Does anyone have a 'Microphones 101' article for the XL1s? at DVinfo.net

Mark Argerake · January 6th, 2003, 01:23 PM

I'm rather ignorant about mics and am looking for a single spot that tells what's available and what each thing does. Ya know just a basic chart maybe that says mic type and usage and what works best with my camera for given situations. I'm considerng getting a MA-100 or MA-200 ( not sure I understand the differences there ) because I know I want to be able to use at least 2 external mics and I like the shoulder rest feature. Sorry this is so vague and naive, but I really don't know much about this yet and am trying to learn.

Mark

Jeff Donald · January 6th, 2003, 04:15 PM

Hi Mark,

Many of your answers can be found by using the search function in the upper right corner. The basic difference between the MA-100 and MA-200 is the number of audio connectors. The Skinny http://www.dvinfo.net/canon/xl1s-skinny.php#ma200on the DV Info is a good start. Canon's site has good info also http://www.canondv.com/xl1s/a_audio_access.html If you have additional questions post back and I'll try to answer them.

Jeff

Don Palomaki · January 6th, 2003, 06:12 PM

The Shure.com web site has some good information on mics and using them.

Mark Austin · January 6th, 2003, 09:09 PM

Here's a site that has pretty good "Mic 101" information, lists, comparison charts, and specs on quite a few different ones. You may find that it's geared for pro audio but it should get you started anyway.
http://www.microphonereview.com/sect...p?ID_Section=1

Hope it helps,
Mark

Vic Owen · January 6th, 2003, 09:19 PM

Also, Jay Rose (he does the Audio column for DV Magazine) has some good information on his site: www.dplay.com

He also answers questions quickly on the dv.com audio forum.

Mark Argerake · January 7th, 2003, 08:37 AM

Hey you guys rock. Thanks for the info. Now I've got plenty of readin' to do.

January 6th, 2003, 01:23 PM	#1
Mark Argerake Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 227	Does anyone have a 'Microphones 101' article for the XL1s? I'm rather ignorant about mics and am looking for a single spot that tells what's available and what each thing does. Ya know just a basic chart maybe that says mic type and usage and what works best with my camera for given situations. I'm considerng getting a MA-100 or MA-200 ( not sure I understand the differences there ) because I know I want to be able to use at least 2 external mics and I like the shoulder rest feature. Sorry this is so vague and naive, but I really don't know much about this yet and am trying to learn. Mark

January 6th, 2003, 09:09 PM	#4
Mark Austin Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 188	How to compare microphones etc.. Here's a site that has pretty good "Mic 101" information, lists, comparison charts, and specs on quite a few different ones. You may find that it's geared for pro audio but it should get you started anyway. http://www.microphonereview.com/sect...p?ID_Section=1 Hope it helps, Mark __________________ I'm humbled by the greatness that surrounds me.

January 6th, 2003, 09:19 PM	#5
Vic Owen Major Player Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 540	Also, Jay Rose (he does the Audio column for DV Magazine) has some good information on his site: www.dplay.com He also answers questions quickly on the dv.com audio forum. __________________ -- Vic Owen --

January 6th, 2003, 04:15 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Hi Mark, Many of your answers can be found by using the search function in the upper right corner. The basic difference between the MA-100 and MA-200 is the number of audio connectors. The Skinny http://www.dvinfo.net/canon/xl1s-skinny.php#ma200on the DV Info is a good start. Canon's site has good info also http://www.canondv.com/xl1s/a_audio_access.html If you have additional questions post back and I'll try to answer them. Jeff

January 6th, 2003, 06:12 PM	#3
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,489	The Shure.com web site has some good information on mics and using them.

January 7th, 2003, 08:37 AM	#6
Mark Argerake Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Murrieta, CA Posts: 227	Hey you guys rock. Thanks for the info. Now I've got plenty of readin' to do.