I edited out PART II portion of this video due to a number of comments concerned that it may cause damage. I have never experienced a line level source damaging a microphone input on one of my cameras or an interface. The worst I have experienced is distorted audio. This is why I set my camera's preamp as low as possible and slowly brought up the fader to get a good level. Because I do not have access to every single camera to test the mic input, and I don't have time to research the tech specs of every camera on the market to provide accurate and in depth responses, I have opted to remove this section of the video.
The problem here is that some people with far less knowledge associate distortion and clipping with audio damage where all clipping is doing (in it's most basic sense is turning sine waves into square waves).
Funny I wonder for the longest why directors hit their little black and why clapboard thing before they said action and one day realized it was to help sync audio to video later in post
You became my guru for video/sound recording. A thousand claps for you! OK, I've got it, only 2 or 3 for sync the audio to the footage, but you deserve a lot of clapping. Bravo!!!
Wow! Mind blown. This is such a helpful video. I've been reading about this online, but this video was a lot easier to understand with you actually setting it up. This video must have taken you quite a bit of time to record and edit. THANK YOU!
My god, I subbed to this channel 3 years ago looking for a nice cheap mic. I don't even remember you having 10k subs. Glad to see you've gained so much success since then and are still running things the same great way as back then.
You can also use a field recorder (e.g. ZOOM H4NPRO) with a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable and XLR microphone. It gives a nice effect on DSLR plus you have a backup on the card for possible synchronization in the software if something needs to be corrected. It is a field and stationary solution :)
Hey Piotr, this is exactly what I needed to know. So I have an interface and a Tascam DR60D mk 2 and want to connect my XLR mic into the interface first, then connect the interface into the recorder. Would a TRS into the headphone jack on the interface to XLR on the recorder be best or is there a better way?
I’m just installing my UA-cam studio and let me tell you... I finally understood how to connect my mic, audio mixer and camera!!!! I don’t have any tech background and it has been a headache to set everything up. Thank goodness I found your videos!!!
I was looking for how to use good microphones with DSLR video recording. This is my first video I am watching on youtube. This is perfect. I don't need to watch anything else. Thank you.
Great thanks! This video just popped up on my feed, I had looked everywhere for it, need to upgrade but couldnt figure out how to hook the XLR to my camera. Praise the Lord.
This is not only an essential video for beginners but a fresh look and review for experienced videographers looking for easy and inexpensive options. I'm a new subscriber!
Thank you so much…I’ve been having trouble with my yeti mic ever since I got it. All the videos tht I’ve seen makes it look like a plug an play (no interference issues) this explains a lot. God bless you!
THANK you this was awesome! I'm starting to record online courses and have a great mic and great camera and didn't know how to best get them working together. Very timely, exactly what I needed.
For the Scarlett, have you tried using the stereo outputs on the back and use the same method as the mixer's? Because afaik the Scarlett can also output a low latency audio through the stereo output. That way, you can use the headphone jack to monitor the audio, an added bonus!
I came here to see precisely that and was surprised that didn't happen. I'm wondering if it would have done any difference to the quality of the audio or not. *shurg* Would love to see that comparison but I can't seem to find a youtube video with the Scarlett being used to connect to a DSLR directly. I did see a review of another device in which the mains in the back would mute if you were using the headphone jack... Hope this wouldn't be the case here.
And that is why in movie sets they use a clapperboard, besides having the clapping sound it could also contain useful information like lenses used or camera.
So glad I watched this cause I originally had my condenser mic set up through my audio interface to my iPhone and thought it was gonna be a huge headache when I got my first DSLR. I’m so glad it was as simple as buying a 1/4 trs to 3.5mm cable!! Thank you!!
Damn! I had no idea I could use my focusrite itrack solo to run a nice mic into my camera. As soon as I saw this clip in the vid, I hooked up the same way you did and now my audio quality is superb! and the focusrite doesn't even interfere with my windows sound setup, everything is separate and working together perfectly! Blueyeti pro and sony a7sii working together like a dream! Thank You for sharing. Now my gaming vids and commentary will be top quality!
THANK YOU! I have been looking for a good explanation on how to use an XLR microphone with a camera for so long. I’m definitely going to use method 5. I have heard about being able to sync the audio and video but I was afraid I would mess it up. Your explanation was so easy to understand. I love the 3 clap method as well. Again, great video man. Thank you so much for this.
Great explanation, except that i had to replay the bit on blue yeti at the begining a couple of times as when you were speaking the video wasnt doing what you were saying e.g. at the point of powering up the yeti you were plugging in the cable input. So just got confused there but then i got it.
