narrowed my search to a few cams

Bruce S. Yarock · March 10th, 2007, 06:41 AM

Btw, I'm originaly from Waterbury. i worked near Seasid Park a coulple of summers installing school furniture at the university of Bridgeport (many years ago).
Bruce S. Yarock
www.yarock.com

Robert M Wright · March 10th, 2007, 10:13 AM

I just saw a PD170 on B&H's site, for $2000, with only 70 hours on the drum.

Mark Tarman · March 11th, 2007, 03:21 PM

Ive got a friend who is selling his DVC 30 if you are interested in a semi used cam. it is in great shape.

Sam Rosado · March 12th, 2007, 04:08 PM

Thanks.................email me at planetstudio@sbcglobal.net

Chris Barcellos · March 12th, 2007, 04:19 PM

Sam, being the sound guy you are, I knew you would probably jump all over that adapter issue....And for critical sound you are probably going to do separate recording anyway.... But the Beachtech has solve the problem for many without serious issues. And I wonder if the "pipeline" from the XLR inputs on an equiped camera is any better than that 8 inches on my adapter.... Assuming good contact with the plug, maybe not....

Eric Shepherd · March 12th, 2007, 04:29 PM

I've had the Sign Video XLR Pro for about 2 years and have had great results with a Canon ZR70 with it. I'm not sure if the Beachtek has any other features, but I can attest to this one working very well.

http://signvideo.com/xlr-pro_xlr_ada...udio-mixer.htm

I've seen this design on documentaries on TV, and with local news stations in the Orlando area as well. There seem to be a few companies producing a similar design and I don't know who invented it originally.

It doesn't provide phantom power, but it's clean and quiet and can also combine 1 XLR and 1 1/8" jack into each output channel (or switch it to mono). So technically you could have 4 sources plugged into here, mixed to 2 outs, and then 2 more XLR's on the back of the camera, recorded to 2 or 4 tracks.

A dedicated multitrack recorder might be a better route when you start combining that many sources, or at least a dedicated audio mixer and engineer to combine everything properly.

But, it can be done, which is the cool thing anyway.

Eric

Sam Rosado · March 12th, 2007, 04:48 PM

Yep, I did jump.......i'm such a sucker! PIPELINE? are you trying to test me chris? LOL. I guess since i'm not fully aware of all the adapter specs and really not aware at all Im a lil shaky. The good thing is that I can ask here, in this forum, where(sob) newbies like me(sob) can ask questions and get (sob) decent answers. (yes, I am a live one). Assuming I get a cam that will need a beachtech, I will have to trust the video gods. but all it will take is 1 lil issue and I will oscilliscope the hell out of the freq to check if the x axis does not relate to the y axis and if there is a difference between the waves............ aw fuggheddaboutttit! I'll just trust ya!

Sam Rosado · March 12th, 2007, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Shepherd

It doesn't provide phantom power, but it's clean and quiet and can also combine 1 XLR and 1 1/8" jack into each output channel (or switch it to mono).

What????????????no phanton? how dare you suggest that eric!

Eric Shepherd · March 12th, 2007, 05:02 PM

I know! But then again, it's $100 less than the Beachtek Phantom powered units, and $20 less than the equivalent Beacktek models. :P

Sam Rosado · March 12th, 2007, 05:20 PM

Thanks for that eric.....checking the link now(surfing)...............

Robert M Wright · March 15th, 2007, 06:43 PM

There's a Panasonic DVC80 being offered (asking $1100) in the classifieds here, by a member who posts regularly. That might be worth considering (3-1/3" CCDs and has built in XLR).

Jonathan Gentry · March 15th, 2007, 08:58 PM

I've seen alot of cameras mentioned but just curious why no mention of the dvx100a? It offers XLR, 24p etc. Would it fit your requirements? I will be selling one in great shape very soon.

Sam Rosado · March 18th, 2007, 04:54 PM

sorry guys, I was out this weekend looking for cams. Thanks for the info rob, but, i cant see the post yet(newbie) can you link me to him? planetstudio@sbcglobal.net also, is that a good cam? I mean, I guess coming from you it would be(ass kissing). Also, if anyone needs to reach me about the post for cams, you now have the address. I am also looking at a vx2100 from BH.

March 12th, 2007, 04:08 PM	#49
Sam Rosado Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: bridgeport ct Posts: 161	Thanks.................email me at planetstudio@sbcglobal.net __________________ "Catering to all of your needs, from A to V."

