Line level is for taking an amplified signal from another electronic device like a mixing console or something with pre-amps in it. I do a lot of events and we will have the A2 give us house sound from the mixer, usually an aux out. If you take a feed like that and your set for mic level audio, you will have a miss match and your audio will be over modulated (distorted). Set it for line level and it can handle this amplified audio and sound normal.
i assume it should be set to mic level if i connect a Rode Go ii receiver by using a 3.5 to dual xlr splitter from the receiver inputting to both the xlr s ?
@@rajramachandran8877 I used a Rode Go II just recently, but I can’t remember what I had it set for. You’re assumption is probably correct. I don’t believe the Rode RX has a pre-amp in it. Best way is try both settings. If you’re getting good, clean levels when you’re set to Mic level, then you’re good. If your signal is too hot or distorting at mic level, switch to line level. Or if your levels are extremely low or non existent when set at line level, switch it to mic level.
I am doing my best this week I get mine then will see what and how to start using it plus find like the dummy adapter for connecting a Small rig battery and other items I need thx
I love all your tutorials. Always straight to the point, concise and extremely informative. Thank god no annoying loud background music. Nicely turned down so can clearly hear you and louder only in approproiate places. You have good taste. Seems like the set up is easy but often overlooked. I picked up great ideas from you that we weren’t doing. The most important one is actually your point about formatting the cards in advance. Might appear as a simple thing but if you don’t do it in advance then you run out of room. So you would basically waste all that space on the card. Maybe a small point but can mess up your production. Thank you very much. You rock!
When you do custom white balancing A and B, you are nulling out the tint on all three photodiodes on the sensor Red/Green/Blue but when you do Preset (manual) white balance you are only nulling out the red and blue tint. That is why if you look closely, you will always see a slight green tint in Preset White Balance vs A & B white balance. On the FX6 don't listen to the people saying fill the frame 60% - if you want to get the best white balance fill the frame all the way and expose the white card correctly using the main light source. (use clear image zoom to get in all the way on the white card).
Audio in line dont need to be amplified. But for mic, they need to be amplified by 60db cus the signal is too low (i could be wrong in the number), so +60db with or without phatom power
The line feature is used when your sound input isn't from a mic but from e.g. a mixer. Microphones often need to be gained to come to line level. So think of it this way, a mic needs to be gained to become line and that's why you have expensive audio gear in order to e.g. give a clean gain. Think of audio gain the same as ISO or gain on cameras, if you pull it up too high, you're also raising the noise level too. But in audio. What's important to note is that if your input is from a mixer or something else that gives you line level, it's essential that you set the camera to line. Because when you're on mic, the camera will try to gain it. But if you gain a line level audio, you just clip the signal and push the port past its rated threshold aka you blow the port. So if you have mic, stick to mic unless it's a condenser that needs phantom, so then mic +48V. But if your sound input is line, then stick to line so you don't send your port to heaven. If you have a mic plugged in and set your camera to line, it just won't work cause you don't have the gain. Hope it all makes sense.
Sorry. No. Line level is for taking an amplified signal from another electronic device like a mixing console or something with pre-amps in it. I do a lot of events and we will have the A2 give us house sound from the mixer, usually an aux out. If you take a feed like that and your set for mic level audio, you will have a miss match and your audio will be over modulated (distorted). Set it for line level and it can handle this amplified audio and sound normal.
Cool tips. Looking at jumpin into the FX6 in a few days time...Got an FS5 now and it has same mic input settings. Line is for taking a feed from a mixer or something that already has a preamp, so if you're recording a DJ and you want the feed directly from the DJ's mixer into your camera aswell as a mic to get some ambient sounds (crowd etc) then this is perfect to use both.
I don't think you need to reset the Cine EI values. When you switch between the base ISOs the preset values change accordingly. I believe the default settings are exactly what you mentioned here. Great content. Keep it coming.
This was really helpful, despite my not owning an FX6 haha! If I ever jump ship and invest in one of these, I'll definitely reference this video. Thanks Kofi! #100Kin2023
Thank you for helping us new bigginers but you guys are going too fast thinking we know much but a guy like me 75 years old have no idea about many things it takes me longer to learn than you younger guys but still I would like to learn and have the same fun as you are having ! God Bless you Sam
@@KofiYeboah not sure what you talking about I am do not have the knowledge you have don’t forget I am 75 years old and kind of disabled but I want to enjoy life as others do when ever I can we all humans no matter what raise we are of collar God bless you
When you said you can transfer output to the external monitor - does that mean you can use that monitor to touch screen focus? I'm thinking not. Great tutorial!