Great video! However, I'm doing these exact steps and sound isn't coming to my camera. I have a Shure SM7B, Focusrite interface and canon EoS. But when I plug the mic is the camera, the -db on the camera doesn't move at all :( Any suggestions?
nice to see that it is actually a pre-amps and not Analog-to-Digital converter a problem with a camera, so line-level signal sounds amazingly well. plan to record a guitar into a camera like this :)
Bruh, I'm literally crying my eyeballs out of so much laughter for part IV: Connecting a nightmare. You saved my life, as I was going through this route. 😂
HELP: Connecting the XLR to Canon M50 Mark II. When I put the Rec. level to one above mute, I get zero sound. If I put it up, I get the sound, but it is very bad quality. Any ideas why I am not able to get it right? I follow the exact steps. I use the Focusrite Solo.
There's a step that's not included in this video. When your audio interface is setup and your mic is connected you need to set your level and gain appropriately. Here's a video on how to do that: ua-cam.com/video/1l86SOlxyps/v-deo.html I hope that helps.
namsate sir i am from india ,,, i am small youtuber ,thanx sir for giving this secret method .......i have search all video but no any body tell this trick but in your video i finaly got my solution......thanku very much👍
i followed your instructions for "PART III: Connecting a USB Audio Interface to Your Camera" and purchased the cable you suggested using your link in the description. However, this does not work and I am getting no signal intro my GH5 (from focusrite AI). please cna you send me to a link that describes how to set this up, or make a video on it?
I do not have a GH5 and have never used a GH5 so I cannot specifically walk you through it, and your searches for videos on audio settings would yield the same results as me. Here are the steps I would recommend taking: Connect your mic to your interface. Set the microphone gain properly on your interface. Make sure 0-latency monitoring is turned on on the interface. Have headphone volume turned down. In the audio settings of the GH5 have the level set as low as it can possible go. Then connect the headphone out to the camera using the cables. Speak into the microphone and slowly increase the headphone volume until you’re hitting an appropriate level.
@@Podcastage hey, thanks so much for the detailed response just saw this! 1) Scarlett audio interface 2i2 2) i cant try this with the cable you advised, as that cable is currently in the headphone jack where i would monitor my mic I notice when i have plugged in all cables to this chain you suggest, if i tap the camera body, i am getting audio signal from that indicating that despite cables being connected its still taking audio from the camera not the microphone. Regarding your initial steps: 1) Connect your mic to your interface - DONE 2) Set the microphone gain properly on your interface - DONE (SET TO -12) 3) Make sure 0-latency monitoring is turned on on the interface - NOT SURE WHAT THIS IS? 4) Have headphone volume turned down. - ON THE CAMERA OR AI? 5) In the audio settings of the GH5 have the level set as low as it can possible go - DONE 6) Then connect the headphone out to the camera using the cables - DONE 7) Speak into the microphone and slowly increase the headphone volume until you’re hitting an appropriate level - NOT WORKING
Kia ora! Greetings from Aotearoa, New Zealand. Great video - thank you!! I recently brought a Focusrite Scarlett Solo interface for music and podcast recording then got super interested in Youtubing and vlogging. So I'm literally about to buy my first canon camera for basic vlogging/photos and I will try setting up my interface and XLR microphone first before I go out and buy more 'on-camera' mics. I'm just a beginner at all of it so the less I need to buy at the start the better! Great tips using different methods too - I'm sure I'll use some of those other methods along the way.
This was extremely helpful! I am need to audio stuff and wasn't sure if I could get away with using my Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 with my Rode NTG4 and run that straight into my camera without purchasing an external recorder right now! Thank you so much for making this video!
*Can you do a video about connecting Shure Mv7 to a Sony camera via USB-C (or do you just need a double ended 3.5mm jack)?* I’m looking at buying both and making UA-cam videos at my desk. Any help would be appreciated.
Or on the blue yeti to dslr camera set up, you use a headphone splitter and some forme of audio limiter or external dac if you want to listen to the yeti connected to the camera, this will also work with the audio interface. You can connect a mic directly to the camera and have clean audio but to do so you'll need to utilize some forme of cloudlifter and a separate 48v phantom power box or a series of such devices for clean audio depending on the camera but this maybe completely impractical since the mixer would be the best option at that point.
Even Leroy sanchez has used the same..its a long black microphone with a little red around.and the shock mount also seems to compliment the microphone like it's of the same brand
Great summary. Others may have commented that some video editors including Cyberlink Power Director have an auto sync function. It's saved me many hours and allows me to record the sound separately from my camera with a good handheld recorder. My camcorder Panasonic 770 has a mic input too and I sometimes use the Tascam stereo pair external mic plugged straight in.
For part 4 could you use 48v phantom power to increase the audio quality? Or even phantom power and a cloudlifter to negate the hiss? The audio interface is objectively better, but would phantom power work?
