http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ Videomaker Forums » Tag: sound - Recent Posts en Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:25:12 +0000 http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mono-mic-in-a-stereo-jack#post-51536 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 03:28:11 +0000 XTR-91 51536@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Like composite said, the plug-in and "pull-plug" will probably work depending on the type of connection you have (e.g. shape of adapter). The possibility of getting it to work also varies among different types of audio jacks. Depending on the camcorder, it might be hard finding the sweet spot in order to get a clean signal.</p> <p> </p> <p>Just to let everyone hear, I've also been able to use this method by plugging headphones into the camcorder's A/V jack. After a few tries of adjusting the plug correctly, I get a perfectly crisp signal (left and right) and the audio levels are fine. The headphone plug seems to make proper contact with the audio portion of the camera's A/V output. Of course, if your A/V jack is the oddly shaped half circle, then this shortcut won't be viable. Not to say that this type of jack is bad. The half circle-shaped jack is actually known to prevent interference, resulting in a higher quality display on TVs.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mono-mic-in-a-stereo-jack#post-51531 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:14:59 +0000 composite1 51531@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Smoking,</p> <p>Up front you don't. However, a work around (a ghetto workaround that is) would be to get a stereo mini male to dual mini female 'Y' adapter. Plug the stereo adapter into the camcorder and your two mono plugs into the mini female receptors. Again, you'll have to do the 'plug pulling thing' to get your right and left channnels to connect. The reason I say this workaround is 'ghetto' comes from the prospect of your 'pulled plug' not being in the receptor securely as the one that is fully connected. One minor tug and out it will come. Also, it won't have the full insulation as there will be bare metal exposed so if the metal on a zipper, belt buckle, whatever contacts it there will be a wondrous 'buzz' amongst your recorded sound.</p> <p>Stereo mini plugs are fine to work with, but they work best plugged in stereo to stereo. Now a while back I ran across dedicated R-L mono-mini plugs (red, white or black, white connection stripes) that were spaced so you could avoid the whole 'pulling plug thing'. That was at least 11 years ago. You can dig around Radio Shack to see if they have them, but it's been that long since I've seen them.</p> <p>An audio post work around that I use regularly, is to just 'mirror' the recorded channel in your editing software. So if you only have 'channel 1' audio or 'L', then you copy the track and paste it into channel 2 or the 'R' channel. Ideally, you want to have your recorded sound in stereo but it's the nature of the beast to record different audio sources on different channels.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mono-mic-in-a-stereo-jack#post-51530 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:02:03 +0000 smokinglizard 51530@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> OK, but how do I fix it so that I get sound out of both speakers?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mono-mic-in-a-stereo-jack#post-51525 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:42:51 +0000 composite1 51525@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Smoking,</p> <p>Dude you're only going to get one channel. It is highly likely that you may have to 'pull' the plug until your mini connects with the channel you're able to use. Unfortunately, this varies from camera to camera so you may be able to stick the plug all the way in and it will 'connect' or you may have to pull it out until it does. Same thing will apply to mono to stereo adapters. So if you plug in your mic and don't get any sound try this before you decide something's broken.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/mono-mic-in-a-stereo-jack#post-51515 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:23:52 +0000 smokinglizard 51515@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hi folks...I'm new around here, so please forgive me if I sound like a newb. I'm sure this question has been asked and answered before, but I can't find the answer.</p> <p>If I put a mono microphone (which most are) into the stereo mic jack on a camcorder, won't sound only be recorded on one channel (i.e., come out of one ear when played back)? If that's correct, how do I correct that? I know Radio Shack and other stores sell mono-to-stereo adapters. Would that work or is there a better solution?</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/no-sound#post-50398 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:48:42 +0000 TDedmonSBP 50398@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>have you checked to make sure that audio is present in the source file? you said it was a new cam, perhaps it recorded mute...this has happened to me before. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/no-sound#post-50391 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:54:24 +0000 Johnboy 50391@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>first, you don't need to upgrade to 9.0, simply update your version to 8.0c, that may fix the problem in the first place.</p> <p>John </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/no-sound#post-50365 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:23:09 +0000 david5566 50365@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>The first place to look are the Project/properties settings in Vegas, also if you have 3rd party codecs installed this can sometimes cause problems in some editors . Or upgrade your Vegas to the latest version 9.0 and see if work or not. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/no-sound#post-50296 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:00:04 +0000 pooki82 50296@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>i just bought a new camcorder (Sony DCR-SR37E) and i imported my video file to vegas but there's no sound, not during editing or after rendering. What could be the case here, i use Vegas 8.0a </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/free-ambient-bass-sound#post-48344 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:45:03 +0000 The shooter 48344@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Sound FX CDs are great, but expensive. