight with a small screwdriver that fits the screws and they didnt budge...I was afraid to strip them.

Jerrod Cordell · September 12th, 2007, 11:53 PM

When you shoot in 24fps, you can use 2:3:2 pulldown or 2:3:3:2 pulldown. 2:3:2 pulldown is shooting in 24fps but it is converted to 60i for viewing on TV. 2:3:3:2 pulldown is used for transferring footage back to film. Are you shooting with the 2:3:3:2 pulldown, because the reason the audio would be out of sync would be because you're trying to edit 24fps in a 30fps timeline.

Try the 2:3:2 pulldown. It should work, but I don't know. I don't ever shoot in SD, but my friend has an XL-2 and that's what he shoots in. If it's still acting funny, then I'd say save up for Final Cut Studio 2. At least the Academic version.

R.J. Esko · September 15th, 2007, 09:41 PM

Thanks for the help guys. Now I understand the conversions. Trent try and push in as you turn until you hear, or feel the screw pop/ snap from its lock position. Pushing in helps prevent striping.

September 10th, 2007, 08:14 AM	#1
R.J. Esko New Boot Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Agat Guam (USA) Posts: 10	Lose Mic & iMAC/ FC Express HD Hello, I have two questions; 1) The built-in mic on my A1 is loose. Is this normal? If I wiggle it up and down, there is almost a 1/2" play in either direction. I use my Azden Shotgun mic constantly so it's not a big deal. I just hate the fact that it is loose. Could it be because I removed the original mic mount on the A1? The Azden X2 mic is so long, the stock mount on the A1 was not going to cut it, about 1 1/2" of support, as opposed to the almost 4" of support from the included Azden mount. 2) The XHA1 is my first HD camera. I've shot a some videos since it arrived earlier last month. But after the first day, I decided that I would have to shoot in SD I can't figure out what the 2:3:2 and 2:3:3:2 setting is all about. With the first two rolls of tape, I had a audio and video timing problem. One was slower than the other and was very obvious they didn't sync right. I do all my editing in FC Express HD 3.5, on an iMAC/ 2.4ghz/ 3G Ram/ 500G HD. What is the correct setting on the camera and in FC during the capture/ import process? Thanks.

September 12th, 2007, 09:05 PM	#2
John L. Miller Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Huntington, WV Posts: 260	The answer to the first question is "yes", the mic is supposed to have free play (loose) to prevent snapping it off, it will give. Sorry I cannot help you with the 2nd question as I do not use that software. J

September 12th, 2007, 09:46 PM	#3
Trent Humphrey Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 41	was it easy to remove the original mic mount? I tried to remove mine tonight with a small screwdriver that fits the screws and they didnt budge...I was afraid to strip them.

September 12th, 2007, 11:53 PM	#4
Jerrod Cordell Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Titusville, FL Posts: 136	When you shoot in 24fps, you can use 2:3:2 pulldown or 2:3:3:2 pulldown. 2:3:2 pulldown is shooting in 24fps but it is converted to 60i for viewing on TV. 2:3:3:2 pulldown is used for transferring footage back to film. Are you shooting with the 2:3:3:2 pulldown, because the reason the audio would be out of sync would be because you're trying to edit 24fps in a 30fps timeline. Try the 2:3:2 pulldown. It should work, but I don't know. I don't ever shoot in SD, but my friend has an XL-2 and that's what he shoots in. If it's still acting funny, then I'd say save up for Final Cut Studio 2. At least the Academic version.

September 15th, 2007, 09:41 PM	#5
R.J. Esko New Boot Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Agat Guam (USA) Posts: 10	Thanks for the help guys. Now I understand the conversions. Trent try and push in as you turn until you hear, or feel the screw pop/ snap from its lock position. Pushing in helps prevent striping.