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Zoom H4N with rode video mic pro or built in mic?
Hey guys,
First post here – Sorry if this is in the wrong section, I’ve searched for an answer but can’t seem to find it!
Tomorrow I am shooting a few videos for a friends band, just half a dozen covers for them to use on social media and what not.
I have a Zoom H4n and Rode video mic pro, is my best option to use the video mic pro in the Zoom? I don’t have an XLR converter (does this matter?)
Alternatively, I could use the Video mic pro on on the camera, and have the zoom record separately and use the best version in post?
They are a live band, so they’re not necessarily after ‘studio’ quality, but I still want it to be the best I can get with what I have!
Thanks in advance,
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1 Reply
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Hello Ben and welcome to the Cow Audio Forum.
You’ll probably have to use the pad switches on the Rode to keep from overloading the camera. Try a few test shots first and listen to them on a lap top with good headphones to make sure you’re not blowing out the audio.
You may or may not need to pad the zoom.
Have fun.
Regards,
Ty Ford
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