Hey Guys,
My film is getting ready to start. Last night everyone came over and I decided to test out my equipment on the actors. I am not very pleased with my results in the audio department maybe someone can help me fix it.
Last month I bought this shotgun mic and kit on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160107496657&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=006
And I bought this Microphone Adapter for my XL1 as well:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280108513740&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=018
Last night I connected the XLR to the XL1, and plugged the SGM-1X with an XLR adapter into Audio Channel One.
Then I put the Input Selection on the side control, to Audio One. Turned the Level up to Max, and recorded. I thought it was working. When I took the built-in microphone off...no sound. Well I thought there was no sound, but then I could hear just very lightly the audio we recorded. Although it was very dim, even though the actor had been speaking right into the mic.
Are there any tests I can do to figure it out? I know it is working...just not umm well. Did I turn one of the knobs to something wrong? I hope you guys have some suggestions, I just want it to work good....and P.S I have never owned or used a microphone attachment before, and I don't live in an area where I can meet lots of people who know how to make movies...I'm counting on you! lol
Thanks,
-D
My film is getting ready to start. Last night everyone came over and I decided to test out my equipment on the actors. I am not very pleased with my results in the audio department maybe someone can help me fix it.
Last month I bought this shotgun mic and kit on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160107496657&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=006
And I bought this Microphone Adapter for my XL1 as well:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280108513740&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=018
Last night I connected the XLR to the XL1, and plugged the SGM-1X with an XLR adapter into Audio Channel One.
Then I put the Input Selection on the side control, to Audio One. Turned the Level up to Max, and recorded. I thought it was working. When I took the built-in microphone off...no sound. Well I thought there was no sound, but then I could hear just very lightly the audio we recorded. Although it was very dim, even though the actor had been speaking right into the mic.
Are there any tests I can do to figure it out? I know it is working...just not umm well. Did I turn one of the knobs to something wrong? I hope you guys have some suggestions, I just want it to work good....and P.S I have never owned or used a microphone attachment before, and I don't live in an area where I can meet lots of people who know how to make movies...I'm counting on you! lol
Thanks,
-D