How to Record Sound for Video: Dual System Sync Sound
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- For professionally produced films, the sound is usually recorded separate from the camera by a dedicated audio recorder. Why? Usually, this allows the crew to record higher quality sound. Recording sound this way is called Dual System or Sync Sound. In this episode, we show you how to record dual system sound so that you can increase the overall production value of your video and film projects.
If you’d like to learn how to record and post process your sound, be sure to have a look at my sound for video courses at school.learnlig...
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Gear used or mentioned in this episode:
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Tascam DR-60DmkII Audio Recorder (good option for a beginner who wants to record higher quality sound)
Amazon: geni.us/wiz0
B&H: bhpho.to/2miXZzv
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RODE NTG2 Shotgun Microphone (XLR output)
Amazon: geni.us/FY18y8e
B&H: bhpho.to/2mdI8Fy
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RODE VideoMic Pro (3.5mm plug output)
Amazon: geni.us/nILLvF
B&H: bhpho.to/2mj22Mb
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Sanken COS-111D Lavalier Microphone (3.5mm plug output)
Amazon: geni.us/19wRzw
B&H: bhpho.to/2mdJ1xG
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RODE VXLR 3.5mm to XLR adapter (also converts phantom power to plugin power so you don't damage your lavalier microphone:
B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon: geni.us/QgLt
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Aputure Light Storm COB120d LED Light (Key Light)
Amazon: geni.us/vlXDO
B&H: bhpho.to/2lgNXid
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Aputure Light Storm LS1s LED Panel Light (Background and hair lights)
Amazon: geni.us/UE2K
B&H: bhpho.to/2k9kVDa
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Panasonic GH4 m4/3 Camera
Amazon: geni.us/2aBYJA
B&H: bhpho.to/2k9edgO
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Panasonic Lumix 12-35mm f/2.8 Lens
Amazon: geni.us/lEZlK6j
B&H: bhpho.to/2k9dmg2
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Olympus 45mm f/1.8 Lens
Amazon: geni.us/oxXKA1b
B&H: bhpho.to/2ltYmcQ
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Copyright 2017 by Curtis Judd
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I never thought I would EVER subscribe to a UA-cam channel. But Chris just has so much amazing content! I'm just getting started, but I feel that his range of content will keep me glued for many years. I loon forward to signing up for some of his classes soon. Everything is easy, once you know it, but getting there can be overwhelming. Thank you for breaking it down into digestable nuggets. Thank you Chris for your generous and amazing work.
Thanks, Brenda. Happy recording! 🎙
Such a smooth presentation; no reaching for humor or anything other than covering the subject in the title, that's why I have been a subscriber for a long time.
+Yiddish SheKop thanks, very much appreciated!
Now that I have watched a plethora of Videos on getting the right gear within my budget, I've found the 'right man'....... I look forward to watching the sequences to this video in how to process in Post. Thank you Curtis for taking the time to share your experiences with us. God bless you. Pete.
Thanks Pete.
Just bought the DR60D MK2, very helpful, best sound demo I’ve seen...great work thanks!
Thanks. I hope the Tascam works well for you!
I wish I'd had this video a few years ago. Very well done, Curtis, with not a single wasted word. The Tascam recorder you displayed has a "slate" function for syncing that requires the cameras to begin recording before the audio recorder. But I've learned--as apparently you have as well--that the process works better to start the recorder before the cameras.
Thanks Kirk! Yes, I think another episode in the future may look at the slate feature - good idea.
Always the reliable source of information to turn toward. Yet, again another great tutorial as always!
Thanks Raymond!
Cheers! Nice to see a diverse selection of recorders for optimal application!
Thanks!
Really well produced. Concise, to the point, and easy to consume. Thanks!
Thanks ZenMasterStu!
I moses from kenya, I have watching your video and there have been usefully to me SO MUCH.
Glad they have been useful! Best wishes!
Curtis,
Thanks so much for making all of these videos. Of all UA-camrs making this kind of content, you seem the most sincere and helpful. I'm a huge fan and I appreciate your work.
--John from Minneapolis
+John Heckt thanks John, that makes my day!
i always use this setting (thanks to u) and editing with premiere pro made syncing the audio super easy without even clapping
Excellent!
Good job on this one, Curtis.
Do you have any thoughts about the quality of sound difference between recording a Tascam to its own SD for dual sound, vs. recording from the Tascam "line out" to the card inside the camera? Trying to figure out if I should dare leave my production cameras at home (both of which have internal broadcast-quality audio).
