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David Fisher · March 23rd, 2003, 04:36 PM

Finally I am brave enough after months of reading to post. I just made my first dough with my pd 150, selling vhs tapes of a local theater production I filmed. The tapes work fine on my new t.v., but audio is very low on one customer's ancient system. I am recording direct from cam onto a cheap vcr. (Audio was recorded from stage mics at -20db up to almost clipping.) Why is sound so quiet on other peoples t.V.'s, and what vcr should I get to make better sound recordings? I would like something dual deck if possible, but my biggest priority is adjustable sound levelling and meters etc. Don't want to pay any more than I have to. Thanks,
Dave Fisher (fisheye productions)

Jeff Donald · March 30th, 2003, 08:31 AM

Your audio problems may be related to other issues. Older decks, etc. may not play back the HI-FI channels, only the lower quality, linear tracks. This can account for lower audio levels. Newer decks will record to both tracks. Most consumer decks do not allow for adjustment of the audio levels. The decks use an auto gain circuit, which can present problems also. Passage that are low may me boosted and higher levels clipped. Consumer decks need to have the audio levels set correctly on the Master and not used to adjust levels.

Bill Pryor · March 30th, 2003, 02:26 PM

Check the B&H and/or Markertek catalogs or web sites. You can get a decent professional VHS deck that allows manual audio control for under $400 these days.

March 23rd, 2003, 04:36 PM	#1
David Fisher Tourist Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Lopez Island, Washington State Posts: 1	which vcr to buy (for vhs tapes to sell) Finally I am brave enough after months of reading to post. I just made my first dough with my pd 150, selling vhs tapes of a local theater production I filmed. The tapes work fine on my new t.v., but audio is very low on one customer's ancient system. I am recording direct from cam onto a cheap vcr. (Audio was recorded from stage mics at -20db up to almost clipping.) Why is sound so quiet on other peoples t.V.'s, and what vcr should I get to make better sound recordings? I would like something dual deck if possible, but my biggest priority is adjustable sound levelling and meters etc. Don't want to pay any more than I have to. Thanks, Dave Fisher (fisheye productions)

March 30th, 2003, 08:31 AM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	Your audio problems may be related to other issues. Older decks, etc. may not play back the HI-FI channels, only the lower quality, linear tracks. This can account for lower audio levels. Newer decks will record to both tracks. Most consumer decks do not allow for adjustment of the audio levels. The decks use an auto gain circuit, which can present problems also. Passage that are low may me boosted and higher levels clipped. Consumer decks need to have the audio levels set correctly on the Master and not used to adjust levels. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

March 30th, 2003, 02:26 PM	#3
Bill Pryor Contributor Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 4,449	Check the B&H and/or Markertek catalogs or web sites. You can get a decent professional VHS deck that allows manual audio control for under $400 these days.