[Ty Ford]

My research has lead me to Asden SGM 1000, which the Australian distributor has tested against mobile phones for me, and he is sending out for me to test next week.

I notice it sells for US$350, and has very good specs, so maybe is worth testing for yourself.

Have also tested a Rode NT 2, but with very poor results in wind and input level distortion when standing next to the P.A. at several wedding receptions (Yes it WAS the microphone that was distorting, not the camera overloading. I was watching and riding the camera input level all night, but had very distorted audio anyway.)

—–I have tested the NTG-1 and NTG-2 and with proper wind protection they are no more or less susceptible to wind than ony other shotgun mic.

As regards the overloading of the mic, I have one here and will have to pull mine out and stick it in front of a speaker just for kicks. BTW, for new audio folks, this technique is not generally recognized as the proper way to capture audio. In addition there are too many questions about what camera was being used and what the levels were set to to make this a meaningful concern.

Did the camera have phantom supply? Was it turned on? This has been known to cause distortion to many battery operable electret mics. I speak from direct experience.

I’ve never seen an Azden shotgun mic in a professional kit. Their SCX-25 studio mic is pretty nice though.

Regards,

Ty Ford

Ty Ford’s “Audio Bootcamp Field Guide” was written for video people who want better audio. Find out more at https://www.tyford.com

[Ty Ford]

Well put,

Ya know. There is actually a way to lessen the effect. I didn’t mention it because 90% of the time, the cure is too expensive for the amount of correction.

George Massenburg designed a noise reduction box with six faders for Disney a number of years ago to retrieve some audio from old film stock. It did have a capability to remove some slappy artifacts, but that was not its intended use.

The folks at CEDAR evolved that design to a noise reduction system of their own. It has similar capabilities, but, again, this was NOT designed to be an ambience canceller. I don’t remember the model number of the CEDAR system.

I don’t know if the Massenburg system is even available anymore. I think the CEDAR system was aboout $8k.

My review of the Massenburg system is in my OnLine archives.

I saw Ron and Kathlyn yesterday here at NAB. Great show. I am on assignjment, so I don’t have a lot of time, but If you’re out here and want to talk audio, try my cell; 410.960.0689.

Regards,

Ty Ford

[Ty Ford]

No. This is your first lesson in audio 101. 🙂

You audio can not be fixed. Next time, please use headphones so you can hear the audio as it’s being recorded. I suggest Sony MDR7506 headphones.

Regards,

Ty Ford

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[Ty Ford]

I reviewed the 418 when it came out. That and other reviews are on my site in the OnLine Archive.

Regards,

Ty Ford

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[Ty Ford]

If you go with the PTLE, budget on also getting the Video Tool Kit (about $995).

Regards,

Ty Ford

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[Ty Ford]

Doesn’t Lynyryd Syknyrd has a “Toin’ It Up” spoken under the intro on one of their songs?

I think David Crosby say something just before “Almost Cut My Hair.”
Something like “I will now ??? the whole place.”

Ty Ford

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[Ty Ford]

Well, there’s the “Is it rolling, Bob?” Dylan question asked of engineer Bob Johnston.

Regards,

Ty

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[Ty Ford]

I like my Digi 002 Rack.

Ty Ford

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[Ty Ford]

At that price point they all suck about the same.

And if you’re thinking of interiors, you don’t want a shotgun, you want a hypercardioid.

Regards,

Ty Ford

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[Ty Ford]

copy, paste, paste, paste, paste.

Ty Ford

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