It depends on the camera. The Tascam is really made to work with consumer grade cameras with 3.5mm microphone inputs. If you're working with a broadcast or cinema camera, many of the Canons and Sonys have pretty decent inputs so the Tascam would be redundant in many workflows, particularly corporate and news work.
This guy just saved my life.
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Thank you. Very pleasant way you talk.
Thanks Eugi 🙂
This is so helpful. Thank you. Can't wait for the next video.
Thanks Rodel!
Curtis, consider doing a video on one of the main advantages of Fujifilm cameras like my X-S10. And that is you can tell the mic port to accept a microphone level or line level. My Sony's don't have this option and I'm pretty sure most other big brands don't either. You get to completely remove the cheap camera pre-amp from the audio chain! So I select line level and send great audio to it via line out from my Tascam Mixcast 4, 70D or Zoom H6 all with good microphones of course. So the video has the best audio already and that one file gets uploaded to YT. This is the BEST way to make videos considering time savings, work flow and quality of end product.
I need a fujifilm camera, then! Some of the Panasonic cameras do this as well. Would be nice to see Sony and Canon follow suit.
Thank you for this video! It's great!
Thanks!
Even in 2020 it was so helpful. Thank you a lot Curtis!
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Thanks for showing the settings for the Tascam, I will be referring back to this video. Cheers.
Thanks Gary.
Dropping a LIKE on your video! Watching and Supporting! I found the video on Google when looking for the recording of video and audio apart from each other. I specifically noted the Tascam recorder, and wanted to see that in action in the video. Nicely done!
Thanks Ray!
Great video appreciate the clear succinct explanation... just getting started so it's a big help. Thank you
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Excellent video as always Curtis, Thank you!
I have purchased myself a program being Plurel Eyes which works so well for syncing any audio and especially handy for multiple camera shoots.
As well I have the Zoom H5/H6 create backup files at -12 db for peaking issues.
Have to thank you for those tips which you provided in previous videos.
Highly recommend anyone watching your videos to subscribe and hit that notification bell.
Your channel is extremely valuable to learning film making.
Cheers, Pete
Thanks Pete. Yes, pluraleyes is very helpful.
Great video! Very useful for me as a beginner film maker. Thanks for this video.
+Daniel Huang you are welcome!
3 yrs later and I see why UA-cam still recommending this video.
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Do you do q&a's? I've got a couple important ones for home studio podcasting.
Yes - over on my other UA-cam channel, we do Sound for Video Sessions with Q&A on Sundays. The name of the channel is Curtis Judd Audio. If you'd like to submit a question in advance, you can sign up (for free) to the mailing list at School.LearnLightAndSound.com. We'll email on Saturday with instructions on how to submit your question. Hope to see you there!
very helpful video! I just got a Tascam DR60D and a Rode NTG4+ and it will help me a lot! Thank you
Thanks Carina! Happy recording!
I use a Zoom F6 audio recorder, which features 32-bit float mode. This means it’s pretty much impossible to over-drive or under-drive my audio. Then I run that audio from the F6 into my DSLM for reference audio. My experience has been that the reference audio embedded in my DSLM video files work just fine - eliminating the need to sync anything. I’m not sure that I’ve ever needed to use the 32-bit float audio from the F6, but it’s nice to know it’s there.
👍 yes, best of all worlds that way.
You saved my life
Glad to help!
I decided to switch to this format for my channel. looking forward to using the loudness normalization techniques on this channel. glad FCPX has a synchronize feature!
Thanks Anthony, good luck! Nice steps!
You never disappoint! I'm still using your recommendation of the Giant Squid lav and Zoom H1. That combo still works good...but I really like those new recorders!
Thanks Jay! That's still a great combo!
Superb presentations.
Thanks!
Just what i needed to get started, thank you!
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Thanks for another very helpful tutorial Curtis. It's always good to be reminded od the basics. especially after one develop some bad habits after doing it for awhile.
Thanks!
Can you plug the Tascam DR-60D into a wall outlet with a simple USB adapter? Everything I’ve read talks about using external power packs. I’d like to give it consistent power if possible. Don’t want to try plugging it in and running the risk of screwing it up!
Yes, the USB AC adapter will regulate and convert to the right voltage.
Thanks!!
Great info! Thanks!