March 12th, 2007, 04:19 PM	#50
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Sam, being the sound guy you are, I knew you would probably jump all over that adapter issue....And for critical sound you are probably going to do separate recording anyway.... But the Beachtech has solve the problem for many without serious issues. And I wonder if the "pipeline" from the XLR inputs on an equiped camera is any better than that 8 inches on my adapter.... Assuming good contact with the plug, maybe not.... __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

March 12th, 2007, 04:48 PM	#52
Sam Rosado Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: bridgeport ct Posts: 161	Yep, I did jump.......i'm such a sucker! PIPELINE? are you trying to test me chris? LOL. I guess since i'm not fully aware of all the adapter specs and really not aware at all Im a lil shaky. The good thing is that I can ask here, in this forum, where(sob) newbies like me(sob) can ask questions and get (sob) decent answers. (yes, I am a live one). Assuming I get a cam that will need a beachtech, I will have to trust the video gods. but all it will take is 1 lil issue and I will oscilliscope the hell out of the freq to check if the x axis does not relate to the y axis and if there is a difference between the waves............ aw fuggheddaboutttit! I'll just trust ya! __________________ "Catering to all of your needs, from A to V."

March 12th, 2007, 05:20 PM	#55
Sam Rosado Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: bridgeport ct Posts: 161	Thanks for that eric.....checking the link now(surfing)............... __________________ "Catering to all of your needs, from A to V."

March 15th, 2007, 08:58 PM	#57
Jonathan Gentry Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 183	Dvx? I've seen alot of cameras mentioned but just curious why no mention of the dvx100a? It offers XLR, 24p etc. Would it fit your requirements? I will be selling one in great shape very soon.

March 10th, 2007, 06:41 AM	#46
Bruce S. Yarock Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 1,842	Btw, I'm originaly from Waterbury. i worked near Seasid Park a coulple of summers installing school furniture at the university of Bridgeport (many years ago). Bruce S. Yarock www.yarock.com

March 10th, 2007, 10:13 AM	#47
Robert M Wright Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota (USA) Posts: 2,171	I just saw a PD170 on B&H's site, for $2000, with only 70 hours on the drum.

March 11th, 2007, 03:21 PM	#48
Mark Tarman Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Roseville MN Posts: 33	Ive got a friend who is selling his DVC 30 if you are interested in a semi used cam. it is in great shape.

March 12th, 2007, 04:29 PM	#51
Eric Shepherd Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 404	I've had the Sign Video XLR Pro for about 2 years and have had great results with a Canon ZR70 with it. I'm not sure if the Beachtek has any other features, but I can attest to this one working very well. http://signvideo.com/xlr-pro_xlr_ada...udio-mixer.htm I've seen this design on documentaries on TV, and with local news stations in the Orlando area as well. There seem to be a few companies producing a similar design and I don't know who invented it originally. It doesn't provide phantom power, but it's clean and quiet and can also combine 1 XLR and 1 1/8" jack into each output channel (or switch it to mono). So technically you could have 4 sources plugged into here, mixed to 2 outs, and then 2 more XLR's on the back of the camera, recorded to 2 or 4 tracks. A dedicated multitrack recorder might be a better route when you start combining that many sources, or at least a dedicated audio mixer and engineer to combine everything properly. But, it can be done, which is the cool thing anyway. Eric

March 12th, 2007, 05:02 PM	#54
Eric Shepherd Major Player Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 404	I know! But then again, it's $100 less than the Beachtek Phantom powered units, and $20 less than the equivalent Beacktek models. :P

March 15th, 2007, 06:43 PM	#56
Robert M Wright Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Minnesota (USA) Posts: 2,171	There's a Panasonic DVC80 being offered (asking $1100) in the classifieds here, by a member who posts regularly. That might be worth considering (3-1/3" CCDs and has built in XLR).

March 18th, 2007, 04:54 PM	#58
Sam Rosado Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: bridgeport ct Posts: 161	sorry guys, I was out this weekend looking for cams. Thanks for the info rob, but, i cant see the post yet(newbie) can you link me to him? planetstudio@sbcglobal.net also, is that a good cam? I mean, I guess coming from you it would be(ass kissing). Also, if anyone needs to reach me about the post for cams, you now have the address. I am also looking at a vx2100 from BH. __________________ "Catering to all of your needs, from A to V."