Members jnordyke Posted October 1, 2009 Members Share Posted October 1, 2009 I want to patch from soundboard to camcorder. I found one related thread - it dealt with remote mic's however... The input on the camcorder is for a mic - the input spec is "-57dBv (with 600u microphone)/5Ku or more" I'm guessing this is teeny tiny power input, and an unaltered aux send or even rca monitor out from the board would turn the camcorder into a paperweight. What, if anything, do I need in this situation? (besides a clue, I mean).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members flanc Posted October 2, 2009 Members Share Posted October 2, 2009 I'm not a pro at this but you'll likely not get a good solution to input your board mix into the camcorder without a line input. So, perhaps you can record the board on some mp3/hard drive recorder. Then, bring both the video with associated audio and the board mix into a video editing program. Align the audio with the camcorder audio and mix or eliminate the camcorder audio altogether. Pro guys will talk about SMPTE time codes...but I've done this before by just lining things up by eye..syncing drum hits and watching mouths, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oregonjoe Posted October 2, 2009 Members Share Posted October 2, 2009 You can do this with a canon zr 800 or 900. You can also do this with quicktime on a mac connected with firewire and the mic input and use isync to sync them together. I have done them both and you just have to get a good mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted October 2, 2009 Members Share Posted October 2, 2009 All you need to do is pad the line signal by 40-50dB. Commercial balanced pads are available for this purpose. We also custom build pads with custom connectors, transformers, housings etc. You will need to consider what input connector the camera has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scarecrowbob Posted October 2, 2009 Members Share Posted October 2, 2009 I'm assuming that you have a 1/8" stereo input to your camera. This Beachtek thing is what a lot of the semi/pro/sumer folks use to get XLR into a 1/8" stereo jack: http://www.beachtek.com/dxa2s.html There are a couple of options just like it around 100-$150. I have had a lot of problems with those minijacks into a GL-1 and other canon prosumer equipment, but these little boxes typically work well enough for most folks at that level of production. If I had to do it for a job, that is what I'd do. Of course, if you've got the line outs and are pretty close to the board, a line level (RCA or 1/4") -> 1/8" jack would probably work just fine and is a cheap enough solution to try. It won't hurt your camera, even if it hurts your ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted October 2, 2009 Members Share Posted October 2, 2009 Of course, if you've got the line outs and are pretty close to the board, a line level (RCA or 1/4") -> 1/8" jack would probably work just fine and is a cheap enough solution to try. It won't hurt your camera, even if it hurts your ears. IF the camera's input will accept line level. Some will not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jnordyke Posted October 2, 2009 Author Members Share Posted October 2, 2009 It seems pretty clear from the documentation and specs with the camcorder that the 3.5mm mic input on the camcorder is NOT for line-level signal. I'll look for a pad.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members blsmn Posted October 2, 2009 Members Share Posted October 2, 2009 +1 on the Beachtek units - I use one with a GL-1 and have sent mixer feeds to it with very good results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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