I was hoping to be able to just run the mixer to the camera and avoid the extra step of syncing in post, but just realized my camera can't take an external mic. Clapping trick will certainly help speed things along. Thanks for the great video, I have learned a lot from your channel.
Question. I have aCanon R6. im looking at a rode ntg5, but it uses an XLR plug. would it be better go use your method of plugging that mic into the dslr via all the extra cables and box, or would it better to get the Rode Videomicpro NTG which comes with a 3.5mm connector Standard so i wouldnt need all the extra stuff?
I do this in most cases. Also for my podcast I have two camera angles and the audio file, and I highlight them and select “create multi angle clip”. The reason I did this is I wanted to demonstrate how to manually do it as the number of Mac users is still a fraction of windows.
Okay, this is awesome. I've been recording audio separately into Ableton and syncing later. For what I do, I think this might just be magic for me to take away the syncing element of my workflow. Thank you!
can you use the cord for connecting your mixer to dslr but plug it into the main outputs of your audio interface. That way you can still use headphones to monitor.?,,,, or can you get a headphone amp with 4 jacks so you can connect the camera and still have 3 more inputs for headphones??
Hi! Thank you for this helpful video! But I have a question. I am using an audio interface with mic for the audio, but for the video I don't have camera, so I use my smartphone. I tried anything I could think of, but I could't find a way to use it as you have in part III. I'd be very thankful if you, or enyone else in the comments could give me some advise! Have a great day!
You can plug your interface to phone with an adapter cable. But in phone camera it will receive only one channel (left or right). Record on bandlabs app. It will record both channels.
What I usually do, is plugging the mic into my camera with the gain set to max, then send it through the audio interface with 3.5 (if your camera has headphone out ) with very low level to lower the overall gain, & theeen, into the PC through the 1/4 jack of the interface into the 3.5 jack of the PC, to end up with the cleanest noise ever. I mean, my goal was to record noise, so in case you took it seriously, I suggest you follow this whole process, except every step of it. :D
What about optimal working range of preamps in camera? Normally the lowest setting isn't the most linear range of a electronic component. You will have more distortion at lowest setting compared to its optimal setting. Have you tested the actual sound performance at different gain on camera?
I have lots of good quality audio recording gear, but I was considering going dynamic mic into the camera for simplicity and not having to sync in post. This video was the wakeup call I needed. God I'm lazy
Great video as usual. I use to sync video and audio in post too. Clap, clap!!! Haha But I would suggest another option that i actually used when i had to record pieces for TV and I didn’t have much time for audio syncing: using the first gen of the iRig Pre (the one that has a 3.5mm TRRS plug)... This option “only” requires a mic, a XLR to XLR cable, the iRig Pre and any 3.5mm TRRS female to 3.5 TRS male adapter. Being able to select the gain on the iRig (which is battery powered) means that we can use the minimum possible amount of gain from the internal camera mic preamp. And it works. Tested.
The Saramonic Smart Rig + has an output that works with camera (TRS) or iPhone (TRRS) without an adapter. Separate inputs (2) for XLR as well as (2) for 3.5 mm.
Wow! Really very helpful. I had just gotten a new XLR mic and an audio interface and was doing the sync method but direct to cam works for me as well through my AI. It was so simple idk why I hadn't already done it that way.
Thanks for breaking this down across different sources. I don't own them all but it was nice to see how they operate. Been searching for a way to record my guitar/keyboard setup with minimal computer usage. This method should work and I think I already have everything I need. Amp's cab sim out to mixer's mono line in via 1/4" > 1/4" RightLeft mono out from mixer to stereo 3.5 in to camera. Should be exciting to try out. Cheers. woah. i have a pedal that has cab sims and stereo outs. never recorded in stereo before. the plot thickens..
Thanks, great video. But could you add one important test, which is testing a condenser XLR mic with an internal battery, like the Rode NTG4+ with the XLR to 3.5mm adapter directly to the camera? Does phantom power provide any gain, I don't even know what it accomplishes. Can you avoid the camera's preamp noise by setting its level to minimum, and just use the gain that you get with the battery? Or can you increase the gain in post? Has someone done this who could give some feedback? Thanks.
Hello Sir. I want to connect my Sony a6400 or canon m50 into my zoom livetrak L8 for video podcast and recording to camera sd card? Also was wondering should I record straight into Lumafusion or GarageBand or Ferrite? Can I use my iPad or should I use MacBook Pro? If so, how. Also, If I wanted to hear the playback through my monitors, how do I connect them? Please Help! Thank You!