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Thank you for these classes, are very important for me!
+Ricardo Beccari you're welcome!
Obrigado Curtis, quando comprei o Tascam D60 Mark II aqui no Brasil, a primeira pergunta para mim é: como esse dispositivo funciona? Eu sou fotógrafo e nunca use algum tipo de dispositivo de som! Eu continuarei segui-lo, suas explicações são muito limpas
Obrigado Ricardo e os melhores desejos (created with Google translate, I hope it worked!)
Great video as always!
I own a Tascam DR 40 (and a boom, a hypercardioïd mic and a cheap shotgun): the way you recommend to set the gain not only prevents distortion, it also enhances the Signal/Noise ratio! This is because the DR 40 preamps are cheap (it makes sense: the device is super low priced) : I can get a decent amount of gain out of them, but it kills the S/N ratio (which overall kills the audio quality).
I'd rather work with a relatively weak signal than with a noisy track, it is much easier to process.
Context: I'm a no-budget sound engineer for a no-budget fiction.
Thanks Lucien, good info!
As always, a great video.
Thanks Art!
Very helpful. Thank you very much. Two thumbs up 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Kai.
I really enjoy your videos.
thanks.
Thanks Stanley!
As always great video full of useful informations!!
Thanks!
Thank you for posting!
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Great vid as always!
Thanks Lars!
So Helpful thank you!
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Great channel! subbed!
Thanks and welcome to the community!
great tips. I am wondering whether you still suggest separate using a pre-amp for newer mirrorless DSLR shoots such as on the Canon R5?
Unless I'm doing a very quick and dirty recording, I still record audio separately to a dedicated audio recorder and then sync to the video footage in post. To answer your question, it really depends on your quality expectations.
You have a video about syncing timecode from camera to field recorder?
Yes: ua-cam.com/video/KiP5qviYuEc/v-deo.html
Thanks Curtis!
Can the DR 60D turn off AGC? Reading reviews today and people complained about AGC.
Yes.
Curtis, this is a great video. One question - I'm using a RODE Wireless Pro system - since the transmitters are also recording, why do I even need the receiver? The fundamentals you outline in this video make sense if I don't have a microphone and transmitter that natively record. Could you help me understand why I still "care" that the receiver is configured for something like the RODE Wireless Pro (mostly using with my phone)?
Yes, so that you can monitor during the recording and stop if there’s an audio problem.
Thanks for that, Curtis, another very helpful video. A video I'd like to see would be one where you expand on the various connectors and cables.
I'm going to be doing quite a lot of run and gun recording, where I'll have to connect to various mixers and amplifiers - could be somebody busking in the street, could be a mixing desk for a live band.
The different levels and connectors (and labels for the connectors) is a bit of a minefield. Being able to quickly workout what I need would be a godsend.
Just thought I'd mention it in the hope that it can find a place on your list of possible ideas for future videos.
Good idea, I'll add it to the list!
Good episode!
I like auto leveling, when you're a one man show especially. Some recorders get it just right, some of them- no. Sony seems to have auto leveling figured out very well, using the ECM-XYST1M on sony hotshoe mounts ONLY allows auto level control and won't let me manually set it, I was upset about this until I began using it; it's incredible, I have yet to be in a situation where this is a bad thing.
Good to hear about that, thanks stevey500!
Absolutely! Fantastic solution for run and gun.
Dude, Great video! Thanks
Thanks BrainBoppersTv!
Lovely and crisp legend. My avx picks up way too much additional wind car atmosphere and passing sounds - quite bad, so next upgrade is to do this.
If you hide the lavalier under your shirt, does that eliminate the wind sound? Although a directional mic may help with any ambient noise.
Curtis Judd no brother, the breaths are still way too prominent, and a car going past or internal car noise whilst moving is so bad. I go from avx into g7 direct, I know avx has processing. If I put mic under chin, its slightly better, but I cant record in a nice tree lined road outside for instance because wind in the trees would be quite audible, another example was stood between two walls near some garages for a scene, the echo of the walls was too loud in post to keep that link. Id been surviving without zoom but the background sounds I seem to be noticing more these days and it makes editing jump cuts quite messy, even been on to Senny. Yes I could try zoom and also a cartoid but I think cartoid is going to be tricky.
Curtis Judd example here mate ua-cam.com/video/6Y_j53AmuxQ/v-deo.html
It helped me a lot.....
