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Luke · 06-04-07, 11:47 PM

I noticed on most samples that the HV20 records the motor tape (6-8kHz).
Anyone found a solution? I've heard the Canon external mic still records it.
Any other small mic options?

Luke · 07-04-07, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke

I noticed on most samples that the HV20 records the motor tape (6-8kHz).
Anyone found a solution? I've heard the Canon external mic still records it.
Any other small mic options?

Looking at the various footage it does vary a lot. In some recordings I can hear hight pithced sound especially in the low light footage (notice HC7 has also good deal of motor sound but it varies per recording just like I experienced with the HC3).
I wonder if it varies per unit or if there are other factors like type of tape (and beginning or end of tape).

sszudzik · 08-04-07, 03:46 AM

I've got the Canon DM-50 external mic for my HV20. For outdoor shots, I don't have any issue with motor noise or zoom noise. Indoors, I don't tend to hear motor noise, but occasionally pickup some zoom noise, at least in some small rooms. I have been more focused on the video quality right now than the audio, so some of it I might have just been ignoring. Overall I really love this little camera!

Steve

orbitalpunk · 09-04-07, 11:37 AM

i was considering the Sony ECM-MSD1

Luke · 09-04-07, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by orbitalpunk

i was considering the Sony ECM-MSD1

See this thread: http://dvinfo.net/conf/showthread.php?p=655685

Seems it's noisy but probably you need to set the ATTENUATOR to on.
I'll probably either try to lower the volume (if it still records everything else:-), or try sound filter processing on the PC.

though · 10-04-07, 05:39 AM

i assume you can use the mic in as a 'line in'? i have this camera on the way to record some video of my band. going to run a line direct from the board output...

Luke · 10-04-07, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by though

i assume you can use the mic in as a 'line in'? i have this camera on the way to record some video of my band. going to run a line direct from the board output...

Yes you can do that. See manual for details. Best to use headphones to adjust the rec volume (which you can adjust as well). If you use a microphone you may also need to turn on the attenuator.

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08-04-07, 03:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
sszudzik Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've got the Canon DM-50 external mic for my HV20. For outdoor shots, I don't have any issue with motor noise or zoom noise. Indoors, I don't tend to hear motor noise, but occasionally pickup some zoom noise, at least in some small rooms. I have been more focused on the video quality right now than the audio, so some of it I might have just been ignoring. Overall I really love this little camera! Steve

09-04-07, 11:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
orbitalpunk Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LA Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i was considering the Sony ECM-MSD1

10-04-07, 05:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
though Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lincoln, NE -- USA Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i assume you can use the mic in as a 'line in'? i have this camera on the way to record some video of my band. going to run a line direct from the board output...