Can XL1 run 2 wireless mics on separate channels? at DVinfo.net

October 16th, 2002, 08:55 AM

I have an XL1, (not an XL1s) that I need to run 2 wireless mics
into. Can you do this with an XL1 and get 2 separate channels
of audio?

I have the capability to have 2 separate receivers for each wireless if I need to. I also have the 2 Channel XLR adapter
to RCA inputs into the XL1

Phil French · October 16th, 2002, 04:23 PM

your XL1 can run two mics of any kind on separate channels.

Nathan Gifford · October 17th, 2002, 08:08 AM

You can run the audio in on either Audio 1, or put the cam into 4 channel (12-bit) mode and run the audio in Audio 2.

October 17th, 2002, 08:28 AM

Thanks for you help!
I did a test, and the XL1 (not XL1 s) does not have 12 bit
mode, allowing it to run 2 true separate channels.

You can, however, run 2 channels by using Audio 1 and putting
it into Mic mode in the Menu.

Thanks!

Jeremy

Jeff Donald · October 17th, 2002, 08:42 AM

Hi Jeremy,

The XL1 does indeed have 4 channels of 12 bit, 32hKz audio. Details on setting the modes are on page 36 and 37 of the manual. Page 38 will explain 4 channel recording. If after reviewing the manual, I know it's not very detailed, you still have questions, post back and I'll try to help.

The manual can be down loaded from Canon's site as a PDF also.

Jeff

Nathan Gifford · October 17th, 2002, 11:21 AM

Like Jeff says, its in the manual. I would recommend experimenting with 4-channel before making a commitment. If you are using a NLE like Vegas Video or Premiere, you will need a product like Screalyzer to pull in the sub (Audio 2) channels.

Don Palomaki · October 17th, 2002, 07:15 PM

Yes - it is possible to record up to 4 audio channels at one time in 12-bit mode. And many NLE systems no not support support 4-channel capture via firewire. If that is you rsigtuation, youmay find it necessary to captture the Audio2 channel via an analog sound card.

Note also that in 4-channel mode you mayl have fun riding levels in manual mode. And if using AGC mode, the left and right channels of each audio pair may interact via the AGC (i.e., loud left channel may also pull down the level of the corresponding right channel audio)

Edward Troxel · October 18th, 2002, 10:25 AM

As Nathan said, Scenalyzer Live works very well to capture the second audio track via firewire. In fact, the newest beta version will capture ALL 4 TRACKS via firewire in ONE pass along with the video. Video and Stereo 1 go into an .avi file and Stereo 2 goes to a separate .wav file - all via firewire in one pass.

As for the volume levels, stereo 2, in manual mode, has a separate volume control for left and right. Managing the volume should not be a problem for the two mics. Plus, by using stereo 2, you still have the on-camera mic to get the ambient sound on stereo 1 - this is VERY important in many situations.

And, yes, both the XL-1 and XL-1s do 4 channel.

October 16th, 2002, 08:55 AM	#1
jdpinckert Posts: n/a	Can XL1 run 2 wireless mics on separate channels? I have an XL1, (not an XL1s) that I need to run 2 wireless mics into. Can you do this with an XL1 and get 2 separate channels of audio? I have the capability to have 2 separate receivers for each wireless if I need to. I also have the 2 Channel XLR adapter to RCA inputs into the XL1

October 16th, 2002, 04:23 PM	#2
Phil French Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Lousana, Alberta, Canada Posts: 146	your XL1 can run two mics of any kind on separate channels. __________________ Nature Boy

October 17th, 2002, 08:08 AM	#3
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	You can run the audio in on either Audio 1, or put the cam into 4 channel (12-bit) mode and run the audio in Audio 2. __________________ Nathan Gifford Southern Cyclist Magazine & Productions For quick answers try our Search! To see me and Rob Lohman click here

October 17th, 2002, 11:21 AM	#6
Nathan Gifford Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tickfaw, LA Posts: 1,217	I use 4-channel all the time on the XL-1 Like Jeff says, its in the manual. I would recommend experimenting with 4-channel before making a commitment. If you are using a NLE like Vegas Video or Premiere, you will need a product like Screalyzer to pull in the sub (Audio 2) channels. __________________ Nathan Gifford Southern Cyclist Magazine & Productions For quick answers try our Search! To see me and Rob Lohman click here

October 17th, 2002, 08:28 AM	#4
jdpinckert Posts: n/a	Thanks for you help! I did a test, and the XL1 (not XL1 s) does not have 12 bit mode, allowing it to run 2 true separate channels. You can, however, run 2 channels by using Audio 1 and putting it into Mic mode in the Menu. Thanks! Jeremy

October 17th, 2002, 08:42 AM	#5
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Hi Jeremy, The XL1 does indeed have 4 channels of 12 bit, 32hKz audio. Details on setting the modes are on page 36 and 37 of the manual. Page 38 will explain 4 channel recording. If after reviewing the manual, I know it's not very detailed, you still have questions, post back and I'll try to help. The manual can be down loaded from Canon's site as a PDF also. Jeff

October 17th, 2002, 07:15 PM	#7
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,489	Yes - it is possible to record up to 4 audio channels at one time in 12-bit mode. And many NLE systems no not support support 4-channel capture via firewire. If that is you rsigtuation, youmay find it necessary to captture the Audio2 channel via an analog sound card. Note also that in 4-channel mode you mayl have fun riding levels in manual mode. And if using AGC mode, the left and right channels of each audio pair may interact via the AGC (i.e., loud left channel may also pull down the level of the corresponding right channel audio)

October 18th, 2002, 10:25 AM	#8
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	As Nathan said, Scenalyzer Live works very well to capture the second audio track via firewire. In fact, the newest beta version will capture ALL 4 TRACKS via firewire in ONE pass along with the video. Video and Stereo 1 go into an .avi file and Stereo 2 goes to a separate .wav file - all via firewire in one pass. As for the volume levels, stereo 2, in manual mode, has a separate volume control for left and right. Managing the volume should not be a problem for the two mics. Plus, by using stereo 2, you still have the on-camera mic to get the ambient sound on stereo 1 - this is VERY important in many situations. And, yes, both the XL-1 and XL-1s do 4 channel.