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Great, thanks so much
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Great videos, I've just discovered you. Question: Have you done a video which discusses the pros/cons of using an adapter from 3.5" TRS jack to XLR? You mentioned it here, that it requires a longer discussion. I'd appreciate the link or title of that video, thanks!
Typically with adapters like that you give up balanced audio which means you increase the risk of picking up interference in your audio, especially on longer cables.
Hi Curtis, thanks for the great video! I can't find the links you mention re: synching audio to video in post or increasing volume in post. The link you put in your description is dead.
How to sync depends on the app you use. Which video editing app do you use? As for loudness normalizing, this is the process I use: ua-cam.com/video/lHNhxGojFRU/v-deo.html
Thank you... very educational :)
Thanks. :)
This is a very good channel. Subscribed!
I am surveying the recorder for my Nikon D800.
I have a question: can I use TASCAM’s output “camera out” back to D800’s “mic input” ?
Will it cause a noticeable latency?
Sometimes just don’t want to do post processing. 😅
Thanks.
Yes, you certainly can do that, this is exactly what it is made to do and it does not have any amount of latency that is perceptible.
@@curtisjudd Thank you. 😄
I am planning to record my daughter’s performance in the school concert hall.
Using two microphones, one points to the stage, the other points to the roof, then mixes both in TASCAM, outputs to D800.
Hope I can record ambient sound reflection. 🤔🤔
@@Evoque2020 You might want to read up on stereo recording techniques: www.soundsnap.com/blog/the-basics-4-top-stereo-recording-techniques-explained/
Nice video! I like it
Thanks
purchased the Tascam DR-60DmkII, all works well and with UA-cam tutorials like this set up is no problem, i have one issue though and need advice on, when recording on phantom power the batteries dont last too long, i know USB power is one fix but that is not always an option what is your work around?
Two options: 1) I use a USB battery bank. 2) Tascam sells an AC adapter separately. Happy recording!
I'm very interested in more information as I have the very same Tascam DR60D II as used in this video and I struggle to properly understand how to set it up and get the best out of it.
In my course at school.learnlightandsound.com we show how to set it up and we also did this free session where we cover the basics of how to set it up for most scenarios: ua-cam.com/video/RDNjQxtJSrU/v-deo.html
Good info.
Thank you RallenMan.
I love to sync video and audio its all about the fun
Haha!
Hi Curtis, I have the Tascam DR-60mii and a Rode NTG2. It seems that the levels are similar in two settings. First Setting: Mid Gain / with the Pot at Max. Second Setting: Hi Gain / with the Pot somewhere near the middle. Again, the levels are similar (peaking around -12db). Which of these two settings would you choose? I don't love the idea of using the Hi Gain setting but I also don't love the idea of turning the Pot to Max! Thanks!
Hi Chris, I often go with mid gain and the pot at 3/4. Then I loudness normalize the audio in post.
Thanks Curtis! I really appreciate your help!
I'm planning on using an iPhone 11 Pro Max for a video shoot. However, to get better audio, I want to record the sound separately from the camera. I'm thinking of using a Tascam DR-60. I know the Tascam syncs well with DSLR camera in post. Would a Tascam recording also sync well with video shot on an IPhone 11?
Hi Michael, I haven’t tested the 11 Pro but I’ve found most phones drift quickly so your mileage may vary. Should be ok for short clips of less than 30 seconds. I’d test before the shoot. Best wishes!
sir. my mixer has a sub group output. which is 1/2 and 3/4 channel out. is it good to connect my sub group out to that tascam dr60? my 1 and 2 is for vocal then my 3 and 4 group is for the music player or audio. instruments.
I don't know the details of your mixer, but if you create a sub-mix for recording, yes, that will be a great option.
Hey Curtis, love your videos. Will the new Tascam 70D work with the older Canon 7D camera? Can I input to the camera and also monitor what's going on? Thanks
Hi Eddie, not sure as I didn't have a 7D on hand to test, but if you contact Tascam support, they should be able to confirm. Best wishes!
Thank you nice video and even better audio! You mention the 3.5mm connector as unbalanced? Does the product specify this because it looked TRS which is capable of balanced?
Hi, yes, the manufacturer specified that it is a 3.5mm stereo unbalance output. Because it is stereo, it is unbalanced in this case. Happy recording!
