Sanken cs3e vs Schoeps 641

[Tom Smith]

Ok Ty, I understand what you are saying. Down the road I can always upgrade to the better recorder like Sound Devices 702 after I finish buying studio equipment (lighting, bass traps, new lenses, etc.).

For now, considering the microphone is in the same placement, would you recommend the $1000+ for the Sound Devices Mixpre D which will go straight into a DSLR with bad audio (but gain turned 1 level below very bottom, mainly using preamp) or the $170-250 Tascam 60/70d which will record audio itself?

[Ty Ford]

Tom,

I have no way of knowing what your DSLR sounds like. I only know the 5D Mk iii can record OK audio.

If it will do that properly, I’d go right to the camera with a MixPre-D. Your postproduction life will be easier.

That way you begin to build a proper audio front end.

If your camera will not record good audio, then you have no choice but to go another way.

Regards,

Ty Ford
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[Tom Smith]

Ok thanks, I think I’ll go with the MixPre D then unless anyone else has tried the two. The camera I have now is a t3i btw, later I will upgrade to 5dmkIII or Blackmagic production/cinema/ursa mini.

[Tom Smith]

Do people put the microphone straight into Sound Devices 702 or is it better to put it into MixPre D into 702?

[Ty Ford]

Hi Tom,

You can certainly go from mic to 702T. It also can supply Phantom Power to mics that require that.

More info here:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/429564-REG/Sound_Devices_702T_702T_High_Resolution_Compact.html/BI/8631/KBID/9745

Regards,

Ty Ford
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