canon EOS 60D h4n test of mic recording options

A test of recording audio onto a Canon 60D using the H4n to provide XLR inputs, phantom power and level adjustments, which is then compared with straight recording onto the H4n.
I have used the method described by John Veleta at cinesmarts.word...
It seems fairly similar to my ears...and would avoid having to sync in post...seems like a great option. Thanks John!

[@MatthewPolack]

@aidilteper Hi..since trying this test I've personally just ended up using the H4N for all my serious recording...and an onboard Rode mic simply for reference sound. I then use Plural Eyes to sync in post...this brings great results and provides phantom power etc. (it is an extra step...but does bring great results.) The onboard H4n mic is ok for loud source sound...recording a choir close up etc...but like all mics has its own advantages and disadvantages...

[@MatthewPolack]

Thanks for the comments...I've actually just tried the Video Mic direct into the 60D...have also noticed that hiss...is not too bad when there is a lot of background noise...but in quieter conditions it is not great...for my next project I'll go with dual sound...the Video mic to capture what it can...and the H4n for more ambience...interviews etc.

[@ThinkingAtheos]

Hi Mavoz,
Very nice test! Hearing the NT4 directly into the 60D without hissing is really good. When you do another test could you stand a little further from the mic and add a little pause (silence) for noise level check?

[@labalbi]

I need a help if you can, please. Today I have the Panasonic GH1 with no audio control. In a few day I ll buy the new GH3 with audio control . I have the Rode Video Mic Pro . I wish to pick the H4n to use it as the main audio recorder sending the audio directly to the camera via 3.5 plug . But I dont know if this will be better than using only the Rode Videomic Pro. What do you think ? The zoom h4n mics are good enough to use directly to the camera ? This way I can avoid post syncing . THanks

[@aidilteper]

Hi Mavoz,
Have you tried a test with the onboard H4N mic using the same settings?
I would like your inputs about the audio quality, especially the hiss in the recording.

[@MatthewPolack]

@Idsz Thanks Idsz...I'll try and do another check soon...

[@jeinclan]

Any way to monitor audio? (headphones)