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Mike Zorger · November 17th, 2003, 10:09 AM

Is it better to leave the audio on manual or auto with out a extra mic??? I leave mine on manual and adjust it whenever i need to.

Adrian Douglas · November 17th, 2003, 10:14 AM

It's all going to depend on how 'controlled' your source is going to be. If you know your source is going to be fairly stable and you are onnly going to have to make minor adjustments then manual is the best, but if you can't be sure then auto can react quicker that you can if need be and possible save you shot.

Mikel Low · November 24th, 2003, 04:15 PM

I use a Tascam DA-P1 Portable DAT Recorder for all of my shoots now and sync up everything in post. It's not too heavy or arkward and fits easily into various carrying cases. It's like having a portable recording studio with you. This is it ...

http://www.tascam.com/products/DA-P1...-P1_angle.jpeg

Cheers!

Chris Mueller · November 24th, 2003, 06:42 PM

Is there auto level control on the DVX100?

Mikel: Are there any sync problems with the DAT Recorder and recording in 24P?

Mikel Low · November 24th, 2003, 06:55 PM

None that I'm aware of at this time. With the new project that I'm working though all of the post audio work is being done by audio specialists. I send them the video segment edits on an external harddrive and the DAT with markers on the audio that correspond with the video. They in turn sync it all up in a fully equipped lab. I've never done any post with the DAT at home as I do not have the proper facilities just yet.

Sean R Allen · November 24th, 2003, 06:58 PM

There is no auto audio level mode on the DVX100, it's manual only. There is a compressor however, that compresses when the signal enters the last few db of range. That's the ALC, I use it 99% of the time.

Peter J Alessandria · November 25th, 2003, 07:15 PM

In my experience, the ALC on the DVX works very well.

Peter Jefferson · November 26th, 2003, 06:02 AM

i work with alot of 5.1 surround projects in house and outsourced to us for processing.

I use berringer truthsfor my main audio stereo pair which i then move to a custom built 5.1 set and i have to see of ALL the footage that i have received, (BetaSP, canon, sony etc etc) the DVX is the nicest sounding of the light, with clean bass, high end distortion free peaks and a VERY VERY nice midrange.

IM VERY pleased with the DVX sounds when i use it myself, i use the standard pana shotgun with mine, then swith to the internal stereo mics when im doing venues, sports etc

November 17th, 2003, 10:09 AM	#1
Mike Zorger Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Norther VA Posts: 163	Audio Is it better to leave the audio on manual or auto with out a extra mic??? I leave mine on manual and adjust it whenever i need to.

November 17th, 2003, 10:14 AM	#2
Adrian Douglas Trustee Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Chigasaki, Japan. Posts: 1,660	It's all going to depend on how 'controlled' your source is going to be. If you know your source is going to be fairly stable and you are onnly going to have to make minor adjustments then manual is the best, but if you can't be sure then auto can react quicker that you can if need be and possible save you shot. __________________ Adrian DVInfo.net Search for quick answers Where to buy? From the best in the business...DVInfo.net sponsors

November 24th, 2003, 04:15 PM	#3
Mikel Low Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Francisco, Ca Posts: 39	solid audio solution I use a Tascam DA-P1 Portable DAT Recorder for all of my shoots now and sync up everything in post. It's not too heavy or arkward and fits easily into various carrying cases. It's like having a portable recording studio with you. This is it ... http://www.tascam.com/products/DA-P1...-P1_angle.jpeg Cheers! __________________ Cheers! K. Mikel Low

November 24th, 2003, 06:55 PM	#5
Mikel Low Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Francisco, Ca Posts: 39	sync None that I'm aware of at this time. With the new project that I'm working though all of the post audio work is being done by audio specialists. I send them the video segment edits on an external harddrive and the DAT with markers on the audio that correspond with the video. They in turn sync it all up in a fully equipped lab. I've never done any post with the DAT at home as I do not have the proper facilities just yet. __________________ Cheers! K. Mikel Low

November 24th, 2003, 06:42 PM	#4
Chris Mueller Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 49	Is there auto level control on the DVX100? Mikel: Are there any sync problems with the DAT Recorder and recording in 24P?

November 24th, 2003, 06:58 PM	#6
Sean R Allen Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: RTP, NC Posts: 66	There is no auto audio level mode on the DVX100, it's manual only. There is a compressor however, that compresses when the signal enters the last few db of range. That's the ALC, I use it 99% of the time.

November 25th, 2003, 07:15 PM	#7
Peter J Alessandria Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 293	In my experience, the ALC on the DVX works very well.

November 26th, 2003, 06:02 AM	#8
Peter Jefferson Inner Circle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Aus Posts: 3,884	i work with alot of 5.1 surround projects in house and outsourced to us for processing. I use berringer truthsfor my main audio stereo pair which i then move to a custom built 5.1 set and i have to see of ALL the footage that i have received, (BetaSP, canon, sony etc etc) the DVX is the nicest sounding of the light, with clean bass, high end distortion free peaks and a VERY VERY nice midrange. IM VERY pleased with the DVX sounds when i use it myself, i use the standard pana shotgun with mine, then swith to the internal stereo mics when im doing venues, sports etc