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Ron Anderson · September 8th, 2007, 05:26 PM

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between 16 and 12 bit audio for the VX-2100 and what should I use? Thanks.

Ron

Mike Rehmus · September 8th, 2007, 06:19 PM

Always use 16 bit. 12 bit makes music sound bad and doesn't do too much for voice either.

If you use 12 bit, you can get 4 channels of sound on the tape but channels 3 & 4 are strictly for use after you have recorded the video and the first two channels of sound. Don't bother.

Ron Anderson · September 12th, 2007, 10:26 AM

Would it be possible that the 12 bit setting could make the audio playback sound distorted when going through a DJ's system? I used a 50ft cable with rca jacks from my camera to the DJ's audio equipment and it was a disaster. The audio was extremely hot and distorted. I listened to the tape before the event on my home stereo system and didn't pickup anything like this. Could it have been the connection. He was up on stage, so I could not see if he adapted to a 1/8 mini plug or not. Any experience with something like this?

Thanks,
Ron

Jim Sobolewski · September 12th, 2007, 05:17 PM

I record live bands and i only use the camera audio as a source to synch up my useable audio (in post) i recorded seperately with my audio recorder(in my case a Sony HiMD)
For high quality audio i beleive most use a dedicated audio recording device.

Did you send the cable to the line in or mic in?

Manual or Automatic Gain Control?

September 8th, 2007, 05:26 PM	#1
Ron Anderson Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Waipahu, Hawaii Posts: 45	VX-2100 Audio Can anyone tell me what the difference is between 16 and 12 bit audio for the VX-2100 and what should I use? Thanks. Ron

September 8th, 2007, 06:19 PM	#2
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	Always use 16 bit. 12 bit makes music sound bad and doesn't do too much for voice either. If you use 12 bit, you can get 4 channels of sound on the tape but channels 3 & 4 are strictly for use after you have recorded the video and the first two channels of sound. Don't bother. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

September 12th, 2007, 10:26 AM	#3
Ron Anderson Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Waipahu, Hawaii Posts: 45	Would it be possible that the 12 bit setting could make the audio playback sound distorted when going through a DJ's system? I used a 50ft cable with rca jacks from my camera to the DJ's audio equipment and it was a disaster. The audio was extremely hot and distorted. I listened to the tape before the event on my home stereo system and didn't pickup anything like this. Could it have been the connection. He was up on stage, so I could not see if he adapted to a 1/8 mini plug or not. Any experience with something like this? Thanks, Ron

September 12th, 2007, 05:17 PM	#4
Jim Sobolewski New Boot Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Syracuse,NY Posts: 13	I record live bands and i only use the camera audio as a source to synch up my useable audio (in post) i recorded seperately with my audio recorder(in my case a Sony HiMD) For high quality audio i beleive most use a dedicated audio recording device. Did you send the cable to the line in or mic in? Manual or Automatic Gain Control?