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Michael Harrison
October 27, 2014 at 6:01 am in reply to: Analysis Paralysis: Sound Devices, Tascam, audio interfaces, etc.

Excellent. Thank you for your time and help!
Michael Harrison
October 25, 2014 at 10:07 pm in reply to: Analysis Paralysis: Sound Devices, Tascam, audio interfaces, etc.

Hey Al,

I have a quick follow-up question. After reading your post, I’ve been learning more about the C100. Do you not need dual sound with this camera?

When shooting on location we use lavs with the Sennheiser G3. If I were to feed the receiver straight into the C100 XLR, would that give production ready audio? If so, then I’m almost ready to ditch the world of DSLRs + dual audio + rigs + sync + viewfinders.

Thanks again!
~Michael
Michael Harrison
October 5, 2014 at 7:01 pm in reply to: Analysis Paralysis: Sound Devices, Tascam, audio interfaces, etc.

I just took another look at the product page on the Sound Devices website, and the mixpre-d can be used as an audio interface:
https://www.sounddevices.com/products/mixpred/key-features/
Though it seems it cannot be powered via USB.
Michael Harrison
October 4, 2014 at 11:34 pm in reply to: Analysis Paralysis: Sound Devices, Tascam, audio interfaces, etc.

Thanks for your feedback, Bruce!

Here are my 3 use-cases:
1) Record voice-over straight into a computer
2) Film in a green screen studio (controlling camera with laptop)
3) Shoot in the field

For 1) and 2), I’m thinking the USBPre 2 would be ideal.
For 3), it seems the Mixpre-D would be best (or DR-60D for a budget alternative)

It’s been tough because I’m trying to find a magic solution for all 3 use-cases, but I’m beginning to think that may not be possible. Since 90% of our work is 1) and 2), I’m leaning towards the USBPre 2.

Q: Can you use the mixpre-D as an audio interface? If so, how does it compare with the usbpre 2?

Thanks!
~Michael
Michael Harrison
October 4, 2014 at 2:57 am in reply to: Analysis Paralysis: Sound Devices, Tascam, audio interfaces, etc.

Thank you for your help!

BTW, I just saw that the next version of the DR-60 will be going on sale next week: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1084690-REG/tascam_dr_60mkii_portable_recorder_for_dslr.html
Apparently they’ve improved the preamps.

Thanks again!
~Michael
Michael Harrison
October 3, 2014 at 7:32 pm in reply to: Analysis Paralysis: Sound Devices, Tascam, audio interfaces, etc.

Thanks Richard & Al for your feedback!

I’m definitely drawn to the idea of feeding audio directly into our camera. For this, it seems the SD mixpre-D would be ideal. At the same time, however, the Tascam DR-680 looks like a simple, affordable alternative. In the field, throw it over my shoulder, press record, and I’m off to the races without mounting extra gear to my rig.

Rather than list a few configurations and ask for a buy recommendation, can you suggest some tests I can do to properly evaluate these for myself? I’d love to learn how the pros analyze recording quality.

Thanks again!
~Michael
Michael Harrison
October 3, 2014 at 5:09 am in reply to: Analysis Paralysis: Sound Devices, Tascam, audio interfaces, etc.

We are filming on a Canon DSLR. Most of the time we use a single camera, but have used two cameras on occasion. For audio we’ve been using a dual system from the beginning. Right now our mic is on a boom pole mounted on a C-stand that feeds directly into our Zoom H4n.