Edward Chick
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Tough call. If they are wearing a garment you could tape a Countryman B6 in the hairline with Top Stick Toupe’ tape. Then run the mic cable down the back to an ace bandage material or Transmitter pouch around the waist line. No garments, and you don’t want to see wires, maybe a parabolic mic?
My .05,Ed
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Ken,
you fail to mention were you shooting with the HVX 200 in the HDV or SDV mode?
I am an audio guy / video tech that knows what he is doing, and I set peaks for -12db on HVX 200 in the SD mode, -20 in the HDV, no distortion what so ever. Manual does state that there will be noticeable level differences in the two modes.
I have never heard of the green and pink noise you mention. Curious as to what others have to say on that particular problem… -
What about renting a JK Audio Telephone INterface? Foolproof, sounds great.
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Matte is right on with his advice. Another option(s) are to set the outputs of your fp33 to Mic level, set input levels on your 170 to mic as well. Some prosumer cameras can not handle a true (+4db) line level signal. I have an XL1 that does not like line level, it distorts very easily, with hardly any head room. When I use it in mic level, I get a good, clean signal, with lots of head room. Always test before you shoot and monitor at camera or via a return line from camera.
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Ty: Amen!
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Why not avoid the headache and just hire your friendly local sound recordist?:)
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Did you record in mic or line level? If in mic, you overloaded the input. Not much you can do to fix it.
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Also look into the Sennheiser ME66 with the K6 power module. It can be powered via a AA batt or phantom power.
ed
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I offer two options. I either transfer to the client’s laptop via the provided usb cable or they can keep the cf card for a little extra. Most opt for the direct transfer, then they can upload the files to an ftp for transcription. The 104 was bought used and just will not falter (it must know that it’s replacement will be a 442:) I like the machined aluminum look anyway.
Ed
edward chick
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Rodney,
I have used it for a backup device for a doc shoot. It only accepts line level in via a 3.5mm input. I have a TA3f to 3.5mm line level cable that I send a stereo feed via Tape Out of my Cooper CS104 to the Marantz.
The XLR inputs are Mic level only. I have recorded with both inputs (on separate occasions) and did not hear any hiss. It does offer Phantom power via the mic inputs.I really think Marantz dropped the ball with the design of the inputs. But for it’s money it does deliver a quality product. Fostex has new cf recorder out that from what I’ve read is a better design. Mic and line inputs are XLR.
At the time I bought it, it seemed like the best option for the money. Plus it is cool technology:)
ed
edward chick