Very enriching video! The kind of things we are not taught in film school for example.. Quick question : whats the type of V-mount for battery on the minia of the video ? Seems to work well without taking too much space :) Thanks !
Hello, A quick message because you forgot one thing about Black Balance : it has to be done at least once a day (at the start of the day) and each time you change environment (like interior/exterior).
Love this. And your honesty about tge mistakes we all make. You referenced another video at the end of this one but I didn’t see a card or a link. Can you add that to the comments. Thank you.
@@KofiYeboah It was man. I spent ages trying to find good tutorials. Since I do shoot some podcasts and sometimes need a 3 cam setup, I didn't want to buy 3x fx6's so I am watching you fx30 videos, love your style of review. To the point, clear and most of all unbiased, which is so rare in the world of "sony sent me this" disclaimers lol. Have a good one man and thank you again. Subbed and liked.
@@ChasingAmy Haha I try to keep my content as concept based and function based as possible; I DO get some gear from time to time, but I want to review things id ACTUALLY use, or things I think are interesting haha, thanks brother!
you talked on several video to record directly on SSD drive but I think you were always talking about the FX3 not the FX6. Can you do it on both or just the FX3 ?
Your audio explanation is incorrect. +48v is for condenser microphones, but you wouldn't want to send +48v to a dynamic microphone (such as a handheld SM58) both of these devices output mic level signals, so they need to be in mic sensitivity rather than line level sensitivity. You want line level sensitivity for line level sources such as when you are connected to a mixing board at a wedding, or if you are connected to a recorder that outputs at line level. Oftentimes times wireless microphone receivers will output line level to your camera as well.
Hi Kofi, thanks so much just got my FX6 and loving/learning it! Anyway a couple things I noticed was when you mention the presets I think what you show and what you say are backwards (high, medium, low settings) but since I'm new it may be me not understanding. You also mention and show that S&Q 4k (4096x2160 in Cine EI) goes up to 60FPS but I'm unable to do it but seems to work in UHD 4k (3840x2160) but again maybe it's me.
In thumbnail mode - hit Menu and hold it in to go to the main menu and then scroll down to Thumbnail - which will now be highlighted (if your not in Thumbnail mode this will be grayed out). There you can delete the individual clips - although this is generally not the suggested way to do this because you can accidently delete other clips if your not careful. The more accepted way is to just dump the footage to a drive and delete it from the drive. Randy
If you press and hold the S&Q button you can select your frame rate instead of going through the menus.
Good call👍🏾
Line level is for taking an amplified signal from another electronic device like a mixing console or something with pre-amps in it.
I do a lot of events and we will have the A2 give us house sound from the mixer, usually an aux out.
If you take a feed like that and your set for mic level audio, you will have a miss match and your audio will be over modulated (distorted). Set it for line level and it can handle this amplified audio and sound normal.
i assume it should be set to mic level if i connect a Rode Go ii receiver by using a 3.5 to dual xlr splitter from the receiver inputting to both the xlr s ?
@@rajramachandran8877 I used a Rode Go II just recently, but I can’t remember what I had it set for. You’re assumption is probably correct. I don’t believe the Rode RX has a pre-amp in it.
Best way is try both settings. If you’re getting good, clean levels when you’re set to Mic level, then you’re good. If your signal is too hot or distorting at mic level, switch to line level. Or if your levels are extremely low or non existent when set at line level, switch it to mic level.
I was coming here to say this haha
I am doing my best this week I get mine then will see what and how to start using it plus find like the dummy adapter for connecting a Small rig battery and other items I need thx
Line Feature is for When you Taking Output from audio mixture board and connecting through XLR input to camera you have to set to Line Option
I love all your tutorials. Always straight to the point, concise and extremely informative. Thank god no annoying loud background music. Nicely turned down so can clearly hear you and louder only in approproiate places. You have good taste. Seems like the set up is easy but often overlooked. I picked up great ideas from you that we weren’t doing. The most important one is actually your point about formatting the cards in advance. Might appear as a simple thing but if you don’t do it in advance then you run out of room. So you would basically waste all that space on the card. Maybe a small point but can mess up your production. Thank you very much. You rock!
