Low frequency

[John Rofrano]

Are there enough of these lower frequencies picked up with my camcorder?

Probably not. Chances are, if you’re not hearing it… it wasn’t recorded. Open the FX on the audio track and go to the Track EQ. This will allow you to boost the bass frequencies (or at least what’s there). That should help some.

~jr

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[Joe Willis]

Thanks for your reply. I am not sure it is that cut and dry. The problem seems to be that when I am playing the video unedited and unmodified the audio only plays through the 2 front speakers and none through the sub on my pc surround or my home theatre surround. I know there is definitely some frequencies low enough to activate the subs. There is just no signal going to them in the state the video file is when it comes from the camcorder.

I guess that I should have phrased my question better. I am trying to find out how to get Vegas to send these lower signals to my subs. When I go into the audio properties for 5.1 in Vegas, I am not seeing the options for the LFE frequencies like I saw on a video someone posted on YouTube on how to do 5.1. I was following exactly what they did but in the audio properties in my Vegas didn’t show all of the options that his window showed.

Thanks again.

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[John Rofrano]

I guess that I should have phrased my question better. I am trying to find out how to get Vegas to send these lower signals to my subs.

Like this:

1. Set your project audio to 5.1 Surround
2. Insert a new audio track (Ctrl+Q)
3. Right-click the Surround Paner on the new audio track and select LFE Only
4. Drop your audio event onto the new LFE track

Make sure that you have the speakers routed correctly under Audio Devices if you want to preview it correctly. Also make sure that you keep the “Enable low-pass filer” checked in the project properties to correctly filter the LFE channel.

~jr

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[Joe Willis]

Thanks again. Your last reply helped a lot. I probably will not get the sound where I would ultimately like it to be but you helped me get the bass into my sub. It made a huge difference but the built in mic just isn’t getting the job done as far as getting the clean, sharp lower frequencies.

Now I will be looking for a nice external mic. The built in mic in this camcorder is pretty nice for what it is, but to do it right I now know I need an external. More money, more money. 🙂 Now I have to wait until next year to get the fireworks show again. The video I got is great but the audio is just as important. It doesn’t sound “bad”, but it needs more for a good fireworks presentation.
Thanks again.

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[John Rofrano]

I didn’t think an internal mic would be up to the task which is why I recommended that you pump up the bass with an EQ but those low frequencies might not even be there. Glad you got it working though.

~jr

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[Kevin Mccarthy]

I would suggest that you try compressing your audio at about an 8:1 ratio. This will boost your percieved low end frequencies and lower the peaks which will affect the overall response.

Adding EQ almost always adds distortion. I always try reducing high end frequencies before I add lows. Its all in perception so play around with it and see what you like. The compression will probably help a great deal.