I want to be able to shoot from the audience, but eliminate as much of the audience sound as possible.
2007-03-26 15:50:09 · 4 answers · asked by Vicster_71 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Camcorders
You should look for directional microphones. They will only capture sound coming from the direction the camera is pointing to.
BUT... a directional microphone won't help you if you're shooting from too far away. In that case, you have two solutions:
- Use a directional microphone placed nearer the action. You'll have to use an external audio recorder connected to that microphone and then join these two pieces (footage from the camera and audio from the recorder)
- Record the soundboard feed. You won't need to use a microphone for that (only an audio recorder), but it will only work if the presentation uses a soundboard (musical performances usually run through a soundboard).
If you'd like to discuss this in depth, please send me a message.
2007-03-26 16:21:10 · answer #1 · answered by denisgomes 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The guy above me nailed question dead on, so thumbs up for him. However, I'll recommend a mic, in case you can't record the soundboard. The rode stereo videomic is very good mic, because it is very cheap, and is a good option if your camera doesn't have XLR ports. It costs about $250, maybe $200 or less on eBay. The best solution, of course, is to use a soundboard feed, but if that's not possible, attaching it to your camera is the next best choice. This is because if you use just the mic and a sound recorder, the levels will be all over the place. You could get a dedicated sound guy, but then you might as well use the soundboard feed. If you attach it to your camera, it will do the levels for you, and if your camera has the functions, you can set manual levels if it's too loud. And you won't have to synch everything up when editing. Hope this helps!
2007-03-27 02:20:57 · answer #2 · answered by evilgenius4930 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how close you can get to the subject.
Generally a Wireless mic might work best, but your camera has to support AV via 1/8" stereo. Most Canon camcorders will do this.
NOW there ARE alternatives you can TRY, such as putting a digital recorder on stage or on the people.
Even an MP3 recorder or a digital dication recorder will work.
You will just to have do a little work to sync up the audio track tot he video track, but once you have them in sync they will stay in sync.
2007-03-27 11:55:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sony Camcorder is good.
2007-03-26 15:54:08 · answer #4 · answered by roy_marzoed 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