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Stelios Christofides · March 5th, 2009, 03:11 PM

In the Audio mode setting of the Z5 it says that you have the option to record in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds) or to record in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with high quality). What does it mean "2 stereo sounds"? or "1 stereo sound"?
and what settings are you guys using?

Stelios

Jun Galinato · March 5th, 2009, 06:50 PM

In 12 bit mode, you will be recording a stereo sound in channel 1. After your shooting, you can dub another stereo sound in channel 2 without erasing the original sound you have shoot, so you have 2 stereo channels.

In 16 bit mode, you can only record one stereo channel on the track and if you dub the tape with different audio, the original track will be erased.

Jun

William Ellwood · March 24th, 2009, 06:17 AM

I can't find a bit mode to choose from on the Z5. I mustn't have it.

But if you do a shoot with two mics attached to the cam, ie using both mic inputs, what are the best audio setting options? One mic on the left and other on the right is obviously no good.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Rob Morse · March 24th, 2009, 08:49 AM

Leave it in 16 bit, it's higher quality. It may also say 48k. It doesn't matter whether you're recording on channel 1, 2 or both.
This setting is probably what 99% of people use

William Ellwood · March 24th, 2009, 10:19 AM

I can't find a setting to control bitratre on my Z5. Can you guide me to it.

Adam Gold · March 24th, 2009, 11:36 AM

Page 77 of your manual.

William Ellwood · March 24th, 2009, 05:50 PM

Thanks Adam. I note that page 75 of my manual tells me that in HDV mode, sound is autiomatically recorded in the FS48K mode - which is not clear on the sidescreen as to what that means. So it's 16 bit.

I'll experiment with using two mics and seeing where the sounds go.

March 5th, 2009, 03:11 PM	#1
Stelios Christofides Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nicosia, CYPRUS Posts: 1,080	Audio Mode In the Audio mode setting of the Z5 it says that you have the option to record in the 12-bit mode (2 stereo sounds) or to record in the 16-bit mode (1 stereo sound with high quality). What does it mean "2 stereo sounds"? or "1 stereo sound"? and what settings are you guys using? Stelios __________________ My Blog: http://steliosc.blogspot.com "I hope for nothing, I fear nothing, I am free" Nikos Kazantzakis Last edited by Stelios Christofides; March 5th, 2009 at 03:44 PM.

March 5th, 2009, 06:50 PM	#2
Jun Galinato Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 231	In 12 bit mode, you will be recording a stereo sound in channel 1. After your shooting, you can dub another stereo sound in channel 2 without erasing the original sound you have shoot, so you have 2 stereo channels. In 16 bit mode, you can only record one stereo channel on the track and if you dub the tape with different audio, the original track will be erased. Jun __________________ Sony Z7U, Canon 5D Mark II, Canon 24-105 F4L, Canon 70-200 F2.8L, Canon 580 EXII, Zoom H2.

March 24th, 2009, 06:17 AM	#3
William Ellwood Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Consett UK Posts: 110	I can't find a bit mode to choose from on the Z5. I mustn't have it. But if you do a shoot with two mics attached to the cam, ie using both mic inputs, what are the best audio setting options? One mic on the left and other on the right is obviously no good. Any advice would be appreciated. __________________ Billy Ellwood is on Vimeo. Film club www.newcastleaca.co.uk i7 7700k, Asus z270f, 32gb ram, Windows 10, Premiere CS6.

March 24th, 2009, 10:19 AM	#5
William Ellwood Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Consett UK Posts: 110	I can't find a setting to control bitratre on my Z5. Can you guide me to it. __________________ Billy Ellwood is on Vimeo. Film club www.newcastleaca.co.uk i7 7700k, Asus z270f, 32gb ram, Windows 10, Premiere CS6.

March 24th, 2009, 05:50 PM	#7
William Ellwood Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Consett UK Posts: 110	Thanks Adam. I note that page 75 of my manual tells me that in HDV mode, sound is autiomatically recorded in the FS48K mode - which is not clear on the sidescreen as to what that means. So it's 16 bit. I'll experiment with using two mics and seeing where the sounds go. __________________ Billy Ellwood is on Vimeo. Film club www.newcastleaca.co.uk i7 7700k, Asus z270f, 32gb ram, Windows 10, Premiere CS6.

March 24th, 2009, 08:49 AM	#4
Rob Morse Major Player Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 427	Leave it in 16 bit, it's higher quality. It may also say 48k. It doesn't matter whether you're recording on channel 1, 2 or both. This setting is probably what 99% of people use

March 24th, 2009, 11:36 AM	#6
Adam Gold Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Woodinville, WA USA Posts: 3,467	Page 77 of your manual.