MLiebergot
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Apr 8, 2008, 6:55 AM
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I really wish that everyone would try to remember, that practically ALL recorders will have drift form one to the other.
This is due to using different crystals. It's not a defect in the recorder, just the nature of the beast.
As a general rule, any recorder manufactured in China will most likely have this issue, as cheap crystals are used. Units made in Japan seem to have a much better success rate and better build quality.
What was posted in another post on another topic kind of holds true, "you get what you pay for".
While the Zoom recorders (H2/H4) are nice units and are versatile, and of course are inexpensive by industry standards. They will not be the best tool for every job, as some are finding out.
For a wedding, where you might find yourself using portions of audio and then resync if needed they might very well fit the bill great.
But it's going to be a bit more of a chore if you are relying on using 3 hours of footage for the likes of recitals, plays, services etc. So if you film these type of events then you may want to purchase the best unit that suits all of your needs,a nd not necessarily the cheapest.
For those who want a better quality unit, I would seriously suggest taking a step up inn price a bit, and get an Edirol R09 )(New Edirol R09HR seems great), Marantz PMD620, Tascam DR1, or even the new upcoming Edirol R-44 (which I think is suited perfectly for us). Yes they are slightly more to much more than the iRivers or Zoom recorders.
But and I'm going to scream this...STOP BEING CHEAP WITH YOUR AUDIO! (Sparky this isn't being directed at you, but I posted this in general for all).
I know we all have budgets, but with everyone looking to spend big bucks on new EX1 or Z7, and then look for the cheapest way to capture audio.
Now, I'm not saying that we shouldn't invest in quality video gear, because we should, as that's what we want to do, produce great video. But video is far more than shooting with the latest and greatest camera.
But when will everyone learn.
You will find cameras come and go. You will find that you wind up owning your audio equipment much, much longer than any video camera.
Quality audio gear will hold it's value and last almost forever for most. Take a look on Ebay at how expensive some of these mics go for. There's a reason for this...they hold their value because the technology doesn't really change, as the audio process is the same.
Now there are a recent onslaught of new small recorders on the market, so there are good and bad units out there.
They all have their strengths and weaknesses, as there isn't a Holy Grail of recorders right now.
But with some careful research you can find the perfect unit that suits your needs. Ron Priest has with his Edirol R4, and doesn't even rely on camera audio at all anymore. He took the plunge and spent more on a quality piece of equipment that suited his needs and hasn't looked back.
Just put down on paper what your requirements are for recording and editing your events. Do a little research (people like myself and Mark are always glad to give some feedback and offer suggestions). And before you know it, you will go from good video, to producing some really outstanding stuff.
Michael
Cameras: (3) Sony FX1, Canon HV20
Audio: Marantz PMD620, Edirol R44, ZoomH4N, ZoomH2, Sennhesier G2
Mics: Rode NT5, Rode NT3, Rode M3, Rode NTG2, Shure SM57, AT822
Software: Sony Vegas, Final Cut Studio
Computer: MAC BABY! MacPro, MacBook Pro
(This post was edited by MLiebergot on Apr 8, 2008, 9:39 AM)
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