For the usb audio interface example what is the Scarlett plugged into to power it up? Can you plug the interface into a power outlet or are you using the usb to connect it to a computer or usb port
i have 2 question here if you could help 1) since u are connecting audio interface to the computer for power and input of the camera do u need to connect HDMI of camera to computer. 2) how could you hear since your audio interface is headphone output is connected to cameras input. thanks in advance
How about recording a good quality video using a laptop connected with a focus rite 2i2 3rd gen audio interface with condenser mic and acoustic guitar plugged into it; like those you do in the demos playing guitar using the audio interface and recording video of yourself. How do you do that quality recording and no latency. It looks recorded live in real time? Can you do demo about that or a lecture if you will? Thank you
Interesting video , I was going to use my SLR next instead of Webcam for face cam 📷 . I only just got my MV7 WORKING Via XLR and interface so will be checking ✔️ your other video too .. Was just wondering If Mic AUX should be disabled in OBS or should I put that as my interface itself .. kinda confusing to me 🙉 Thanks ✌️
Weird question, as for connecting a USB microphone to the camera (like the Blue Yeti you mentioned, planning to use the AT2020 USB+ but I assume it's the same) - power is provided from the USB connection, is it possible to power it from a powerbank or a normal USB wall charger? I want to use the headphone out to connect to camera to have the audio synced from the get go, so I'm wondering if it's physically possible to supply the right amount of wattage to power the microphone or does it need a PC connection/drivers to actually work.
Hello, thanks for the video Very information. I have a question about Part II / Method II (hooking up directy from mixer to camera mic input). My mixer has two XLR line out (not switchable to mic-level out). I got the two XLR female connector to 1/8 male TRS to hook up to my DSLR's mic input. Given the line out is "hotter" (i.e. higher voltage output) than the mic input, will it damage my camera's mic input over time? thanks
I do not believe so, but I am unable to provide any absolute answers here. I believe that asking your camera manufacturer would be the best course of action. Cheers.
Hello! thanks for the video. Can I use the TRS cable to connect my Tascam directly to the camera, to speak through the Tascam so that the sound goes directly to the camera and records it there?
!Best method! Use a cheap preamp like the iRig Pre or the Saramonic Smartrig, they provide Phantom Power, Preamplification and an easy way to connect to your Camera via either hacking the thing or using a TRRS to TRS adapter, the whole thing costs like 30$$. I`ve been doing that since Caleb Pike showed that on DSLR Video Shooter.
I edited out PART II portion of this video due to a number of comments concerned that it may cause damage. I have never experienced a line level source damaging a microphone input on one of my cameras or an interface. The worst I have experienced is distorted audio. This is why I set my camera's preamp as low as possible and slowly brought up the fader to get a good level.
Because I do not have access to every single camera to test the mic input, and I don't have time to research the tech specs of every camera on the market to provide accurate and in depth responses, I have opted to remove this section of the video.
The problem here is that some people with far less knowledge associate distortion and clipping with audio damage where all clipping is doing (in it's most basic sense is turning sine waves into square waves).
Pls can this work with the G Anica 4k UHD and the Focusrite Scarlet. Anybody that can guide me about it 🙏
Thanks! You're so helpful
The clapper! I cannot believe I never thought of doing that... You’re a hero and a saint.
I watch this little miraculous tip at 3am after working my ass out synching the video and the sound on the software! This dude just saved my future!
Funny I wonder for the longest why directors hit their little black and why clapboard thing before they said action and one day realized it was to help sync audio to video later in post
@@alterI4 It's crazy how i just learned this lol
@@Narasetu This vid saved me a lot of extra stress and cost too!
I connected directly the Condenser Microphone BM-800 (XLR to Jack) into the Nikon D3300 DSLR and the sound is amazing
You became my guru for video/sound recording. A thousand claps for you!
OK, I've got it, only 2 or 3 for sync the audio to the footage, but you deserve a lot of clapping. Bravo!!!
Wow! Mind blown. This is such a helpful video. I've been reading about this online, but this video was a lot easier to understand with you actually setting it up. This video must have taken you quite a bit of time to record and edit. THANK YOU!
My god, I subbed to this channel 3 years ago looking for a nice cheap mic. I don't even remember you having 10k subs. Glad to see you've gained so much success since then and are still running things the same great way as back then.
yea been researching this for 3 hours - 24 videos later yours finally provided the answer in a clear fashion - thank you
You can also use a field recorder (e.g. ZOOM H4NPRO) with a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cable and XLR microphone. It gives a nice effect on DSLR plus you have a backup on the card for possible synchronization in the software if something needs to be corrected. It is a field and stationary solution :)
Hey Piotr, this is exactly what I needed to know. So I have an interface and a Tascam DR60D mk 2 and want to connect my XLR mic into the interface first, then connect the interface into the recorder. Would a TRS into the headphone jack on the interface to XLR on the recorder be best or is there a better way?
