Pro Audio To Go

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Hi everyone,

I just picked up a Nikon DSLR (3100) and am starting to make my own movies and such but I'm not too happy with the audio from the camera.

Does anyone here have any experience or even heard of the iPhone app called Pro Audio To Go?

It seems like it would work pretty well for the type of production that I'm trying to do.

I found their website and Facebook page as well as this video about the app.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cWswxzi7Ug
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cWswxzi7Ug

48kHz recording via an XLR cord and a mic.

What do you all think?
 
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The physical audio implementation of the iPhone is about on par with DSLRs - CRAP!!!!

Production sound should be recorded at 24bit/48kHz on a dedicated audio recorder of decent quality. But even more important is the technique with which the equipment - no matter what the quality - is used. If you use a decent mic and handle it properly even a DSLR can yield passable results.
 
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I don't know if I posted the video right...Can anyone see it? Not enough posts?

Alcove Audio said:
The physical audio implementation of the iPhone is about on par with DSLRs - CRAP!!!!

Production sound should be recorded at 24bit/48kHz on a dedicated audio recorder of decent quality. But even more important is the technique with which the equipment - no matter what the quality - is used. If you use a decent mic and handle it properly even a DSLR can yield passable results.
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Here's their description from the app store:
Description

Pro Audio To Go turns your iPhone into a 48 kHz professional audio recorder for use on location by news reporters, journalists, documentarians, musicians, DSLR videographers, filmmakers, producers and editors. With a single tap on your phone, you can record an AIFF audio file in 48 kHz. Upload the file directly to an FTP server or email it, then download and instantly begin using it in your editing system's Timeline. No conversion necessary!

Pro Audio To Go was originally designed for journalists at a Los Angeles News Bureau and is currently being used by national on-air talent.

Our custom cables connect your iPhone to any XLR microphone, or you can use the built in iPhone mic. Preset the equalization, gain, and FTP servers and you’re ready to record immediately and post your file in seconds after recording.

This app is ideal for any professional in news, documentary or video and film projects, music performance and production, or anyone who needs to record audio or music “On-The-Go.” You can also use it for voice-overs, narrations, and other audio projects while working in your home or office! Pro Audio To Go literally turns your iPhone into your own personal professional audio booth.

Other features include:

One tap to record professional quality audio

Record at 48 kHz AIFF

Customize pre-sets for any microphone

XLR connection plugs into iPhone with purchasable cable

Customize pre-sets for EQ and Gain controls

Email file or upload directly to FTP to your news bureau or editor

Drop AIFF audio file directly into your editing Timeline

Timer counts down remaining time (memory) on your iPhone in hours, minutes, and seconds

Access all your recorded audio files directly on the iPhone or through your iTunes account


Works with most microphones. To test a mini jack microphone, plug it into your iPhone and see if it works with the Voice Memo app first. Any mic that the iPhone can record on its own can be used with Pro Audio To Go.
 
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Why did you buy the Nikon 3100? Why not use your iPhone to capture the visuals?

Software isn't the issue, it's the physical unit being used to record the audio. There is a reason that production sound professionals spend $2k on a single mic, even more on a mixer and the same again on a recorder. It's all about audio transparency. Cheap units impart noise to the audio signal and color the audio signal because they use substandard parts. An iPhone costs about $28 to manufacture; it makes phone calls, acts as a GPS, plays music, takes still photographs, takes videos and records audio. How much of that do you think went into the pre-amp? A Sound Devices 302 mixer ($1,300, and it does not even record audio) costs about $700 to manufacture. All it is meant to do is capture clean audio and route it. How much of that do you think was spent on the pre-amps?

Take a look at the Tascam DR-40 or, even better, the DR-100. They cover the minimum basics for capturing passable production sound as long as you use the proper techniques.
 
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Can u use your iPhone ? Sure you can. Will the audio compare to a more professional gear? Heck no! :)

What do u want from your final product? Videos for friends? Yea, iPhone will work great.
Do u eat to make money with your films, where your work will stand next to others? Sorry buddy, gotta spend some $$$ to make $$$ :)
Best of luck!
 
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Using an iphone or something similar to gather "passable"news footage and audio in an emergency is one thing. Trying to get professional audio results is another thing entirely. You won't get top results this way.

To get decent audio, at a quality above the level of built in camera mics will take the spending of some money on some gear that is at least of a semi-pro or pro-sumer quality. Then you need to learn how to use that equipment properly. This all takes time. Do some reading on the subject of audio recording, and how it relates to video, and then you may have a better idea on where to start and what you need in order to get audio that won't be second rate to your picture. There are lots of great threads and posts on this forum on the topic. Also reading this tutorial may be a good place to start:
Sound For Film and Video: The Importance of Getting Good Audio
 
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