Thanks for the video. Very clear explanation. What would be a solution/setup/equipment to improve microphone sound when doing podcast? Ie live and not with a recording which can be edited in post?
RODECaster Pro would be a good option there: ua-cam.com/video/BMfsjXASlgQ/v-deo.html
For a mic I would recommend getting a non-directional microphone for podcasts so you can have a nice proximity effect when getting real close to the mic (the bassy "radio moderator voice" sound). This does not really work with shotgun mics + shotgun mics can behave very strangely in small, silent and/or acoustically optimized environments (which you will probably have for a podcast), since they are made to work best in noisy enviroments.
How do you keep track of what audio file goes with what video file? How can you set your equipment up to start and stop with only one button?
+Nat Funk I number and name all of the files at the time I download them. Some people use ingest apps which simplify the process if you’re dealing with a lot of files (Adobe makes one as part of their CC suite). To start/stop recording, you need a camera/recorder combo that supports this via HDMI. One example is the Panasonic GH5 and Sound Devices MixPre-3.
Thanks for the rapid reply. I'm going to research this further with the new information. Thanks again.
Do you need to do anything to make sure the audio is going to match the frame rate?
I'd recommend setting both devices - camera and recorder - to 48kHz sample rate though many cameras don't have this option. If you will be shooting long-form video, I recommend feeding audio from the recorder directly to camera while shooting because many cameras tend to drift over long takes - generally anything longer than 20 minutes.
@@curtisjudd excellent! Thank you!
Would this be a good option if you were recording someone talking and doing yoga for a video where the person would be turning away from the camera and moving around on a yoga mat. So not moving across a room but mainly their voice would be directed in different directions to the camera.
Hi Gayle, most of the big Yoga video channels are using wireless lavalier microphones and send the audio directly to camera. This way the microphone goes wherever the instructor goes. If you’re interested, I have several recommendations depending on your budget and the camera you’ll be using.
Curtis Judd I am interested in your opinion.
I have been using a Tascam DR 10L but am. It really that happy with it.
Also I don’t like having the recorder on my yoga pants but I know everyone who uses a lavalier mic has to deal with that.
Which lavalier mic with transmitters do you like best?
I wish there was a way to get good sound with an on camera mic!
Well, the easiest solution might be a wireless system like the Sennheiser AVX which we reviewed some time ago here: ua-cam.com/video/U9RjMXtmVLc/v-deo.html
It's an old one so try not to laugh too hard. ;-) The system isn't cheap but it is really easy to use and reliable.
On the more budget end, you might have a look at something like the Sennheiser XSWD which has a fairly small transmitter which isn't quite as imposing: ua-cam.com/video/QMDg__BhIWE/v-deo.html
Best wishes!
So helpful!
Thanks Tessa!
or will 48khz/24bit be the best for youtube? . . i like the info you share and the speed you deliver it!!!! thank you!!!! . . what do i get if i subscribe to you?? music/software stuff? synth stuff? drum machine stuff? photo/vid/lighting stuff? finishing compressing/ mastering stuff with photoshop cs6/elements 15-garageband and waves stuff and project sam? . . do you have headaches sometimes like i do?? . . seems like "no"!!!! cause if your calm cool-collect demeaner!!!!
I have the Rode Video Mic Pro and I use it with the Panasonic G7. I wanted to improve the audio quality and bought the Zoom H5. However, the audio quality is worse with the Video Mic pro plugged into H5....
Also, the VideoMic Pro has its own preamp so recording it into the H5 isn't really an advantage as you have found. You'd need to swap that out for a higher quality shotgun or boom mic to hear an audio quality difference (assuming the mics are boomed the same distance - less than 18 inches from the talent).
But the biggest difference you can make in audio quality is to get the mic close to the person speaking - ideally within 12 - 18 inches of their mouth.
I am struggling with syncing two lavs. Not sure it's really something I do wrong in post, but more it's something I should have done recording. What is a proper workflow for that?
Select both clips in timeline, right click > synchronize > audio
Agreed. That should do the job.
Helpful. I am just begining at audio editing. For the quiet low volume audio from this method of recording. Can i just use "amplify" effect on my audio editor software? or it is a better effect for that propuse? i use audacity, and it seems i cannot do just what you did on Premiere Pro to make the sound louder.
Yes, you can do something sort of like this, though not as precisely, with the free app Audacity: ua-cam.com/video/L1FLali0xLk/v-deo.html
Hello. Do you have video on slate tone?