@@kristaylor7119 xlr straight to DR60D mkii it's made for that
I’m just installing my UA-cam studio and let me tell you... I finally understood how to connect my mic, audio mixer and camera!!!! I don’t have any tech background and it has been a headache to set everything up. Thank goodness I found your videos!!!
I was looking for how to use good microphones with DSLR video recording. This is my first video I am watching on youtube. This is perfect. I don't need to watch anything else. Thank you.
The best, guys and dolls, you can't actually fake no mater how hard you try videos I've seen in a long time.
Great thanks! This video just popped up on my feed, I had looked everywhere for it, need to upgrade but couldnt figure out how to hook the XLR to my camera. Praise the Lord.
This is not only an essential video for beginners but a fresh look and review for experienced videographers looking for easy and inexpensive options. I'm a new subscriber!
Thank you so much…I’ve been having trouble with my yeti mic ever since I got it. All the videos tht I’ve seen makes it look like a plug an play (no interference issues) this explains a lot. God bless you!
THANK you this was awesome! I'm starting to record online courses and have a great mic and great camera and didn't know how to best get them working together. Very timely, exactly what I needed.
Bro your a real one for this
Thanks so much Matt, I really appreciate you taking the time out of your day to watch. Have a great one.
You are such a audio king really i never thought like this way to possible record professional audio❤❤❤😊😊😊
For the Scarlett, have you tried using the stereo outputs on the back and use the same method as the mixer's? Because afaik the Scarlett can also output a low latency audio through the stereo output. That way, you can use the headphone jack to monitor the audio, an added bonus!
I came here to see precisely that and was surprised that didn't happen. I'm wondering if it would have done any difference to the quality of the audio or not. *shurg* Would love to see that comparison but I can't seem to find a youtube video with the Scarlett being used to connect to a DSLR directly. I did see a review of another device in which the mains in the back would mute if you were using the headphone jack... Hope this wouldn't be the case here.
This isgreat! Simple and to the point without leaving out any details. Thank you. This was super helpful.
I literally have never benefited from a channel more than I did from this one
You have made every video that I need, microphone speaking. Awesome video!
And that is why in movie sets they use a clapperboard, besides having the clapping sound it could also contain useful information like lenses used or camera.
I had a 'lightbulb moment' realising this too, haha!!
So glad I watched this cause I originally had my condenser mic set up through my audio interface to my iPhone and thought it was gonna be a huge headache when I got my first DSLR. I’m so glad it was as simple as buying a 1/4 trs to 3.5mm cable!! Thank you!!
Damn! I had no idea I could use my focusrite itrack solo to run a nice mic into my camera. As soon as I saw this clip in the vid, I hooked up the same way you did and now my audio quality is superb! and the focusrite doesn't even interfere with my windows sound setup, everything is separate and working together perfectly!
Blueyeti pro and sony a7sii working together like a dream!
Thank You for sharing. Now my gaming vids and commentary will be top quality!
the interface must be connected to the pc?
THANK YOU! I have been looking for a good explanation on how to use an XLR microphone with a camera for so long. I’m definitely going to use method 5. I have heard about being able to sync the audio and video but I was afraid I would mess it up. Your explanation was so easy to understand. I love the 3 clap method as well. Again, great video man. Thank you so much for this.
I’ve tried many things to tweak the audio but syncing in post is definitely the best option for me. The quality is incomparable.
Which program do you use for record the voice?
Great explanation, except that i had to replay the bit on blue yeti at the begining a couple of times as when you were speaking the video wasnt doing what you were saying e.g. at the point of powering up the yeti you were plugging in the cable input. So just got confused there but then i got it.
Great video! However, I'm doing these exact steps and sound isn't coming to my camera. I have a Shure SM7B, Focusrite interface and canon EoS. But when I plug the mic is the camera, the -db on the camera doesn't move at all :( Any suggestions?
Thanks!
nice to see that it is actually a pre-amps and not Analog-to-Digital converter a problem with a camera, so line-level signal sounds amazingly well. plan to record a guitar into a camera like this :)
Bruh, I'm literally crying my eyeballs out of so much laughter for part IV: Connecting a nightmare. You saved my life, as I was going through this route. 😂
Thank you! Gonna try a couple of these!
HELP: Connecting the XLR to Canon M50 Mark II. When I put the Rec. level to one above mute, I get zero sound. If I put it up, I get the sound, but it is very bad quality. Any ideas why I am not able to get it right? I follow the exact steps. I use the Focusrite Solo.
