Wedding- Quick Audio Questions at DVinfo.net

Taj Jackson · June 27th, 2007, 03:08 AM

Hey guys, I am shooting a wedding on Thursday and need some quick expert advice. My job will be mainly to walk around and interview the guests.

1. How good is the XH-A1 onboard mic for this?
2. Should I use my Rode's Videomic instead?
3. I think I know the answer to this last one already, but.... Will I get the best audio from just connecting a Sure SM57 dynamic mic to the XLR port on the XH-A1

I would run some tests myself but don't really have the time anymore. Got some previous jobs before that :-(

Thanks in advance

Don Palomaki · June 27th, 2007, 07:16 AM

Depends on the venue adn the effect you are trying to achieve. At a reception with music or dancing going on, anything other than a mic (wireless or wired) held a few inches from the speakers mouth will not give very good results if you want clear dialog without shouting

The built-in mic will only be useful if you are with in a few feet of the speaker and there is minimal background sound. The video mic will be a bit better, but again, only if the location is fairly quiet.

The wired (or on a wireless adapter) mic SM57 will probably give you the best results, especially if held close (3 to 9 inches) from the speakers mouth.

I've had excellent interview results using a Shure SM58 with a Sony wireless system. And this was in a room with an all-too-loud DJ doing his thing.

Taj Jackson · June 27th, 2007, 11:28 AM

Thank you Don for your reply... Gonna go with that!!!

June 27th, 2007, 03:08 AM	#1
Taj Jackson Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: United States Posts: 46	Wedding- Quick Audio Questions Hey guys, I am shooting a wedding on Thursday and need some quick expert advice. My job will be mainly to walk around and interview the guests. 1. How good is the XH-A1 onboard mic for this? 2. Should I use my Rode's Videomic instead? 3. I think I know the answer to this last one already, but.... Will I get the best audio from just connecting a Sure SM57 dynamic mic to the XLR port on the XH-A1 I would run some tests myself but don't really have the time anymore. Got some previous jobs before that :-( Thanks in advance

June 27th, 2007, 07:16 AM	#2
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,489	Depends on the venue adn the effect you are trying to achieve. At a reception with music or dancing going on, anything other than a mic (wireless or wired) held a few inches from the speakers mouth will not give very good results if you want clear dialog without shouting The built-in mic will only be useful if you are with in a few feet of the speaker and there is minimal background sound. The video mic will be a bit better, but again, only if the location is fairly quiet. The wired (or on a wireless adapter) mic SM57 will probably give you the best results, especially if held close (3 to 9 inches) from the speakers mouth. I've had excellent interview results using a Shure SM58 with a Sony wireless system. And this was in a room with an all-too-loud DJ doing his thing. __________________ dpalomaki@dspalomaki.com

June 27th, 2007, 11:28 AM	#3
Taj Jackson Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: United States Posts: 46	Thank you Don for your reply... Gonna go with that!!!