Mics to capture dialogue?

Michael Chen · March 19th, 2003, 07:41 AM

I will be using the MA-200 i guess.

So will it only capture sound in 1 channel?
And if so, how do I copy the other sound to the other channel in post? Under which option do I go?

I normally use the timeline to add in soundtrack, sound etc, but I can't seem to find any option to adjust the right or left channel. Need help.

K. Forman · March 19th, 2003, 11:20 AM

My experience with onboard mics is this- It won't pick up any dialogue that is 10 ft in front of the cam. It will pick up the sounds of a camera snapping a pic 18 ft away. My voice ALWAYS come across loud and clear, no matter how quiet I am, even 10 feet behind the cam.

Murphy's Law strikes again... and again... and again...

Adrian Seah · March 19th, 2003, 04:47 PM

Hi Michael,

yep, all you got to do is to copy and paste the track of sound to the other track, eg. for FCP, A3 to A4. you can also link them as a stereo pair (in one of the menu options).

Michael Chen · March 19th, 2003, 06:46 PM

I see. Thanks again for the answer.

I will try it once my next short film is completed. If i encounter any problem again, I will ask more questions. Thanks for helping!

Steve Leone · April 15th, 2003, 03:28 PM

for high end "voice over" dialog, I was using a Rode NT1000...not a bad mic....now I have an AKG 1000C, which is a sort of stick condenser....can be used for standup, as a camera mic, or a short boom, but is round enuf to use as a VO mic...very punchy, full sound, with a presence booster to help cut thru the mix...nice for only $200....for a real vo mic, try an AT4047..that mic kicks butt, runs about $500 with a shock mount....sounded better than the Rodes or AKGs, way better than any smalll condenser. Needs phantom power, so its more of a studio mic......

Michael Chen · April 23rd, 2003, 01:46 AM

I have decided to rent it instead. I could rent it from a friend with an affordable price.

Thanks for all the advice given!

April 15th, 2003, 03:28 PM	#20
Steve Leone Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 116	re: dialog microphone for high end "voice over" dialog, I was using a Rode NT1000...not a bad mic....now I have an AKG 1000C, which is a sort of stick condenser....can be used for standup, as a camera mic, or a short boom, but is round enuf to use as a VO mic...very punchy, full sound, with a presence booster to help cut thru the mix...nice for only $200....for a real vo mic, try an AT4047..that mic kicks butt, runs about $500 with a shock mount....sounded better than the Rodes or AKGs, way better than any smalll condenser. Needs phantom power, so its more of a studio mic...... __________________ Omens carry only as much weight as we choose to assign them.

March 19th, 2003, 07:41 AM	#16
Michael Chen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 163	I will be using the MA-200 i guess. So will it only capture sound in 1 channel? And if so, how do I copy the other sound to the other channel in post? Under which option do I go? I normally use the timeline to add in soundtrack, sound etc, but I can't seem to find any option to adjust the right or left channel. Need help.

March 19th, 2003, 11:20 AM	#17
K. Forman Capt. Quirk Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Middle of the woods in Georgia Posts: 3,596	My experience with onboard mics is this- It won't pick up any dialogue that is 10 ft in front of the cam. It will pick up the sounds of a camera snapping a pic 18 ft away. My voice ALWAYS come across loud and clear, no matter how quiet I am, even 10 feet behind the cam. Murphy's Law strikes again... and again... and again...

March 19th, 2003, 04:47 PM	#18
Adrian Seah Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: London, England Posts: 87	Hi Michael, yep, all you got to do is to copy and paste the track of sound to the other track, eg. for FCP, A3 to A4. you can also link them as a stereo pair (in one of the menu options).

March 19th, 2003, 06:46 PM	#19
Michael Chen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 163	I see. Thanks again for the answer. I will try it once my next short film is completed. If i encounter any problem again, I will ask more questions. Thanks for helping!

April 23rd, 2003, 01:46 AM	#21
Michael Chen Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 163	I have decided to rent it instead. I could rent it from a friend with an affordable price. Thanks for all the advice given!