Izzy Video 43 - Guerrilla Sound
Since posting Izzy Video 42, I’ve received several emails from viewers, asking for less expensive options for recording audio for DV. Although I’m not an audio expert (I’m a beginner, really), I show how using an alternative audio setup can be a more affordable solution.
Thanks for watching Izzy Video!
September 17th, 2006 at 9:22 pm
Hey Izzy,
I noticed the link “You can get Izzy Video 43 Here” links to no. 42, not 43. Maybe it was a typo..
Otherwise, great video this week. I look forward to more.
Thanks again for sharing your knowledge with us.
NA
September 18th, 2006 at 6:35 am
And once again Izzy has answered a question I have always wanted to ask. I never knew there is an adapter for the XLR to the “normal” sound input jack. I always had my M-Audio Fast-Track with me and powered that via my Powerbook, now Macbook. Cool, now I don’t need to carry all that around. And I was going to get a new XLR mic, but didn’t really know what to get, other than the 400 dollars PR-40 Heilmics. The 120 dollars mic you have shown is perfect for my stuff. GREAT !! I just love Izzy video, more please…. ;-)
September 19th, 2006 at 8:13 pm
hi, I am like to produce video, but my camera has no mic input on it. Do you have any ideas about how to record from a microphone externaly and add it to the video later?
September 21st, 2006 at 8:44 am
Hello, Izzy. I have something to add to your last podcast. The cable adaptor does not offer active noise cancellation, like the Beachtek does. The reason balanced wiring uses 3 wires is so that the noise levels can be actively suppressed by comparing the signal on the two signal wires, and removing the common noise component. I would only recommend the $20 cable adaptor for very short cable lengths in environments relatively free from electrical noise.
For Skyler, with no microphone input, I’d recommend recording on his laptop computer, if possible, and using a clapper for synchronization.
September 25th, 2006 at 5:02 am
Thnks Izzy
The Audio tutorials are really helpful
October 18th, 2006 at 5:20 pm
Thanks, Izzy. Just the type of thing I was asking you for. I hate to be picky, but wouldn’t a lapel mic be a better option (less visually intrusive) for an interview? Are these more expensive (hence your recommendation of the hand-held one shown)?
I’m getting to the point in my course where I will start to talk to the students about videography techniques. I’ll let you know how it goes. I plan to share your site with them so they can learn some basics.
Cheers!
July 30th, 2007 at 8:29 am
Izzy,
First, thanks alot for your podcasts. I’m learning something new everyday. I’ve been making a lot of videos for youtube on the topic of homebrewing; http://www.youtube.com/bobbyfromnj and they’ve been plagued by bad audio (and video due to my one man operation etc) but I recently ordered some inexpensive shotgun, lav, and headset mics to solve the problem. Any reason something like the ATR-35S ($30) wouldn’t work well?
April 22nd, 2008 at 12:30 pm
For those of you looking to add multiple XLR inputs to your camcorder, you may be interested in a new product. It’s a XLR adapter, that includes a low-noise preamp (something that passive-type adapters don’t have). It allows you to reduce the camcorder hiss while recording fine audio detail:
http://www.juicedlink.com