Thanks man 🙏🏾🙏🏾 I appreciate it 😁
When you do custom white balancing A and B, you are nulling out the tint on all three photodiodes on the sensor Red/Green/Blue but when you do Preset (manual) white balance you are only nulling out the red and blue tint. That is why if you look closely, you will always see a slight green tint in Preset White Balance vs A & B white balance. On the FX6 don't listen to the people saying fill the frame 60% - if you want to get the best white balance fill the frame all the way and expose the white card correctly using the main light source. (use clear image zoom to get in all the way on the white card).
Cool!
Audio in line dont need to be amplified. But for mic, they need to be amplified by 60db cus the signal is too low (i could be wrong in the number), so +60db with or without phatom power
The line feature is used when your sound input isn't from a mic but from e.g. a mixer. Microphones often need to be gained to come to line level. So think of it this way, a mic needs to be gained to become line and that's why you have expensive audio gear in order to e.g. give a clean gain. Think of audio gain the same as ISO or gain on cameras, if you pull it up too high, you're also raising the noise level too. But in audio.
What's important to note is that if your input is from a mixer or something else that gives you line level, it's essential that you set the camera to line. Because when you're on mic, the camera will try to gain it. But if you gain a line level audio, you just clip the signal and push the port past its rated threshold aka you blow the port.
So if you have mic, stick to mic unless it's a condenser that needs phantom, so then mic +48V. But if your sound input is line, then stick to line so you don't send your port to heaven. If you have a mic plugged in and set your camera to line, it just won't work cause you don't have the gain. Hope it all makes sense.
The line option is for having a lav mic directly into the camera instead of through a transmitter/receiver!
Ahhh that makes sense !
@@KofiYeboah because the output is line level... if you record from a pa mixer for example is also line level....
Sorry. No. Line level is for taking an amplified signal from another electronic device like a mixing console or something with pre-amps in it. I do a lot of events and we will have the A2 give us house sound from the mixer, usually an aux out.
If you take a feed like that and your set for mic level audio, you will have a miss match and your audio will be over modulated (distorted). Set it for line level and it can handle this amplified audio and sound normal.
Would love a video on how you have your camera set up, like custom buttons and what not. Picking this baby up later this year
I definitely second this. Maybe a quick short if not a video lol
I can do that !
@@KofiYeboah sounds good looking forward to it
Always appreciate these kinds of videos
Thanks homie 🙏🏾🙏🏾
Cool tips. Looking at jumpin into the FX6 in a few days time...Got an FS5 now and it has same mic input settings. Line is for taking a feed from a mixer or something that already has a preamp, so if you're recording a DJ and you want the feed directly from the DJ's mixer into your camera aswell as a mic to get some ambient sounds (crowd etc) then this is perfect to use both.
I don't think you need to reset the Cine EI values. When you switch between the base ISOs the preset values change accordingly. I believe the default settings are exactly what you mentioned here. Great content. Keep it coming.
Thank you Kofi! I have watched a bunch of your videos this morning. Just bought the FX6 and am learning a lot. Much Love!
Ayy that’s amazing ! Thank you man 🙏🏾appreciate it
Buena información. Resumiste lo que encontre investigando en muchos sitios web y videos. Tengo la FX6 desde hace 2 semanas. Saludos 🤝
Thank you !!
Thanks for this walkthrough. The FX6 is on my radar for upgrading to a higher spec cinema camera.
Thanks ! I have a couple more parts coming out soon !
The line future is to connect directly to a sound board/Mixer
Love your videos Kofi. You have the best way of explaining things. Thank you so much!
I appreciate it so much !! Thank you !
This was really helpful, despite my not owning an FX6 haha! If I ever jump ship and invest in one of these, I'll definitely reference this video. Thanks Kofi! #100Kin2023
One day!
Thank you for helping us new bigginers but you guys are going too fast thinking we know much but a guy like me 75 years old have no idea about many things it takes me longer to learn than you younger guys but still I would like to learn and have the same fun as you are having ! God Bless you Sam
Have you tried watching at 0.75 speed ?
@@KofiYeboah not sure what you talking about I am do not have the knowledge you have don’t forget I am 75 years old and kind of disabled but I want to enjoy life as others do when ever I can we all humans no matter what raise we are of collar God bless you
Very well presented, good tutorial, thank you
Thanks !!