There's a step that's not included in this video. When your audio interface is setup and your mic is connected you need to set your level and gain appropriately. Here's a video on how to do that: ua-cam.com/video/1l86SOlxyps/v-deo.html
I hope that helps.
@@Podcastage yeha I figured it out eventually. Everything all good now and sounding great. Thanks for the tips.
Extremely helpful content. Thank you so much for sharing this educational info.
namsate sir i am from india ,,, i am small youtuber ,thanx sir for giving this secret method .......i have search all video but no any body tell this trick but in your video i finaly got my solution......thanku very much👍
Loveeee you for that thx. Was searching for hours for an answer how to connect it right. Thankkkkksss.
i followed your instructions for "PART III: Connecting a USB Audio Interface to Your Camera" and purchased the cable you suggested using your link in the description. However, this does not work and I am getting no signal intro my GH5 (from focusrite AI). please cna you send me to a link that describes how to set this up, or make a video on it?
I do not have a GH5 and have never used a GH5 so I cannot specifically walk you through it, and your searches for videos on audio settings would yield the same results as me.
Here are the steps I would recommend taking:
Connect your mic to your interface.
Set the microphone gain properly on your interface.
Make sure 0-latency monitoring is turned on on the interface.
Have headphone volume turned down.
In the audio settings of the GH5 have the level set as low as it can possible go.
Then connect the headphone out to the camera using the cables.
Speak into the microphone and slowly increase the headphone volume until you’re hitting an appropriate level.
I should have asked two questions. 1) What interface are you using. 2) If you connect headphones to your interface do you hear your mic?
@@Podcastage hey, thanks so much for the detailed response just saw this!
1) Scarlett audio interface 2i2
2) i cant try this with the cable you advised, as that cable is currently in the headphone jack where i would monitor my mic
I notice when i have plugged in all cables to this chain you suggest, if i tap the camera body, i am getting audio signal from that indicating that despite cables being connected its still taking audio from the camera not the microphone.
Regarding your initial steps:
1) Connect your mic to your interface - DONE
2) Set the microphone gain properly on your interface - DONE (SET TO -12)
3) Make sure 0-latency monitoring is turned on on the interface - NOT SURE WHAT THIS IS?
4) Have headphone volume turned down. - ON THE CAMERA OR AI?
5) In the audio settings of the GH5 have the level set as low as it can possible go - DONE
6) Then connect the headphone out to the camera using the cables - DONE
7) Speak into the microphone and slowly increase the headphone volume until you’re hitting an appropriate level - NOT WORKING
With the USB mic you can use a split cable in the USB mic thin connect one end to the camera and the other to a headset.
Kia ora! Greetings from Aotearoa, New Zealand. Great video - thank you!! I recently brought a Focusrite Scarlett Solo interface for music and podcast recording then got super interested in Youtubing and vlogging. So I'm literally about to buy my first canon camera for basic vlogging/photos and I will try setting up my interface and XLR microphone first before I go out and buy more 'on-camera' mics. I'm just a beginner at all of it so the less I need to buy at the start the better! Great tips using different methods too - I'm sure I'll use some of those other methods along the way.
What about my headphone connection on part 3. Where do I connect my headphones ?
This was extremely helpful! I am need to audio stuff and wasn't sure if I could get away with using my Focusrite Scarlet 2i2 with my Rode NTG4 and run that straight into my camera without purchasing an external recorder right now! Thank you so much for making this video!
*Can you do a video about connecting Shure Mv7 to a Sony camera via USB-C (or do you just need a double ended 3.5mm jack)?* I’m looking at buying both and making UA-cam videos at my desk. Any help would be appreciated.
Or on the blue yeti to dslr camera set up, you use a headphone splitter and some forme of audio limiter or external dac if you want to listen to the yeti connected to the camera, this will also work with the audio interface.
You can connect a mic directly to the camera and have clean audio but to do so you'll need to utilize some forme of cloudlifter and a separate 48v phantom power box or a series of such devices for clean audio depending on the camera but this maybe completely impractical since the mixer would be the best option at that point.
Even Leroy sanchez has used the same..its a long black microphone with a little red around.and the shock mount also seems to compliment the microphone like it's of the same brand
Great summary. Others may have commented that some video editors including Cyberlink Power Director have an auto sync function. It's saved me many hours and allows me to record the sound separately from my camera with a good handheld recorder. My camcorder Panasonic 770 has a mic input too and I sometimes use the Tascam stereo pair external mic plugged straight in.
For part 4 could you use 48v phantom power to increase the audio quality? Or even phantom power and a cloudlifter to negate the hiss? The audio interface is objectively better, but would phantom power work?
I was hoping to be able to just run the mixer to the camera and avoid the extra step of syncing in post, but just realized my camera can't take an external mic. Clapping trick will certainly help speed things along. Thanks for the great video, I have learned a lot from your channel.