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/free-ambient-bass-sound#post-48338 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:57:15 +0000 XTR-91 48338@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p><a href="http://www.freesound.org/forum/profile.php?mode=register">Freesound.com</a> is a website that allows users with accounts to download and share sound for free use. Since they are created by users, some may be a little amateur. For something dramatic and professional, you should consider purchasing sound or buying software to create your own sound effects.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/free-ambient-bass-sound#post-48333 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:51:03 +0000 birdcat 48333@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>You could try Soundsnap - <a href="http://www.soundsnap.com/">http://www.soundsnap.com/</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/free-ambient-bass-sound#post-48321 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:08:30 +0000 FILMSinc 48321@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Hi, </p> <p>I am looking for a site that has downloads of free, ambient bass sounds, Much like the dramatic "rumble"you hear in movies. Which in the videogrophers arsonal, could pack a HUGE punch in the quality of the videos they make. If you have ANYTHING, dont hesitate to post it. </p> <p>Thank You</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sound-recording-help#post-47833 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:45:30 +0000 Philip Howells 47833@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I'm not sure this complete suggestion will be within your budget but it is the way I'd approach the problem.</p> <p>There are two elements, recording the voices and controlling the bleed from the playback.  </p> <p>The recording is fairly straightforward - use good quality wireless mics on each performer who's speaking.  The radio packs will need careful and secure fixing and diversity receivers will probably be a good idea as well but otherwise should present no problem.  However, remember that you'll pick up the dancers' breathing as well and dancers will breathe heavily so allow plenty of time for the audio post production.</p> <p>To control the play-in I'd use a trick I learned years ago from a music studio sound engineer.  He was always getting complaints from string players (violins, violas) when he was recording them section by section in the studio.  They always found the headphones on which the backing track was played to them difficult to wear.</p> <p>His solution was to play in the backing track into the studio through speakers not headphones but out of phase ie with the the polarity of the speakers reversed.  When he mixed the violin/viola tracks (with the backing track in the background) into the combined track because the two backing tracks were out of phase they effectively cancelled each other out.  </p> <p>This isn't an exact science of course, but it's the best solution I know.  I've used it often since and I think it would work well in your situation too.</p> <p>Although amplitude (the loudness of the each track shouldn't matter) it's prudent to keep the track you're wanting to cancel out as low as practical.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sound-recording-help#post-47830 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:30:44 +0000 Kratom 47830@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Sorry if this is a basic question but I am new to this..</p> <p>I want to record a video where the actors will talk and dance. I want to have playback for them to dance to but dont want the playback picked up by the mic used for the dialog, this will just be a condenser on a boom, or maybe just the cam mic. I will drop the final sound track in later.</p> <p>Any helpful tips?</p> <p>Thanks</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-good-lavalier-microphone#post-47417 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:46:39 +0000 candjvideo 47417@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I actually bought a lavalier mic off of Ebay and paid far less than $150 and have been very satisfied with it.  I remember just searching under camcorder mic. I have used it on several shoots and it has worked like a charm everytime.  </p> <p>However, on the flipside, I took a chance on a wireless lavalier unit on Ebay and that was just horrible.  So much noise that I could not use it.  But on wireless, it is more difficult to cut any corners without having a HUGE impact on quality.  </p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-good-lavalier-microphone#post-47400 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:27:43 +0000 LKraemer456 47400@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> Cool. Two great tips. Thanks! I hadn't searched on Ebay under lav.  Signal to Noise...Good to know!</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-good-lavalier-microphone#post-47396 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:29:56 +0000 XTR-91 47396@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>If you're willing to take somewhat of a risk, you should try eBay. As Rob said, small lapel microphones are not cheap mics. If you want a good lav mic that is new, you should consider raising your budget.</p> <p><a href="http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&amp;_nkw=lav+mic&amp;_sacat=See-All-Categories">http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&amp;_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&amp;_nkw=lav+mic&amp;_sacat=See-All-Categories</a></p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-good-lavalier-microphone#post-47395 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 01:40:17 +0000 robgrauert 47395@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>You won't find a good wireless lav for $150.</p> <p>Just go to B&amp;H and look what's in your price range. The spec to look for is the Signal-to-Noise Ratio. 64dB is good. 74dB is very good. 84dB is outstanding. </p> <p>I use the Sony ECM-44B. It's not $150; it actually seems to have gone up in price on B&amp;H. I think it's worth the extra $$ though. </p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/a-good-lavalier-microphone#post-47392 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:04:30 +0000 LKraemer456 47392@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p> I need a decent Lavalier microphone that is $150.00 or under.  It can be wired or wireless.  Of course I'd prefer wireless, but I've heard for that price the quality would be much better on a wired mic.</p> <p>I'm making 10 minute educational videos on parenting, self-esteem, etc. (a trainer giving a lesson with a flip chart, or role play with one other person, mostly indoors).</p> <p>I have a Canon XH-A1, which has left and right XLR inputs.  It has phantom power if I need it.</p> <p>Please make suggestions.  I've looked at Audio Technica AT803, ATPro70, ECM 44B.  It's hard to tell what's good.