No yet, it is on my list of to-do items.
Hi Curtis, I have heard about clapping for syncing purposes from many sources. But with Premiere Pro CC, (and I imagine with Final Cut), this no longer seems necessary. Premiere Pro will automatically sync the video with the audio. I just highlight the video clip and the separate audio clip and click on "merge" using audio as the means of merging. Premiere Pro joins the video clip to the separate audio clip and drops the audio that was originally with the video. I have never seen this fail. For me it has worked perfectly every time. Also you can place the better audio on the timeline underneath the original video clip and its audio, highlight both, and then click on "sync" and PP will put the new audio exactly where it belongs in relation to the video.
I do this all the time now. As long as there is scratch audio from the camera and then the recorder. I find this better, especially in interviews, you aren't clapping in front of the subject or before hand and it makes for a more subtle interview process.
Thanks Dennis, yes, I agree and the same with Final Cut Pro X. However, I still like to clap because some cameras don't always record their sound in sync. When I shoot with my Panasonic GH4, particularly if I record with the Atomos Shogun via the GH4's HDMI port, the audio is often out of sync by a couple of frames. The clap then becomes necessary to nudge the audio back into sync. Hopefully for most this isn't an issue but the cost of clapping is so small that I usually still do it. Thanks!
Whether a sharp sync clap is needed depends on the environment and the recording situation. I've run into situations pretty frequently where without a sharp sync noise, Premier Pro gives up.
That's interesting. I haven't run into that yet. Once my wife recorded me from across the aisle on a plane with a lot of ambient noise. My voice on the scratch track from the video was barely audible. And yet PP synced it perfectly. What type of situations have you discovered where PP has trouble?
Dennis Pollock same here. Premiere has always come through for me.
PluralEyes is the best and easiest way to sync sound and video.
Yes, it is awesome when it works. Must have good reference/scratch audio.
I'll stay moddest on this one
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Hi Curtis, I just bought the DR60D MKII and I try with a Rode video micro and a Samson C02 and in both cases with the gain set to high an the volume knobs all the way up I can barely reach -12db speaking directly into the mics from 5cm away, what I'm doing wrong? do you think my recorder have a problem? I did test the rode video micro directly into the camera and works fine so I know is not the microphone that has a problem.
Hi Rage Studios, for the Samson, the phantom power will need to be turned on for that input. And for the Video Micro, you'll need to turn plugin power on in the menu. I hope that helps!
both mics work but at very low levels, already turn phantom power on and plug in power for the rode video micro.
anyway thanks for the quick reply
Hmm, it sounds like something may be wrong with the recorder.
Wow good idea
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Now with 32 bit recording, get the mic near the subject and hit record, and adjust the audio later.
In some cases at least, yes. Still can affect the sound if you do not optimize your gain staging which you can do on the MixPre II series but not on ZOOM F6.
Awesome, first time I've seen your stuff. Your presentation is clear and concise and directly related to the title - seems simple but clearly is not.
Thanks Steven! I appreciate the feedback!
Hi Curtis: Great video! I have one question: when you use separate audio, must you shut-off the audio in your camera settings? I look forward to your reply. Best regards, Bob
Hi Bob, No, you'll want to leave the microphone in the camera on because you will use that to sync up the audio recording from your audio recorder. Best wishes!
Thanks, Curtis!
Waiting for Your Video on Single System Sound
+Jimmy a Geek lots of options. See some on camera top shotgun mics, lav mics, and audio adapters for single system sound: ua-cam.com/play/PLLQDQ5OW1X3I-i68wz8dQ6wgbX1FlVOe6.html
Thank for your valuable info and classes. I am beginning to understand some of the points better. However, reluctant to buy. I would like to record audio out of a sound mixer/board. Which one is better suited for line level recording. Thank you for your help and professionalism.
Hi Emmanuel, there are thousands of options but the least expensive one I would consider for recording line level from a mixing board would be the Tascam DR-60DmkII as shown here: ua-cam.com/video/TRoIMPHS91U/v-deo.html
Thank you and apologize for my tardy response.
Hi Curtis, I'm about to make a live stream video-classes, just teachers sit on a table with lavaliers. My Canon Vixia however has only 3,5mm mic output. Do you think is wise invest in something like a Kopul XLR adapter and buy a lavalier mic with XLR conector or Im safe with my actual 3,5mm lav connector? Sorry for the long post and thanks in advance!