Question. I have aCanon R6. im looking at a rode ntg5, but it uses an XLR plug. would it be better go use your method of plugging that mic into the dslr via all the extra cables and box, or would it better to get the Rode Videomicpro NTG which comes with a 3.5mm connector Standard so i wouldnt need all the extra stuff?
Great post! Can I plug condenser mic to the Iphone via Focusrite? Thank you.
Thank you my friend. I was just thinking if it would be better to record and sync. I have my answer now!
What are the advantage of recording audio in a computer vs in camera with an audio interface?
If you have final cut pro you can highlight the audio clip and video clip simultaneously, right click + synchronize clips. Game changer.
I do this in most cases. Also for my podcast I have two camera angles and the audio file, and I highlight them and select “create multi angle clip”. The reason I did this is I wanted to demonstrate how to manually do it as the number of Mac users is still a fraction of windows.
Thanks! I figured a XLR-3.5mm adapter wouldn't work well, but was curious to hear how it would sound.
Okay, this is awesome. I've been recording audio separately into Ableton and syncing later. For what I do, I think this might just be magic for me to take away the syncing element of my workflow. Thank you!
This was very helpful. Thanks for your time and expertise
can you use the cord for connecting your mixer to dslr but plug it into the main outputs of your audio interface. That way you can still use headphones to monitor.?,,,, or can you get a headphone amp with 4 jacks so you can connect the camera and still have 3 more inputs for headphones??
Hi do you mind follow up with connecting everything you have now, but with camera to a capture card and to the computer? Im using a macbook
Hi! Thank you for this helpful video! But I have a question. I am using an audio interface with mic for the audio, but for the video I don't have camera, so I use my smartphone. I tried anything I could think of, but I could't find a way to use it as you have in part III. I'd be very thankful if you, or enyone else in the comments could give me some advise! Have a great day!
You can plug your interface to phone with an adapter cable. But in phone camera it will receive only one channel (left or right). Record on bandlabs app. It will record both channels.
What I usually do, is plugging the mic into my camera with the gain set to max, then send it through the audio interface with 3.5 (if your camera has headphone out ) with very low level to lower the overall gain, & theeen, into the PC through the 1/4 jack of the interface into the 3.5 jack of the PC, to end up with the cleanest noise ever.
I mean, my goal was to record noise, so in case you took it seriously, I suggest you follow this whole process, except every step of it. :D
What about optimal working range of preamps in camera? Normally the lowest setting isn't the most linear range of a electronic component. You will have more distortion at lowest setting compared to its optimal setting. Have you tested the actual sound performance at different gain on camera?
I have lots of good quality audio recording gear, but I was considering going dynamic mic into the camera for simplicity and not having to sync in post.
This video was the wakeup call I needed.
God I'm lazy
Great video as usual. I use to sync video and audio in post too. Clap, clap!!! Haha But I would suggest another option that i actually used when i had to record pieces for TV and I didn’t have much time for audio syncing: using the first gen of the iRig Pre (the one that has a 3.5mm TRRS plug)... This option “only” requires a mic, a XLR to XLR cable, the iRig Pre and any 3.5mm TRRS female to 3.5 TRS male adapter. Being able to select the gain on the iRig (which is battery powered) means that we can use the minimum possible amount of gain from the internal camera mic preamp. And it works. Tested.
Dang I should have tried that as well!!!!
Podcastage Well, for people getting into audio, its good to see how the nightmare scenario looks/sounds like! :))) Terrifying!!!
The Saramonic Smart Rig + has an output that works with camera (TRS) or iPhone (TRRS) without an adapter. Separate inputs (2) for XLR as well as (2) for 3.5 mm.
@@artjohnson01 Great option too! Same principle with two inputs... maybe the best solution for interviews on camera.
Thanks a lot for this informative video. You just saved my project.
Wow! Really very helpful. I had just gotten a new XLR mic and an audio interface and was doing the sync method but direct to cam works for me as well through my AI. It was so simple idk why I hadn't already done it that way.
Absolute gold right here! Thank you
Thanks so much and god bless you
Managed to use an old M box mini to get a decent input into a GH5. Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for breaking this down across different sources. I don't own them all but it was nice to see how they operate. Been searching for a way to record my guitar/keyboard setup with minimal computer usage. This method should work and I think I already have everything I need.
Amp's cab sim out to mixer's mono line in via 1/4" > 1/4" RightLeft mono out from mixer to stereo 3.5 in to camera. Should be exciting to try out. Cheers.
woah. i have a pedal that has cab sims and stereo outs. never recorded in stereo before. the plot thickens..
