Hal
I took a listen to your vid. It is pretty hard to judge this way, but these are my thoughts as I listened. Mic test 1: That mic seemed to transfer the "handling" noise. Who is it made by? Is it heavy (does it have weight to it) and is the cord hard wired into it? At the very end of this test when you have a solid grasp on the mic the audio is much better.... Mic test 2: This mic almost sounds like one from radio shack. If it is a RS it is crisp for audio and should work much better then it sounds. I am guessing that this is the same mic as the handheld on test four. Mic test 3: This one has me stumped. What model lavalier? The really sticky thing with Lav's is that clothing and placement really impact the quality. Fabrics all have a texture, some that can screw with you. I don't think that it is the shirt you are wearing, but it may explain some of the muffledness (is that a word?). Placement is as picky. To stay on topic, I'll skip details, they don't apply as best I can tell here. I posted a link to the list a few weeks ago to a great site with audio tips/tricks. I assume this is the same mic used in test 4. Mic test 4 (lav and handheld): At this point I am of the opinion it is the camera's internal audio processing. If it is possible to do a test with the camera's built in mics, I'll take the time to listen to it too. But you can do the compare to get a better idea. Look at the spec sheet that came with the camera and all your mics. If you'll send me the model numbers and or a link with the specs I'll take a look to see if there is any outright wrong compatability issues. The mini jacks are not the greatest when it comes to quality. In that same post I mentioned, is a link to a XLR to mini cable with gold connectors. I think it is about $20. IMO I would buy a connector like this, attach it to your camera and seldom if ever unplug it from the camera. The reason is wear and tear is eliminated on the camera's connector. Longer life. It sucks I know but will help in several other ways... a whirlwind or any other mic cable can be bought at a music store. The quality is much better, shielding, guage of wire etc... (damn I bring it up twice might as well find the URL now... <http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/message/54103> For your cable: You can make this cable yourself if you have the parts and handy with a soldering iron: With Monster Cable's iStudioLink XLR to 1/8" Mini Plug you can connect your microphone directly to your laptop or desktop computer. This single cable provides you with a fast, flexible connection to record vocal tracks directly to your Apple software, like GarageBand and LogicExpress. Just plug one end into your microphone's XLR male audio-out and the other directly into your computer's 1/8" audio input and you are ready to go. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=details&Q=&is=REG&O=productlis\ t&sku=400719 Same link http://tinyurl.com/ycq7ac Some wireless recievers provide control of the signal. Are there any obvious controls? I looked around the net for any "audio problems" with the xacti. Didn't come across one in top tens. I did see that there is some choice in bit settings. Are you using the best audio setting (highest bits vs needs)? I like the work/tips this guys has been doing... <http://www.steves-digicams.com/2006_reviews/c6.html> --- In [email protected], "Halcyon " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I am SUPER ignorant when it comes to sound. So this may be a silly > question... > > But my audio sounds scratchy and crappy when I use the mic jack on my new > Sanyo Xacti, mini HD recorder. > > I made a short (under 1 min) video showing what I mean. Can anyone listen > and give me some help/advice? > http://www.veoh.com/videos/v2492355Drj5R8t > > -Halcyon > www.pinkbroadcasting.com >
