5D 24p and Zoom audio drifting in Final Cut Pro

[Noah Kadner]

Yeah it’s potentially unavoidable as you’ve got two audio sources with no crystal sync and no way to jam to each other. Just have to live with it on long takes or consider moving up to a more high-end audio recorder with timecode.

Noah

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[Ryan Downer]

You mean that’s the way it is? I thought this was fixed with the 23.976 firmware update? What’s the best production process for this set up?

Also, in post do I use a 24p timeline or a 23.98? Thanks.

[Noah Kadner]

the least expensive audio recorder I know of with SMPTE timecode is the Tascam HD P2:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000YZ3TK4?ie=UTF8&tag=cowcreative-20

Noah

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[Michael Sacci]

You should almost never be using 24p for video, the camera is shooting 23.98.

[Ryan Downer]

FOUND AN ANSWER***
Found out something interesting about importing audio in Final Cut Pro that happens behind the scenes. You MUST have your easy setup set to your current framerate you want to use with your audio BEFORE importing your audio. FCP transcodes your audio to that framerate ON IMPORT!

I originally had mine set to 24p and then dragged my audio into my Bin. There was my problem. Later, I deleted my zoom audio, set my easy setup to 23.98 and reimported my audio. Wallah! Everything was in sync. Crazy weird issue, but that’s how FCP does it.

Apple please give us that option on import of audio!! Thanks.

[Bouke Vahl]

It will be cheaper in the near future.
I’m now building a software based BWF recorder.
Add a piece of hardware of your choice to a small laptop, and you’re done.
A decent IO box (usb, 4 channels) is about 150 – 200 USD.
I’m assuming you bring a laptop in all cases to offload the stuff you shoot, and my software will be less than 50 bucks.

So you’re done quite cheap, but of course a laptop and external box ain’t the most practical for run and gun shooting, but that’s not what these cameras are for anyways.

Bouke

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[Eric Von doymi]

Go to
https://www.sounddevices.com/download

grab a free copy of wave agent beta. Import your files.

Then you can edit the metadate to be any framerate you wish. Hit save. Reimport in FCP and bam!!!!

I just discovered this after a morning of tearing my eyes out.

[James Basire]

Thanks for posting the answer! A much cheaper solution than going out & purchasing more expensive recording gear as recommended by others.