</p> <p>Thanks,</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/camera-advise-for-a-new-documentarian#post-45924 Sat, 18 Apr 2009 01:34:48 +0000 doc_lady 45924@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Hello fellow videomakers,</p> <p>I've been a fan of this community for a couple of years now, but just now I'm beginning to actively participate in the daily interaction with all of you great minds. And I need your help! I've been doing some research on purchasing a digital camcorder but I feel like the more options I have the more lost I feel! </p> <p>There is one thing I know for sure, though, the sound recording quality must be as best as possible and that has been one of the components I've paid close attention to when I've been looking for a camera. And on that note, there is an event that I'm planning on following and recording that takes place at night, outdoors with limited lighting! So here comes my problem ... what kind of camera is suitable for my "modest" desires!</p> <p>I'm looking at a price range up to $500...but if I score from the lottery these days I won't mind an upgrade.</p> <p>Thank you in advance for your kind suggestions</p> <p>Happy filmmaking!</p> <p>doc_lady</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-vegas-80c-pro-sound-problem#post-43882 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:55:53 +0000 HalOfBorg 43882@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I never thought to check the codec used. I always do final output in Xvid, so I did a sample in Lagarith - same click. 2 different machines, one with onboard sound, one with USB headset.</p> <p>BUT --- I discovered that the FIRST render after I launch Vegas has NO CLICK. All of the following renders have the click. See samples on YouTube:</p> <p>First render - no click:</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzygOtZ77hM" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzygOtZ77hM</a></p> <p>2nd and all later renders - CLICK (pop?):</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfUbpmuBOAo" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfUbpmuBOAo</a></p> <p>SO......I suppose the easy fix is restart Vegas and render the file.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-vegas-80c-pro-sound-problem#post-43637 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 06:51:19 +0000 daryldrj 43637@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Strange my Vegas does not do this as Johnboy has said check the Sony Vegas forum I am sure there is someone there that has seen or heard about this</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-vegas-80c-pro-sound-problem#post-43634 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:42:12 +0000 theshastapodcaster 43634@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Are you using an internal sound card or an external USB/FW sound interface?  I'd say update your drivers and make sure nothing else is trying to use your sound card.  If using an external box, make VERY sure that it's going right to the mobo and not through a hub, or if it's in a FireWire chain, that there's nothing else connected to the same port.  Also, if you have not done so, turn off system sounds in Control Panel.  I've had wierd things like that happen to sound files in Audition but the problem went away after I added more RAM. Just some thoughts.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-vegas-80c-pro-sound-problem#post-43567 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:06:26 +0000 Johnboy 43567@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I remember reading a post on the sony forum about this issue, it was reported as a bug, but I have not seen any resolution to that issue posted since, but I'll keep looking. what format are you rendering to?  is this problem at the very beginning of the timeline?</p> <p>John</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sony-vegas-80c-pro-sound-problem#post-43564 Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:45:28 +0000 HalOfBorg 43564@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>I have a video all set up, and sometimes when I render it I get a 'pop' or 'click' sound right as the file starts. This happens with many different videos. Or I can just load a video, select it and render it. CLICK/Pop.</p> <p>In Vegas there is NO SOUND at that point in the audio track. I can mute the audio entirely and it is STILL there.</p> <p>If I mute the VIDEO track, the sound is usually reduced. I say usually because I can render the file several times, using EXACT same seetings and area selected to render, and get different results. It happens even if I render, then re-render with a different output name. The files will have differences at the beginning.</p> <p> When the sound appears - it never goes away simply by more renders.</p> <p>I have tried this on two machines (both running WinXP - Home &amp; Pro).</p> <p>It's very frustrating. Please HELP!!!!!!!!</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sound-dropouts-during-archive-transferring#post-43152 Fri, 16 Jan 2009 01:59:17 +0000 grinner 43152@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>you can try a different player and hope for the best. They are deterierating tho.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sound-dropouts-during-archive-transferring#post-43140 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:35:54 +0000 Johnboy 43140@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>the dropouts may be indicative of tracking or tape wear.  I would be suprised if you captured all that old footage 100% accurately with the camera.</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/sound-dropouts-during-archive-transferring#post-43134 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:43:45 +0000 loomis 43134@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Help I am looking for some advice, I started the long haul of transfering all of my 8MM video to a digital date storage base. During the transfers on some tapes I noticed some sound dropouts that make the video footage unwatchable. My footage was shot between 1987 and 2004. I am using the original camera that filmed most of the footage from 1991&gt;2004. 3/4 of my footage is of live music, I used a external Sony 909 mic on (my ID on youtube is 50174, example of a good tranfer (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMWtOZYPcV8">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMWtOZYPcV8</a>) There is no tracking feature on this camera. I am using below</p> <p>Sony video 8 CCD-TR93 NTSC into a Canopus ADVC 110 into my MACBOOK Pro</p> <p>Any thoughts would be great</p> http://videomaker.com/community/forums/topic/xl-2-sound-question#post-41212 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:43:27 +0000 newmovies 41212@http://videomaker.com/community/forums/ <p>Thanks robgrauert!!! I'm using Sony Vegas Pro 8 and toyed around and found the high &amp; Low pass filters. It also has several eq's to use to isolate the specific frequencies.</p>