Can you explain what the gain setting & clipping means? Beginner here..
Thank you! This has finally helped solve my problem
On part 2, you’re connecting main out from mixer which is line level to the camera’s mic level input. Wouldn’t that ruin the camera?
thanks ! .. I've just given you virtual Nobel prize !
Best video I’ve seen on this subject. Thanks
I don't have an interface... is it possible to connect mic directly to my phone and record it ?
On part 2 with the mixer could one plug in 3 camera’s with that one microphone getting audio simultaneously?
the video that I've been looking for. thanks for creating this topic.
Thanks, great video. But could you add one important test, which is testing a condenser XLR mic with an internal battery, like the Rode NTG4+ with the XLR to 3.5mm adapter directly to the camera? Does phantom power provide any gain, I don't even know what it accomplishes. Can you avoid the camera's preamp noise by setting its level to minimum, and just use the gain that you get with the battery? Or can you increase the gain in post? Has someone done this who could give some feedback? Thanks.
What about using the RCA output of the Focusrite?
Hello Sir. I want to connect my Sony a6400 or canon m50 into my zoom livetrak L8 for video podcast and recording to camera sd card? Also was wondering should I record straight into Lumafusion or GarageBand or Ferrite? Can I use my iPad or should I use MacBook Pro? If so, how. Also, If I wanted to hear the playback through my monitors, how do I connect them? Please Help! Thank You!
For the usb audio interface example what is the Scarlett plugged into to power it up? Can you plug the interface into a power outlet or are you using the usb to connect it to a computer or usb port
Thank you for this step by step assistance. Can you use 3 mics with the mixer set?
El truco con el Blue Yeti está genial, Andrew es un genio de los micrófonos!!!!!
you have cleared all my doubts! thanx.
I figured it out myself. And my mind was very very happy with itself 😊
i have 2 question here if you could help 1) since u are connecting audio interface to the computer for power and input of the camera do u need to connect HDMI of camera to computer. 2) how could you hear since your audio interface is headphone output is connected to cameras input. thanks in advance
The focusrite has line out in the back. Can you please clarify why not use a Y-splitter and use the line-out than using the headphone monitor out?
How about recording a good quality video using a laptop connected with a focus rite 2i2 3rd gen audio interface with condenser mic and acoustic guitar plugged into it; like those you do in the demos playing guitar using the audio interface and recording video of yourself. How do you do that quality recording and no latency. It looks recorded live in real time? Can you do demo about that or a lecture if you will? Thank you
Interesting video , I was going to use my SLR next instead of Webcam for face cam 📷 .
I only just got my MV7 WORKING Via XLR and interface so will be checking ✔️ your other video too ..
Was just wondering If Mic AUX should be disabled in OBS or should I put that as my interface itself .. kinda confusing to me 🙉
Thanks ✌️
Weird question, as for connecting a USB microphone to the camera (like the Blue Yeti you mentioned, planning to use the AT2020 USB+ but I assume it's the same) - power is provided from the USB connection, is it possible to power it from a powerbank or a normal USB wall charger? I want to use the headphone out to connect to camera to have the audio synced from the get go, so I'm wondering if it's physically possible to supply the right amount of wattage to power the microphone or does it need a PC connection/drivers to actually work.
Can we use the same method and connect an XLR Microphone to an EOS Camera such as the Canon M50 ?? Thanks!
Awesome! Thanks so much! Was just trying to figure out the best method to get sound from the 2i2 into the a7S III. This was exactly what I needed.
Hello, thanks for the video Very information. I have a question about Part II / Method II (hooking up directy from mixer to camera mic input). My mixer has two XLR line out (not switchable to mic-level out). I got the two XLR female connector to 1/8 male TRS to hook up to my DSLR's mic input. Given the line out is "hotter" (i.e. higher voltage output) than the mic input, will it damage my camera's mic input over time? thanks
I do not believe so, but I am unable to provide any absolute answers here. I believe that asking your camera manufacturer would be the best course of action. Cheers.
Very helpful, thanks!
Thanks a lot that was exactly what I was looking for !
Hello! thanks for the video. Can I use the TRS cable to connect my Tascam directly to the camera, to speak through the Tascam so that the sound goes directly to the camera and records it there?
!Best method! Use a cheap preamp like the iRig Pre or the Saramonic Smartrig, they provide Phantom Power, Preamplification and an easy way to connect to your Camera via either hacking the thing or using a TRRS to TRS adapter, the whole thing costs like 30$$. I`ve been doing that since Caleb Pike showed that on DSLR Video Shooter.
This is the most helpful video ever. Thank you!
Can you do that with the Shure sm7b?
Thankyou Bandrew! I can now use my XLR mic with my camera!!!