Hi Pedro, Is the question how to get sound from multiple lavaliers into the camera? If so, yes, an audio adapter is a good way to do that. Here's a review of three if you are interested: ua-cam.com/video/B_0od_f_QkQ/v-deo.html
I would not upgrade to an adapter just to use an XLR lavalier microphone unless there is one that you particularly love. 3.5mm inputs can generate the same quality as long as you don't have very long cables.
Good luck!
Thank you so much!
i! I have a canon M50 and a xlr mic. I want to record straight to the dslr (I don’t want to sync audio and video later) so is it that I need a audio interface,a recorder like Zoom or a mixer? I’m still confused about this. Plus people say that if you use those wrong it will only record left side or right side only. thanks and awesome video!
The Tascam we used here has an output for cameras so you could feed the XLR microphone into the Tascam and then use the 3.5mm output from the Tascam into your camera so that the camera receives the audio from the XLR microphone.
I know I'm a bit late to the Tascam and XLR mic party, but I have found your reviews to be the best. With that said, I have a question. My Tascam DR-60DMK2 will arrive late this week, and I eventually plan to use it with one mic....but someday 2 mics. The MK2 is a 4-channel system, with only one SD card. So if I'm recording with 2 mics/inputs, does the MK automatically separate the channels/tracks on the SD card, or will I have only one track? Thank you in advance.
With two microphones you will have one file with two separate channels so you can process the microphones separately.
@@curtisjudd that's awesome! Thank you for your reply.
How could I incorporate a timecode box with the Tascam recorder? Let's say the Deity TC-1 going into the Tascam 60D
Feed the audio into the 3.5mm input.
Thanks Chris. I am wondering how to set this up using two recording devices? I'll be running radio mic through one and rode through the other
Hi Mark, do you mean two audio recorders or two mics?
Curtis Judd two mics. I saw your other video which asks the same question on a podcast type. You said
Mode: Stereo
Source: Ch 1/2
MS mode off:
I tried this but, like you said on that same video one goes to left channel one goes to right. How would I adjust this in post?
Ah, that's where you'd break the "stereo" track from the recording into two mono tracks. Most video editing and audio editing apps allow you to do this. Which are you using?
Curtis Judd premiere pro 2017
Premiere Pro 2017
Great video - thanks, why not 96KHz instead of 48 (if it's available) I've experimented with both and although it takes up more space, it does appear "richer" to my ears - are there any downsides? - thanks
Hi Peter, thanks. I usually consider 96kHz for special occasions where I know that I'm going to slow down the sound for an effect or something else like that. In blind tests, most people cannot hear the difference between 48 and 96kHz, even seasoned audio engineers. Also, you will need to downsample prior to distributing the audio/video in most cases. That said, there's no harm in going with 96kHz if you want to do that for your workflow.
Thanks Chris - that's helpful - Peter
cool I want one how is the sound quality
Its ok.
Thank you Curtis for sharing your knowledge and experience. I'm using Final Cut from 2009. Is there a trick to Loudness matching in that version?
Hi kubbyisjacob, If Final Cut Pro 7 could take VST plugins (which I believe it could), then you could look at adding something Like Izotope Loudness Control or NuGen VisLM-H 2. These are not inexpensive, but they work nicely. I hope that helps!
thank you, I will look into that.
Thanks for the helpful video ! One question is can this unit record audio directly to the DSLR camera ?
Yes, it can. It has a 3.5mm output.
Curtis Judd thanks ! I guess for an interview set up then this is the trick with just a mono set up
@@NeilHynes Yes, or even stereo as it has two XLR inputs.
you are so pro sir. grat video
Thanks Eugenio!
Great video man, I was just wondering though, does the audio recorder need like a hard drive to save the audio? Or do you need to put like an SD card in them or something?
Hi Jason, most recorders use SD or microSD cards, yes.
I’m just a little confused. Apart from the low-noise pre-amps, the major advantage
with one of these would be avoiding having to sync in post. Is it (not) possible to send the recorded audio to your camera to avoid having to sync?
Hi Hugh, this video is primarily about recording audio separately which WILL need to by synced in post. However, yes, you can send audio from most audio recorders directly to camera. This eliminates the step of syncing in post, often with a minor degradation in audio quality.
Thanks for the clarification, Curtis. By the way, your content is excellent. Well researched and well delivered. Can't ask for more. Hugh