| Vancouver Off-Topic / Current Events The off-topic forum for Vancouver, funnies, non-auto centered discussions, WORK SAFE. While the rules are more relaxed here, there are still rules. Please refer to sticky thread in this forum. |
 | 
02-15-2016, 08:21 PM
|
#1 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lala land
Posts: 2,850
Thanked 3,628 Times in 718 Posts
| Video techies - I need your help
I want to record videos with a camcorder and i'd like to use an external mic output.
I don't know how to connect mic to camcorder nor do i know where to look for that.
If you know, post any videos or information that would be helpful to the topic.
Pls and
Thanks a million
| 
|  | |
02-15-2016, 08:24 PM
|
#2 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nanaimo
Posts: 16,017
Thanked 7,383 Times in 3,465 Posts
|
You are looking for a mic input not output.
Look for a mic input jack on the camera. It should be the same size as the headphone jack on the phone.
__________________
Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter. | 
| | |
02-15-2016, 08:34 PM
|
#3 | | Head Moderator
Join Date: Dec 1982 Location: Great White Nor
Posts: 22,661
Thanked 6,462 Times in 2,081 Posts
|
What camcorder are you using? Most have an audio-in jack which, as Manic! said, is the same size as a headphone jack. Typically most external mics will connect, either on their own or with an adapter. Depending on the camcorder you may not be able to adjust the volume levels though. As a result, take a couple test shots with the mic and figure out the optimal distance you need to take the audio from.
| |
| | |
02-15-2016, 08:41 PM
|
#4 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lala land
Posts: 2,850
Thanked 3,628 Times in 718 Posts
|
i don't even have a camcorder right now, i'm researching what i need to get.
I'd like to connect to a wireless mic, i take it that you connect to the external output?
or am i wrong and does the wireless mic connect to the mic input?
| |
| | |
02-15-2016, 09:09 PM
|
#5 | | My homepage has been set to RS
Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: vancouver
Posts: 2,441
Thanked 1,755 Times in 544 Posts
| http://www.dslrfilmnoob.com/wp-conte...Irig-Pre-2.jpg
looks like something like this but depends on your camera. Also the quality of the audio you record with might not be good. I would suggest you to record it separately with a help from another person recording on the set and combine the video and audio together with a computer application.
It's what I went through when I was filming for a school project.
| |
| | |
02-15-2016, 10:25 PM
|
#6 | | Head Moderator
Join Date: Dec 1982 Location: Great White Nor
Posts: 22,661
Thanked 6,462 Times in 2,081 Posts
|
The best option is to use a portable audio recorder like the Zoon H4N and then sync up your audio in post production. It's what I use when I'm doing wireless lav setups. 
Simply plug your mics into there and adjust your audio accordingly.
| |
| | |
02-15-2016, 10:29 PM
|
#7 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nanaimo
Posts: 16,017
Thanked 7,383 Times in 3,465 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Excelsis  i don't even have a camcorder right now, i'm researching what i need to get.
I'd like to connect to a wireless mic, i take it that you connect to the external output?
or am i wrong and does the wireless mic connect to the mic input? | You can connect a wireless mic to a camera but wireless mics are not cheep. You are looking at spending between $300 to $500. What type of things are you trying to record?
__________________
Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter. | |
| | |
02-15-2016, 10:32 PM
|
#8 | | Head Moderator
Join Date: Dec 1982 Location: Great White Nor
Posts: 22,661
Thanked 6,462 Times in 2,081 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Manic! You can connect a wireless mic to a camera but wireless mics are not cheep. You are looking at spending between $300 to $500. What type of things are you trying to record? | Picked up both my Shure and Sennheiser wireless lav setups for a couple hundred each on CL. New is nice but they can be had for a decent deal if used.
| |
| | |
02-15-2016, 10:52 PM
|
#9 | | I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum
Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lala land
Posts: 2,850
Thanked 3,628 Times in 718 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Manic! You can connect a wireless mic to a camera but wireless mics are not cheep. You are looking at spending between $300 to $500. What type of things are you trying to record? | instructional videos
| |
| | |
02-16-2016, 03:14 AM
|
#10 | | I only answer to my username, my real name is Irrelevant!
Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: CELICAland
Posts: 25,652
Thanked 10,382 Times in 3,908 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Excelsis I don't know how to connect mic to camcorder nor do i know where to look for that. | Quote:
Originally Posted by Excelsis instructional videos | dont be mean, dont be mean, dont be mean, dont be mean.... .png "Y U NO...?") .... dont be mean, dont be mean, dont be mean, dont be mean....   stylinred and go back to sleep.... k
| |
| | |
02-16-2016, 10:39 AM
|
#11 | | Head Moderator
Join Date: Dec 1982 Location: Great White Nor
Posts: 22,661
Thanked 6,462 Times in 2,081 Posts
| | |
| | |
02-16-2016, 11:20 AM
|
#12 | | RS.net, where our google ads make absolutely no sense!
Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 982
Thanked 1,149 Times in 388 Posts
|
OP posted: http://www.revscene.net/forums/70763...ht-vision.html
"Instructional Videos"
Seriously though, you'll need to provide more details before anyone can recommend the right equipment for your needs.
| |
| | |
02-16-2016, 11:48 AM
|
#13 | | Head Moderator
Join Date: Dec 1982 Location: Great White Nor
Posts: 22,661
Thanked 6,462 Times in 2,081 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Mikoyan | Ooof. Night vision or a good low light lens? Two completely different things with completely different looks.
| |
| | |
02-16-2016, 12:58 PM
|
#14 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Revscene
Posts: 9,288
Thanked 7,181 Times in 2,408 Posts
|
JOI <-- I didn't know it was a genre until recently.
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by skyxx Sonick is a genius. I won't go into detail what's so great about his post. But it's damn good! | 2010 Toyota Rav4 Limited V6 - Wifey's Daily Driver
2009 BMW 128i - Daily Driver
2007 Toyota Rav4 Sport V6 - Sold
1999 Mazda Miata - Sold
2003 Mazda Protege5 - Sold
1987 BMW 325is - Sold
1990 Mazda Miata - Sold 100% Buy and Sell Feedback | |
| | |
02-16-2016, 03:22 PM
|
#15 | | In RS I Trust
Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mission
Posts: 20,634
Thanked 17,582 Times in 4,298 Posts
|
This thread just reminded me I bought a camcorder 8 years ago used it once and never used it again lol
| |
| | |
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
| | |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:40 PM.
|
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!
