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Bill Van Dyk wrote:
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>> Camera audio is horrific and
>> only useful in emergency ENG situations, IMHO.
>
> I'd like to hear more on this. I was under the impression that if a DV
> camera was provided with an excellent sound source, as opposed to the
> built-in mics, that the sound on most camcorders is actually quite good,
> at least at 16 bit.
The DV audio track is capable of storing 16-bit 48k sound, but the typical analog electronics and ADC on camcorders is nowhere near up to the task. *If* they would give us an AES3 input, it could indeed be serviceable for many more tasks.
The better DV cameras, when properly setup and paired with an external mixer in competent hands are adequate for dialog work.
> I can't believe I'm going to have to start hauling a Nagra around
> with me....
If the scarcity of good tape doesn't get you, the weight and the bulk of the overall package probably will.
How many tracks do you need? Do you need timecode? How much do you want to spend?
Bill Van Dyk wrote:
>
>> Camera audio is horrific and
>> only useful in emergency ENG situations, IMHO.
>
> I'd like to hear more on this. I was under the impression that if a DV
> camera was provided with an excellent sound source, as opposed to the
> built-in mics, that the sound on most camcorders is actually quite good,
> at least at 16 bit.
The DV audio track is capable of storing 16-bit 48k sound, but the typical analog electronics and ADC on camcorders is nowhere near up to the task. *If* they would give us an AES3 input, it could indeed be serviceable for many more tasks.
The better DV cameras, when properly setup and paired with an external mixer in competent hands are adequate for dialog work.
> I can't believe I'm going to have to start hauling a Nagra around
> with me....
If the scarcity of good tape doesn't get you, the weight and the bulk of the overall package probably will.
How many tracks do you need? Do you need timecode? How much do you want to spend?