When you said you can transfer output to the external monitor - does that mean you can use that monitor to touch screen focus? I'm thinking not. Great tutorial!
No I wish 🥹
Friend, thank you for your work! Do you have an overview of your camera settings?
Yes in one of my shorts !
Very enriching video! The kind of things we are not taught in film school for example..
Quick question : whats the type of V-mount for battery on the minia of the video ? Seems to work well without taking too much space :)
Thanks !
So helpful - thanks man
Anytime!
Hello,
A quick message because you forgot one thing about Black Balance : it has to be done at least once a day (at the start of the day) and each time you change environment (like interior/exterior).
Unlike the red system, you don’t HAVE to black balance as often actually, hence I left it out
I’m about to get the fx6 I use the Sony a7iii, I felt that part about formatting your sd card 😂
It’s stress with 4 s’s 😂
Love this. And your honesty about tge mistakes we all make. You referenced another video at the end of this one but I didn’t see a card or a link. Can you add that to the comments. Thank you.
I was going to leave a pinned comment! That videos out this weekend 😅 but I had to make this one first or the second makes no sense
Great video, very helpful, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
@@KofiYeboah It was man. I spent ages trying to find good tutorials. Since I do shoot some podcasts and sometimes need a 3 cam setup, I didn't want to buy 3x fx6's so I am watching you fx30 videos, love your style of review. To the point, clear and most of all unbiased, which is so rare in the world of "sony sent me this" disclaimers lol. Have a good one man and thank you again. Subbed and liked.
@@ChasingAmy Haha I try to keep my content as concept based and function based as possible; I DO get some gear from time to time, but I want to review things id ACTUALLY use, or things I think are interesting haha, thanks brother!
Great info
I got 2 more parts to it to !
inteesting ~see ya!! mate!
Thanks 🙏🏾
you talked on several video to record directly on SSD drive but I think you were always talking about the FX3 not the FX6. Can you do it on both or just the FX3 ?
Both can *only to a ninja V
Your audio explanation is incorrect. +48v is for condenser microphones, but you wouldn't want to send +48v to a dynamic microphone (such as a handheld SM58) both of these devices output mic level signals, so they need to be in mic sensitivity rather than line level sensitivity. You want line level sensitivity for line level sources such as when you are connected to a mixing board at a wedding, or if you are connected to a recorder that outputs at line level. Oftentimes times wireless microphone receivers will output line level to your camera as well.
Good to know, thanks n
Hi Kofi, thanks so much just got my FX6 and loving/learning it! Anyway a couple things I noticed was when you mention the presets I think what you show and what you say are backwards (high, medium, low settings) but since I'm new it may be me not understanding. You also mention and show that S&Q 4k (4096x2160 in Cine EI) goes up to 60FPS but I'm unable to do it but seems to work in UHD 4k (3840x2160) but again maybe it's me.
On the 120fps you’re right ! And the HML settings you can set to whatever on the dial really !
@@KofiYeboah ok, thanks. I did see that I'm able to get 60FPS but not thru S&Q so that's good! Thanks so much!
Love your videos so much! Super helpful!! Question tho, at 2:33 did you mean to say "most amount of noise"?? or did u mean least?
“Help reduce the least amount of noise”
Afro-Canadian accent and I blend words sometimes ahah
how do you get the footage off
Like you mean like a card reader?
Are there any horizontal display levels on the fx6?
Sorry not sure what you mean
@@KofiYeboah to check horizontal and vertical levels of the camera
@@rMr.big13 oooh! No just horizontal
@@KofiYeboah How to get the horizontal levels? I don't see them when I press the display button.
Bro love your videos. Kofi. I gotta ask bro. Please don’t laugh at me. I Can Not Delete A Clip off the THUMBNAIL. WHERE IN THE HELL IS IT?
Now that I think of it…. I actually don know lol I never delete in camera
In thumbnail mode - hit Menu and hold it in to go to the main menu and then scroll down to Thumbnail - which will now be highlighted (if your not in Thumbnail mode this will be grayed out). There you can delete the individual clips - although this is generally not the suggested way to do this because you can accidently delete other clips if your not careful. The more accepted way is to just dump the footage to a drive and delete it from the drive. Randy
You do a full format for your card? Why?
Habit honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever done it any other way haha